Exclusion zone lifted after gas leak detected
Gas supply has been restored to Roma residents after two separate incidents saw a major hit to the town’s supply. See the latest.
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Snake bite, motorcycle crash keeps emergency services busy
Two separate incidents on private properties across the southwest kept paramedics busy on Monday night. DETAILS.
New mum tells harrowing tale of how Roma’s cutest baby was born
Roma’s cutest baby might be less than three months old, but the triumphant tale of how his family persevered through his first week of life is a story for the ages.
Ranked: How every South West Qld school performed in 2024 NAPLAN
The nailbiting wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2024. See which South West Queensland schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
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Rural Qld classroom inundated with postcards after viral social media post
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.
‘I’d be fertiliser’: Qld man’s moo-ving donation to his heroes
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
‘Fix that intersection first’: Your say on council’s stalemate with developer
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.
Bringing home the bacon: Roma butcher a cut above at competition
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.
Truck pull event breaks new ground with women-only event
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.
Tickets on sale for three-day steam rail ride across the southwest
Lovers of old world travel can book tickets on this unique steam rail ride across the Darling Downs and Maranoa regions.
‘He is very missed’: Hundreds pay tribute to young motocross rider
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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‘I’d do it all again’: Meet the one in a 1000 chance baby
The odds were stacked against little Alfie from the start – but this family found a way through.
Ball for a cause: How a night out can support regional students
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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