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The eastern side of the Maranoa region was a buzz of excitement on Sunday, 14 September.

It is nearly time to put your paws up for a wagging-great time with Roma’s Bark in the Park event just around the corner.

Join Council for a fun-filled day of celebration and community spirit this Sunday, 14 September as The Wheat Shed and Yuleba Community Projects officially open.

Council’s Community Grants Program has had a refresh. Applications are now simpler, with just two categories: Small Grants + Major Grants.

Council has adopted two new policies to make applying for funding and support clearer & easier: Community Grants & Events Assistance Policy + Sponsorship Policy.

Council’s annual Selective Inspection Program begins today, Monday 1 September and will run until 28 November 2025.

Maranoa Regional Council encourages residents to head down to Lions Park, Roma tonight for a free community screening of Paper Planes to celebrate National Child Protection Week.

Marlene Auld, a Roma Visitor Information Centre volunteer, has taken out the title for the 2025 Queensland Volunteer of the Year at the Queensland Visitor Information Centre of the Year Award.

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.