Southwest soaked in 36-hour deluge
Parts of South West Queensland have witnessed a wet and wild 36 hours, with some areas recording overnight falls of up to 77mm. Here’s the latest forecast.
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Thousands flock to western Qld for iconic Roma Cup
A drizzle of rain wasn’t enough to stop western Queensland’s racing event of the year, as thousands flocked to Roma’s Bassett Park. DETAILS
WATCH: Community reeling after fire destroys second home in 24 hours
Just weeks out from Christmas, a family has lost everything in a devastating fire, however the town’s mighty country spirit is already starting to help them get back on their feet. SEE THE INCREDIBLE VIDEO
Magistrate’s sarcastic comments at drug driver’s poor choice of words
A Roma man busted driving with meth in his system made a faux pas when the police pulled him over, which resulted in laughter from court officials when repeated.
Two homes destroyed as duplex erupts into flames
Police are investigating after two homes were destroyed after a duplex erupted into flames. DETAILS.
Fire tears through regional Qld home
A fire in the early hours of the morning has devastated a home in the states South West. MORE INFORMATION.
South West Qld’s top-selling homes of 2024
Regional Queensland has seen a massive growth in its residential property market, with values only expected to rise. See the rural homes that sold for millions.
How you could own a home for $1 … but there’s a catch
A regional Queensland council is offering a unique opportunity to potential homebuyer to purchase a house for a fraction of the median house price. Find out how you could seize this opportunity.
How family of beloved motocross rider plans to carry on his legacy
The family and friends of a beloved Queensland motocross rider have hatched a unique plan to carry on his legacy for as long as possible, while also making a difference in the community after his tragic death.
District Court sittings at Roma, November 14
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Roma on November 14
District Court sittings at Roma, November 13
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Roma on November 13
‘Going to burn pub down’: Ousted drunk returns with petrol, lighter
An angry drunk stormed into a country Qld pub, dousing it in petrol and holding up a lighter. It wasn’t his only “disgusting” act that night.
District Court sittings at Roma, November 12
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Roma on November 12
History of oil and gas industry explored in regional museum
A new museum in Roma is shining a light on the history of oil and gas in the region, in both an homage to and also largely because of a passionate local oilie turned historian.
LNP called on to honour election promise to protect Murray Darling Basin
An environmental group is calling for the LNP to honour their election promise to protect the Murray Darling Basin from gas companies, as one landholder reveals the impact coal seam gas has had on their farm. FULL STORY.
Rex’s $80m lifeline – so what does it mean for Qld?
Rex Airlines has been issued $80m in funding in news that has big implications for Queensland.
Focused, arrogant? The man who became Qld’s 41st Premier
Figures central to David Crisafulli’s rise to power have detailed what the man himself is really like when the microphones and cameras are off. WATCH NOW
District Court sittings at Roma, November 11
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Roma on November 11
Everybody appearing at Roma Magistrates Court, Monday, November 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Roma Magistrates Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Roma Magistrates Court, Friday, November 8
Here is a list of matters listed at Roma Magistrates Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Roma Magistrates Court, Wednesday, November 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Roma Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Mum accused of drugging daughter claims ‘god healed her’ from deadly disease
A high-profile influencer mother, under police investigation for claims she drugged her one-year-old to fake an illness, had also claimed “god healed her” from a chronic life-threatening illness.
‘Immoral and exploitative’: Ex-radio star jailed for historical child sex offences
Former Sunshine Coast radio personality and Australia Zoo marketing manager Peter Lang has been sent to prison for historic child sex offences involving a 13-year-old girl in the 1980s.
‘I’ll shoot anyone’: Man’s terrifying violent outburst
A young man involved in a violent altercation with a corrections officer while in jail has faced court.
‘Tragic, unexpected loss’: Qld district court judge mourned after death
A former Queensland district judge who presided over major cases including the boyfriend of ‘girl in the cupboard’ Natasha Ryan has died after a short battle with illness. TRIBUTE
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
Council set to auction off properties over unpaid rates
A regional Queensland council will auction off 16 privately-owned homes in a last-ditch resort to recoup thousands in unpaid rates. See the list of properties to be sold here.
Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
Smithfield centre $140m sale signals spur
Private fund managers are making the running as the retail property market resets.
The long, hard slog of changing workplace culture at Rio
Overhauling a culture of sexual harassment and bullying is not a linear exercise and the Rio Tinto boss is finding out the tough way, as its two-year progress report is released to staff.
How Trump’s tariffs will change the path of interest rates
Much of the global tariff fight is set to take place between China and the US, but it has major implications for Australia.
The uncertainty Trump creates ‘is his tactical advantage’
There are two fundamental traits to understand how Trump approaches dealmaking says former National Security Agency head Mike Rogers, who is now in high demand advising business.
The ‘big switch’ driving CBA’s mega milestone
There are big forces helping Commonwealth Bank to defy gravity and quietly move up the pecking order to be the 11th biggest bank in the world.
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