Council News
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$215,000 funding lights the way for Goondiwindi aerodrome upgrades
New lighting upgrades at the Goondiwindi aerodrome will improve the accessibility of the site for night-time flights.
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Goondiwindi Region flood update – 24 November 2021
Don’t be alarmed if you hear the flood pumps going in Goondiwindi in the coming days – that’s the message from Goondiwindi Regional Council to local residents.
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Floodway upgrades better prepare Goondiwindi Region for future rain events
Two new concrete floodways will better prepare Retreat Road and Narromine Road in the north of the Goondiwindi Region for future heavy rainfall events.
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Urgent clarity needed for border zone, says Goondiwindi Region Mayor
Mayor of the Goondiwindi Region the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM is calling for urgent clarification about cross-border travel for border zone residents.
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Goondiwindi Community Bookshop is open for business – with proceeds now going directly to local causes
The Goondiwindi Community Bookshop is now open, with all the proceeds from its sales going directly to local health and aging initiatives.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 22 November 2021
‘Smart but simple’ – Council’s innovative tech helps residents impacted by state border restrictions
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From the Mayor's Desk - 22 November 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Good to go! Goondiwindi Region e-gates back from today
The Queensland Police Service has advised that most of the e-gate border crossings in the Goondiwindi Region are once again in operation from today.
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Mayor welcomes news of lifted restrictions for Goondiwindi Region
Mayor of the Goondiwindi Region the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM has welcomed the news that Goondiwindi will no longer be declared a COVID-19 Restricted Area from midday today.
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GOONDIWINDI REGION COVID-19 UPDATE – 17 NOVEMBER 2021
Queensland Health has confirmed there are positive traces of COVID-19 in the Goondiwindi sewerage. The Mayor said, “This is not a surprise and is not a cause for panic or concern.
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Improved water pressure to flow across Goondiwindi
Residents in Goondiwindi will soon benefit from more consistent water pressure and flow rates thanks to upgrades at the Riddle Street booster station.
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Award-winning ‘e-gates’ set to return to Goondiwindi Region
Goondiwindi Regional Council is pleased to confirm that the region’s award-winning ‘e-gate’ crossings are set to get up and running once again later this week.
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Swim-pressive! Goondiwindi Pool opens on Wednesday after $3.2 million upgrades
The Goondiwindi Memorial Swimming Pool is set to open for the summer on Wednesday, following the completion of more than $3.2 million in upgrades during the off-season.
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GOONDIWINDI REGION COVID-19 UPDATE – 12 NOVEMBER 2021
As the Qld government reviews the status of the Restricted Border Zone, I have proposed to the government that NSW border residents who are double vaccinated should be able to cross into Queensland.
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WEATHER UPDATE - 11 NOVEMBER – GOONDIWINDI
Following a briefing from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) this morning, Council is advising Goondiwindi residents to expect below moderate flooding (which is below the levee bank) in the coming days.