A Local Craftsman Taking Maranoa Skills Global
Clayton Houston, originally born and bred in Wallumbilla, has made the Maranoa region proud once again. As the owner of CJH Construction, Clayton was...
Music, Memories and Connection this Seniors Month
Get ready to sing along and tap your feet - Council is teaming up with Sconetime Roma and Bakearoma to host a lively Seniors...
Speciality snags set to ‘fly’ off the shelf
Newlands Group Managing Director Barry O’Sullivan is the proud creator of a new specialty sausage that is set to take taste buds sky high...
Inspiring next generation
Eight young people were involved in a workshop in Goondiwindi on Saturday, 27 September.
The workshop was a first of its kind in the...
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...
LifeFlight airlifts teen injured in quad bike crash
The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) aeromedical crew yesterday airlifted a teenage male to hospital after a quad bike crash.
The LifeFlight helicopter...
