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Premmie twins double the fun in rural Queensland

Family life has become a juggling act for an outback Queensland couple who recently welcomed a set of premature twins seven weeks early. Joe...

Students explore event management

Roma State College students gained valuable insights into planning, coordinating and executing of community events at a workshop hosted by Maranoa Regional Council. The hands-on...

Dad and daughter share the podium

A Goondiwindi rifle-shooting dad and daughter pair have both claimed titles at the most recent Tasmanian Rifle Championships. Names that are familiar in the Goondiwindi...

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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...

Yetman heads into finals with a 17-run win over minor premiers

Yetman emerged victorious against Macintyre by six wickets at the Goondiwindi Golf Club on Saturday. In a top of the table clash in the...

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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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Keeping dangerous dogs contained and community safe

Maranoa Regional Council is urging all local pet owners to take immediate action in securing their animals following an alarming increase in dog attacks....

Santos supports parents

The benefits of Santos’ industry leading childcare scheme are starting to flow across regional Queensland as primary carers return to the workforce. The progressive childcare...

Housing and cost of living at the forefront

Housing affordability and homelessness are the two most pressing issues for the Maranoa community according to the 2025 Salvos Social Justice Stocktake report. They were...

Looking back at Dalby swimming pool

The Dalby Olympic Swimming Pool is a historically listed feature that still stands today. It was constructed in 1936 and was the first Olympic-sized...

Update on Wambo Wind Farm

Wambo Wind Farm has completed a key milestone, completing the final concrete foundation pours. The renewable energy generation project, near Jandowae, completed the final...

St John’s School presents

Preparations are in full swing for the St John's School Roma musical The Little Mermaid Jr. The play will be staged the Roma Bungil Cultural...