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Stalled coal, iron-ore and gas projects damaging economy

Planned new major Australian resource projects are stalling at more than double the rate of a year ago with new analysis by the Government’s...

Roma house fire

Fire and rescue crews were called to an address in Spencer Street Roma at 4pm last Thursday after reports of a house fire. A...

Women leading the agriculture industry

Women working in Queensland’s agriculture industry are being encouraged to take on leadership roles thanks to a new training and mentoring program. Applications are open...

Big numbers of rescues from LifeFlight Toowoomba

Ageing South West Queensland hospitals collapsing

South west Mine operator fined $85,000 over contaminated water

Free flu jabs up for grabs

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Sport

Downs Rugby season highlights 5-1

5. Downs All Decade team After many hours of closed doors debate between club and rep coaches from the past decade, the team was finally...

Big year on track

2024 will be remembered as a landmark year for country racing at Gunsynd Park. Both the Goondiwindi Macintyre Picnic Club and the Goondiwindi Race Club...

SPORTS – Round 9 of Gundy Cricket!

Round 9 of the Goondiwindi Cricket competition took place on the weekend after Round 8 was a washout with 3 exciting matchups in the...

Goondiwindi Hawks Football Club announces new committee for 2025 Season

Following their annual general meeting held on November 24, the Goondiwindi Hawks football club have confirmed its new committee for the upcoming 2025 season. Following...

Jack Be Lucky claims thrilling victory at 2024 Texas Cup

In an exhilarating display of speed and determination, Toowoomba gelding Jack Be Lucky triumphed at the 2024 Texas Cup. The event unfolded on a clear...

Q&A with Toby MacPherson

Former Goondiwindi Emus junior and recent recipient Junior Men’s Player of the Year at the Rugby Australia Awards night Toby MacPherson sat down with...

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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

HEATWAVE: What’s causing this heat

Intense heat continues to persist over the Maranoa this week, with temperatures mid-to-high 30s forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe to...

Man hospitalised for mosquito virus after Goondiwindi visit

A man has become the first confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis in Queensland since 2022, with health care staff believing he contracted the...

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...

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Rain continues across region

There's been another week of storms across the Maranoa, big rainfall tallies if you were under the right cloud, and rolling regional power outages....

Mitchell waste facility reopened

Maranoa Regional Council is conducting work at the Mitchell waste facility after it was closed all day last week due to an excess of...

Two lives lost in dam-related tragedies

Two men have lost their lives in separate dam-related tragedies in the region in the past month. Balonne Shire Councillor Robyn Fuhrmeister paid tribute...

Volunteers urged to have say on falling numbers

Queenslanders have been called upon to voice their say on falling volunteer rates as part of a parliamentary inquiry. State Volunteers Minister Ann Leahy launched...

Nominations closing soon for Young Achiever Awards

Young trailblazers will shine under the spotlight with the upcoming 2025 Queensland Young Achiever Awards. Nominations for the Awards are closing in less than a...

Planned water outage to effect 10 Wallumbilla streets

Wallumbilla residents are advised of possible water interruptions within Wallumbilla South and North of the Warrego Highway, as works are scheduled to take place...

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