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New playground brings fun for years to Thallon kids

The children of Thallon now have a brand-new playground that they helped to design, complete with a flying fox, slides, climbing webs, suspended bridge,...

Wellness and heart health roll into Roma this June

Residents of Roma and surrounds are invited to take a proactive step towards better health when two major health initiatives join forces in town...

Passionate about the future of Ag

Karen Penfold has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the NFF Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Diversity in...

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Sport

Hawks soar into inaugural U17 grand final

History will be made this Sunday morning as the Goondiwindi Hawks under-17 girls take the field in the Grand Final of the inaugural season...

Wheatmen Colts fight back falls short

The Dalby Wheatmen Colts suffered a 20-10 defeat to Uni Rugby on Friday night at UniSQ, despite a spirited second-half performance that saw them...

Tahlia Morgan makes impactful Super W debut

Tahlia "Tink" Morgan made an impressive Super W debut for the NSW Waratahs off the bench in their thrilling 26-21 victory over the Western...

Yagaburne stun minor premiers to reach Weir Shield final

Yagaburne secured a four-wicket victory over minor premiers Macintyre at the Goondiwindi Golf Club on Saturday, advancing to the Weir Shield final. On a day...

Roos open season with a 3-1 win

The Goondiwindi Roos kicked off their Division 1 campaign in style, claiming a 3-1 victory over USQ FC on the road in their season...

Q&A with Roma Sevens star Amy Lorenz

Born and raised in Roma, Amy Lorenz recently moved to the Sunshine Coast after graduating from St John’s Catholic School in 2024. The promising...

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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

Missing woman, Dalby/Roma

UPDATE: Police are continuing to appeal for community assistance to help locate a missing 28-year-old woman from the Dalby/Roma area. Tayla Spies has been missing...

St John’s 2025 preppies set for school

St John's School Roma welcomed its 2025 cohort of Preps last week, inducting them into the classroom to embark on their new schooling journey....

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...

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Bursaries avalible for Maranoa Women

Rural women pursuing higher education are eligible for a helping hand thanks to the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ). The...

One hundred deaths on our roads this year

One hundred lives have already been lost on Queensland roads this year, and the Queensland Police Service is making an urgent plea to all...

Renewed spotlight on volunteering

The State Government has placed a renewed spotlight on volunteering in Queensland. We are committed to strengthening volunteering across the state, recognising the essential...

‘Their muscle is increased’: Nationals loom larger in Coalition

Regional voices could boom louder within the Coalition, one expert has predicted, after metropolitan Australia’s rejection of the Liberal Party. In the aftermath of last...

A charming new arrival in Roma: The Bird Bath

The Bird Bath opened its doors last month on Hawthorne Street, and owner Sarah Cameron is excited to be bringing her beautifully curated range...

Funding boost for Mitchell RSL

The LNP Government has thrown its support behind the RSL Mitchell Sub-Branch with a $22,000 in funding for vital facilities upgrades. The funds, made available...