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Champion of health equality

While he sits in his quaint house along Marshall Street in Goondiwindi, enjoying a cuppa on the back deck or in his very own...

Wheatmen toast ladies

Dalby Wheatmen have celebrated its annual ladies day, winning three from four senior matches in front of a bumper crowd. The day kicked off early...

Singers and musicians wanted: registrations open for ‘vibrant’ Roma eisteddfod

Registrations have officially opened for this October's annual Roma eisteddfod with organisers encouraging performers to get involved for another "vibrant" few days of entertainment. The...

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IN PICTURES: On-court action from the Maranoa Open

Maranoa’s tennis champions have been crowned after a marathon day of competition at the Maranoa Open on Saturday. Organisers said more than 100 players from...

Wheatmen celebrate ladies in style

Dalby have celebrated their annual ladies day winning three from four senior matches in front of a bumper crowd. The day kicked off early with...

Best defence on Zone 5

Maranoa's junior league players showed off the best defence skills at the 2024 Zone 5 U35 carnival. The under-10s, under-35kg carnival was hosted by Balonne...

FLYING HOOVES KEEP DOCTOR FLYING!

At the Roma Turf Club’s annual Rugby Race day last month at Bassett Park, a special presentation was made to the Royal Flying Doctor...

Roma rocks to racing and rugby

Racing and rugby fans were treated to clear blue skies and some exciting action, both on the track and on the football field, for...

Buckle debut a cut above

The Injune Cutting Club hosted its first competition over the weekend in their Buckle series. On Saturday 22 June, riders and their horses came...

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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

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...

Heavy winds cut power in Mungallala

Ergon Energy Roma crews were called to some 'tough conditions' south of Mungallala today after last night’s storm knocked down six power poles. ...

Infestation of sand flies and bush mosquitos

Good rainfalls over Christmas and the New Year in many parts of Western Queensland have led to an early start for surging black fly...

Maranoa’s Best with Mrs Claus

With the Christmas spirit arising in the air, we found Mrs Claus taking it all in, so we got to know her and asked...

Keep the festive cheer in check

The Christmas holidays, though often a happy and joyful time, can also be a challenging period for some. “Holiday periods like Christmas and New Year,...

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Man killed at Roma business

A 24-year-old man has died from major head trauma at a Roma business this morning. Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics were called to a Raglan Street...

Calling for foster carers in Roma

It’s the little things that you can do that can have a big impact on children in out of home care. Anglicare Southern Queensland is...

Roma Historic Motor Club annual drive

Roma Historical Motor club recently ventured out on their annual ride to Mitchell and Injune. It was a day the 35 members would not...

Native Bees

After teaching for quite a few years now, I have really loved the current analogy we have at school with bees. We help the...

Injune workshops a popular hit

It was a sensational artistic two days in Injune with famous, award-winning exhibiting artist and tutor Tricia Taylor’s art workshops on Saturday and Sunday,...

Welcome to region’s newest citizens

Last week the Maranoa region welcomed its seven newest Australian citizens. On Wednesday 19 June, the Maranoa Regional Council’s Mayor Wendy Taylor had the...