Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge
Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. 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
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.
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Revealed: When global phenomenon ParkRun will start in Surat
A small South West Queensland township is set to be just the second in the region to boast a ParkRun, thanks to the efforts of local school teachers.
League legend shows support for Roma club’s NRL aspirations
Rugby league legend Darren Lockyer has voiced his support for his former club’s efforts to bring high-profile games to regional towns, with plans being formulated to bring bigger games to western Qld.
Rural Qld classroom inundated with postcards after viral social media post
A rural classroom in South West Queensland is receiving unprecedented volumes of mail, after a callout for postcards as a geography learning aid went viral.
‘I’d be fertiliser’: Qld man’s moo-ving donation to his heroes
A Maranoa resident has relived the harrowing details of the day he almost lost his life were it not for the heroic actions of the Roma-based LifeFlight aeromedical team. Here’s how he has repaid them
‘Fix that intersection first’: Your say on council’s stalemate with developer
With Maranoa Regional Council and a developer locked in a stalemate over plans for a new coffee outlet, the community has shared their thoughts on the situation, and what they might like to see on the vacant block.
Bringing home the bacon: Roma butcher a cut above at competition
One of Roma’s own has won gold at a regional event that saw him slice and dice his way through the competition. Find out how the sausage is made, and what goes into being a champion butcher.
Truck pull event breaks new ground with women-only event
A Queensland small town’s biennial truck pull competition is back and better than ever, and for the first time introducing a women’s competition.
Tickets on sale for three-day steam rail ride across the southwest
Lovers of old world travel can book tickets on this unique steam rail ride across the Darling Downs and Maranoa regions.
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