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Experts warn over Taroom oil field

The State Government's push to fast-track oil drilling in the Taroom Trough has attracted criticism from climate experts. The Queensland government has touted opening...

Call for climate action

With extreme weather disrupting rural and remote communities across Australia, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has urged the Federal Government...

Boy charged with firearm offences

Police charged a 12-year-old boy following reports of a firearm being discharged in Dalby on 11 April. At 6.42pm police were called to Nicholson Street...

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Cods fall to premiers

The Condamine Cods have opened their 2026 Risdon Cup campaign with a 36–26 loss to defending premiers Gatton Black Pigs at Hugh Courtney Oval...

5th annual Darren Lockyer Shield draws a resounding success

Roma came alive with the energy of junior rugby league over the weekend as the Darren Lockyer Shield returned, with the Carnarvon Cubs hosting...

Emus fight off rust and a determined Echidna’s to get a round 1 win

The Goondiwindi Emus have launched their Risdon Cup campaign in strong fashion, overcoming a spirited Roma Echidnas outfit 27–19 at Gallas Fox Park on...

Rivalry set to reignite

With the TRL season just around the corner, attention turns to the Goondiwindi Boars and Dalby Diehards, who will reignite their rivalry in a...

Competition wide open

The 2026 Downs Rugby season is shaping as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, emerging contenders and rebuilding clubs...

Splash, dash, and community bash

The inaugural Dalby Aquathlon has been hailed a resounding success, with strong community support, ideal conditions and impressive performances across all age groups on...

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Celebrating great women

Goondiwindi International Women’s Day (IWD) was a global celebration of the achievements, contributions and resilience of women. Each year, communities across Australia and around...

New Data Reveals the Most Common Emergencies in Queensland

Across communities everywhere, the same types of incidents appear again and again: traffic accidents, heart attacks, serious falls, farming injuries and animal-related trauma. While...

Exhibition illustrates excellence in visual art education

Imogen Higgs from Goondiwindi State High School is one of 40 talented arts students to receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to exhibit their work in...

New Data Reveals the Most Common Emergencies in Queensland

Across communities everywhere, the same types of incidents appear again and again: traffic accidents, heart attacks, serious falls, farming injuries and animal-related trauma. While...

New police recruits head for the Downs

MORE than 1500 new police recruits have graduated in the past 18 months, and 81 of them are working in the Western Downs. Following...

Governor of Queensland in Goondiwindi

Texas school leaders take part in the March Ordinary Meeting Council’s March Ordinary Meeting took place at the Texas Memorial Hall last Wednesday, reflecting our...

A chance to catch up and connect

Goondiwindi is reviving the Country Women's Association with a modern twist. A group of Goondiwindi women are breathing new life into the CWA, with...

Farm fresh goodness at Moree on a Plate

Moree’s black soil plains are part of Australian society’s beating heart. A region rich in agricultural production, helping feed and clothe the world, the Moree...

Mum’s push for change at embattled maternity unit

Maternity advocate Emily Chamberlain has called for an overhaul of Toowoomba Hospital’s complaints process amid growing scrutiny over its maternity ward. While Roma, Goondiwindi, Dalby,...

Inglewood link to Brisbane street name

Almost 200 people, including the Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls and Brisbane City Councillor Julia Dixon attended a celebration held on 7 March to...