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Jacklyn O’Brien is the reporter for the Roma Western Star, servicing the Maranoa region of South West Queensland.

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Roma is a finalist in the search for Queensland's Top Tourism Town 2024.

Roma a finalist in search for Top Tourist Town

Roma is in the running to be recognised as one of Australia’s top tourist destinations, but it can’t win without your help. Find out how you can help your town here.

Roma

‘Hardest experience’: Midwife searches for love on national TV

A southwest Queensland midwife has revealed why she took her search for a suitor to a Channel 7 reality TV show, and how it was the “best and hardest experience” of her life.

Gatton

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, police and ambulance crews were at the scene of a house fire at Gable St, East Mackay on Friday April 17. Photo: Zizi Averill. Generic

Man hospitalised after car and truck crash on Warrego Highway

A man has been taken to hospital after his car reportedly hit the back of a truck on the Warrego Highway.

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Two Balonne Shire Council workers were injured in a car crash in St George.

Council workers injured in ‘serious’ rollover crash

Two Balonne Shire Council workers were rushed to hospital after a ‘serious’ two-vehicle crash in St George, which saw the council vehicle flip onto its roof. Here’s what happened.

Charleville

Families move into six factory-built modular homes in Cunnamulla, Queensland. Photo supplied, Queensland Government.

Innovative solution for outback social housing

Cunnamulla families are moving into their brand-new homes in an innovative first for the area.

Gatton

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Emergency services respond to head-on Lockyer Valley collision

One person has been injured after a two-vehicle head-on collision and rollover in the Lockyer Valley.

Dalby

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‘Destroyed’: Rural building engulfed in flames

A building in a small regional town all too familiar with devastating fires has been destroyed by flames.

Roma

Maranoa Regional Council meeting, April 9 2024. Cameron O'Neil was appointed as deputy mayor. Photo: Kristina Ayers.

‘Reasonably urgent’: Council takes charge of community asset

As the new council and acting chief executive find their groove, Maranoa Regional Council has begun to make some important decisions, including taking charge of an important community asset. Here are the highlights from their most recent ordinary meeting.

Gatton

Man injured after truck rollover on major highway

A major South West Queensland highway was shut for a lengthy period of time after a truck rolled. Details here.

Roma

Wild dog exclusion fencing in the Balonne Shire.

Economic impact of dog exclusion fencing revealed

A multimillion-dollar project in regional Queensland is starting to deliver massive benefits for the region. Find out what they are.

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