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Growing in Pots and Containers

I have found you don’t need a lot of space to start a garden, thank goodness! This is a great reason to grow things...

Council calls on community to help develop cemetery masterplan

Maranoa Regional Council is developing a comprehensive Cemeteries Master Plan to guide the long-term management, sustainability and improvement of both operational and historical cemeteries...

LifeFlight soars to record

An investment in advanced AW139 rescue helicopters, world-class training and new bases has boosted LifeFlight retrievals to a new record in 2025. New data released...

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Sport

Brennan caps off a successful 2025 season with a 4th place finish in the NFR

Injune cowboy Damian Brennan has capped off a remarkable season by finishing fourth in the World Saddle Bronc standings following the conclusion of the...

Roma Golf club celebrates successful 2025 with annual awards night

Roma Golf Club hosted its annual awards night on Friday, recognising the club’s top performers across a wide range of divisions and competitions throughout...

Border Tarawera score three wicket victory over Railway Hotel

Border Tarawera emerged victorious in a tense Round 2 clash of the Weir Shield on Saturday, overcoming Railway Hotel Cricket Club by three wickets...

St George stun Roma in the Knox Shield

St George have pulled off a spirited upset against Roma on Sunday, claiming a tense two-wicket win in the final round of the Knox...

Strong bowling performance sees Yagaburne home against Macintyre

Yagaburne emerged victorious over Macintyre in the second round of the Weir Shield on Saturday, behind a five wicket haul from Daryl Martin at...

Roma Bowls turns 60

Roma Bowls Club marked a major milestone on Saturday night, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a vibrant evening dedicated to the spirit of the...

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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

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...

Make your call to Santa

Did you know Telstra has opened up the line straight to the North Pole, so children can chat to Santa this festive season? This...

Woman missing in Miles area

Police are seeking help from the public to locate a 72-year-old woman missing from the Miles area since 27 August. Joyce Capon was believed to...

Free program helps regional mums and bubs

A powerful perinatal mental health initiative is supporting new mums and families across the Darling Downs. Darling Downs Health's Together in Mind is a...

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Cattle Sales kick back off strongly

The first sale for 2026 was off to a firing start with just over 4,600 head of cattle yarded and a firm to stronger...

Australia Day is right around the corner

Communities across the region will mark Australia Day on Monday, 26 January, with plenty of exciting events happening to bring people together. From award...

Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations...

Roma raised Amy York now a doctor

Roma raised Amy York has graduated medicine after 7 years of study and secured a job as a doctor, and encourages other rural kids...

Young people lead Australia Day support

Young Australians strongly back Australia Day as a national public holiday and are leading a reaction against making the day optional, according to survey...

LifeFlight airlifts teen injured in quad bike crash

The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) aeromedical crew yesterday airlifted a teenage male to hospital after a quad bike crash. The LifeFlight helicopter...

Qld’s top public servant to serve as interim cross-border commissioner

Queensland’s most senior public servant will assume the role of Acting Cross-Border Commissioner while the state government headhunts a permanent recruit. Damien Walker’s appointment to...

Welcoming the New Year in the garden

It’s holiday time and as the new year begins with good intentions and strong resolve, I propose we start in the garden. It’s the...

Beware of cryptosporidiosis risk

Escaping the heat with a dip in the local pool or a trip to a water park are summer staples but ensuring fond memories...

Deadly Start trainee graduates inspired to pursue nursing career

Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 students from the Toowoomba and the South Burnett regions have graduated from the Deadly Start Program,...