Bella’s making a mark in endurance
For 12-year-old Bella Pshunov it wasn’t so much ’if’ she would follow her parents in horse riding but when.
Bella has always been around horses,...
Cattles sales up and up
Following last week’s increased yarding, cattle numbers continued to surge at this week’s sale with a total of 7,521 head penned to go under...
Celebrating culture on Harmony Day
Roma's Harmony Day celebration last Sunday was a fantastic display of community spirit and a wonderful celebration of the cultural diversity of the community....
50th birthday for Easter in the Country
Easter in the Country is an iconic event that brings thousands of visitors to Roma for a five-day lineup of first-class entertainment.
The festival began...
Apprenticeships that unlock career dreams
Maranoa Regional Council’s current apprenticeship and traineeship intake is giving Maranoa people an avenue to jumpstart their dream career.
One of Council’s newest apprentices,...
Illegal stock movement attracts record fine
A pastoral company that moved cattle on stock routes throughout Queensland without proper authorisation has been fined a record amount under the state's Biosecurity...
Come and hear Council’s plans for the 2026/27 budget
Maranoa Regional Council is preparing its draft budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with adoption planned for Thursday, 25 June 2026.
Council is hosting regional...
LifeFlight airlifts man after heavy vehicle rollover
The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) crew airlifted a man to hospital after a heavy vehicle rollover in the Shire of...
Cunnamulla man charged
A 22-year-old man has been charged with child sex offences following an investigation into child exploitation material (CEM).
Detectives from Cunnamulla Criminal Investigation Branch...
Get busy after the rains
We’re seeing the blessing of some decent rain … apart from those to the east who received more than they deserved!
I’ve even heard...
Celebrate Harmony Week
Harmony Week is being celebrated around the Maranoa region from 16–22 March, bringing a vibrant program of events that celebrate cultural diversity, inclusivity, and...
Nurses boost hospital ranks
Eighty-three new nurses have begun offering care in Toowoomba this month, as part of Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program.
The intake – made...
Caslick inspires Rugby stars of tomorrow
Young rugby union players across the Maranoa and Western Downs were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this month, taking part in elite coaching sessions led...
