Picture suppliedLocarno is 2940 hectares (7265 acres) of country that is well suited to both sheep and cattle and has the potential for forage cropping All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueSituated on Wyaga Road 55km north east of Goondiwindi and 176km south west of Toowoomba the property comprises a good mix of fertile brigalow country running into some lighter red loam country with small intrusions of sandy ridges Large areas of Locarno have been previously cultivated Picture suppliedLarge areas of Locarno have been previously cultivated About 90 per cent of the property is shown as having a category X non-remnant status on Queensland Government PMAV mapping Picture suppliedWater is supplied by nine dams to most paddocks There is also an equipped bore that services a tank which is connected to four troughs plus the house and yard Picture suppliedImprovements include a machinery shed two bathroom homestead has an an enclosed outdoor entertaining area and an attached double carport Picture suppliedMarketing agent Tim Gleeson said Locarno had provided an incredible level of profitability to its owners for the past 70 years time stands still for no man and the hard decision to sell has been made," Mr Gleeson said Improvements include a four bedroom homestead Picture supplied"If you are looking for a diverse cattle or sheep grazing property in a central location you need to consider inspecting Locarno." Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Real estate agents have blamed coastal migration a booming energy sector and post-COVID interest rate rises for worsening rental affordability […] Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Your browser is notsupported. Upgrade to a different browserto experience this site BACK Stay informed with the latest red meat and livestock industry news Unfortunately the page you requested could not be found. Please return to the MLA homepage or try another search Alternatively, access website help information or contact MLA LOG IN TO myMLA NOW 02 9463 9333|1800 023 100 info@mla.com.au © 2025 Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364 Have a question or concern about something other than the website {{Name}} {{Weight}}{{Value}} {{{Change.Symbol}}} {{{Change.Amount}}} Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE! Nationals Leader David Littleproud is staring down another three years in opposition, despite reclaiming his seat of Maranoa. With Saturday’s […] © 2025 South Burnett Today Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Australia’s best and emerging sculpture artists are busy on their tools preparing for one of Queensland’s most dynamic outdoor competitions […] The Goondiwindi Roos continued their hot start to the season, claiming a 3-2 victory over Kingaroy at Middle Ridge Park […] Rental affordability has lurched backwards across the Darling Downs and Maranoa region where not a single affordable home is available […] Since our last update, we’ve moved office, focused on growing the team to support our community interactions and gathered feedback on local opportunities. As we farewell 2024, we want to thank our alignment landowners, local representatives and the wider community for engaging with us this year. In November, our Goondiwindi-based team, including our latest recruit, receptionist Nat Woods, moved to a new office at 28 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi. Locals can now pop into the Goondiwindi Inland Rail office to meet directly with project staff. Our office is staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. Please note, we will be closed for the holiday period from 24 December and will reopen on 6 January 2025. Earlier this month, Inland Rail CEO Nick Miller met with Gwydir Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sean Coleman and Director of Engineering Alex Eddy. Nick gave an update on Inland Rail’s progress and was interested to hear local perspectives, especially around landowner impacts. Everyone appreciated the open discussion, with all parties committing to collaborate closely to achieve the best possible outcomes for the region. In October, we welcomed back Stakeholder Engagement Lead Emily Louden. After 10 months away on maternity leave, Emily was excited to be back advocating for community needs along the project alignment. Finally, in the second half of the year, we continued conversations with directly impacted landowners about land access and voluntary property acquisition matters. Our discussions have been positive and productive, and we would like to thank everyone we’ve engaged with during this time for their continued patience and cooperation. When we return in 2025 we will keep working to secure the rail corridor and continue strengthening our relationships with the local community. In January our ecologists will resume fieldwork to bolster our understanding of the local environment to help shape our various management plans and strategies. In 2021, Inland Rail partnered with Engineers Australia to build our Graduate Development Program, enabling the best young minds to contribute to Australia’s largest rail infrastructure project. Four years later, a top recruit has graduated as a Project Engineer and is now working on site, supporting the Northern NSW team. Late last year our Goondiwindi team moved into new office space at 28 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, which is better suited for community drop-ins. Greeting visitors is our newest team member and a well-known and respected Goondiwindi local, Nat Woods. Inland Rail Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian Rail Track Corporation. ABN 73 094 819 520 Shannon Majerovic is one of the newest First Year Constables