As the South West Queensland community continues to mourn the devastating death of a beloved young motocross star, thousands of dollars have been raised for a cause close to their heart. DETAILS.
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The odds were stacked against little Alfie from the start – but this family found a way through.
A ball in a regional Queensland town is set to help regional students continue to call the town home through their studies. Find out how you can help.
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
Maranoa Regional Council has handed down their budget for the 2024-25 financial year that forecasts a deficit, rate hikes and less capping, which is promised to support the region’s long term future. However not all councillors agree. DETAILS.
The public have spoken and a southwest Queensland town has been crowned the state’s top tourism town. It will now go on to represent Queensland at the national awards.
The daughter of publicans of Charleville’s iconic Hotel Corones, Sarah Todman has met some fascinating people. Now, she’s used her experience to shape her debut novel.
The site of the old Roma hospital is still vacant almost three years after it was demolished, but there are finally plans on the horizon. Find out more here.
The Maranoa Regional Council has made some big decisions about the budget, highway speeds, and even ceremonial robes were on the table. FIND OUT MORE.
Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or have a full blown caffeine addiction, nothing beats the perfect cup of coffee. Vote for your favourite cafe in our poll now.
A small Queensland community is in mourning following the death of respected business figure Peter Taylor, who has been remembered as ‘a great mate to many’.
Traffic was brought to a standstill after a two-car crash at a notorious Roma intersection. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Social housing in an outback Queensland town is helping resident’s find their feet, and providing jobs.
We asked and you voted and now we can reveal the results of our poll to crown the Maranoa region’s cutest dog. The proud parents of Roma’s cutest dog shares what makes their pup so special.
There has been endless rain, searing heat and everything in between, but it hasn’t stopped Queenslanders from getting to the races. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
A volunteer for emergency services in remote western Queensland and a police officer dedicated to his community have been nominated as Royal Flying Doctor Service local heroes. Now, they need your help.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
A little wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits at the final day of the 2024 Outback Trail as the Roma community gathered at Western Queensland Spirit Distillery for The Sundowner event. SOCIAL GALLERY.
The remote town of Cunnamulla has recently become the newest location for Melbourne-based hot springs giant, Peninsula Hot Springs. While it seems like an unlikely pairing, it could be a recipe for success.
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.
From music festivals to agriculture spectaculars, tourist season in South West Queensland is fast approaching. Whether you’re a local or travelling to the region, sort all the events by location, date and category.
The bona fide best hairdresser in the Maranoa region has been announced. Here’s who topped our poll.
A Roma resident and veteran shares why Anzac Day is important to him. Find out how you can show your support this year.
Much has happened in a historic few weeks for the Maranoa Regional Council, and with the new council getting down to business we can reveal why Edwina Marks stepped down as chief executive.
With a gym, garden, kitchen, and hairdresser, a new $4m health facility in a rural Queensland town is set to provide culturally appropriate care to First Nations people across the region. Take a look inside here.
The post-election meeting of the Maranoa Regional Council has set the tone for the next four years. Find out everything that went down.
A first year paramedic student has been praised for his calm and professional nature after tending to three elderly people who were injured in a car crash.
The new mayor of the Maranoa region has been sworn in five days earlier than expected. Here’s why.
Results from the Maranoa local government elections are in, and the message from voter’s has been clear. Find out who your new mayor and councillors are here.
The peak representative organisation for Queensland’s rural producers has started court action against the federal environment minister over approval for a trial of carbon capture in the Great Artesian Basin.
While the art on display in the Lines and Designs exhibition at the Roma on Bungil gallery is exceptional, the story behind the artists is truly inspirational.
A summer of soaking rain has boosted optimism for primary producers in the Maranoa region, with one grazier declaring it has been ‘one of the best summers we’ve had out here’.
A new councillor has started a new job for a wind energy company which has a big project under way in the Maranoa.
A Roma local has been able to stay in the town he’s always loved while being able to pursue the career he’s always dreamt of. Find out how this was made possible.
A group of little ones from across the Roma region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
With only a few days before polling day for the 2024 local government elections, find out where the Maranoa’s councillor candidates stand on the key issues facing the region.
Prep students from the Maranoa and beyond have had their photo taken for the My First Year photo series. See the full gallery of smiling faces here.
A Roma businessman was taken aback to find out the community voted to declare that he was rocking the Maranoa’s best mullet. See what he had to say here.
A current councillor and mayoral candidate has launched a scathing attack on current Maranoa mayor Tyson Golder, declaring she could no longer serve on council alongside him.
A regional Queensland police station has taken an innovative approach to community engagement initiatives, proving you get more bites with the right bait.
A regional Queensland council is allocating big bucks to alleviate the impact of staff shortages at childcare centres in the region. Find out if you’re eligible for a bursary of up to $5000 here.
At any given time, day or night, thousands of head of cattle are at the country’s largest saleyards, with more than 244,778 beasts sold last financial year. Take a look inside the Roma saleyards, a staple of the Maranoa economy.
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
Queensland Music Trails’ outback event is set to be a huge tourism boost for the area, and features a massive line-up of musical talent. Here’s how locals can get cheap tickets to the events.
The life of Nigel ‘Nige’ Dwyer was one well lived, and filled with music, decency, honesty, love, dogs, horses and motorbikes.
A terrifying incident has seen a baby almost drown in a regional Queensland town and taken to hospital.
A Southwest Queensland town continues to face harsh water restrictions despite the majority of the state being inundated with water.
After rebuilding an iconic Queensland pub following a devastating fire in 2019, a farming couple who came to the rescue has now decided to put the business on the market. Here’s how you could own a piece of history.
At long last we can reveal where in the southwest region is home to the cutest baby girl and boy, with hundreds of adorable bubs nominated. See the winners and runners up here.
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