COUNCIL NEWSIssue #19

July 2019

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THIS MONTH:Construction of Roma Saleyards Multi-Purpose Facility in full swing - pg 3

Final stages of Roma Cemetery fencing to be completed - pg 3

Council receives funding for Mitchell bore - pg 5

Region’s rural floodway upgrades completed - pg 6

Over 1 million containers received in the MaranoaThe Maranoa Drop-Off points have received a remarkable 1.18 million eligible containers since commencing the Container Refund Scheme in the Maranoa on Saturday, 23 February 2019.

Since starting the Container Refund Scheme four months ago, the program has encouraged residents to recycle their containers to receive a refund.

Councillor Geoff McMullen, Portfolio Chair for Waste said the Maranoa community has done an excellent job by participating in the scheme, container by container.

“With 1.18 million containers received, $118,000 has gone back to Maranoa residents,” Cr McMullen said.

“This is a huge accomplishment for the community and Council is looking forward to Maranoa residents recycling another million eligible containers.

“The Container Refund Scheme has now collected over 561,257,707 containers in Queensland since starting in November 2018.”

The Mitchell Administration Office and the Roma Cartwright Street Administration Office are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Roma Refuse Site is open Wednesday to Friday 1pm to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

For further information about the scheme please visit www.containersforchange.com.au or contact Council’s waste team on 1300 007 662.

Cr Geoff McMullen and Council staff celebrate the 1.18 million containers.

Duke Street South Project complete!As part of the 2018/19 Capital Upgrade Program, Duke Street South (Roma Southern Road), Roma, was upgraded with the construction of an underground stormwater system, concrete kerb and channel and a 15.5m wide asphalt pavement, between Raglan Street (Warrego Highway) and Corfe Road.

Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers, Portfolio Chair for Major Projects thanked the Department of Transport and Main Roads for their assistance throughout the works.

“It is great to see the project complete and what such a big transformation and improvement these works have made to Duke Street South. The construction team did a fantastic job!” Cr Chambers said.

“We would also like to thank motorists and local residents for their ongoing cooperation and patience during the construction.”

Furthermore, Council would like to acknowledge the affected adjacent businesses for the support and understanding that was provided to the construction team throughout the delivery of the project.

The $2,810,692 Duke Street South Reconstruction Project is a joint initiative between Council, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program which provided $281,408.

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NEWS FLASH

Additional meeting planned for APLNG temporary workers accommodationCouncil and APLNG met again to discuss the matter of temporary workers accommodation facilities.

Discussions focused on detailed elements of potential outcomes with these to be considered further by both APLNG and Council.

While there were initially four meetings planned, there are still matters to be considered. Therefore, the parties have agreed to a further meeting.

Representatives of the Office of the Coordinator General were present as an observer.

APLNG representative Maceon Cooper and Cr David Schefe at the meeting on 27 June.

Council Meeting Snapshots Below are a number of highlights from the Council Meeting on 10 July.

Annual Show (Public) Holidays for 2020Council will make an application for Ministerial approval for the following special holidays:

• Friday, 8 May 2020 for the 2020 Roma Annual Show Holiday • Tuesday, 12 May 2020 for the 2020 Mitchell Annual Show Holiday.

Selective Inspection Program 2019Council approved a Selective Inspection Program to allow authorised persons to enter and inspect selected properties to monitor compliance with registration and regulated dog provisions. The program will commence on Monday, 2 September 2019 and conclude on Friday, 29 November 2019.

Where non-compliance is observed, remedial action will be sought and infringements issued.

Annual Valuation Consultation for the Maranoa RegionCouncil will recommend to the State Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy that an annual valuation be undertaken this financial year.

Container Collection AgreementCouncil entered into another three month agreement with Container Exchange Qld Ltd.

Roma’s Avenue of HeroesA proposal was accepted from The Last Post magazine to advertise the Avenue of Heroes in their upcoming special edition.

Australian Livestock Markets AssociationThe National Saleyards Exhibition will be held in Roma from Tuesday, 23 July 2019 to Thursday, 25 July 2019 with Council supporting the national event by providing charter services for transport of delegates to and from scheduled events.

