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The felt lady in town

Self-made and multitalented woman and mother, Candice Mason behind My Felt Lady has created her own spotlight. From showcasing her craftwork online to building...

Call for improved healthcare for women

World Health Day earlier this month has highlighted the significant health disparities faced by rural, remote, and First Nations women making it a key...

Plants and seeds for Easter

Easter time commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter eggs are a popular symbol of Easter because eggs have long been associated with new...

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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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LifeFlight patient’s gratitude for cow paddock ICU team

Every morning when he looks in the mirror, Joshua Ditchmen sees two young men staring back. Navigating life with double vision is just one of...

Maranoa Students “Level Up” at Hands-On Career Discovery Expo

More than 85 Year 8 and 9 students from St John’s and Roma State College came together for a jam-packed day of hands-on career...

Investment for the regions

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition’s election promise of investing $20 billion in regional Australia. The proposed Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF)...

Maranoa kids ride into the school holidays

On Wednesday, 9 April, from 9:00am to 11:00am, young riders had the incredible opportunity to learn from BMX pro Tyson Jones-Peni at the Roma...

Wind farm’s postcode snafu

A German energy giant has proposed a 20,000-hectare wind farm in Queensland's Cattle Creek that would affect hundreds of hectares of bird- and marsupial...

It’s a young cotton farmer’s world

Sitting amongst the cotton fields with the golden rays of the evening sun glistening on the dam, a young cotton farmer tells me, "It...