Regional Arts funding up for grabs now
Applications are currently being called from regional organisations and individuals interested in seeking funding to complete arts and cultural activities.This funding is made available under...
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The Goondiwindi Argus is developing a new community notices page, listing coming events and regular meetings in the Goondiwindi area. We have created an easy online...
Still time to book in for some great activities
It’s been a busy time at the PCYC. Over the past week its Vacation Care group has taken part in a number of activities...
‘I’m no Teflon man’
It’s probably one of the worst kept secrets in local Goondiwindi politics, while perhaps not so much further afield.But now at least it is...
Microchipping can save pet heartache
Recently a dog was left at Border Vets with a note “Found dog no vets open in over 1000kms! Get her home please. Found...
Surrender your guns
THE first national gun amnesty since the Port Arthur massacre, more than two decades ago, has commenced.Maranoa MP David Littleproud hass encouraged owners to surrender...
Laptops stolen from Laser Electrical
Staff at Laser Electrical, Goondiwindi, came to work this morning to find the front door had been smashed open.A number of laptops were stolen.Owner...
I’ll bring more beer the next time I break down
On Friday the 23rd of June, my 11 year-old daughter Bronte and I loaded her two horses onto the gooseneck and headed off for...
Margaritas anyone?
Anyone for a Margarita? One of the region’s great social ocassions is going south of the border. Weengallon’s annual Pink Ladies’ Day on Wednesday, Ausgust...
House rules for when the kids move back home
Census data tells us that adult kids are moving home in droves. The number of non-dependent children living at home has climbed 20 per...
How to help the troubled to choose life
Have you ever thought about killing yourself? I did once, briefly. I considered a permanent solution for what turned out to be a temporary...
Kaloma charity day tees off soon
The Paynter Dixon Kaloma Charity Day is on Sunday, July 16. As usual it’s on at the Goondiwindi Golf Club and the theme is “In...
Third time’s a charm for the Gundy 250
After the previous two attempts at running the shorter race ahead of August's Gundy 500, the third attempt at the Gundy ARB 250 went...
