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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

Get busy after the rains

Celebrate Harmony Week

Nurses boost hospital ranks

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Sport

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...

Wild weather no match for Tooloombilla Rodeo and Campdraft success

Challenging weather conditions failed to deter competitors or organisers at this year’s Tooloombilla Rodeo and Campdraftt, with the event once again delivering a standout...

Wheatmen face tough test in Downs Colts Lightning Series semifinal

The semi-final matchups for the Downs Colts Lightning Series have been locked in, with the Dalby Wheatmen facing a formidable challenge if they are...

Mixed Pairs championship hits the greens

The Roma Bowls Club welcomed bowlers from across Queensland on March 7 and 8 for its annual Mixed Pairs Competition, drawing strong participation and...

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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...

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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...

Capture stories before they disappear

Over the decades I spent living in remote parts of Australia, including western Queensland, I came to know many older people whose lives had...

More than 80 new nurses for Toowoomba

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

Just a South West Farmer program ready to launch

A new initiative in the South West Queensland region aims to bring communities together to promote mental health and wellbeing, while strengthening connection and...

Motorists under the pump, panic buying ‘un-Australian’

Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle...

Miles show set to wow

The Miles District Show has taken the bold step of changing the dates of our show and expanding it into a two day show...

Farmers face fuel shortages

Farmers across the region are experiencing cost and supply pressures as fuel prices skyrocket as a result of the war in Iran. Recent developments...

Music walkups’ grand return

After a break of two-and-a-half years, the region welcomed back its country music event. The Wooroolin Country Music Campout was held from 26 to 28...

Emergency Alert for Chinchilla

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group. Major flooding is happening now in Charleys Creek. Residents in low-lying areas...

Heavy rainfall for Roma

Roma was soaked earlier this week with heavy rainfall across the region. The Bungil Creek was full and flowing and many paddocks submerged. Locals...

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