Western Downs and Maranoa Silo Art TrailCouncil will provide a letter of support to the Wallumbilla Town Improvement Group for in principle support for a Scoping Study for the Regional Silo Art Trail Project.

Below are a number of highlights from the Council Meeting on 26 June.

Surat State Emergency Service (SES)Council provided permission for the construction of a shed and placement of an accommodation donga on vacant land located behind the Surat Shire Hall for the purposes of accommodating the Surat SES Group.

KHB Young Life Foundation DonationCouncil accepted KHB Construction Pty Ltd’s donation of a half basketball court approximately 10m x 10m at the Mitchell Youth Precinct. A basketball cage and hoop will be purchased by Council. The project will be included in the Mitchell Memorial Park Master Planning.

Glen Arden Road Gravel Resheet An amendment to expand the scope of the Glen Arden Road Gravel Project to include additional gravel resheeting from Ch 12.10 to Ch 17.74 was endorsed and takes into account the additional contributions provided by relevant CSG proponents.

Roma Saleyards Prime SalesPrime Sales will be held on a fortnightly basis from Thursday, 4 July 2019 until Monday, 30 September 2019, as per the request from the Roma Livestock Agents Association.

Tender 19023 – Lease of Land MitchellJ & B Stanton were selected as the recommended Tenderer for the Lease of Lot 2 on DUB5333 for a period of two years if the final terms are acceptable.

Purchase of Prime MoverCouncil will procure a second hand 2017 Western Star Prime Mover from Pengelly Trucks and Trailers.

Principal Cycle Network PlanCouncil received a request from Transport and Main Roads’ Transport Strategy and Planning Branch to conduct a review of the Priority Routes Map for Roma and has taken the opportunity to provide feedback.

Welcome to Council’s new home onlineBringing www.maranoa.qld.gov.au onto the My Maranoa platform, Council’s website will now sit alongside the Residents, Visitors and Business pages.

With new features and further improvements being made on a regular basis, we are excited to see the site evolve.

We value your feedback – if you have any feedback on the new site, please email us at council@maranoa.qld.gov.au.

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PROJECT UPDATES

Construction of Roma Saleyards Multi-Purpose Facility in full swingWith the construction of the Multi-Purpose Facility and Stud Stock Arena well underway, Roma Saleyards users are seeing increased activity around the Saleyards.

There has been a huge amount of progress on the Multi-Purpose Facility project with the first concrete pour for the floor of the Interpretive Centre. All concreting finishing for the Multi-Purpose Facility is being conducted by local business Allwood Building Services.

Allwood Building Services Director Les Allwood said we are currently in the early stages of preparing and pouring the foundations for the Stud Stock Arena and starting the suspended deck pours. We currently have four employees on site but at times can have up to ten being such a large project.

“It is great to see Hutchinson Builders as the Principal Contractor engaging local sub-contractors to carry out components of this project. It is always great to have work locally, so by them providing us with this opportunity helps keep locals employed,” Mr Allwood said.

So far, the project has seen key activities completed including the first blocks being laid in the undercroft area of the new Administration Building, the completion of the block work and foundation beam, placement of in ground services and exhibition platform earthworks to the Stud Arena.

Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the multi-purpose facility will boost the local economy and give beef producers more options when it comes to marketing and selling their cattle.

“Roma is Australia’s largest cattle selling centre and I look forward to seeing its continued growth after the development is completed,” Mr Littleproud said.

“This modern facility will enhance sales opportunities with its digital infrastructure and the interpretive centre will be an important asset explaining how the cattle industry works to passing tourists.”

Councillor Peter Flynn, Portfolio Chair for the Roma Saleyards said it is great to see the progress of this major project coming along smoothly.

“It is spectacular to see the development and the outline of some of the buildings all coming together. It really is great to see this project unfold,” Cr Flynn said.

Once the concrete slab has been completed, construction of the building frames will commence, including an Administration Building, Interpretive Centre, Canteen and a Multipurpose Room.

The multi-million dollar project will take place in 3 stages:• Stage 1 - Construction of the Multi-Purpose Facility which includes an

Administration Centre, amenities, canteen and the Interpretive Centre is anticipated to be completed by December 2019 with fitout works to begin after construction works are completed.

