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A window to the future

For everyone in Roma this weekend, I strongly suggest you find a friend and come along to St Paul’s Easter Art, Collectables and barista...

Power bill relief hope

Regional Queenslands may be receiving cheaper power bills in next financial year, with the regulated retail electricity price in regional Queensland set to drop...

Cattle moo-ve though Mitchell

Mitchell residents were told to ensure their gates were securely closed early on 27 March, with about 1000 head of cattle making their way...

Luck of the Irish on St Patrick’s Day

Bella’s making a mark in endurance

Cattles sales up and up

Celebrating culture on Harmony Day

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Sport

No ref, no game

For more than 60 seasons, Downs Rugby has stood as a proud pillar of regional sport, producing legendary names like Tim Horan, Matt Faesllar,...

Record crowd on hand to celebrate Roma 125th picnic races

The 125th Roma Picnic Races delivered a memorable weekend of racing, fashion, and community spirit at Bassett Park on Saturday, March 28, drawing more...

Campbell inspires next generation

Young swimmers across Queensland’s Maranoa region had a rare opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most decorated athletes, with Cate Campbell hosting a...

Roma Bowls plays host to thrilling mixed pairs competition

Roma Bowls Club welcomed competitors from across Queensland for its annual mixed pairs competition sponsored by MOEC Energy and Water, held over March 7...

Wheatmen Colts make tough semi-final decision

Dalby Colts have been forced to make a hard decision ahead of their scheduled semi-final clash against UniSQ, which was to take place on...

72 players scramble to Roma Golf Club

The Roma Golf Club hosted its Annual Four Person Scramble on March 14, drawing a strong field of golfers for a fun and competitive...

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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

Long cattle tick battle

Cattle ticks have been a bug bear of the beef industry for a very long time. That is unlikely to change. Over the course...

Telstra 5G coverage upgrades in Yuleba

Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station on the Yuleba-Surat Rd that services Yuleba South to bring a better 5G user experience. The...

GCBF applications now open

Does your community group have a project they are saving up for? Applications are currently being accepted for the first round of the Gambling...

Power outage today will effect 850 customers across Maranoa today

Approximately 850 customers across Roma and Injune will loose power today as feild crews repair a damaged power pole. An Ergon Energy representative said...

New year, new energy and new opportunities

After the excitement and busyness of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, there’s something refreshing about the quiet days of early January. At Kaloma, this...

Bendigo Bank scholarship applications open for 2026

High school graduates could get a boost for their tertiary studies. The Bendigo Bank scholarships are now open for Year 12 graduates who are...

More News

Illegal stock movement attracts record fine

A pastoral company that moved cattle on stock routes throughout Queensland without proper authorisation has been fined a record amount under the state's Biosecurity...

Come and hear Council’s plans for the 2026/27 budget

Maranoa Regional Council is preparing its draft budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with adoption planned for Thursday, 25 June 2026. Council is hosting regional...

LifeFlight airlifts man after heavy vehicle rollover

The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) crew airlifted a man to hospital after a heavy vehicle rollover in the Shire of...

Cunnamulla man charged

A 22-year-old man has been charged with child sex offences following an investigation into child exploitation material (CEM). Detectives from Cunnamulla Criminal Investigation Branch...

Get busy after the rains

We’re seeing the blessing of some decent rain … apart from those to the east who received more than they deserved! I’ve even heard...

Celebrate Harmony Week

Harmony Week is being celebrated around the Maranoa region from 16–22 March, bringing a vibrant program of events that celebrate cultural diversity, inclusivity, and...

Nurses boost hospital ranks

Eighty-three new nurses have begun offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program. The intake – made...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Examining plant roots more closely

The inbox of my mobile phone texts, plus my email system, get a fair few photos of above-ground parts of various plants that are...

Crawfo’s tyres upgrading their workshop

Crawfo’s Tyres workshop is undergoing renovations and will soon have a new and improved workshop. While in renovations, Crawfo's Tyres is operating from the...

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