Red Cross Chelsea Flower Show coming soon
The annual Red Cross Chelsea Flower Show is set to return to Roma Saturday, 11 October, at the Roma Cultural Centre, promising a delightful...
Regional property prices raise the bar
It’s hard to keep up with Queensland’s rising property prices.
Prices continued to rise across the residential property markets in the June 2025 quarter (April...
Award winning author launching book
Award-winning Australian author Chris Hammer returns to the Western Downs and Maranoa with a scorching new rural outback crime novel.
The Urban Paddock Cafe...
Why seniors matter more than ever
In every town, bustling cities to quiet country corners, there’s a steady heartbeat that keeps communities grounded, connected, and thriving. That heartbeat belongs to...
Firies learn new lifesaving skills
Rural and remote fire crews have been given an opportunity to take part in advanced training, typically only available at the School of Fire...
Fire ban for Western Downs, Goondiwindi, Southern Downs
Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been issued for the Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi regions.
According to the...
Health expo to inspire connection, creativity, and mental wellbeing
The community is invited to come together for a vibrant day of connection, creativity and wellbeing at the Connect for Mental Health Expo, hosted...
A fire ban is in place for Western Downs, Goondiwindi, Southern Downs
Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban will be in place the Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi regions.
According to the...
A woofing great time had at Council’s Bark in the Park event
Dogs and their owners had a wagging-great time last Saturday, 20 September as Maranoa Regional Council’s inaugural Bark in the Park event was unleashed...
Sujan Sharma
Recently, I had the privilege to attend the inaugural Maranoa Multicultural Awards; an event celebrating diversity and inclusion in our Region. A night of...
Roma’s shared bike and pedestrian path to boost active lifestyles
The Queensland Government, through the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has commenced construction of a new shared bike and pedestrian path along...
Roma – single-vehicle crash
A stable male patient in his 20s was transported with back pain to Roma Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Carnarvon Highway and Roma...

















