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An opportunity to learn about the energy sector

The Western Downs Regional Council and Queensland Manufacturing Institute are hosting a Navigating the Energy Sector: Pathways for Manufacturers webinar on 3 February at...

New Australian Citizens

A special citizenship ceremony was held at Goondiwindi’s Australia Day celebrations on 26 January. Six new citizens were welcomed to Australia by the Goondiwindi community. Ed,...

Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day

Merrilong Agricultural Company, the 2025 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year, will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at their...

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Action at King’s Royal

Speedway drivers from across Australia came to the South Burnett for one of the nation’s biggest weekends of racing. Kingaroy Speedway’s 14th Annual Ian...

Goanna’s soar to win Roma 7s

The Soaring Goannas have capped off a big Australia Day weekend in Roma, claiming the Australia Day Cricket 7s title at the Roma Cricket...

Finals race heats up

With just three rounds remaining in the Weir Shield season, Goondiwindi Cricket is set for a thrilling finish, with every club still a realistic...

The fastest rugby in the West returns to Gallas Fox Park

The fastest rugby in the West is set to return to Gallas Fox Park on 7 February, with teams from across Queensland descending for...

Racing returns to Gunsynd Park in 2026

Racing fans will have plenty to look forward to when thoroughbred action returns to Gunsynd Park on 21 February with the popular Young Guns...

Gunsynd Park brings the Port to the Bush

This year’s Bush to Port meeting on November 29 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, and with Greg Kachel’s farewell...

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Five arrested in Boggabilla

Five people have been arrested and charged with a combined 30 offences following a three-day police crackdown in Boggabilla earlier this month. Beginning 8 January,...

Bank closure concerns

People First Bank decided to permanently close 15 branches and three agency outlets from Thursday, 12 March, including the Goondiwindi Heritage agency outlet. Goondiwindi...

Former deputy police chief lands cross-border role

A key role credited with improving conditions for border communities but left vacant for more than two months will be permanently filled by a...

Remembering big flood

I’d like to start my first column of the year by wishing everyone a very happy New Year - I hope everyone was able...

A roundabout fix to traffic flow issues

Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Marshall Street and Moffatt Street, Goondiwindi, has begun. Work began on Thursday 22 January and are...

Coalition Split

The coalition is again embroiled in crisis after Nationals leader and Maranoa Member David Littleproud walked from the alliance on Thursday, 22 January, accusing...

Pikedale man charged in relation to stock stealing and fraud related offences

Detectives from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad have travelled to Dubbo, New South Wales, to extradite a man to Queensland in relation to...

AgriFutures Australia welcomes new Chairman

AgriFutures Australia has welcomed Mick Veitch as its new Chairman, following the announcement of his appointment by Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie Collins. Mr...

Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook

Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...

Why food security demands attention now

Australia has long been confident in its ability to feed our population and even beyond our borders. Yet recent pressures have exposed how fragile...