‘A joke’: $10 slap in the face to patients forced to travel for treatment
The first change to Queensland’s patient travel subsidy scheme since the Newman era has been branded out of touch amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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‘Disconnect’: Fire summit shuns Qld volunteers ahead of horror season
Queensland’s volunteer firefighters shunned from a national bushfire preparedness summit say the decision has caused an even bigger “disconnect” between the government fire department and rural brigades.
Damned if we don’t: Debate boils over again as drought disaster looms
An LNP senator has demanded more dams for Queensland after the federal Treasurer warned off a looming climate emergency.
$3b toll: Treasurer’s wake-up call to farmers on climate disaster
Farmers are on the front line of a major economic challenge coming to Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will revealed as he heads to Queensland’s regions this week.
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Largest southwest health forum to be held in Roma
More than 100 health stakeholders, including government representatives, GPS and nurses, Indigenous health services and allied health will meet in Roma this weekend to discuss ways to maintain a stable and sustainable primary health care workforce.
Council discuss new ways to notify of births/deaths/marriages
Councillors have voted to explore news way to distribute birth, death and marriage notices in the Maranoa community. SEE THEIR IDEAS HERE:
Humungous grants for Darling Downs and southwest community groups
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being spent on community groups and councils in drought affected communities. Find out how to apply:
SHOP LOCAL: Family-owned bakery bread on Woolies shelves
You can now find locally made, family owned bakery Bakearoma bread at Woolworths Roma! DETAILS:
Have your say on notoriously unsafe Darling Downs road
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is looking at upgrades to a Toowoomba region road and it wants motorists to flag black spots, pot holes and other areas of concern. Have you had any near misses or bad prangs on the road?
Watchdog responds to Western Downs aged care safety issues
Fifty families who entrusted the care of their most vulnerable family members to two Western Downs nursing homes wait with bated breath to hear whether the aged care quality watchdog carries out an audit. DETAILS:
NAMED: Case of man accused of child porn delayed
A man who is charged with making and possessing child abuse material has had his matter adjourned once again, frustrating the magistrate.
Livestock transporters set to celebrate 40 years in Roma
Members of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland will meet in Roma for their annual conference to mark 40 years of service to the livestock and rural transport industry.
Qld Symphony Orchestra regional tour to Maranoa/Western Downs
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra is taking their music to the country, with the Orchestra’s string quartet to visit schools in the Maranoa and woodwind musicians to visit the Western Downs Region. FIND THEIR TOUR SCHEDULE HERE:
Thousands up for grabs at upcoming Roma Picnic Races
After a pandemic-induced hiatus last year, the Inky & Moss Fashions on the Field looks set to be a huge highlight of the Roma Picnic Races this month with the Black Toyota Black Tie ball already sold out!
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