• Stage 2 – Demolition of existing buildings• Stage 3 – The construction of the Stud Stock Selling arena which will

seat 263 people and will provide state of the art audio visual facilities.

Funding for this project has been provided by the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund program ($3,961,482), the Queensland Government under Building our Regions ($3,698,983), Saleyards Reserves ($324,855) and the balance from Maranoa Regional Council.

IN PROGRESS

Work commences on Stage 1 of the Yuleba Cobb & Co Park RedevelopmentWorks on the Yuleba Cobb & Co Park Redevelopment Project Stage 1 has kicked off and is scheduled to be completed in time for the Cobb & Co Festival happening in August this year.

This redevelopment is the first stage of the Yuleba Cobb & Co Park Master Plan which was adopted in April 2019.

Councillor Puddy Chandler, Portfolio Chair for Tourism said that the Master Plan provides a long-term vision for the Cobb & Co Park, identifying the look and functionality into the future.

“The Cobb & Co Park Redevelopment Project will see the transformation of the park on Warrego Highway in Yuleba into a space for tourists and locals to enjoy,” Cr Chandler said.

“Stage 1 will focus on the land directly adjacent to Perry Street and will replace the existing infrastructure. This will include new park furniture featuring a picnic table and shelter, water fountain and banner poles.

“The park furniture has been kindly donated by the Yuleba Development Group, through funding received from Santos and MPC Kinetic as part of their community grant programs.”

Future developments of the Master Plan will allow for short stay camping, formal car parking, picnic shelters and footpaths throughout the site.

IN PROGRESS

Final stages of Roma’s Cemetery fencing to be completedAfter receiving funding from the Queensland Government through the Works for Queensland Program, Council is able to complete the final stage of the Roma Cemetery fencing.

The final stages include 238m of new PVC fencing along Lewis Street South to the Newbon Street intersection. Works are planned to be delivered during the months of July and August.

Councillor Geoff McMullen, Portfolio Chair for Towns and Surrounds said Council is extremely pleased that we received this funding to be able to complete the fencing around the cemetery.

“The Roma Cemetery is an important place for many residents in the Maranoa, and to be able to upgrade fencing has created a more inviting place to remember our lost loved ones,” Cr McMullen said.

“These improvements will be enjoyed for many more years to come.”

The project is jointly funded, with contributions from Maranoa Regional Council and Queensland Government’s $600 million Works for Queensland Program.

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Council takes home fourth gold at Annual Reporting AwardsCouncil has once again struck gold, securing its fourth Gold in a row at the Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA) in Melbourne last month.

Having achieved a Gold award for the last three Annual Reports, Council has successfully upheld a high standard of reporting, addressing the demanding ARA criteria and demonstrating overall excellence for its 2017/18 Annual Report.

Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers, who was in attendance at the awards with Councillor Wendy Newman, said she was thrilled Council had once again achieved a gold standard.

“It is a challenging task, summarising the year’s highs and lows into an annual report that is transparent, balanced and accountable. We enter into the awards to benchmark ourselves against other government, private and public sector organisations in Australia and internationally,” Cr Chambers said.

“We are incredibly proud to have reached this Gold standard for the fourth year in a row, and we congratulate all of the staff for their ongoing commitment and dedication to ensuring we are reaching the highest standard in reporting.”

The ARA is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteer professionals that encourages a high standard of communication when it comes to financial and business information in the form of an annual report.

To view Council’s 2017/18 Annual Report, please visit www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/annual-reports.

Cr Wendy Newman and Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers with Council’s Sharon Frank and Jane Frith after being awarded the Gold Award.

Small Business Week - Big success!Small Business Week was an educational opportunity for residents and businesses to learn more about the technology that can assist with the day-to-day operations of small businesses.

The free workshops covered everything from bookkeeping basics to scheduling and time management apps. The sessions discussed funding grants available for businesses in the Maranoa, as well as locally available solutions.

Councillor David Schefe, Portfolio Chair for Local Business, said having Rachel Nixon Bookkeeping and ConnectAg deliver the workshops made for truly local events for Small Business Week.

