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Celebrate Volunteers

National Volunteer Week, Held from 18 – 24 May 2026, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and this year’s theme is ‘Your Year...

Water Interruptions in Wallumbilla while water main upgrades occur

There will be water interruptions on Swans Road, Wallumbilla from 18 May to 29 June 2026. These scheduled interruptions are to accommodate local contractors...

Schools data leaked in cyber hack

Queensland schools have been embroiled in a cyber hacking scandal which has seen data leaked including names and email addresses. Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said...

Midwifery mentors shaping maternity care across the Darling Downs

Premiums inundate flood victims

Garden stories: Under wide skies

A new mobile prostate cancer testing program in Southern Queensland

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Sport

Wheatmen overturn 17 point defecit against the Echidna’s

The Dalby Wheatmen have staged a comeback to defeat the Roma Echidnas 34-17 at John Ritter Oval on Saturday, May 9th. In what was...

Cods breakthrough for first win

The Condamine Cods have recorded their first victory of the 2026 Risdon Cup campaign, emphatically defeating UniSQ Rugby 64-35 in a high-scoring encounter at...

5th annual Darren Lockyer Shield draws a resounding success

Roma came alive with the energy of junior rugby league over the weekend as the Darren Lockyer Shield returned, with the Carnarvon Cubs hosting...

Cods fall to premiers

The Condamine Cods have opened their 2026 Risdon Cup campaign with a 36–26 loss to defending premiers Gatton Black Pigs at Hugh Courtney Oval...

Emus fight off rust and a determined Echidna’s to get a round 1 win

The Goondiwindi Emus have launched their Risdon Cup campaign in strong fashion, overcoming a spirited Roma Echidnas outfit 27–19 at Gallas Fox Park on...

Roos leap to first win of the season

The Goondiwindi Roos have secured their first victory of the 2026 campaign, dismantling Highfields FC 6–1 in an away clash on Sunday, April 12. Played...

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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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Feral deer breeding season action underway

With Australia’s feral deer population in breeding season, innovative approaches to better understand their movements across landscapes and manage their spread are rolling out. The...

News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities

Regional news publishers have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of party, to support...

The ride home west for a good cause

The biennial charity Ride West, raising money for mental health in the bush, is a long, fun and challenging ride for those who choose...

Maranoa comes alive with opera and theatre

Opera Queensland is hitting the road with All Together Now! and is headed for the Maranoa region. It's one of two arts events due in...

110 years of the Mitchell Show

The Mitchell Show Society is gearing up for its 110th annual show on May 11 and 12. A long-standing highlight on the local calendar, the...

BreastScreen on tour

The Mobile BreastScreen Service is visiting Roma and Injune this May. The truck will be at the Roma Hospital from 21 May to 26...

Brave Wieambilla shooting heroes formally recognised

Deadly scenes at a rural bush block in Queensland’s Western Downs region more than three years ago sent shockwaves around the country. Police officers were...

Countdown on until Census night

The 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026. The Census is an...

Quality remains in reduced yarding

There was a reduction in numbers at this week’s Tuesday cattle sale following the Labour Day public holiday in Queensland on Monday; however, the...

Wild Deserts new hybrid rig takes centre stage

Wild Desert Oil & Gas Feild Services hosted a community open day at the Western Queensland Spirit grounds, showcasing its brand new hybrid WD...

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