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.
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‘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.
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My First Year 2024: When you can see Roma Prep photos
A group of little ones from across the Roma region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
Maranoa council candidates go head-to-head at election forum
With only a few days before polling day for the 2024 local government elections, find out where the Maranoa’s councillor candidates stand on the key issues facing the region.
My First Year: Maranoa’s prep classes for 2024
Prep students from the Maranoa and beyond have had their photo taken for the My First Year photo series. See the full gallery of smiling faces here.
REVEALED: The man behind Maranoa’s best mullet of 2024
A Roma businessman was taken aback to find out the community voted to declare that he was rocking the Maranoa’s best mullet. See what he had to say here.
‘Can’t go another four years’: Candidate’s scathing attack on incumbent mayor
A current councillor and mayoral candidate has launched a scathing attack on current Maranoa mayor Tyson Golder, declaring she could no longer serve on council alongside him.
Youth get hooked on new police fishing-based initiative
A regional Queensland police station has taken an innovative approach to community engagement initiatives, proving you get more bites with the right bait.
Council $100k commitment to combat childcare shortage
A regional Queensland council is allocating big bucks to alleviate the impact of staff shortages at childcare centres in the region. Find out if you’re eligible for a bursary of up to $5000 here.
Behind the scenes look inside Australia’s largest saleyards
At any given time, day or night, thousands of head of cattle are at the country’s largest saleyards, with more than 244,778 beasts sold last financial year. Take a look inside the Roma saleyards, a staple of the Maranoa economy.
‘Inspiring, and life-changing’: Dalby students make a difference in Cambodia
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
How to score tickets to outback Queensland’s hottest music event
Queensland Music Trails’ outback event is set to be a huge tourism boost for the area, and features a massive line-up of musical talent. Here’s how locals can get cheap tickets to the events.
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