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All about compost

Well, we’ve missed it, International Compost Week has just slipped quietly by, and if you don’t already know, composting is a ticket to change...

Aunty Susie’s journey: Healing through creativity

Susie Klein or ‘Aunty Susie’ is familiar name around Roma, known for her stunning and unique artworks that are scattered throughout the town and...

Thallon a top tourism finalist

The tiny town of Thallon is getting the recognition it deserves with it being announced as a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s...

Nationals facing internal tension over energy policies

Candlelight Vigil spreads awareness for Domestic Violence month

Work Begins on Yuleba’s Water Play Park

BREAKING: Littleproud hangs on as Nationals leader

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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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Meet our new journalist – Isabella MacDonald

Last week I shared an hour in the sun chatting with Isabella MacDonald, the new journalist based in Roma with Maranoa Today. I was...

Housing shortages blamed for worsening rental affordability

Real estate agents have blamed coastal migration, a booming energy sector and post-COVID interest rate rises for worsening rental affordability across the Darling Downs...

Deb Collins – a life well lived

Deb Collins was brought up to be neighbourly and, as a neighbour, I have been a personal recipient of her kindness. The little house...

Help name new Wallumbilla community building

Construction is almost complete for a new multipurpose building in Wallumbilla and Maranoa Regional Council is working on naming the new community space. ...

ADA Australia Advocates are coming

ADA Australia Advocates are coming to Roma, Charleville and Goondiwindi to talk all things aged care in your local community. Older people are encouraged...

Weaner Steers in demand at yarding

Quality weaner steers were the main feature of Tuesday’s sale with just under 6,400 head yarded at the Roma Saleyards. All regular processors, feedlotters, and...

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