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Maranoa Regional Council has welcomed the recent announcement by the Queensland Government to invest in unlocking new housing opportunities in Roma through the Residential Activation Fund.

Maranoa Regional Council welcomes the recent announcement from the State Government, confirming $4 million in funding through the Country Roads Connect Program to continue sealing Yuleba–Surat Road.

It was a beautiful morning full of excitement and community pride on Tuesday, 19 August.

This program is aimed at individuals who are dedicated to serving their local community in the nursing field and wish to advance their careers in specialised roles.

Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from landholders and residents living on rural properties across the region to take on the volunteer role of Nominated Scalp Collector.

Community and not-for-profit organisations across the Maranoa are encouraged to apply for support through Round One of Council’s 2025/26 Community Grants Program, opening Monday, 4 August 2025.

Maranoa residents are encouraged to keep an eye on their mailboxes with rate notices being issued to ratepayers on Tuesday, August 5.

Our monthly update on the progress of the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre development.

Have a woofing-great time and celebrate being a dog owner at Council’s inaugural Bark in the Park event.

A Maranoa sport milestone was marked last Saturday, 26 July, as local athlete Amy Lorenz’s photo was added to Maranoa’s Wall of Fame.

It was a morning of solidarity today, Friday 25 July, as the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run team gathered with the Mayor at the Big Rig.

Council Snapshots provide a brief summary of each Council Meeting to highlight the issues considered.

Roma will turn into a galaxy of geeks this August as pop-culture festival RomaCon returns for its fifth year.

Our monthly update on the progress of the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre development.

Year 4 students from St John’s last week got an insider's view into the works of Council as they assumed the role of CEO, mayor, councillors and residents for a mock Council meeting.