Our Big Rig is officially the best in Queensland
The team at the Big Rig have won two prestigious tourism awards in a single week, boosting Roma as a visitor destination.
Community
Smart solutions to stop bushfires before they start
Roma’s emergency services have called on the whole community to help prevent bushfires.
‘Deplorable’ regional roads an an eye-opener for city MP
Shadow Transport Minister Steve Minikkin toured the Maranoa this week, and was unimpressed with the poor condition of our roads.
It’s time to pay for dog registration
The due date for dog registration is fast approaching, and Council is encouraging residents to sort it out now.
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Bogged on Fraser
Three arrested in $30K Miriam Vale drug bust
THREE Sunshine Coast men found with $30,000 worth of methamphetamine
Police issue warning after grisly playground find
Parents are warned to check playgrounds before children play.
In loving memory of Jack Knights
IN TRIBUTE: Friends speak on quirky Roma identity Jack Knights after his passing on Sunday.
Recycling initiative to start in Maranoa
The war on plastic has intensified, with Maranoa councillors looking to implement a refund recycling scheme for plastic bottles by the end of this year.
Western mayor promises 10 per cent rate drop
THE mayor of a western Queensland council has blind-sided councillors by using social media to promise a rates reduction to residents in the upcoming budget.
Gladstone industries search for next year’s apprentices
QUEENSLAND Alumina Limited is looking for its next Benn Richardson, Katie Ferrier and Shianne Sprecher, with applications for their 2019 apprentice intake open.
Site deal talks ‘positive’
A deal to purchase the land for the new Tweed Valley Hospital could “happen as soon as tomorrow”, according to Tweed MP Geoff Provest.
‘He saved my life – now we need to save his’
Jason Scanes will not stop fighting until his Pashtun interpreter is standing on Australian soil.
First start loans take off in west
More than $100 million in concessional first start loans for young farmers have been approved in the past 12 months.
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