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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

High numbers at this weeks cattle sale

Motorists to wait weeks for fuel pain relief to kick in

New Easter in the Country tune to rock the region

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Sport

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...

Roma Bowls plays host to thrilling mixed pairs competition

Roma Bowls Club welcomed competitors from across Queensland for its annual mixed pairs competition sponsored by MOEC Energy and Water, held over March 7...

Wheatmen Colts make tough semi-final decision

Dalby Colts have been forced to make a hard decision ahead of their scheduled semi-final clash against UniSQ, which was to take place on...

72 players scramble to Roma Golf Club

The Roma Golf Club hosted its Annual Four Person Scramble on March 14, drawing a strong field of golfers for a fun and competitive...

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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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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...

Luck of the Irish on St Patrick’s Day

Father Anthony Samy Arockiam from All Saints Parish Roma and St John's School hosted a St Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday 21 March. David...

Bella’s making a mark in endurance

For 12-year-old Bella Pshunov it wasn’t so much ’if’ she would follow her parents in horse riding but when. Bella has always been around horses,...

Cattles sales up and up

Following last week’s increased yarding, cattle numbers continued to surge at this week’s sale with a total of 7,521 head penned to go under...

Celebrating culture on Harmony Day

Roma's Harmony Day celebration last Sunday was a fantastic display of community spirit and a wonderful celebration of the cultural diversity of the community....

50th birthday for Easter in the Country

Easter in the Country is an iconic event that brings thousands of visitors to Roma for a five-day lineup of first-class entertainment. The festival began...

Apprenticeships that unlock career dreams

Maranoa Regional Council’s current apprenticeship and traineeship intake is giving Maranoa people an avenue to jumpstart their dream career. One of Council’s newest apprentices,...

Illegal stock movement attracts record fine

A pastoral company that moved cattle on stock routes throughout Queensland without proper authorisation has been fined a record amount under the state's Biosecurity...

Come and hear Council’s plans for the 2026/27 budget

Maranoa Regional Council is preparing its draft budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with adoption planned for Thursday, 25 June 2026. Council is hosting regional...

LifeFlight airlifts man after heavy vehicle rollover

The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) crew airlifted a man to hospital after a heavy vehicle rollover in the Shire of...

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