From the Mayor’s Desk – 16 February 2026 Published on 16 February 2026 I am very much looking forward to welcoming Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, to Goondiwindi next month. We are now finalising the itinerary for the visit, and I understand she is very eager to visit the region and to meet with local schools and the Goondiwindi hospital in particular. Tagged as: , From the Mayor
From The Mayor's Desk - 3 February 2026 Published on 03 February 2026 - Broken commitments leave regional communities without in-person banking- Call for stronger animal welfare support in our region- From Goondiwindi to the NT: welcoming Queensland’s new Cross-Border Commissioner- TMR to install Township Entry Treatments in Toobeah to improve safety- Australia Day and Citizenship Ceremony Tagged as: , From the Mayor
Accessibility upgrades for Texas Aquatic Centre Published on 28 January 2026 A new Pelican Pool Hoist is being installed to allow more residents, including those with disabilities, older citizens, and people with mobility needs, to enjoy the water safely and independently. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fob access to rollout at Yelarbon Waste Transfer Station Published on 27 January 2026 Entry to the Yelarbon Waste Transfer Station will be restricted to registered users via an electronic fob from 1 February 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Irrigation System for Inglewood’s MacIntyre Sports Complex Published on 27 January 2026 New automated irrigation is coming to the MacIntyre Sports Complex to improve water efficiency and reduce manual workload of Council team. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mr Bob Gee APM, newly appointed Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Published on 23 January 2026 Council has welcomed the permanent appointment of Mr Bob Gee APM as Queensland’s new Cross-Border Commissioner. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Construction to commence on new roundabout in the Goondiwindi CBD Published on 20 January 2026 Work on a new roundabout at the Marshall and Moffatt Street intersection will begin on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The project is expected to take approximately eight weeks, weather permitting, and will include the installation of several traffic islands. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor’s Desk - 20 January 2026 Published on 20 January 2026 Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council. Tagged as: , Media Releases, From the Mayor
Disappointment as Heritage Bank Announces Goondiwindi Agency Closure Published on 19 January 2026 Residents will share my disappointment at the news that the Heritage Bank will close its Goondiwindi agency outlet in March. Tagged as: , Media Releases