A very successful partnership between the Federal Government, Keiron Lander and Ian Lacey, called Deadly Choices, has been a part of our communities for a few years now, and it's not going anywhere. Last week Keiron and Ian were in town to do some training and up-skilling, but it was about more … [Read more...]
Charity bike ride tours our towns – Charleville Plus More
A charity bike ride in honour of Cheryl Rogers will be passing through Morven tomorrow and finishing up at the Ellangowan Hotel in Augathella. Cheryl Rogers is a former Charleville local and has been battling cancer since she was diagnosed six months ago. Our local crew will leave the … [Read more...]
Cheryl Rogers touched by rodeo turn out
Former resident and jockey Cheryl Rogers felt the support of hundreds, when punters turned out for the Bulls and Barrels charity rodeo in Roma last weekend. A crowd of over 600 got involved in the action at Bassett Park, but the real fighter is Cheryl who has been battling cancer since she … [Read more...]
Local sights set on better health
Eight locals are optimistic about their optical health after receiving sight-saving cataract surgery in Roma on the weekend. The group from Charleville were among sixty to visit a team of medical specialists who visited the Roma to deliver surgery to sixty Indiengous and Torres Strait … [Read more...]
South-West Mayors meet to discuss abattoir
Nine South-West Mayors, including our very own Mayor Denis Cook, will meet today to discuss their plan to lobby for Oakey Beef Abattoir's expansion into south western Queensland. Come Friday, the mayors will be in Canberra to convince Minister for Infrastructure, Warren Truss, why money from both … [Read more...]
Under 14s wrap up a stellar season
Our Charleville boys were one of the best teams on the ladder in this years under 14s competition, which included teams from Roma, St George, Central West and Miles. Last Saturday the boys wrapped up the season at the Central Queensland Under 14s Cup, with Roma taking out the Grand Final … [Read more...]
Roma Hospital offers new service for public patients
Responding to increasing demand from across the region the South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) has opened a new public urology service at the Roma Hospital. Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with urinary tract disorders involving the bladder, kidneys and adrenal glands as well … [Read more...]
Murweh to benefit from part of $14.4 million in new road upgrades
Good news for truck drivers and other heavy vehicle operators in the region of Murweh who will benefit from part of $14.4 million in new road upgrades as part of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme. Some of the upgrades will be east of the region in which a … [Read more...]
2015 State Election Warrego Candidates
The campaigning has begun to flow through the region as Warrego prepares to go to the polls on January 31st. This election will see the retirement of long serving LNP member Howard Hobbs as voters are asked to choose between 3 candidates. ALP Candidate for Warrego Mark O'Brien Mark has … [Read more...]
