Wild storms ripped the roof off a Roma family’s new house, turning their home into a gushing waterfall and destroying the children’s toys and mattresses. Now the community has rallied to help get them back on their feet.
After his mother was diagnosed with dementia, Goondiwindi man David Batterham left home on a gruelling 1000km journey across southwest Queensland in a bid to make a big difference.
Mayor Tyson Golder has urged residents to be calm but watchful of flood warnings as emergency crews battle to restore power to the remaining houses left in the dark by severe storms.
Flood warnings were issued for the Roma area after severe storms carrying winds of more than 90km/h left more than 3500 people without power.
Blistering winds of up to 89km/h were recorded in Roma on Tuesday afternoon as the Maranoa braces for the impact of severe storms forecast across the state.
More heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to batter the Maranoa region this wee, with some parts of the Maranoa expected to get up to 100mm in just one day this week.
Winds of up to 69km/h lashed Roma on Saturday in a weekend of wild weather that caused chaos across the Maranoa region. SEE THE VIDEO.
Roma’s junior soccer clubhouse will be relocated in a move president Tyson Golder hopes will make the sport more accessible, with a raft of new features including a conference room and cafe/bar. Full details here:
‘What we’ve done today will change someone’s life tomorrow’: A talented group of students have joined a global project to make a positive change in the lives of amputee victims.
After dozens of entries, and hundreds of votes, your pick for Roma’s cutest baby can finally be unveiled. Meet our winner and the adorable faces who rounded out the Top 5 cutest bubs here:
Voting has now closed to determine which bub will claim the crown of the Maranoa’s cutest baby for 2021
Our new app offers regional readers the opportunity to localise their news feed on their smartphone, ensuring the best of stories from home as well as breaking news on the covid-19 situation and other key Queensland stories.
A meat producer and two palaeontologists are fighting to hold onto the remains of an ancient creature the size of a Nissan X-Trail found on the Western Downs, saying losing the history would be a huge blow.
The new telehealth program removes barriers to accessing mental healthcare and means rural and regional patients no longer need to travel or face a long wait to see a someone in their time of need.
Two years on from losing her husband to cancer, Dalby’s Janene Hughes has opened up on their final years together, and the warning signs before his diagnosis.
The brains behind some of Australian TV’s best loved shows has been farewelled in a moving service on the Sunshine Coast after losing his battle with dementia.
PARENTS take to the streets with emotional letter calling on people to vote yes as they fight for their gay son’s rights.
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A new approach to helping rural communities access the mental health care they need has arrived in Roma, with the results already showing positive signs.
Roma Woolworths was the second-best performing store across Queensland after raising nearly $5000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
A young family’s life has been turned upside down with their two-year-old battling Leukaemia, as well as a life-threatening infection. Now, her mum is sharing the ‘raw, unfiltered’ journey of childhood cancer with others.
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It has been especially refreshing to see new local ventures emerge or build on their foundations, defying the tough economic climate to share their ideas and services with the community.
A State Heritage listing has negated the need for a team informing on its redevelopment.
The South Burnett has fertile soil, a climate not unlike the Hunter Valley, and a blossoming wine industry
She asked the man sitting beside her, “Who are you?” Her husband of 40 years was startled then filled with sadness.
NEW managers will be taking over the North Burnett swimming pool in the lead up to the ht summer months.
The Ironman 70.3 is going ahead on September 13 and is the first major public participation sporting event on the Coast since before the pandemic.
Sunshine Coast residents are being reminded to be cautious and wear a hat as the Magpie breeding season begins.
The Western Star has been out and about on the streets of Roma to see what people think of the current COVID-19 situation.
ENTER NOW: Community groups in the southwest have the chance to receive up to $150k, but only if you nominate them.
Have you dreamt of owning a pet cow but didn’t have the room? This could be the solution
AdventurerJay Schieder will climb up and down Mount Maroon until he reaches the same elevation gain and descent as Mount Everest (8848m).
He caused her to fall forward and hit her head on the kitchen bench.
IN the 31st year of the competition, Brodie Hurley from Nutrien Livestock in Injune was crowned 2020 ALPA Queensland Young Auctioneer in Silverdale.
Lachlan Cairns hasn’t been seen or heard from since 2019 with his daughter and only child making a desperate plea for the public’s help
Missing for 40 years, Narelle Cox’s family and friends reflect on the Grafton girl they still love and admire.
GALLERY: Family, friends, and Olympic legends rallied to celebrate Addie Clay being cancer free in Tara Saturday, August 1.
Home left empty as construction starts at nearby Byerwen Mine
‘We were surfing only a couple hundred metres up the beach when that attack happened’
After running a successful online clothing business, this southwest woman is taking a new opportunity to open a shopfront.
HE HAS always lived in Roma and was born in the house he would spend the first 94 years of his life living in.
CONSPIRACY theories and clashes of opinion have spread almost as fast as coronavirus it seems.
Marcoola resident Shannon Taylor will be setting off on his bicycle this October with the mission to ride across Australia.
ONE of Australia’s most listened to Christian radio presenters talks to The Western Times about Charleville radio legend Lee Sims and his contribution to the industry.
MEET the former Nambour abortion doctor who could have more than 300 children.
A BEAUTIFUL tribute to the late Lee Sims, the man who of 4VL in Charleville.
MARANOA Regional Council is blocking off a part of a Roma street to undertake vegetation management works.
SERIOUS concerns have been raised about the need for a proposed 105ha sand mine, as data reveals enough sand on Coast for almost 20 million new homes.
DEVELOPER signals intent with appeal lodged over 103-hectare sand mine giving residents days to decide whether to join council in fighting the project.
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