in town. Graduating from the police academy on January 31 […] SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND STYLE IN GOONDIWINDI Amelia Coulton has been at the forefront of Goondiwindi’s small business scene for the […] All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueOrganised by Goondiwindi dynamo Michelle Sleeth from Agri Labour Australia the Acciona sponsored event held on the straight at Gunsynd Park brought enjoyed beef from Stanbroke and wine from the ALH Group Star of the show was farmer and film maker Leila McDougall, the creator of the critically acclaimed Australian movie Just a Farmer View +27 PhotosRural Aid's Goondiwindi Long Lunch - Pictures Mark PhelpsSam Coulton was also on hand to discuss the success of locally grown business Goondiwindi Cotton with event MC Arlie Felton-Tylor from the Toowoomba Grammar School The Long Lunch calso enjoyed the incredible talents of Toowoomba-based country music legend Mick Lindsay and guitarist Wes Snyder, who performed Good On Ya Mate, a song co-written with Lee Kernaghan and Phil Barton especially for Rural Aid Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the delivery of community programs helped create more sustainable communities by building stronger futures for farmers confidential counselling to Rural Aid registered farmers and their family," Mr Warlters said "Counsellors catch up with their farmers where they're most comfortable; whether it's on farm "They are professionally trained to support their clients through all kinds of life challenges and come with an understanding of the unique needs of rural people "They can support with practical strategies to help farmers refocus and get back on track." Newsletters & Alerts View allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team. Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales. Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector. Industry news from Australia's dairy sector. The week's top stories curated by our news team. All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueThis year's races were a phantom meet with no horses running due to the week-long wet weather but that didn't stop attendees from far and wide making their way to Gundy for a day of country fun The live horse races have been rescheduled to Saturday and there will be free entry for those looking to get their racing fix The annual race meet featured plenty to do Fashions on the field allowed entrants to show off their races best while a live band and DJ kept everyone kicking up their shoes The sold-out event was enjoyed by all those who attended and flowing drinks to make a great Saturday out Neave is a QCL journalist based in Roma. She grew up in Kununurra in the Kimberley region of Western Australia before moving to a mixed cropping property on the Darling Downs. She is passionate about all things agriculture and loves connecting with people in the industry. Got a good story? Give her a call on 0460 664 184 or email neave.duff@austcommunitymedia.com.au Queensland Health is working towards increasing the availability of the recommended JEV vaccination in the coming weeks after the JEV case originating in Yelarbon became active in the community last week Goondiwindi Regional Council said there is currently a limited supply of the vaccination in Goondiwindi and Texas but Queensland Health is working towards increasing availability over the coming week are encouraged to contact their local pharmacy or medical centre for more information the vaccine will be free to residents of the Goondiwindi region a medical professional fee may be payable,” a spokesperson from the Goondiwindi Regional Council said “For 99% of the population who may be infected community members should continue mosquito-safe behaviours such as wearing light colours and insect repellent when outdoors and utilising mosquito screens when indoors “Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn and staying indoors during this time can help avoid them.” there is a plan to actively support Queensland Health in the coming weeks on the testing and monitoring of mosquitoes in the area “The advice from Queensland Health is that there are no effective vector control measures e.g due to the type of mosquito carrying JEV,” a spokesperson from the Goondiwindi Regional Council said 17 January 2025 regarding the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) case originating in Yelarbon: A man has become the first confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis in Queensland since 2022 with health care staff believing he contracted the mosquito-borne disease during a visit to the Goondiwindi region over Christmas Queensland Health confirmed the man’s infection on 17 January with a spokesperson for the government arm explaining he was being treated at Townsville University Hospital Initial investigations by the State Government showed the man was likely bitten by an infected mosquito during a visit to Yelarbon near the Queensland-New South Wales border in the Goondiwindi region He is the first person to be officially diagnosed with locally-acquired Japanese encephalitis since May 2022 and is currently the only confirmed case in Queensland Japanese encephalitis is a virus similar to dengue fever and yellow fever and can be spread to humans through mosquito bites Only around one per cent of infections produce symptoms after an incubation period of between five and 15 days as well as abdominal pain and vomiting in children; severe infections can result in inflammation of the brain Severe cases have a mortality rate of around 33 per cent with a further one third of infections resulting in permanent disabilities The man currently being treated for Japanese encephalitis in