Mayoral robes and highway speeds on council’s agenda
The Maranoa Regional Council has made some big decisions about the budget, highway speeds, and even ceremonial robes were on the table. FIND OUT MORE.
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Hundreds of motorbikes descend on outback town for a good cause
Hundreds of motorbike riders stopped in Charleville as they make their way on the Long Ride, to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer in Australia. SEE THE PHOTOS.
From shearing to the silver screen: Laurie Bateman’s inspiring story
A police officer from humble beginnings as a sheep shearer in southwest Queensland hopes to be a relatable role model on a docuseries.
VOTING OPEN: Have your say on South West Queensland’s best coffee
Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or have a full blown caffeine addiction, nothing beats the perfect cup of coffee. Vote for your favourite cafe in our poll now.
‘Misinformation campaign’: Graziers celebrate after carbon capture project canned
Leaders across southwest Queensland have let out a sigh of relief after a plan to capture and store carbon dioxide in the Great Artesian Basin was deemed ‘not suitable to proceed’, however the company behind the proposal said the decision might come at an unexpected cost.
Busted: Drug drivers sentenced in Roma court named
Drugs found in cowboy boots and a dicey show-and-tell were all part of the drug driving matters heard in Roma Magistrates Court. DETAILS.
Iconic South West Qld businesses for sale
From a rural property the size of a European nation to an iconic butchery there are heaps of businesses for sale across southwest Queensland. Take a look at the offerings here.
Coco pot: Young Qld man sentenced over cereal box stash
When police raided a south-west Queensland home they discovered the contents of a Coco Pops box wasn’t just like a chocolate milkshake.
Behind the barbed wire: Inside look in Roma’s army depot
Once a bustling hub, Roma’s army depot now lies mostly dormant. Take an inside look in the depot and meet the lieutenant trying to reform it to its former glory.
Two men saved from ravine after rescue device alerted authorities
Two men have been saved from a ravine in a Western Downs national park after more than 16 hours, in an emergency rescue operation spanning two days.
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