A festive gift under the Christmas Tree
All residents across the Maranoa will have a holly jolly Christmas thanks to community generosity.
In Maranoa Regional Council’s Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal, 336...
Our region among Australia’s unhealthiest
The Darling Downs–Maranoa region ranks as the second unhealthiest place to live in Australia and the unhealthiest in Queensland, driven by population health challenges...
Kath Dickson Toy Bus coming back in January
The Kath Dickson Toy Bus visits regional communities regularly, providing access to quality toys for country children. Toys can be borrowed until the bus’s...
Put safety first this festive season
Falls are a common cause for injury during the festive season and South West residents are being urged to stay safe.
South West Hospital and...
New police offers for St George and Dalby
Queensland Police Service (QPS) welcomed 118 new officers at a graduation ceremony, bringing the total number of officers sworn-in during 2025 to almost 1200.
This...
Hot tips for pet owners this Summer
Summer’s here, and Maranoa Regional Council is reminding pet owners to keep their furry friends – and all animals – safe and cool during...
Volunteers who help to lift LifeFlight celebrated
LifeFlight is celebrating its hundreds of dedicated volunteers as part of International Volunteers Day.
The passionate community stalwarts are at the heart of the organisation...
Brisbane Broncos inspire Dalby students through footy clinics
Arrow Energy and the Brisbane Broncos teamed up in Dalby last week to inspire local students to be their best – on and off...
Vale Ted Egan
One of the early talents behind the Gympie Music Muster and the Woodford Folk Festival, Ted Egan was many things.
As a singer he was...
Police negligence alleged over Wieambilla shootings
The families of two officers gunned down in cold blood in the Wieambilla shootings have launched legal action, alleging police negligence.
Constables Rachel McCrow, 29,...
Second last sale a success
Just under 10,000 head of cattle were consigned through Roma Saleyards for the second last sale of 2025.
The mixed quality yarding and big numbers...
Maranoa Christmas Street Party Festivities
The 2025 Maranoa Street Christmas Party was a festive success, bringing locals together for a night filled with community spirit, fun, and Christmas cheer....
Rippa deserves justice: Rescue calls for law reform
Macintyre Animal and Pet Rescue (MAPR) in Goondiwindi says it has reached breaking point and is calling for tougher animal cruelty laws following a...
