Could this outback Qld town hold the answer to our housing crisis?
Outback Queensland may hold the key to the state’s consistent housing crisis with stage 1 of a major development unveiled. FULL STORY HERE.
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Truck driver suffers life-threatening head injury in serious rollover
A truck driver is fighting for his life after suffering a critical head injury after a rollover on a remote western Queensland road. DETAILS.
Charleville mother makes history with regional nursing program
A UniSQ nursing program which allows students to study locally rather than travelling hundreds of kilometres has been hailed a success with its four new graduates finding employment.
‘Lost everything’: Community rallies after home destroyed in blaze
The Roma community is rallying around three young tenants of a home destroyed by fire, taking a beloved pet along with it. Here’s how you can help.
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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.
Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
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.
Rate rises, operating deficit: Mixed support from councillors for new budget
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.
Southwest town wins major accolade
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.
Growing up in Hotel Corones: Author’s debut novel trip down memory lane in regional town
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.
Roma Hospital site set to be safe for repurposing in matter of months
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.
Mayoral robes and highway speeds on council’s agenda
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.
VOTING OPEN: Have your say on South West Queensland’s best coffee
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.
Newly-elected Qld mayor mourns loss of husband, respected businessman
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’.
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