“The sessions in Mitchell, Injune and Surat were very well received by our business communities, with the workshops presenting important information to help our Maranoa businesses grow and develop,” Cr Schefe said.

“Attendees were a mixture of shop front and Agricultural businesses. The workshops helped to identify strengths and weaknesses in our small regional businesses and provide helpful suggestions regarding ways to improve their businesses moving forward.

“The sessions were also an opportunity to further discuss directly with businesses the benefits of registering under the My Maranoa Business program.

“With our Local Business Star Rating system now well and truly up and running, our local businesses across the region are embracing the model so they can proudly display that they are a truly local business.”

Funding was received through the Queensland Small Business Week 2019 program.

Ryan Gittins, Rhonda-Toms Morgan, Lorinda Otto, Cr Geoff McMullen, Cr David Schefe and Rachel Nixon at the Injune Small Business Week.

Selective Inspection Program to commence in SeptemberWith the 2019 Selective Inspection Program scheduled for September, residents are advised to register their dog/s now to avoid a $266 fine.

The annual program that encourages responsible animal ownership, will commence Monday, 2 September 2019 and conclude Friday, 29 November 2019. The program will allow authorised persons to enter and inspect selected properties to assess compliance in designated town areas with the State Government’s Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 for dog registration and regulated dog provisions.

Councillor David Schefe said last year’s Selective Inspection Program, which was conducted from August to October, saw an impressive 53% increase in registrations from the year before, with 321 new registrations and 408 renewals.

“The likelihood of a pet owner being reunited with their pet if it is lost or stolen increases significantly if it is registered and microchipped,” Cr Schefe said.

“Our hope is that this year’s Selective Inspection Program will see another spike in registrations and renewals, improving our data and therefore allowing our Community Safety team to reunite the animals that find themselves impounded this financial year.”

State legislation requires that all dogs over 12 weeks be both registered and microchipped.

Registration Renewals are due on 30 June each year. If you are a new or existing dog owner and are yet to register your dog, please be a responsible pet owner and register your dog at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres.

IS YOUR DOG REGISTERED? REGISTER TODAY TO AVOID A $266 FINE

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Council receives funding for Mitchell boreWorks will commence on a new $1 million bore in Mitchell next year after Council received $600,000 from the State Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (Council will be providing the remaining funding of $400,000).

Councillor David Schefe, Portfolio Chair for Utilities said the new bore will become the primary water source for Mitchell residents and businesses improving water flows, water pressure and fire-fighting capacity.

“With the placement of the new bore (adjacent to the southern reservoir on Mitchell St George Road), it will feed directly into the southern reservoir which is able to feed water to the town by gravity, reducing energy costs significantly,” Cr Schefe said.

“The two other bores currently in Mitchell will then provide a backup supply for the town, especially during the peak summer period.”

The Mitchell Bore project is a joint initiative of Maranoa Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

Cr David Schefe and Kieren Gorry visiting the site of the new Mitchell Bore.

Big Rig scores big from Tripadvisor and tourism events QueenslandCouncil is proud to announce The Big Rig received two significant awards:

• Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has identified The Big Rig as a Best of Queensland Experience, and

• The Big Rig and The Night Show has received a 2019 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

Councillor Puddy Chandler, Portfolio Chair for Tourism said the results reflect the amazing work our tourism team and volunteers do and that The Big Rig is delivering an exceptional visitor experience.

“In order to receive a 2019 Certificate of Excellence there must be consistently great reviews earned on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site,” Cr Chandler said.

“Best of Queensland Experiences are prioritised across TEQ’s marketing and activities including priority placement on their website - Queensland.com. The Big Rig is now also listed on TEQ’s preferred operator database used by the TEQ team when planning marketing activities.

“These incredible awards will further promote the great things our region has to offer visitors.”

SURAT TO YULEBA 1924

17 - 25 August 2019Relive a unique piece of Australia’s

bush history!Celebrating the anniversary of the last horse-drawn coach service in Australia, the Cobb & Co Festival is a fast-moving, rattling and clattering event showcasing the history and heritage of the Australian bush. It takes place in Surat and Yuleba and along the Cobb & Co Way in between.

