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...
Heavy winds cut power in Mungallala
Ergon Energy Roma crews were called to some 'tough conditions' south of Mungallala today after last night’s storm knocked down six power poles. ...
Infestation of sand flies and bush mosquitos
Good rainfalls over Christmas and the New Year in many parts of Western Queensland have led to an early start for surging black fly...
Maranoa’s Best with Mrs Claus
With the Christmas spirit arising in the air, we found Mrs Claus taking it all in, so we got to know her and asked...
Keep the festive cheer in check
The Christmas holidays, though often a happy and joyful time, can also be a challenging period for some.
“Holiday periods like Christmas and New Year,...
Mayoral Christmas Day in the park
Maranoa Mayor Tyson Golder wants to share 'fellowship and a feed' on Christmas Day with Roma residents.
Cr Golder, his wife Natalie, and some of...
Road cops kick off new campaign
Officers from the Queensland Police Service's South West District kicked off their Christmas Road Safety campaign 'Operation Victor Mistletoe' last week.
On Friday, 17 November,...
Light aircraft blown
Last Saturday, 18 November a light aircraft flipped in a storm in Roma.
Queensland Ambulance Service reported that the aircraft passed through at the...
Share the Dignity
Help out women in need this Christmas.
This November, Share the Dignity is calling on Queenslanders to ensure women and girls spending Christmas in...
New business bring fresh life to local economy
Roma has rung in the new year with the arrival of new businesses, breathing new life and diversity into the local economy.
Councillor Amber Davis,...
