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Paying tribute to David Knowles

This tribute to David Knowles was compiled by David Bowden on behalf of the Roma and District History Society. As I look around the...

Focus on fabulous ferns

Who else can feel a bit of autumn in the air? Following on from last week, we’re focussing again on bringing the green outside...

ACRRM welcomes trial in Charleville

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to see Rural Generalists doctors playing a central role in the inaugural First...

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Railways run over the Leprechauns

Railways have claimed the Claude W. Sylvester competition title in emphatic style, crushing the Leprechauns by 182 runs in the final at Roma Cricket...

Roma 7s lights up Gallas Fox Park

The toughest sevens tournament in Queensland is officially in the books after the SANTOS Roma Rugby 7s lit up Gallas Fox Park on Saturday,...

Leprechauns send a warning ahead off the finals with a 135 run win over Wallumbilla

The Leprechauns have fired a timely warning shot to the rest of the Claude W. Sylvester Competition, dismantling Wallumbilla by 135 runs in a...

Australia’s number one to contest King’s Royal

Australia’s current top modified sedans driver is set to contest the King’s Royal. Toowoomba speedway driver Nathan Macdonald is among the King’s Royal Modified...

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...

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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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Serving the community

Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne has received an award recognising 21 years of service with the Rural Fire Service. She received the award at a...

New Police Commissioner appointed with Roma connection

The State Government has appointed Brett Pointing as the Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service, following the retirement of Steve Gollschewski. Newly appointed Commissioner...

Roma market this week

Following good rain across the region and consequent hiatus of last week’s sale, the weekly Tuesday cattle sale at the Roma Saleyards was back...

Maranoa Strengthens State Partnerships During Government Deputations

Council’s Mayor Wendy Taylor and Deputy Mayor Cr Cameron O’Neil were in Brisbane yesterday meeting with Queensland Government Ministers to ensure Maranoa’s priorities are...

Wallumbilla Community Clinic 100th birthday event and health awareness events

The South West Hospital and Health Board congratulates the Wallumbilla Community Clinic and hospital auxiliary as they celebrate the clinic’s 100th anniversary at a...

Charleville Police and Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland partner for DFV initiative

Queensland Police Service South-West District Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit has partnered with Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland to launch...

Honky Tonk Queens set to shine in Injune

Injune is set to come alive with the sounds of country music as the Honky Tonk Queens take the stage at the Injune Memorial...

Community grants to boost the Maranoa region

Community and not-for-profit organisations across the Maranoa can apply for assistance to achieve their vision thanks to the opening of round two in Council’s...

Cotton picking begins following mixed season

Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a...

‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset

It’s “business as usual” according to Nationals leader David Littleproud despite a chaotic few weeks amongst Coalition ranks in Canberra. Speaking to Sky News on...