Cobb and Co Festival is funded under the Year of Outback Tourism Events Program during the Year of Outback Tourism 2019.

Major sponsors for this event include Queensland Government, Maranoa Regional Council, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, MPC Kinetic, Origin, Santos, AGL and AACo. Minor sponsors include Senex, Tamaroo Energy, Energreen Nutrition, ABC Radio and 4ZR.

Register & Buy tickets online at www.cobbandcofestival.com.au

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Expressions of Interest - 43 Gabba Stadium Lights, SuratCouncil is calling for submissions from Surat not-for-profit sporting clubs and community groups interested in 43 Gabba Stadium lights donated from the Gabba Lighting Tower Upgrade Project.

The successful Surat not-for-profit sporting club or community group will receive 43 Gabba Stadium lights that were originally only used for specific occasions and are estimated to have plenty of use left in them.

Interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest Form. To download the form, please visitwww.maranoa.qld.gov.au/alerts/gabba-stadium-lights

Region’s rural floodway upgrades completed!As part of Council’s 2018/19 Regional Floodway Program, funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program, the construction of nine concrete floodways across a number rural roads is now complete!

The program included floodway improvements on a selection of rural roads across the Maranoa, including:

• Gunnewin East Road • Komine East Road• Retreat Road• Litani Road• Orallo Road (three floodways were constructed on Orallo Road)• Myall Downs Road• Glenearn Road.

Councillor Janelle Stanford, Portfolio Chair for Rural Roads, said it is great to see the works completed.

“The works have included the construction of concrete inverts, regrading and bitumen sealing of the road approaches and the installation of additional road signage, guide posts and depth markers at each site,” Cr Stanford said.

“Council is grateful for the State Government’s assistance to upgrade rural roads in our community. These upgrades will dramatically improve access for parts of Maranoa’s rural road network, reduce ongoing maintenance costs and ultimately improve the safety for our road users.

“We commend Council’s construction team for the quality of the works that were completed and the concerted effort that was required to complete the construction of these structures leading up to the end of the financial year.”

Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the Works for Queensland program was making a positive impact in the Maranoa Region, kickstarting jobs and investment.

“These important resilience works show what can be achieved for the community when our two levels of government work together,” he said.

“It is part of the $4.08 million provided to Maranoa Regional Council through the Palaszczuk Government’s Works for Queensland program.”

“The Palaszczuk Government will continue to work with Maranoa Regional Council to deliver new infrastructure that supports safety, employment and liveability for the local community.”

The Regional Floodway Program has been funded by the Queensland Government’s $600 million Works for Queensland program.

A floodway completed on Retreat Road.

Have you got an event coming up?List it on the My Maranoa

Event Calendar!The My Maranoa Event Calendar is a feature of the My Maranoa website, allowing users to view essential information about upcoming community events and add their own.

It can also be accessed via the FREE My Maranoa app by selecting the What’s On tile.

Community groups are encouraged to submit their event by visiting:

www.mymaranoa.org.au/events

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Join in on the many activities that are on offer this month at your local community art groups.

Injune Creek Gallery2 August - 23 September‘The empty chair’A shared experience of grief and loss by photographer Sharon Roberts. Official opening - Friday, 2 August 6pm.

Mitchell on MaranoaUntil 30 August‘My Maranoa’A fundraising exhibition for Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery. Art is produced with the common theme of the Maranoa. All artwork will be auctioned at the closing event on Friday, 30 August at 6pm. Come along to purchase ‘one-off’s’ by our very talented local artists!

Surat on BalonneUntil 15 August‘SOTA19’State of the Art (SOTA) is an annual juried and judged exhibition of textile art by members of Queensland Quilters Inc., using a wide range of techniques including painting, printing, eco dyeing, collage, hand and machine stitching and more.

23 August - 6 October‘Country of beauty & brawn’Artworks from artist Kathy Ellem. This exhibition celebrates the 95th Anniversary of Cobb & Co in Australia. Official opening Thursday, 23 August at 6pm.

For more information, please visit www.maranoa.qld.gov.au or call 1300 007 662.

