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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...

Queensland welcomes largest recruit of police officers in 26 years

Queensland Police Service is celebrating one of the largest police inductions in 26 years gaining 128 new police officers at the swearing-in ceremony 19...

Amazing end for Grace

Darling Downs-related Olympic champion Grace Brown has found the rainbow at the end of her glittering cycling career, racing to the road world championships...

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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...

St George to play Cities in Grand Final

St George Saints and the Mitchell Magpies played out a thriller in hot weather at Bassett Park to gain a spot in the Grand...

Cities into Rugby League Grand Final

Roma Cities are straight into the Roma District Rugby League Grand Final after coming from behind to defeat Mitchell Magpies 42 to 12. The...

Super Saturday starts with four nailbiters

The first week of finals football is behind us and what a day it was in pristine conditions at a sunny Riddles Oval. In what...

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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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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...

Arrest seen as ‘worse than death’ by Wieambilla killers

The people who killed two police officers and a neighbour in rural Queensland were determined to die in a shootout rather than face arrest,...

Tara and district public speaking competition

Schools gathered at the Glenmorgan RSL Hall for the Tara and District Public Speaking Competition. The competition judges were Warrego MP Ann Leahy, Meandarra...