Roma farmers heading to Toowoomba
Rhonda Toms-Morgan from Connect Ag would love to invite all farmers and people passionate about agriculture to come along to see the first Queensland...
Grant to help build rural resilience
A new grant helping communities become resilient, sustainable and livable is now open for applications.
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal recently announced...
Fire ban across Maranoa
Maranoa residents are currently subject to a temporary fire ban.
Due to a high fire danger rating, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have implemented...
Storm expected in Maranoa
Residents of the Maranoa region are being told to prepare for a severe thunderstorm passing through the area today, Friday 27 January.
Areas affected...
Braking the cycle
Getting your driver’s licence is a milestone for many people but having access to this opportunity can be difficult.
The free Braking the Cycle Program...
Bush recollections
Being Australian is a special thing and beloved Australian Bush Poet Murray Hartin could not have reminded us anymore when he shared his poems...
Legend’s purchase a ‘True Blue’ thrill
It’s not often you see an Aussie legend casually strolling the streets of Roma on a Saturday morning, let alone giving one budding Mitchell...
Cobb & Co. recollections
For twenty-five years the Surat Cobb and Co Changing Station has been serving the community and the many travellers who pass by with the...
Bashers come to town
After two years in the making, the Variety Bash finally made its way to Roma over the weekend bringing a whole lot of characters...
Lesson in conservation
For National Student Volunteer Week, fifteen students from Roma State College recently visited the Roma Bush Gardens to take part in land conservation activities...
A place to connect
The University of the Third Age (U3A) has been operating in Roma since 2011 providing a safe and social space for the older community.
“U3A...
Maranoa’s newest Aussies
For many people, the Australian citizenship pledge is the final step in their journey to becoming an Australian.
On Wednesday, August 10, nine Maranoa residents...
Creative minds of Surat and Roma print two new Indigenous books
Surat State School has launched two new children’s books, “The Adventure Walk on Country” and “When we reach Bungil Creek”.
The books were written...
