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Easter Saturday brings high-speed dirt bike action

The Roma and District Motorcycle Club held a club day on Easter Saturday, with 53 riders taking to the track. Most competitors hailed from...

Highway closed after serious crash

The Leichhardt Highway remains closed after a fuel tanker rolled over near Taroom. Emergency services were called to the crash at about 11.13am...

Wallumbilla Men’s Shed has colourful history

The structure that now houses the Wallumbilla Men’s Shed has a rich legacy rooted in the Chadford community. Its story began in 1952, when...

LifeFlight winches hiker to hospital after gorge fall

South West Hospitals expand their electric vehicle fleet

Small checks with big consequences

National gong for maternity care

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Sport

5th annual Darren Lockyer Shield draws a resounding success

Roma came alive with the energy of junior rugby league over the weekend as the Darren Lockyer Shield returned, with the Carnarvon Cubs hosting...

Cods fall to premiers

The Condamine Cods have opened their 2026 Risdon Cup campaign with a 36–26 loss to defending premiers Gatton Black Pigs at Hugh Courtney Oval...

Emus fight off rust and a determined Echidna’s to get a round 1 win

The Goondiwindi Emus have launched their Risdon Cup campaign in strong fashion, overcoming a spirited Roma Echidnas outfit 27–19 at Gallas Fox Park on...

Roos leap to first win of the season

The Goondiwindi Roos have secured their first victory of the 2026 campaign, dismantling Highfields FC 6–1 in an away clash on Sunday, April 12. Played...

Competition wide open

The 2026 Downs Rugby season is shaping as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, emerging contenders and rebuilding clubs...

RDRL gearing up for kick off

Rugby league returns across the region this weekend, with the 2026 Roma District Rugby League (RDRL) season kicking off on April 11–12 after a...

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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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Smokin’ Hot Easter BBQ Challenge

Twelve teams battled it out at the barbecue at Bassett Park last weekend for the Smokin’ Hot Easter BBQ Challenge, serving up a...

Spirits high on the track for Easter Races

People gathered from near and far for the highly anticipated XXXX Easter Races, with strong crowds turning out for a full day of entertainment...

Youth Week is upon us – get ready for many days of fun!

Youth residents across the Maranoa have an exciting month ahead, with events starting in April to celebrate Youth Week, which officially kicks off on...

Bumper street parade for Easter in the Country’s birthday

The 2026 street parade was one to remember, with a record number of beautifully decorated floats making their way along McDowall Street last Saturday....

Man arrested after car thefts

A 39-year-old Westbrook man is helping police with inquires after incidents involving four vehicles and weapons across the Darling Downs at the weekend. Specialist officers...

Support at home an making it easier to get started

The transition to the Support at Home program marks a significant shift in Australia’s aged care landscape, introducing new opportunities while also raising understandable...

The toy bus returns for April visit

The Kath Dickson toy bus is returning to the southwest region for an April visit. The toy bus gives regional families, playgroups and educators...

1.1kg of cannabis allegedly discovered in Charleville woman’s car

A 44-year old woman has been charged with drug offences following a search of a vehicle in Charleville on 28 March. Around 6.45pm officers...

Wallumbilla Men’s Shed has colourful history

The structure that now houses the Wallumbilla Men’s Shed has a rich legacy rooted in the Chadford community. Its story began in 1952, when...

Holiday at home this Easter

With the current fuel crisis, people are being urged to holiday at home this Easter School Holidays. Fuel prices putting pressure on household budgets...

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