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Single vehicle traffic accident on Riddle Street

A sedan crashed into a power pole on Saturday 8 March at 6.05am at an address on Riddle Street, Goondiwindi. Police, ambulance and...

Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’

Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...

Farmers face fuel shortages

Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran. Recent developments...

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Crossroads claim Chinchilla first grade cricket title

Crossroads have claimed the Chinchilla First Grade cricket title with a convincing 81-run victory over Brigalow at Chinchilla Recreation Ground on March 7, with...

Railways snap 15-year drought

Railway Hotel Cricket Club (RHCC) have ended a 15-year premiership drought after defeating defending premiers Yetman by 63 runs in the Weir Shield final...

Wattles Tigers roar again

The famous black and gold of the Wattles Tigers returned to the field on 8 March as players, families and supporters gathered at Gallas...

Riders, broncs, and bulls shine

The Wallumbilla Showgrounds came alive on 7 March as the Wallumbilla Rodeo delivered a full day of fast-paced action, attracting a record number of...

Roos round 2 washed out

The Goondiwindi Roos were forced to wait another week in their search for their first win of the season after their scheduled match against...

Macpherson to make run on debut

Former Goondiwindi Emus junior Toby Macpherson will take the next major step in his rugby career this weekend, earning his first run-on start for...

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Time to prepare for mosquitos

Following recent wet weather, Darling Downs Health is urging all community members to protect themselves against mosquito-borne viruses. Mosquito numbers increase after wet and warm...

’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud said he would...

20k donation to help Care Goondiwindi

Care Goondiwindi has been awarded $20,000 by Commonwealth Bank to help continue its important work supporting the Goondiwindi community. Care Goondiwindi was one of just...

Emergency Alert for Chinchilla and Warra

This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group. Charley’s Creek in Chinchilla and Cooranga Creek in Warra are...

Heavy rainfall continues

Heavy rainfall continues, as major flooding happens throughout the region. This is a flood WATCH AND ACT message from Western Down Regional Council. Flooding...

Focus on fabulous ferns

Who else can feel a bit of autumn in the air? Following on from last week, we’re focussing again on bringing the green outside...

Railway stations across the region

Railway stations were key to the growth of towns across the region. The Dalby Railway Station opened on 16 April 1868. In December 1867, plans...

New mobile prostate cancer testing program launches

Heart of Australia and It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation are partnering to deliver a new mobile prostate cancer testing program launches in Miles this...

Strong crops, weak prices, and global sugar glut

The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, which is overshadowed by a persistent global...

New police officers join the Darling Downs ranks

More than 100 new constables were sworn into the Queensland Police Service on 26 February. The graduating cohort brings the total number of...