Council News
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Three new water filling stations enable 24/7 access to bulk drinking water in Goondiwindi region
New water filling stations located in Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Texas will mean 24/7 access to affordable bulk drinking water for visitors and rural residents in the Goondiwindi region.
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Showgrounds upgrades ready to welcome all to Goondiwindi Show
Visitors to the Goondiwindi Show will notice some new facilities on-site at the Goondiwindi Showgrounds next weekend, with several upgrades set to be completed before the fun starts on 30 April.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 13 April 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Talwood residents encouraged to help create town’s ‘master plan’
Council is encouraging Talwood residents to get involved in the development of a Talwood ‘master plan’ that will support local tourism, collate local priorities and improve appearance.
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Fresh paint breathes new life into the Texas Heritage Centre and Tobacco Museum
A series of refurbishments at the Texas Heritage Centre and Tobacco Museum will ensure the popular tourist attraction continues to impress visitors to the Goondiwindi region.
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BlazeAid sets up camp at Texas Showgrounds, ready to help rebuild after floods
Council has welcomed volunteers from disaster recovery organisation BlazeAid, who will be lending their efforts to help the Texas community rebuild after the recent floods.
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More flood recovery funding needed: impacted Goondiwindi region producers asked to contact DAF
Goondiwindi Regional Council is asking flood-impacted producers to get in touch with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to advocate for more flood recovery funding for the region ASAP.
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Residents urged to prepare for further river rises across Goondiwindi region
Council is urging residents to prepare for further river rises across the Goondiwindi region over the coming days and weeks, following more rainfall on Monday night.
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Four new picnic shelters among suite of ‘master plan’ works under way in Yelarbon
A suite of upgrades, including the installation of four new picnic shelters, is under way in Yelarbon as part of a ‘master plan’ by the Yelarbon community. Goondiwindi Reg
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Goondiwindi Water Park could open tomorrow for first time in almost two years
The Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park could once again open to the public tomorrow [Thursday] afternoon.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 30 March 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Latest COVID-19 restrictions impact the Goondiwindi region
Latest COVID-19 restrictions impact the Goondiwindi region
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Council advocates for improved flood warnings after Texas flooding
Council will be pursuing residents’ concerns about insufficient communication of flood warnings following major flooding in the Texas area and upstream last week.
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Goondiwindi levee bank will hold as Macintyre River peaks today [Thursday]
The Macintyre River is rising slowly and according to the Bureau of Meteorology is expected to peak at 10.2 metres later today [Thursday].
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First Texas meeting since 2008 highlights a Goondiwindi ‘Regional’ Council
Goondiwindi Regional Council held its first Ordinary Meeting in Texas in more than 12 years this morning, cementing an ongoing commitment to bring core decision-making to the wider Goondiwindi region.