Townsville is reported to be in a stable condition The State Government has urged people living in the Goondiwindi area to get vaccinated for the mosquito-borne virus “[Japanese encephalitis] infection is preventable through vaccination and avoidance of mosquito bites,” said Darling Downs Health doctor Mikaela Seymour many of our community members around Goondiwindi had already received the vaccine in 2022/23 and are therefore protected against this virus.” Vaccination is recommended and available for free to ‘at-risk’ groups around Queensland including residents of the South and North Burnett regions the latter of which recorded cases of the virus in animals back in April of 2022 People working in or living near piggeries and pork abattoires are especially urged to get vaccinated for Japanese encephalitis “We’re urging all remaining eligible members of the community to take this simple step to arm yourselves and your families against [Japanese encephalitis],” Dr Seymour said Queenslanders are meanwhile asked to be ‘mosquito-safe’ by wearing light colours long sleeves and designated insect repellent when outdoors and putting up mosquito screens when indoors To learn more about Japanese encephalitis and find out where to get vaccinated, visit qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/japanese-encephalitis The Goondiwindi Roos stayed unbeaten with a dominant 6–2 win over Kingaroy on Sunday at West Wanderers FC Thousands of people lined the main street of Goondiwindi for the 2025 Anzac Day march on 25 April Maddie Mortimer has moved mountains in the last 12 months in the name of men’s mental health – starting up […] Anzac Day is a day that holds special meaning in the hearts of every Australia FIND YOUR ONE NATION CANDIDATE, LOCAL POLLING BOOTHS AND HOW-TO-VOTE CARD HERE. A Queensland town has lost its war on a “secret” land transfer deal to an Aboriginal group but the publican who led the battle is refusing to stand down A Queensland country publican has lost his one-man battle to stop his tiny town’s reserve being handed over to an Indigenous corporation as freehold land but has vowed to continue the fight against Aboriginal Land Act transfers happening across the state alongside Pauline Hanson owner of the Toobeah Hotel near Goondiwindi has been campaigning to prevent the town reserve from being given to the Bigambul Native Title Aboriginal Corporation The corporation sought the 210ha site under the Aboriginal Land Act which allows unallocated state land to be given to First Nations groups as “inalienable freehold” which he claimed would result in 95 per cent of the town and $2m worth of land being given away and restrict access to locals This was hotly disputed by the Bigambul people who said the reserve represented less than 1 per cent of the Toobeah district and was only meant to be used for travelling stock and camping They also pledged to preserve a town water easement and rodeo grounds access on the reserve on which it plans an “eco-cultural attraction” But land titles records reveal the site was transferred to the BNTAC late last month after the state government revoked the Goondiwindi Regional Council’s 118-year-old trusteeship of the reserve who had slammed Goondiwindi mayor and state LNP president Lawrence Springborg’s tacit support of the land transfer “There’s only one way that they win this and that’s Springborg - the council did this to us,” he said They haven’t even proven that (council) trusteeship (of the reserve) can be taken away You can’t take away trusteeship without talking to the community about it “It’s going to lock my kids out of the creek They’ll have to go into an individual access agreement with a (Aboriginal) corporation in Cherbourg We’ve been told we’ll have to go and have a yarn to them about swimming in our own f***ing creek who lodged an unsuccessful Ombudsman’s complaint about the council’s handling of the matter also took aim at Southern Downs MP James Lister’s support for the land transfer which he said flew in the face of the LNP’s opposition to Queensland’s Path to Treaty Mr Springborg has previously defended the Toobeah land transfer saying claims locals would be losing a large slice of their town were “completely false” and “complete misrepresentation” “There is not one square metre of people’s private freehold land or land that can be lawfully accessed by the community that can be impacted by this,” he has said “These (Aboriginal) land transfers have been happening in Queensland since 1991.” Mr Springborg said the Bigambul people had indicated they were “happy” to talk with Toobeah locals about giving them lawful access to the reserve which they currently did not have “and there are members of the community who are keen to engage in that process” He said the council would also negotiate with the Bigambul and state government to purchase native title-designated land in Toobeah for the town’s future expansion a former LNP state leader and current party president said the council had no control over the land transfer but he had told the government the process needed to be overhauled to provide better community engagement The Bigambul have taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Mr Offerdahl saying he had known about the proposed land transfer for years the state government revealed that Aboriginal corporations and groups were seeking freehold land transfers in 15 towns across Queensland from Mt Isa and Maryborough through to the tiny Cloncurry Shire township of Duchess which has just 53 people The expressions of interest have sparked outcry in towns including Toobeah and Eurong and Happy Valley on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) The government also said that 6.7 million hectares of