Bullock rides, billy boil race and the famous Mintie drop are back and bigger than ever!

Buckle up for a bumper bush carnival this weekend

News Bullock rides, billy boil race and the famous Mintie drop are back and bigger than ever!

Check out all the award winning creations in our photo gallery.

PHOTO GALLERY: Winning gardens bloom despite dry times

News Check out all the award winning creations in our photo gallery.

CHRISTMAS might be more months away but local businesses are already getting in the Yuletide spirit with the announcement a parade would return.

THINK LOCAL: Town ramps up Christmas planning

News CHRISTMAS might be more months away but local businesses are already getting in the Yuletide spirit with the announcement a parade would return.

Although Simon Lee has only been in Roma for two weeks, he's hoping to inspire diners with his love of flavours near and far.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Tyson Golder on Bush Council

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Tyson Golder on Bush Council

Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor.

Downs dad stomps on baby girl over 'spilt milk'

Downs dad stomps on baby girl over 'spilt milk'

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Valera Vale Droughtmaster sale clears 100 per cent of stock

Valera Vale Droughtmaster sale clears 100 per cent of stock

News Annual Valera Vale sale tops the charts.

Nominate a town in the southwest for a facelift

Nominate a town in the southwest for a facelift

News Rural Aid to provide 10 drought affected towns with a makeover.

Women form 80 per cent of drought committee

Women form 80 per cent of drought committee

News Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee formed.

Western schools top list of best student-teacher ratios

Western schools top list of best student-teacher ratios

News Dirranbandi, Quilpie among best resourced in state.

Meet the southwest's paramedic of the year

Meet the southwest's paramedic of the year

News For almost 30 years, Karl Radford has been saving lives.

Low crowd no deterrent as teams pull closer to goal

Low crowd no deterrent as teams pull closer to goal

News Relay for Life teams close to goal

Half-price fees to celebrate Saleyard's 50-year anniversary

Half-price fees to celebrate Saleyard's 50-year anniversary

News Council celebrates Roma Saleyards' 50th anniversary next month.

Fighting for local government funding paramount

Fighting for local government funding paramount

News New South Wales and Queensland join forces to fight for funding.

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The 79 days that nearly killed Coke

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Aussie model’s $1.2 million brainwave

Aussie model’s $1.2 million brainwave

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Two vehicle horror crash on highway

Two vehicle horror crash on highway

News Crews were called to a two vehicle crash outside Nanango

THE Chronicle Garden Competition gardens attract thousands of people during the Carnival of Flowers. Here is where you can access maps to all the gardens.

How to access Carnival of Flowers competition maps

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The video Dolly’s parents want you to see

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EXPLAINED: What you need to know about fire warning levels

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APPEAL: How you can help Stanthorpe fire victims

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Sport

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      Cherry-Evans looks ahead to season 2021

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      Punter sweating on $42k Magpie payout

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        Australia has no economic plan: Labor

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