‘Not enough water around’: What you had to say about BCF’s new store
From the desire for an Aldi and a Big W, to concerns about what a large multinational could do to local businesses, here’s what you had to say about BCF coming to Roma.
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Pregnant in prison: $10.5k+ shoplifting haul lands mum in court
A mother of six found herself locked up on remand with a baby on the way after swiping more than $10,000 worth of goods from businesses across Brisbane, Toowoomba and the South West.
Revealed: Retail giant set to expand into Roma
A major retail conglomerate has launched an application with Maranoa Regional Council to build a store at the site of the old Elders building in Roma.
Recidivist car thief, home invader released onto streets
A young man who went on a crime spree across the Toowoomba region, raking up more than 50 crimes, has been released back into the community after serving 252 days in custody.
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Named: Extradition warrant ordered after brutal knifing claims dad’s life
A man who was arrested interstate after a father was allegedly stabbed to death in NSW after a late-night street brawl has fronted a Toowoomba court.
Legendary Roma ballet teacher recognised for 60 years of service
A Roma ballet teacher who has run a charity concert every year since 1983 has been recognised for her passion and dedication to dance.
Your chance to be in the Maroons’ sheds for Origin opener
With the Origin opener just nine days away, Queensland fans have the chance to get behind the Maroons by being in the Suncorp sheds – in name and spirit – and it’s all part of a multimillion-dollar plan to invest in people across State.
Abused kids exploited by failing $1.1bn child safety program
The most significant investigation into Queensland’s “broken” child safety system in generations has been called to look at how suicidal and abused children are being exploited by the industry.
Child cash cows: Sickening pay days of resi care owners laid bare
Shareholders of a residential care provider received more than $5m last year in massive windfalls now firmly under the microscope. They’re not the only ones.
Calls for Qld to get yet another public holiday
Premier David Crisafulli is calling on all of us to celebrate Queensland Day more, although he’s stopped short of advocating for it to become a public holiday. But would that sweeten the deal? HAVE YOUR SAY
Environmental group condemns gas company after sediment floods into Roma forest
A multi-billion dollar coal seam gas company has been ordered to clean up sediment washout in a Queensland state forest near Roma.
Most Aussie crook ever: ‘Sorry I was drunk’
One of the two cowboys caught on CCTV brazenly raiding outback Queensland pubs has issued an apology saying he had “had too many beers”.
Free footy: Junior league club waives fees in bid to save teams
Origin superstar throws support behind small country rugby league club letting players sign up for free in a bid to save multiple teams from collapsing in a crisis that has gripped one of the game’s heartlands.
Alleged attempted DV murder charge dropped
A regional Queensland man accused of attempting to kill his former partner had the charge dropped before the Toowoomba Supreme Court.
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