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Nurses celebrated as leaders in care and community impact

Nurses across the Darling Downs have been recognised this week for their vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care, with International Nurses Day celebrations...

Premiums inundate flood victims

The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help reduce insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second industry...

The Stockman Hotel amongst the greats

The Texas Stockman Hotel have been named as finalists for the Best Regional Hotel Bar division in the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for...

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Run till you drop

The Gils Galavant Backyards Ultra Marathon pushed competitors to their limits over the weekend, as runners descended on Wallumbilla for one of the region’s...

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...

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Feral deer breeding season action underway

With Australia’s feral deer population in breeding season, innovative approaches to better understand their movements across landscapes and manage their spread are rolling out. The...

Brave Wieambilla shooting heroes formally recognised

Deadly scenes at a rural bush block in Queensland’s Western Downs region more than three years ago sent shockwaves around the country. Police officers were...

Two dead in St George crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash near St George on 27 April. At 12.40pm, officers were called to the Balonne Highway...

Increasing mental health concern in rural Australia

Rural Aid is warning of rapidly escalating mental health pressures on Australian farmers, their families, and rural communities as conflict in the Middle East...

Medals worn again with pride

Medals belonging to the late Bill (W.G) Stower of Inglewood were worn for the first time by his great-granddaughter April McKeown at this year's...

Major expansion boosts health care

TerryWhite Chemmart Goondiwindi has relaunched after a major store expansion designed to meet growing local demand. The newly extended pharmacy now has four dedicated...

Local leader to head state branch

Darling Downs Health midwifery leader Karen McDonald Smith has been appointed Chair of the Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch, recognising her depth of...

Fuel orders just ‘hopes and dreams’

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark order aimed at delivering hope for drivers and transport operators pushed to the brink by...

Operation Easter Break continues to target dangerous driving for the start of back to school

A 22-year-old man was fined almost $2000 and lost eight demerit points after being clocked travelling more than 50kmh over the speed limit along...

New Live Fuel Tracker Launched on Goondiwindi Regional Council Disaster Dashboard

Residents and visitors in our region can now access up-to-date fuel information at their fingertips, thanks to a new feature integrated into the Goondiwindi...