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Police suspect human remains could be Tayla Spies

Human remains have been located about 1km from the vehicle of missing Dalby/Roma woman Tayla Spies. There was a breakthrough in the case at...

Tayla Spies Vehicle Found

A vehicle believed to be that of missing woman Tayla Spies was located yesterday afternoon, April 3. The vehicle was found in Noorindoo (approximately 40...

Roma- appliance fire

Paramedics are on scene at an appliance fire on the corner of Raglan Street and Quintin Street at 6.17am.

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Hawks soar into inaugural U17 grand final

History will be made this Sunday morning as the Goondiwindi Hawks under-17 girls take the field in the Grand Final of the inaugural season...

Wheatmen Colts fight back falls short

The Dalby Wheatmen Colts suffered a 20-10 defeat to Uni Rugby on Friday night at UniSQ, despite a spirited second-half performance that saw them...

Tahlia Morgan makes impactful Super W debut

Tahlia "Tink" Morgan made an impressive Super W debut for the NSW Waratahs off the bench in their thrilling 26-21 victory over the Western...

Yagaburne stun minor premiers to reach Weir Shield final

Yagaburne secured a four-wicket victory over minor premiers Macintyre at the Goondiwindi Golf Club on Saturday, advancing to the Weir Shield final. On a day...

Roos open season with a 3-1 win

The Goondiwindi Roos kicked off their Division 1 campaign in style, claiming a 3-1 victory over USQ FC on the road in their season...

Q&A with Roma Sevens star Amy Lorenz

Born and raised in Roma, Amy Lorenz recently moved to the Sunshine Coast after graduating from St John’s Catholic School in 2024. The promising...

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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

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...

St John’s 2025 preppies set for school

St John's School Roma welcomed its 2025 cohort of Preps last week, inducting them into the classroom to embark on their new schooling journey....

HEATWAVE: What’s causing this heat

Intense heat continues to persist over the Maranoa this week, with temperatures mid-to-high 30s forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe to...

Man hospitalised for mosquito virus after Goondiwindi visit

A man has become the first confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis in Queensland since 2022, with health care staff believing he contracted the...

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...

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Road Closures Maranoa Region

Current Road Closures- 10am Friday 28th of March Council Road closures -Mitchell, Warrong Rd Flooding Lanes affected - All lanes affected -Mitchell Ann St, Flooding Lanes affected -...

Maranoa’s weather warning and road closure alert

Council continues to keep a close and steady watch on the weather system in Western Queensland. Periods of rain will persist throughout the region...

Golden opportunity for region

The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are headed for south-west Queensland. Premier David Crisafulli confirmed on Tuesday Toowoomba would play host to equestrian events, with...

Funds for Outback road upgrades a boost for Maranoa producers

The Maranoa electorate’s cattle producers will benefit from their share of $38 million in road upgrades as part of early works on the Central...

Calls for more work on Wind Farm Code

The latest amendments to the Wind Farm Code are being criticised for going “not far enough” to protect landholders from excessive noise and liability...

Heavy rainfall falling on Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego

Severe Weather Warning Issued for Western and Southern Queensland as Heavy Rainfall Continues March 27, 2025 – A deep surface trough, combined with a moist...