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Crackdown on electronic scooters

More than 2000 fines have been issued as part of a major crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices across the state. Queensland Police launched...

Focus on summer safety

A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun. The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...

Beloved art teacher farewelled after 47 years

After completing a Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the College of Art in Brisbane I serendipitously found myself at Kelvin Grove Teachers College...

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Sport

Brennan caps off a successful 2025 season with a 4th place finish in the NFR

Injune cowboy Damian Brennan has capped off a remarkable season by finishing fourth in the World Saddle Bronc standings following the conclusion of the...

Roma Golf club celebrates successful 2025 with annual awards night

Roma Golf Club hosted its annual awards night on Friday, recognising the club’s top performers across a wide range of divisions and competitions throughout...

Border Tarawera score three wicket victory over Railway Hotel

Border Tarawera emerged victorious in a tense Round 2 clash of the Weir Shield on Saturday, overcoming Railway Hotel Cricket Club by three wickets...

St George stun Roma in the Knox Shield

St George have pulled off a spirited upset against Roma on Sunday, claiming a tense two-wicket win in the final round of the Knox...

Strong bowling performance sees Yagaburne home against Macintyre

Yagaburne emerged victorious over Macintyre in the second round of the Weir Shield on Saturday, behind a five wicket haul from Daryl Martin at...

Roma Bowls turns 60

Roma Bowls Club marked a major milestone on Saturday night, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a vibrant evening dedicated to the spirit of the...

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Great day out for a great cause

Roma's annual Family of League Golf Day on 11 October was a huge success, attracting a field of 89 players for the three-ball Ambrose...

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...

Community News

Make your call to Santa

Did you know Telstra has opened up the line straight to the North Pole, so children can chat to Santa this festive season? This...

Woman missing in Miles area

Police are seeking help from the public to locate a 72-year-old woman missing from the Miles area since 27 August. Joyce Capon was believed to...

Free program helps regional mums and bubs

A powerful perinatal mental health initiative is supporting new mums and families across the Darling Downs. Darling Downs Health's Together in Mind is a...

Funding for rural halls

Rural Australian community organisations are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local halls and community centre facilities. Rabobank's newly-launched Community Hub Improvement...

Best shot wins

Photo lovers, get your cameras ready and take your best shot at the Sunwater Photo Competition. Local photographers with a love for photography are urged...

Missing woman, Dalby/Roma

UPDATE: Police are continuing to appeal for community assistance to help locate a missing 28-year-old woman from the Dalby/Roma area. Tayla Spies has been missing...

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A festive gift under the Christmas Tree

All residents across the Maranoa will have a holly jolly Christmas thanks to community generosity. In Maranoa Regional Council’s Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal, 336...

Our region among Australia’s unhealthiest

The Darling Downs–Maranoa region ranks as the second unhealthiest place to live in Australia and the unhealthiest in Queensland, driven by population health challenges...

Kath Dickson Toy Bus coming back in January

The Kath Dickson Toy Bus visits regional communities regularly, providing access to quality toys for country children. Toys can be borrowed until the bus’s...

Put safety first this festive season

Falls are a common cause for injury during the festive season and South West residents are being urged to stay safe. South West Hospital and...

New police offers for St George and Dalby

Queensland Police Service (QPS) welcomed 118 new officers at a graduation ceremony, bringing the total number of officers sworn-in during 2025 to almost 1200. This...

Hot tips for pet owners this Summer

Summer’s here, and Maranoa Regional Council is reminding pet owners to keep their furry friends – and all animals – safe and cool during...