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Standing for his beliefs

The state of Qld is in a bad way! The cost-of-living crisis is having a devastating effect, resulting in 300,000 Qlders experiencing homelessness. Youth...

Senex to host info sessions for $1 billion Surat Basin expansion

Senex Energy has announced a round of community information sessions for residents to learn about its $1 billion Surat Basin expansion. The sessions will take...

Young Grace one of the best judges for Merino Fleece

From showing sheep since the day she could walk to now judging the sheep herself, has earnt one young woman second place at this...

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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...

Dalby beat St George in thriller to advance to grand final

Dalby defeat St George in a thrilling 22-21 match at Gold Park over the weekend. In windy conditions both teams came out of the...

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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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Chinchilla’s longest table

In celebration of a multi-cultural community, Chinchilla will once again arrange one long table for the spirit of coming together and enjoying the magic...

Whooping cough surge

There is an urgent call for people to protect themselves against the whooping cough as Queensland experiences a significant rise in cases. Babies and infants...

Oliver gets his hands dirty

There is no better way of knowing the right job for you other than getting in and amongst it and getting your hands dirty. With...

Damaged highway gets vital repair job

Vital flood repairs have finally begun on the Castlereagh Highway between St George and Hebel after a series of wild weather events caused extensive...

Travel subsidy scheme changes leveling the health care playing field

Access to quality healthcare has become more affordable for people living in rural and remote Queensland, with the state government removing the four-night rule...

Farmer sells cows for LifeFlight donation

"If LifeFlight hadn't of been about, I'd be fertiliser", explains Walter McLean, knowing he's lucky to be alive. On a warm February afternoon after a...