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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.

Maranoa residents are being urged to prepare for the summer storm season as part of 2022 Get Ready Queensland Week this week (10 to 16 October).

Maranoa Regional Council would like to advise residents that kerb and channel works are due to commence on Louisa Street, Mitchell around mid-October 2022.

Licence agreement – Installation of Advertising Signage, Shady’s Lagoon (Part of Lot 205 on R861).

In partnership with Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) operated by Origin Energy, Maranoa Regional Council has announced a new grant program with the aim of improving liveability in the Maranoa.

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Be sure to add Sculptures Out Back to your itinerary!

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ASHBURN ROAD AT EASTERN DIVERSION CHANNEL (ROMA)

With the recent announcement that Australia will mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a public holiday this Thursday, 22 September 2022 as a National Day of Mourning.

Maranoa Regional Council, owner of Australia’s largest saleyards - the Roma Saleyards, is thrilled to be welcoming LifeFlight to the saleyards on 20 September 2022 for the LifeFlight Charity Sale.

Maranoa Regional Council would like to invite senior residents in our communities to come together and celebrate Senior’s month this October!