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Ute rollover claims life north of Roma

Police have opened investigations into a fatal single-vehicle crash on the Carnarvon Highway just north of Roma on Monday night. Initial investigations indicated a Toyota...

Port Douglas man killed in single-vehicle rollover at Euthulla

Forensic crash investigators will take road conditions into consideration after a man died in a single-vehicle rollover on the Carnarvon Highway on Monday October...

What to check before 3G shuts down

In just three days, on 28 October, the 3G network will shutdown, and small and family businesses are being urged to take the necessary...

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Villaden wins the cup

Chinchilla trained gelding Villaden completed a dominant win to take out the 2024 Booringa Cup at the Mitchell racecourse on Saturday. It was another...

Olympian Matt Denny inspiring the next crop of country athletes

Queensland Academy of Sport is on the lookout for the next crop of sporting stars as they announce their new YouFor2032 talent search and...

Frillies celebrate

St George Frillnecks have celebrated their 2024 season in style with their annual awards night held at the St George Golf Club on 28...

Orchids come up just short

The Queensland Country Orchids have come up short in the Australian Rugby Shield, going down in a tight final to the ACT Kestrels on...

Western Downs footy stars reach rugby pinnacle

Western Downs rugby players are taking part in the pinnacle of Australian amateur rugby at a national tournament which kicked off in Caloundra this...

West Wanderers advance to inaugural women’s XVs final

The Western Wanderers will contest the inaugural women's XV following a dominating win over the combined Dalby/Uni team 68-5. The combined St George/Roma team...

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Art and great company

Maranoa residents got painting last weekend, 18, 19 and 20 May with Bare Boards workshops in Injune. It was a successful event with all...

Mitchell Show a great day

Mitchell was the place to be last Monday and Tuesday, 13-14 May as the annual show took place. It was much fun for all...

EXTRA MEGA GALLERY: Roma delivers a big show

What a massive two days it was for Roma last Friday and Saturday, 10-11 May as the grand annual Roma Show took off. With...

PHOTO GALLERY: Race gives Angel Flight wings

Central Queensland skies were adorned with benevolent aviators over the weekend as a convoy of light aircraft landed at Roma and then Longreach Airport,...

PHOTO GALLERY: Wallumbilla Annual Show attracts many

On the 3 and 4 of May the Wallumbilla community and surrounds came together for the annual Wallumbilla Show. With many hands making light...

PHOTO GALLERY: RCAT ladies’ lunch a hit

Women around the Maranoa enjoyed a day out at the Western Queensland Spirit Distillery for the RCAT Ladies Lunch on Friday 19 April. Guest...

Community News

Community help police recover stolen ATV

Roma Police are incredibly grateful for the community’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV, that was allegedly taken...

Power-out in the Maranoa

Residents in Injune, Eumamurrin, Bymount, Orange Hill, Mt Moffat and north of Roma will have an emergency power outage today, Wednesday 17 January from...

Heavy winds cut power in Mungallala

Ergon Energy Roma crews were called to some 'tough conditions' south of Mungallala today after last night’s storm knocked down six power poles. ...

Infestation of sand flies and bush mosquitos

Good rainfalls over Christmas and the New Year in many parts of Western Queensland have led to an early start for surging black fly...

Maranoa’s Best with Mrs Claus

With the Christmas spirit arising in the air, we found Mrs Claus taking it all in, so we got to know her and asked...

Keep the festive cheer in check

The Christmas holidays, though often a happy and joyful time, can also be a challenging period for some. “Holiday periods like Christmas and New Year,...

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Romeo’s Meaningful impact of improving lives in rural and regional Queensland

Impactful work towards improving the lives of those living with a mental illness has reached remote and rural regions of Queensland thanks to the...

Grandfather Clock is ticking

The second leg of the ’Big Three’ campdrafts and prestigious Triple Crown Series has kicked earlier this week with with the Chinchilla Grandfather Clock...

Paving way for women

When she’s not running around with her boys and crafting goodness in her kitchen, Shannon Crocker can be found in the paddocks with her...

Election Q&A with Legalise Cannabis Warrego candidate Angela Adams

Will you commit to unlocking funding to fix and maintain weathered and pothole-ridden state controlled roads in your electorate? Absolutely I would commit to this....

Election Q&A with Warrego Independent Daniel Gill

Will you commit to unlocking funding to fix and maintain weathered and pothole-ridden state controlled roads in your electorate? Yes, I commit to fighting to...

Election Q&A with Greens Warrego candidate Ian Mazlin

Will you commit to unlocking funding to fix and maintain weathered and pothole-ridden state controlled roads in your electorate? We all deserve safe, well-maintained roads...