Meet the woman riding from Eromonga to Toowoomba for flood affected towns
From Eromanga to Toowoomba meet the woman riding 1117km to raise funds for flood affected South West Queensland towns.
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‘Eager to help’: BlazeAid urges stoic flood-affected farmers to reach out
BlazeAid volunteers say they have repaired more than 50km of fencing in western Queensland hit hard by flooding, and have urged landholders to not be afraid to ask for help.
Rural Queensland councillor announces immediate resignation
A southwest Queensland councillor has announced his immediate departure from the role, citing staff shortages at his business as one of the reasons. FULL STORY.
Legendary Roma ballet teacher recognised for 60 years of service
A Roma ballet teacher who has run a charity concert every year since 1983 has been recognised for her passion and dedication to dance.
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David Littleproud to support national referendum but only as a ‘last resort’
Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said there are no plans to hold a referendum and would only look to that option as a last resort.
Huge crowds expected at 124th Roma Picnic Races
Starting in 1901 as a competition between shearers, the Roma races have grown to be one of the region’s most exciting events and this weekend will be no different.
‘Pray for a miracle’: Truckie family’s desperate hope for beloved dad
The family of a truck driver involved in a shocking rollover in southwest Queensland are praying that the beloved family man will soon wake up from the coma he was placed in a month ago.
Pub offering pint pinchers free beer for the return of glasses
With up to 100 beer glasses missing, a Queensland pub has launched a scheme to see the glassware returned.
Shocking statistics show extent of attacks from roaming dogs
Attacks by roaming dogs are causing concern in the community after several roaming dogs were impounded by the Maranoa Regional Council in just a few hours.
Alfred set to dump up to 150mm, cause flash flooding in southwest
The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.
Could this outback Qld town hold the answer to our housing crisis?
Outback Queensland may hold the key to the state’s consistent housing crisis with stage 1 of a major development unveiled. FULL STORY HERE.
Truck driver suffers life-threatening head injury in serious rollover
A truck driver is fighting for his life after suffering a critical head injury after a rollover on a remote western Queensland road. DETAILS.
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