land had been transferred under the Aboriginal Land Act or Torres Strait Islander Land Act since 1991 - including 11 parcels of land transferred in 2023-24 One Nation leader Pauline Hanson slammed the land transfers as “taking place in secret” and vowed her party would seek to “get rid of the Aboriginal Land Act” if the party is re-elected next week “The government and the council headed by Lawrence Springborg should apologise for keeping the Toobeah community in the dark while they actively worked against the community’s interests to transfer the land to some faceless indigenous corporation more than 400 km away,” she said The One Nation political party was launched on the 11th April 1997 at Ipswich by its founder 2/6-12 Boronia Rd Brisbane Airport QLD 4008 The Flying Scientists landed in Goondiwindi on Friday an innovative program funded by the Rural Doctors Foundation While the local market has seen increased competition in recent times, this presents an exciting challenge for a motivated owner to leverage the strength of the Red Rooster brand, implement innovative strategies, and grow the business in a community that values quality and service. National Brand Power: Benefit from the reputation, marketing, and operational support of a leading franchise network. Proven Business Model: Step into a business with established systems, processes, and a strong customer following. Training & Support: Receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance to help you succeed. Community Connection: Become a valued part of a close-knit town where relationships and local presence matter. This is an ideal opportunity for a working owner who is passionate about food, customer service, and community. With the backing of a respected national brand, you'll have the tools and support to adapt to market changes and build a thriving business. The owner-operator spends approximately 20 hours per week in-store. Opportunity exists for the new buyer to be a full-time owner-operator. No prior experience is required making this the ideal opportunity for those with direct experience and buyers wanting to expand into a new field. Full franchise partner training is provided. Opportunity exists for the buyer to embrace Ubereats, Menulog, Click - collect and Red Rooster delivery. With none of the delivery methods currently being utilised this may present an opportunity to increase revenue. STAFFThe permanent part-time member trained as a shift supervisor has been with the business since 2016. Five other staff are also trained as shift supervisors and are retained as casual staff members. The remaining twenty members are all employed casually.1 Permanent Part Time 26 Casuals LEASETerm: 10 YearsBase Rent: $93,376.31 GST inclusiveCommencement: 11 September 2019 Expiry Date: 10 September 2029Options: 3 Years x 4Index Rev Dates: Anniversary of commencement date except Review Dates BUSINESS HOURSOpportunity exists to expand the current trading hours. Monday: 10:00am - 8:30pmTuesday: 10:00am - 8:30pmWednesday 10:00am - 9:00 pmThursday 10:00am - 9:00pmFriday 10:00am - 9:00pmSaturday 10:00am - 9:00pmSunday 10:00am - 8:30pm If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and own a piece of a national brand, this Red Rooster franchise could be your next great venture. Contact the marketing broker, Marc Phillips on 0455 150 990 to further discuss this opportunity. Please do not approach staff oat the store to discuss the sale of the business. All inquiries must be directing through the marketing broker. By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop Care Goondiwindi are taking their International Women’s Day (IWD) event a step further this year has improved their capability in responding to domestic and family violence […] The Great Dunny Hunt is on again ensuring every available toilet is added to the National Public Toilet Map Maranoa voters will head to the polls on Saturday to cast their vote for the federal election In a huge announcement in Goondiwindi this week the state Government has committed $2 million dollars in funding for Care […] This will be the first time the border town will host the prestigious event All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueThe ACA was founded in 1972 and the 2025 finals will mark the 53rd ACA national finals and promises to attract large nominations from far and wide The host committee is inviting businesses to partner with it as sponsors and showcase their brands during this week-long event which includes national exposure through social media This event offers a unique platform to gain significant visibility and connect with a targeted audience within the rural and agricultural sectors businesses will benefit from increased brand recognition and the opportunity to build lasting relationships within the campdrafting community the Goondiwindi & District Campdraft committee is offering expressions of interest for trade store opportunities providing a fantastic way for businesses to engage directly with competitors This is an excellent platform to showcase your products and services to a highly targeted and engaged audience The host committee has launched a new Facebook page complete with links to various proposed opportunities This page serves as a central hub for all event-related information and updates hosting such a prestigious event is a huge honour and the host committee appreciates any support to help make it a success The ACA finals have previously been hosted by the border community of Weengallon in 2007 Despite being held during a severe drought the event turned out to be one of the most memorable finals in the association's history With the assistance of surrounding campdraft committees and many volunteers their event was