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Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and Maranoa Regional Council are happy to announce additional funding has been approved for local projects based in Wallumbilla, Yuleba and Roma.

Over recent months Council has held numerous public meetings with communities across the region to discuss and gather ideas regarding Council’s purchasing and tender process.

Maranoa Regional Council would like to advise residents that kerb and channel works are due to commence on Foott Street, Roma around the last week of November 2022.

Council’s Building and Planning Officers will be available to meet with residents at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Injune & Surat and at the Mitchell Library over the coming months.

This year will be the sixth year Maranoa Regional Council offers free domestic pool safety inspections during summer.

McDowall Street, Roma will come alive with the spirit of Christmas on Thursday, 1 December as Council kicks off the festive season with the Maranoa Christmas Street Party.

Council would like to advise residents in Surat that Mosquito fogging will be conducted at Council owned sporting grounds and parks next week, to help control and reduce mosquito numbers.

As the holiday season quickly approaches and Christmas shopping becomes high on the priority list, Council is encouraging residents to “Think Local First this Christmas” and support local businesses!

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution in your community? Australia Day nominations are open for the Maranoa region with residents to submit nominations by Friday, 25 November.

Queenslanders are no stranger to disasters and emergencies and in recent years we have battled through drought, fire, flood and disease.

‘Tis the season to be merry as Council begins accepting monetary donations from Today, 26 October until Friday, 25 November 2022 for the annual Christmas Relief Appeal.

Council would like to advise Mitchell residents that the new Mitchell town reservoir on the Southern side of town has now been repaired.

With planning well underway, local businesses and community organisations are invited to be part of the Maranoa Christmas Street Party on Thursday, 1 December 2022.

The recent rainfall across the Maranoa has provided an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Council is asking for residents’ help to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes.

Council will donate $40,335.05 to LifeFlight from last month’s store sale.