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19/08/2026

🎉 $4,600 up for grabs this TONIGHT! 🎉

Our Member's Draw is on again at The Club Hotel Roma — and the jackpot has hit $4,600! 💰🔥

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

What does the future of energy development in the Taroom Trough mean for our community?

Residents across the Maranoa and Western Downs regions are invited to attend free community information forums about emerging energy development in the Taroom Trough.

The forums are being hosted in partnership with the Queensland Government, Western Downs Regional Council and Maranoa Regional Council, bringing together government, industry and community to share factual information and answer questions.

📍 SURAT
Wednesday 2 September | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Presentations from 5:00pm
Surat Shire Hall

📍 CONDAMINE
Thursday 3 September | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Presentations from 5:00pm
Condamine Sports Club

✅ Free to attend
☕ Light supper and refreshments provided
📝 Online registration preferred

If you live in the region, or have an interest in what emerging energy development could mean for your community, come along, hear the facts and ask your questions.

Register here: cqld.org/forum

19/08/2026

Noooooo! My Eardrums!!! He is on air from 3PM

19/08/2026

False Number Plates Lead to Weapons, drugs and stolen property offences, Brisbane

Police have charged a man and a woman with over 50 offences including the unlawful possession of fi****ms and dangerous drugs.
It will be alleged around 5pm yesterday, 17 August, officers from Boondall Tactical Crime Squad observed a grey Mazda 3 bearing a false Victorian registration plate at a shopping centre off Gympie Road, Aspley.

A short time later, officers located the two occupants of the vehicle, a 21-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, both from Deception Bay.

Police conducted a search of the vehicle, where they located approximately 166 grams of Methylamphetamine, a homemade taser and a knife.

Several false numberplates were also located inside the vehicle, as well as drug paraphernalia.

Further enquiries also identified that the Mazda had been reported stolen from a Springwood address on 19 May.

The man and the woman were taken into custody at the scene, with both wanted on multiple warrants by Brisbane City Tactical Crime Squad, in relation to possession of fi****ms, dangerous drugs and other offences.

The 27-year-old man was charged with 33 offences including three counts of unlawful possession of weapons Category D/H/R weapon and possessing dangerous drugs Schedule 1 drug quantity of or exceeding Schedule 3 but less than schedule 4, as well as one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicles aircraft or vessels – use in company, stealing, possession of a knife in a public place, as well as other offences.

The 21-year-old woman was charged with 24 offences, including three counts of unlawful possession of weapons Category D/H/R weapon, two counts of fraud – dishonest application of property of another and possessing dangerous drugs Schedule 1 drug quantity of or exceeding Schedule 3 but less than schedule 4 and one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicles aircraft or vessels – use, possession of a knife in a public place, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence SPER Susp (Qld Lic), as well as other offences.

Both are due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court, today, 18 August.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote these reference numbers: QP2601590042, QP2600957750

18/08/2026

2026 notices are on their way! ✉️

Keep an eye on your letterbox or email as notices will be issued to ratepayers tomorrow Tuesday 18 August 2026.

Notices have been issued to residents last known address. If you prefer to receive your notice by email, simply visit Council's website and complete the 'Request to Receive Rate Notices Electronically' form.

To qualify for the 5% prompt payment discount on general rates, ensure that the total amount owing (including any arrears), is paid in full by September 18, 2026.
If you haven’t received your rates notice by 1 September 2026, please contact Council.

There are various convenient online payment options available, including BPAY or online via Council's secure payment portal using your credit card. Be sure to check your rates notice for payment details and mark your calendar to pay on time!
For more information, visit Council's website or call 1300 007 662.

18/08/2026

🌟 POSITION OF THE WEEK 🌟

Coordinator - Aquatic Services Operations - Roma

Council is looking for a Coordinator - Aquatic Services Operations to join their team in Roma. Join us in making a difference in the Maranoa region today!

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
🔶 Permanent, Full-Time Position
🔶 Stream A, Level 5 - $80,281.66 per annum
🔶 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 25 August 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.

18/08/2026

2026 Selective Inspection Program

Council will be conducting a Selective Inspection Program from Tuesday, 1 September to Monday, 30 November 2026.

Inspections will occur between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, or at such a time depending on the circumstances of the householder in the following towns throughout the region Amby, Injune, Jackson, Mitchell, Muckadilla, Mungallala, Roma, Surat, Wallumbilla and Yuleba.

Authorised persons may visit, and if necessary, enter yards where they have reasonable belief that an unregistered or regulated dog may be present.

Portfolio for Community Safety, Councillor Amber Davis said that the program enhances the safety of the Maranoa community, complies with State Government legislation and helps Council maintain an accurate register of dogs within the region.

“The Selective Inspection Program contributes towards Council’s efforts of ensuring that the Maranoa is pet friendly place for everyone, for those who own pets and for those who do not.

“It encourages responsible pet ownership within the Maranoa; animals must be registered and microchipped in accordance with State Government legislation.”

Prior to inspections commencing, Council has provided information to residents about responsible animal ownership to reduce the number of fines issued this year.

To avoid a fine, and be a responsible pet owner, please register your animal via BPAY, online, phone or visit Council’s Customer Service Centres.

The Selective Inspection Program was approved by Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

To read more, please click here: maranoa.co/StatutoryNoticeOfSelectiveInspectionProgram

For more information regarding the Selective Inspection Program, please visit Council's website: maranoa.co/SelectiveInspectionProgram