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
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.
The family and friends of a beloved Queensland motocross rider have hatched a unique plan to carry on his legacy for as long as possible, while also making a difference in the community after his tragic death.
A teacher who spent close to half a century educating generations of students in South West Queensland shares why she still loved the job after 47 years, and how she realised it was her calling.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Lovers of old world travel can book tickets on this unique steam rail ride across the Darling Downs and Maranoa regions.
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.
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