Maranoa Regional Council

14/05/2026

Lost puppy found wandering on Banks Street, Yuleba🐾

If this is yours, please call Council on 1300 007 662.

14/05/2026

Lost dog found wandering on Twine & Wyndham Street, Roma🐾

If this is your dog, please call Council on 1300 007 662.

13/05/2026

POSTPONED: Please note the change of date for this event, Friday 29 May!

POSTPONED: This event has been postponed to Friday, 29 May. Details are as follows.

🌟 AI Made Simple Workshop 🌟

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform your business or community at this engaging and easy-to-follow workshop! Guided by expert Tracy Sheen, whether you're a beginner or just curious about AI, this session will help you understand its practical applications and benefits.

📅 Event Details:
What: AI Made Simple Workshop with Tracy Sheen
Where: Roma, Queensland
When: 29 May
Who: Roma Commerce and Tourism Inc. and the Business Excellence Program

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the digital age!
👉 Learn more and book your spot here: https://maranoa.co/AIMadeSimpleWorkshop

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

📚 Help Shape the Future of Maranoa Libraries!

Maranoa Regional Council is developing a 10-year strategy for our libraries, and we want to hear from you! Your ideas and feedback are vital in shaping the future of library services across our region.

Consultants will be visiting in May to chat with residents and stakeholders about:
✨ What you value most about your library
✨ How libraries can better meet community needs
✨ Ideas for how library services can grow and evolve

Can’t attend in person? Share your thoughts through our short, anonymous survey, open until 31 May 2026.

Cr Meryl Brumpton, Portfolio for Arts and Culture, encourages everyone to get involved:

“Our libraries are an important meeting place for our community. They serve as spaces where individuals or groups can come to learn, engage, and access resources.

“We encourage the community to engage in this consultation process in order to have their say on shaping the future of our libraries.”

👉 Take the survey and learn more: https://maranoa.co/LibraryQuestionnaire

12/05/2026

Landholders will be able to bait more regularly from early June 2026, via the implementation of Council’s new and consistent 1080 baiting approach.

The upcoming ad hoc baiting program provides the opportunity for eligible participants to procure baits the first Wednesday of every month at the Roma Waste Facility, starting on 3 June.

To take part in the program, participants will be required to book an appointment through Council’s Rural Lands team and bring their own meat for baiting.

For more information, please call Council’s Rural Lands team on 1300 007 662.

12/05/2026

Planning a Fundraiser? Here's What You Need to Know

Are you a community group organising a fundraiser? Let us help you be organised (and safe) by reminding you of what you need have checked off!

Make sure your event is safe, well-organised, and meets local requirements by following these steps:
• Street Stall Permit: If your fundraiser involves a street stall in public spaces, you’ll need to apply for a permit. The good news? It’s FREE for community groups! Just remember to include a copy of your $20 million public liability insurance with your application.
• Food Activities: Planning a sausage sizzle, cake stall, or serving food? You’ll also need a Non-Profit Food Notification Certificate to comply with food safety regulations.

These permits help avoid scheduling conflicts with other events and ensure your fundraiser runs smoothly.

For more information on how to apply for a permit or to check the requirements for the different types of stalls visit Council’s website: maranoa.co/PermitsandLicenses or contact Council’s Environmental Health team on 1300 007 662.

11/05/2026

Got plans for tomorrow night? If not, you’re in luck!

Council is now running a free bus return from Roma so you can make it to this unforgettable ‘All Together Now! Opera Queensland’ in Wallumbilla happening TOMORROW NIGHT 🚌💨

Details are as followed:
🚌 6:10pm Departing Roma Cultural Centre
🚌 7:00pm arrive Wallumbilla Hall
🚌 7:30pm Opera performance
🚌 9:00pm (approx.) depart Wallumbilla
🚌 9:45 Arrive back at Roma Cultural Centre.

Registrations for the bus can be made when purchasing Opera tickets here- https://maranoa.co/AllTogetherNow
For all questions, please call Council’s Regional Arts and Cultural Officer on 1300 007 662.

We can’t wait to see you there!

🎶All Together Now!

Based on Opera Queensland popular Sing, Sing, Sing.

This intimate touring show is inspired by our popular Sing, Sing, Sing event, combining a vibrant half-concert and half-singalong experience that blends opera classics with modern music.

Starring Queensland’s own Jason Barry Smith and singers from Opera Queensland’s Young Artist program, All Together Now! blends beloved operatic classics with toe-tapping sing-alongs, bringing audiences together with the magic of music. From timeless arias by Bizet and Puccini to feel-good favourites like Sweet Caroline and Waltzing Matilda, this show is a joyous reminder that music is the great connector. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or simply love to sing along, All Together Now is the perfect night out to celebrate harmony in every sense of the word.

Event details:
📅 When: Wednesday, 13 May
🕰️ Time: 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
📍 Where: Wallumbilla Memorial Hall
💸 Cost: $20 adult, $5 child
🍽️ Meals available for pre-order

Book your ticket here: https://maranoa.co/AllTogetherNow

Thank you to everyone for making this night possible, including the Wallumbilla Town Improvement Group, Opera Queensland, Queensland Government, and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation.

11/05/2026

Hazard reduction burn: Muckadilla

Queensland Fire Department will be undertaking a planned hazard reduction burn this Sunday, 17 May 2026 in Muckadilla.

The fire mitigation measure will allow an excess fuel load to be burnt off south of the Muckadilla township.

It is recommended that windows and doors are kept closed during this time and those who may suffer from a respiratory condition should keep their medication close by.

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads with motorists urged to drive with caution and to conditions.

Maranoa Regional Council will continue to monitor the site post burn with residual smoke expected in the days after.

Council appreciates residents’ cooperation during this time while works to better our region take place.

For more information, please contact Council’s Emergency Management Officer on 1300 007 662.

11/05/2026

Scheduled Temporary Water Interruptions: Wallumbilla

There will be water interruptions on Swans Road, Wallumbilla from 18 May to 29 June 2026.

These scheduled interruptions are to accommodate local contractors performing water main upgrades. The contractors will install the new water line parallel to the existing to help minimise water interruptions during this time.

The new line will be laid and fully flushed prior to connecting existing services and will be connected one-by-one to limit affected houses.

There will be road work and speed reduction signage while these works take place.

Council appreciates your understanding.

For all questions, call Council on 1300 007 662.

11/05/2026

🌟 POSITION OF THE WEEK 🌟

Plumber – Civil Utilities & Maintenance - Roma

Council is looking for a Plumber – Civil Utilities & Maintenance to join their team in Roma. Join us in making a difference in the Maranoa region today!

Details and Benefits:
🔶 Multiple Permanent, Full-time Positions (38 hours per week)
🔶 Stream C Level BT3 - $69,084.15 per annum
🔶 Earn up to $90,000 with penalty rates and allowances
🔶 Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
🔶 Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
🔶 Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
🔶 Five weeks of annual leave annually
🔶 Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
🔶 Three weeks sick leave annually
🔶 Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
🔶 Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
🔶 Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
🔶 Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

Applications close 10:30pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Find out more and apply via our careers site: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/careers or call the People and Capability team on 1300 007 662.