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Nationally gong for maternity care

Darling Downs Health has been named a 2026 Every Week Counts Collaborative Champion for its outstanding work to improve maternity care for Aboriginal and...

Passionate founder Tash Johnston

One woman is breaking the mould of what a rural leader looks like, revolutionising farmer care in Australia. Tash Johnston, the founder of Farm Angels,...

Shaping the future of healthcare

A 10-person board with experience in health, education, leadership and business has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare in South West...

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Sport

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...

Swim, ride, run: Mitchell kids tri like champions cheered on by Cate Campbell

Under clear blue skies on Monday 23 March, the 17th annual Mitchell TRYathlon hit the pavement, featuring a special appearance by Australian Olympian Cate...

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...

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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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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...

High numbers at this weeks cattle sale

This week’s sale marked one of the largest yardings that the Roma Saleyards has consigned this calendar year to date, with just over 8,470...

Motorists to wait weeks for fuel pain relief to kick in

Australians will need to wait for weeks before fuel-price relief flows through to the bowser under a cut to the fuel excise. The Albanese government's...

New Easter in the Country tune to rock the region

Singer-songwriter Josh Arnold has recently recorded a song and music video that will be featuring local students from St John’s School and Roma State...

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...