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Here's a brief overview of what's in the magazine, plus a little extra.

Sixteen bumper pages with the Editor pointing out that no sooner does one Country Goss' hit the streets and they are already busy sorting through information for the next issue. Nowadays the same applies to the Line Dance History Australia team as we sift through the mountains of photos and videos of days gone by. We came across several great pics including these of the Australian Line Dancers (ALD) taking part in the VB Street Parade in Sydney way back in March 1995 as a promo for the Royal Easter Show.

And this small article from The Times Newspaper, South Australia, advertising the spread of line dancing to Victor Harbour in June 1995.

Lots of stories ahead and as the mag is getting bigger, this is the first issue to be stapled at the spine. Last issue the Editor spoke of the disquiet amongst judges and dancers at the 1995 Tamworth Line Dancing Championships regarding the competition rules, protocol and teacher accreditation. Three interesting letters landed on the Editor's desk, one from Mark Smith WA, one from Tony Burns NSW and the other from David Dickson in Queensland. Two were published, one was not. All suggesting however, alternate plans for committees to oversee the championships along with compulsory teacher accreditation.

Tony outlined an idea around the formation of a revised state line dance championship, a state line dance committee, dance standardisation and instructor accreditation.

David Dickson on behalf of the Texan Rebel Bootscooters, Queensland, outlines a vision for a national accreditation system citing an aerobic instructor’s fitness course and practical workshop as being the main criteria for accreditation.

Mark Smith, Principal of Mustangs Line Dance Club in WA and one of the original pioneers of the 1986 Paddington Green Hotel days, commented that unless some type of control is exercised over teaching styles and accreditation standards, things will get out of hand. It would appear we haven't heard the last of this yet.

INSURANCE - the Myths, the Mysteries and the Truths. With the huge growth in line dance venues, the Editor poses the question "how many people would be aware of their legal standing in the event of an accident on the dance floor?"

Lance Pritchard, dance teacher and insurance expert with nearly 30 years' experience in the industry, guides teachers and dancers through the murky area of INSURANCE with the Myths, the Mysteries & the Truths. Lance provides an insight to instructors and dancers on where they would stand legally should they find themselves in a situation where a fall or accident has occurred in a venue where they were teaching or dancing. It is 'must view" reading.

The Editor reviews a raft of new CD's with some great giveaways including Wade Hayes "Old Enough To Know Better", Junior Brown's "Guit With It" (yes apparently Guit is a word!), James House "Days Gone By".

2 great BMG Country Samplers and a new release compilation disc from EMI titled "Line Dance - The Ultimate Collection - 15 high energy dance tracks selected by Tracie Lee and Mark Simpkin.

David Flint presents the results of the Hunter Valley Line Dancing Championships held in Cessnock, NSW in conjunction with Rosalyn and Reg Lindsay's Full Pro Rodeo. Robyn Ward from Holiday Coast Bootscooters NSW lets readers know that there will be line dancing at the Coffs Harbour Show on the 12th May 1995 with backing by the band Dingo Creek. Following the line dancing display, the Show will stage its very first rodeo.

Country Goss' receives a letter from Bob Carr, the NSW Premier and Minister of the Arts, thanking all dance groups for their support in preparation for Dance Week 1995 with line dance events taking place along the entire eastern seaboard.

Line Dancing arrived at the Muswellbrook Workers Club in March 1995 introduced to Muswellbrook by Pam Newton, a self-confessed addict who herself was introduced to line dancing at the recent Mattara Festival in Newcastle. Instructor Noelene Richardson (above) takes dancers through the routines. For class details contact Pam on 43 1471.

And in Wollongong recently, a young Josh Talbot (3rd from right) took to the dance floor of the Shearers Shed with his entire family.

Back again is the Phantom and never one to disappoint, Phantom is predicting that Joe Diffie and Billy Joe Shaver may pop into this year's Gympie Muster. Phantom also hints of a possible legal dispute over a compilation CD of overseas independent artists pressed locally and seemingly without the permission of many of those on it!

Steve Reid from Yesterday and Today Records gives us his spin on some of the "worst" country albums of all time. But who is he referring to from those artists below with this rant "Having all your teeth extracted without anaesthetic would be less painful than listening to this paean of yuppiedom". Now I know what you are thinking, what is paean? Well, we had to scramble for the Oxford dictionary ourselves, and yep, it's there! Read the full article in Country Goss'.

Several readers apparently took the ridiculous column Believe It or Not way too serious, so it has now been replaced with the slightly less ridiculous “You’ve Gotta Be Joking”. Huh?

And whilst we're in the "joking" mood have a look at this 1995 video from Dustin the Turkey on Irish TV's "The Den" presenting his case to ban line dancing!

The Editor thanks all the teachers for keeping their classes up to date in ‘Dancing Around Australia’ pointing out that Country Goss' receives many enquiries from people asking about line dance classes specific to their area or when taking holidays, re-enforcing the importance of advising of any changes.

Now, Golden Oldie Time! It may be 2025 now, but do you remember what song you were singing and dancing to 30 years ago in May & June 1995? It was probably Billboard's #1 country song at the time "Any Man of Mine" by Shania Twain and the dance was Go Go Stomp.

Choreographed by Gloria and Emmitt Nelson of the USA, the Go Go Stomp was a relatively easy beginner dance performed in just one direction! Courtesy of Div's Line Dancing Directory, we have the step for you below.

And just on Step Sheets, within the FOUR HUGE pages of ramblings in Letters to the Editor, Ann Mathews has put together a short story using the names of many of the popular dances of the time. One particular dance mentioned, Roll Back The Rug, was a big fun favourite in the late 80's and compliments of Lisa Harper (QLD) we have that dance for you below. According to Div's Directory, the dance can also be done to Honky Tonk Rock by Keith Urban. Try It!

Finally, we thought we'd finish with a little snippet from Margaret's letter in the Bushwire. It was this 'barb' below directed squarely at the Editor that piqued our attention:

"...... now what has happened? Country Goss' started out as an informative newsletter with great potential, but the March/April edition had it exhibiting scurrilous rag tendencies. How about lifting the standard...... allow letters to stand unaccompanied by your comments however much you might enjoy it...... and how about putting water with your liquid refreshments when editing or stick with sarsaparilla, non-alcoholic....... my letter had 2 spelling errors...... and on...... and on...... and....".

Bye.