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BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88

The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has died. The Vatican made the sad announcement late Australian time on Easter Monday, April 21 that...

A day of heritage and hospitality at St Paul’s Anglican Church

St Paul's Anglican Church in Roma warmly welcomed visitors for a delightful showcase history and community spirit. The church opened its doors, inviting the...

Celebration with PCYC Maranoa’s ColourXplosion Fun Run

Bassett Park in Roma came alive with a burst of vibrant hues as the annual PCYC Maranoa colourXplosion Fun Run brought family and friends...

Spectacular Easter art show

South-West Policing District implements DFV prevention dedicated unit

The felt lady in town

Call for improved healthcare for women

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Sport

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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Every bunny ready for Easter races

As everyone gets ready for Roma’s famous Easter In The Country celebrations, the scene is set for the Roma Turf Club’s XXXX Easter race...

Patricia Maunder celebrates her 103rd birthday

Patricia Maunder celebrated her 103rd birthday at Pinaroo Retirement Village, surrounded by family and fellow residents. Mrs Maunder has led a simple country life, eating...

US tariffs a hit on ag sector

The United States’ recent decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports has been labelled a “disappointing step backward” for...

Easter fun in the garden

With the kiddos home for the Easter holidays, you can always celebrate with some fun activities in the garden: perhaps some egg rolling, making...

Support for red meat producers

Applications are now open for a new program aimed at training grazing advisors to best deliver pasture agronomy and grazing management advice to red...

LifeFlight patient’s gratitude for cow paddock ICU team

Every morning when he looks in the mirror, Joshua Ditchmen sees two young men staring back. Navigating life with double vision is just one of...

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