From the Mayor’s Desk – 12 May 2026 Published on 12 May 2026 “A noble concept executed very, very badly”: Inland Rail is disappointment to manyIn November 2001, I attended the inauguration of the Australian Inland Rail Expressway, Melbourne to Goondiwindi line, on the banks of the MacIntyre River at Goondiwindi. Tagged as: , From the Mayor
Planning Scheme Review kicks off Published on 06 May 2026 Council has started a review of the Town Planning Scheme to align with current needs and a clear long-term vision for the Goondiwindi region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor’s Desk - 28 April 2026 Published on 28 April 2026 It was wonderful to see our local Anzac Day services so well attended this past weekend, as we marked 111 years since the Gallipoli landings. My councillor colleagues and I had the privileged of speaking at a number of services and reflecting with communities throughout the day, ensuring Council representation at every service in Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Texas, Talwood, Toobeah and Yelarbon. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Live Fuel Tracker Launched on Goondiwindi Regional Council Disaste Published on 17 April 2026 Residents and visitors in our region can now access up to date fuel information at their fingertips, thanks to a new feature integrated into the Goondiwindi Regional Council Disaster Dashboard. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor's Desk - 14 April 2026 Published on 14 April 2026 Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council Tagged as: , Media Releases, From the Mayor
Council to trial Flying Fox relocation in Inglewood ahead of Anzac Day Published on 07 April 2026 Goondiwindi Regional Council will soon begin efforts to relocate the roost of flying foxes in Inglewood, aiming to ensure the Memorial Park is ready for the upcoming Anzac Day service. Over the past year, the flying fox roost has shifted from its previous location along Macintyre Brook to the Inglewood Memorial Park – and is currently about three times its normal population size. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor’s Desk – 31 March 2026 Published on 31 March 2026 Texas school leaders take part in March Ordinary MeetingCouncil’s March Ordinary Meeting took place at the Texas Memorial Hall last Wednesday, reflecting our ongoing commitment to bring Council business closer to communities across the Goondiwindi Region. Tagged as: , From the Mayor
Telstra CEO visit to Goondiwindi Published on 17 March 2026 Telstra CEO and Managing Director Vicki Brady visited Goondiwindi yesterday, following an invitation from Goondiwindi Regional Council to experience firsthand the ongoing sub-optimal state of local mobile services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor's Desk - 17 March 2026 Published on 17 March 2026 Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council Tagged as: , Media Releases, From the Mayor