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Toobeah man’s $870,000 Keno windfall

A Toobeah man who walked away with not one, but two massive wins on Wednesday - a Queensland State of Origin victory and a...

Ross Green: Harnessing the healing power of art

Ross Green is an emerging artist and fourth-generation farmer based in Bell, in Queensland’s Western Downs region. He grew up in the foothills of the...

Hazard reduction burn in Injune this Sunday

Queensland Fire and Rescue and the Rural Fire Service team will be undertaking a planned burn on Sunday, 13 July 2025. The fire mitigation...

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‘Insane’ world record set at Dead Cow Gully

Through grit and determination, Australian runner Phil Gore has broken the backyard ultra marathon world record for the second time at Dead Cow Gully....

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...

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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...

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Best shot wins

Photo lovers, get your cameras ready and take your best shot at the Sunwater Photo Competition. Local photographers with a love for photography are urged...

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...

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A splash of awareness

Maranoa Regional Council joined the Surat State School to celebrate Under 8’s Day last month. Council’s Surat Library took the First 5 Forever mascot,...

Truck and car collision Roma

Four stable patients with minor injuries have been transported to Roma Hospital following a vehicle and truck crash on the corner of Bowen Street...

Police Target Knife Crime in Roma

Police have charged a 23-year-old man with a knife offence as part of Operation Guardian Spirit, to deter and detect alcohol-fuelled violence and weapon...

NAIDOC week celebrations

Last Thursday, the 3rd of July, Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co. Ltd. hosted a NAIDOC Community Day at the Roma PCYC. The event was a...

Young Maranoa Musicians Invited to Perform at State Finals in Brisbane

Young instrumentalists from the Maranoa region are being invited to represent their town at a prestigious state-level music event, taking place this August at...

Lion bites woman in ‘inexplicable’ zoo attack

A woman has had her arm bitten in a gruesome incident at the Darling Downs Zoo after a lion lunged and "inexplicably" attacked her. The...