ALPA sold on ’world-class’ Roma
Ten young auctioneers set a frenetic pace at the Roma Saleyards, stepping up to the pen-top laneway to whip the bovine buying bench into...
Apprenticeships go begging
Young jobseekers are holding the upper hand in a tight labour market across the Maranoa and Darling Downs, with apprenticeships going begging
Golden...
Crying out for workers
Mitchell Road tells the story of Roma’s workforce woes.
The industrial precinct’s main thoroughfare is littered with staff vacancy signs for upwards of 70 positions...
Love to live, work, play and stay in Roma
Forget the daily drudge of life as you know it and imagine how you picture Roma in 2032 in just one word.
That’s the challenge...
Candid snap wins Rural Aid comp
Jasmine Newton knew it was a race against time to run for her camera and start snapping.
Kicking up dust on the red dirt road...
Butter Factory break-in solved
It was a stomach-churning moment for members of the Roma Historical Precincts group when their regular Wednesday morning get-together came with the realisation they’d...
Big Rig tower’s got sky-high wow factor
It was a project that had its doubters but seeing is believing in the Big Rig Tower and Tree Walk and it’s already got...
Injune Museum to showcase timber history
From small town stop-over to tourism showstopper – that’s the dream for the impact the Injune Museum will have on the town.
Cultural Heritage Injune...
The town built on sawdust and bulldust
It was the book launch without its star attraction, but that was the only hiccup in a week of town pride for locals celebrating...
Injune’s crafty outback Odyssey
They're coming from far and wide, creative juices jangling, to be part of the annual Injune Creative Odyssey.
Organiser Sue Pukallus said the sixth...
Council logs on to historic bridge restoration
History looks set to triumph over modern materials as the Maranoa Regional Council considers restoring the Muggins Lane timber bridge at Yuleba.
MRC Mayor Tyson...
The felt lady in town
Self-made and multitalented woman and mother, Candice Mason behind My Felt Lady has created her own spotlight.
From showcasing her craftwork online to building...
