‘Humbled’: Local heroes earn sky-high praise
A volunteer for emergency services in remote western Queensland and a police officer dedicated to his community have been nominated as Royal Flying Doctor Service local heroes. Now, they need your help.
A volunteer for emergency services in remote western Queensland and a police officer dedicated to his community have been nominated as Royal Flying Doctor Service local heroes. Now, they need your help.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
A little wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits at the final day of the 2024 Outback Trail as the Roma community gathered at Western Queensland Spirit Distillery for The Sundowner event. SOCIAL GALLERY.
The remote town of Cunnamulla has recently become the newest location for Melbourne-based hot springs giant, Peninsula Hot Springs. While it seems like an unlikely pairing, it could be a recipe for success.
Following community outcry over the wind farming industry expanding into the Maranoa region, councillors have discussed new planning rules to tighten future projects. Details here.
In an effort to ‘brighten lives’ Australia Post has teamed up with Beyond Blue to deliver 4m prepaid postcards to encourage rural Australians to check in with friends and loved ones.
The Roma Saleyards’ has committed to donating 50 per cent of the live weight and open auction selling fees at their next cattle sale. Here’s all you need to know.
The Maranoa region is known for its thriving cattle industry and sprawling paddocks, so it’s only fitting to celebrate the many faces behind the beef-producing region. See who made the list.
Students scrubbed up well as they brought the glitz and glam to the Roma State College year 12 senior formal last Friday night. Check out all the photos.
Students dazzled as they arrived at the Roma Explorers Inn last Friday night for the Roma State College Year 12 formal. View the gallery.
Maranoa Regional Council has confirmed plans to negotiate with the state government for more land to build houses on in Surat, a town completely landlocked by a state-owned trade route.
Following concerns of the potential impacts of wind farms on landholders and regional communities, Maranoa Regional Council is hosting a public forum for residents and neighbouring councils to ‘get on the front foot’ as the industry expands.
A Maranoa home that sold for more than $1m has topped the region’s list of highest valued properties sold in the past 12 months. See which properties made the list.
Each week for the past three months, a Roma dad has got in his car for the 500km drive to Brisbane to visit his son, who was born 13 weeks early weighing less than a tub of butter. Here’s why this year’s Father’s Day was a ‘blessing’.
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