a testament to bush resilience and overcoming adversities that led to a great event This event provided a much-needed opportunity for the rural community to come together and catch up with friends it was a rare chance for people to connect The ACA finals in Weengallon not only showcased incredible campdrafting talent but also brought a sense of unity and hope to the community It became a beacon of resilience and a celebration of the spirit of the bush Hosting the ACA national finals in Goondiwindi presents a similar opportunity It's more than just a sporting event; it's a chance for the community to gather The support and participation of businesses and individuals will help ensure that this event is just as successful and meaningful as the 2007 finals in Weengallon The St George Campdraft committee hosted the 2015 ACA National Finals which also proved to be a very popular and successful event I would like to wish QCL readers a happy New Year and look forward to covering campdraft events in the forthcoming year Campdrafting and the performance horse industry are at an all-time high as this year comes to a close Goondiwindi Regional Council is closely monitoring the development of Cyclone Alfred. At this stage, it is unlikely that the cyclone […] NEW GOONDIWINDI-BASED DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH JUSTICE OFFICER ROLE IS LAUNCHED The Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner, Mr. Ian Leavers, visited Goondiwindi last […] Picture: FileGoondiwindi Regional Council mayor Lawrence Springborg says it's concerning that a Japanese Encephalitis Virus case detected in a man from Townsville originated in Yelarbon All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueHe was speaking after a man hospitalised at Townsville University Hospital was confirmed as likely being infected over the Christmas period while visiting the southern Queensland town That comes after news that NSW Health reported disease surveillance activities had detected JEV in mosquito samples from Moree across the border from the Goondiwindi region but there had been no reports of human cases of JEV infection there A case of JEV was confirmed in south west Queensland late in December 2022 and Cr Springborg said Queensland Health had worked with the intensive animal industries in the region to roll out a vaccine program at the time "It's a significant seasonal problem in a lot of areas - there's water everywhere here - and it's spread by migratory birds." He said he didn't know how widespread it was saying it was up to Queensland Health to identify whether particular types of birds were going to particular areas we can just ask people to be aware and take steps to protect themselves," he said With a shire many thousands of square kilometres in size Cr Springborg said mosquito fogging was not an effective control measure The council plans to support Queensland Health in the coming weeks in testing and monitoring mosquitoes in the area "I'm looking forward to Queensland Health doing the survey work so we can see how much of this is popping up," Cr Springborg said Waterbirds and pigs are amplifying hosts that allow JEV to multiply while mosquitos subsequently bite these animals and then pass the virus onto humans those that work with pigs are considered at increased risk and should seek out vaccination It said it had been pleased with the interest and uptake of JEV vaccinations in recent days The small amount of vaccinations available locally had been exhausted but Cr Springborg said more were being made available and he encouraged people to get vaccinated Queensland Health recommends a JEV vaccination when JEV is present in a community and Darling Downs Health confirmed there was a sufficient supply of JEV vaccines available The majority of JEV cases show no or few symptoms with less than one per cent of those infected with JEV going on to develop the more serious Japanese Encephalitis disease Those who do develop symptoms may experience a fever and headache or abdominal pain and vomiting in children Concerned people should seek medical advice Mosquito-safe behaviours include wearing light colours Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn and staying indoors during this time can help avoid them Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me. one of the most infamous titles in Queensland – the worst animal collision […] Westpac is investing in regional Australia with three new banking service centres in New South Wales Goondiwindi has welcomed the opening of a new KFC restaurant which has created 35 new job opportunities for the area The Royal Hotel has officially been declared the most popular pub name in Queensland according to the Office of Liquor […] Police are seeking urgent help from the public to find a 28-year-old woman missing from the Roma and Dalby areas since 2 February Tayla Spies was last seen travelling along the Carnarvon Highway just south of the Condamine turnoff heading towards Roma between 10am and 1pm Ms Spies was travelling in a white 2017 dual cab Toyota Hilux with a distinctive black bumper bar and blacked out wheels with Queensland registration 559 GJ7 Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare with brown shoulder-length hair and blue eyes Ms Spies is of slim build and about 170cm tall She is known to frequently travel between Roma and Dalby Ms Spies was last seen wearing a fluorescent pink long-sleeve shirt and light-coloured shorts Police are appealing to anyone with information about her whereabouts to immediately phone CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or phone Triple-0 in an emergency The Goondiwindi water tower Illuminate The Flow project will debut at the Lanescape Festival in two weeks […]