Council News
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Council presses State Government to ensure sufficient police resources
Goondiwindi Regional Council is seeking assurance from the State Government that border checkpoints will not divert essential resources from the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
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BOM installs official weather station in Goondiwindi
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has installed a new weather station in Goondiwindi that will see accurate climate information recorded for the town, following lobbying by Goondiwindi Regional Council.
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Border closure will see road barricades return to Goondiwindi region
Goondiwindi Regional Council is working to reinstate road barricades and self-access gates at all unmanned border crossings in the Goondiwindi region.
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Footpath and crossing upgrades to improve road safety of Goondiwindi schools
The new school year will see improved road safety for two Goondiwindi primary schools thanks to $165,000 in footpath and pedestrian crossing upgrades planned for the school holidays.
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Goondiwindi shows strong support for new golden age of River Precinct
Community feedback about the future of the Macintyre River Precinct has shown overwhelming support for new community projects and commercial ventures in the area.
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Better access for Silver Spur Rural Fire Brigade
Access to the Silver Spur Rural Fire Brigade will soon be improved with the construction of a new crossover from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) property to Stanthorpe-Texas Road.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 14 December 2020
With the end of the year fast approaching, I’d like to begin my final column of 2020 by wishing each and every resident in the Goondiwindi region a very merry and safe Christmas.
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New fencing to improve sporting safety at Barry McGregor Oval
The safety of players, spectators and their families at the Barry McGregor Oval in Goondiwindi will soon be improved with the installation of new fencing early in the new year.
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More space for equipment and activities at Goondiwindi PCYC
The Goondiwindi PCYC will soon have more onsite storage and space for activities in a project funded by Goondiwindi Regional Council.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 8 December 2020
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Final touches to Goondiwindi Cultural Centre refurbishment
The final touches are underway at the Goondiwindi Waggamba Community Cultural Centre, completing a series of upgrades that have spanned recent years.
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Council to fund Chamber’s plan for local business support
Goondiwindi Regional Council has agreed to $30,000 funding for the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce to benefit the region, including numerous networking events and training opportunities for local busi
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New signs to promote driver reviver stops in Goondiwindi and Inglewood
Two new electronic signs will encourage drivers to stop and take a break at the driver reviver sites in Goondiwindi and Inglewood during the school holidays.
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Additional funding to complete Council’s refurbishment of Cement Mills Hall
An additional $10,000 in external funding will complement a suite of recently completed refurbishments at Cement Mills Hall by Goondiwindi Regional Council.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 23 November 2020
This week’s column is a call to action.