ARTS IN THE MARANOA

PUBLIC NOTICES

Queensland Waste Levy - now in placeThe Queensland Government has developed a new waste management and resource recovery strategy to reduce the amount of waste we generate and grow the resource recovery and recycling industry by creating a waste levy for Queensland.

Starting 1 July 2019, operators of waste disposal sites within the levy zone are required to pay $75 per tonne for general waste, $155 per tonne for Category 1 regulated waste and $105 per tonne for Category 2 regulated waste (the applicable levy for waste disposed of at their landfill) to the Department of Environment and Science.

Maranoa Regional Council is one of 39 of 77 local government areas included in the levy zone. The levy zone covers around 90 per cent of Queensland’s population and is where the majority of waste is generated and disposed.

Councillor Geoff McMullen, Portfolio Chair for Waste said Queensland is creating waste faster than our population is growing and only recycling 45% of the waste that we produce.

“This levy is essential because Queensland had become a dumping ground for interstate rubbish since we were the only mainland state without a waste levy,” said Cr McMullen.

The waste levy will not affect the cost for residents putting out their kerbside wheelie-bins, however there will be an increased cost for disposal of waste at the refuse sites in the Maranoa region.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to look at how they can reduce waste. Separating waste streams and recycling as efficiently as possible will help decrease the amount of waste going to our landfills.

There will also be a financial benefit to landfill users who separate their waste. Anything separated that can be recovered will not attract a fee. However, if mixed waste is received, the user will be charged the highest of the fee categories applicable to the type of waste received for the full volume of waste.

The waste levy aims to:

• reduce waste to landfill

• encourage waste avoidance

• provide a source of funding to enable better resource recovery practices

• provide certainty and security of feedstocks for advanced technology

• facilitate industry investment in resource recovery infrastructure.

For more information about the Queensland Levy please visit www.qld.gov.au/waste-disposal-levy or contact Council’s waste team on 1300 007 662.

Apply for a Community Grant today!Council is calling for all Maranoa community and not-for-profit groups to apply for funding under the Community Grants Program Round 3.

The funding round is open from Thursday, 1 August 2019 and groups have until Monday, 30 September 2019 to submit their applications.

The three grant categories are:

• Small Grant (co-funded by Senex) – $500 - $3,000• Community Grant – $3,001 - $10,000• Major Grant – $10,001 - $20,000

Guidelines and application forms are available at www.maranoa.qld.gov.au.

For more information regarding Council’s Community Grants Program, please contact Council’s Regional Grants & Council Events Development Coordinator on 1300 007 662.

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CONTACT USIn person: at our Customer Service Centres in Injune, Mitchell, Roma, Surat

and YulebaPost: PO Box 42, Mitchell QLD 4465Online: www.maranoa.qld.gov.auEmail: Request for service or action - customer.service@maranoa.qld.gov.au

Other email correspondence - council@maranoa.qld.gov.auPhone: 1300 007 662

Residents can expect roadworks in the following locations in the next few weeks and months:

Locality Street/Road Proposed Works

Injune Mt Moffatt Road Upgrade projectInjune Injune-Taroom Road Upgrade project

Roma Carnarvon Highway Culvert extension works for Transport and Main Roads (TMR)

Wallumbilla Mascotte Lane Upgrade project

Roma Stage 2B Roma Flood Mitigation Works Works commence

Bymount Bampi Crail Road MaintenanceSurat Roma Southern Road MaintenanceSurat Yuleba bypass MaintenanceMitchell Bargunyah Road MaintenanceMitchell Hoganthella Road MaintenanceYuleba/Wallumbilla Hairs Road Maintenance

Mitchell Warrong Road MaintenanceSurat Town streets Maintenance

For further information regarding the above schedule, please contact Council on 1300 007 662.

Council Meeting - 14 & 28 August

Keep up to date with the latest decisions at Council by attending a

Council meeting. Meetings commence at 9am at the Council Chambers, Cnr

Bungil & Quintin Streets, Roma.

Roadworks Update

Upcoming Events

Seniors Week17 - 25 August

Be across all of the Seniors Week activities by visiting

www.maranoa.qld.gov.au.

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INJUNE LIBRARYUntil 30 August - from 10am | Maranoa Step-a-thon Challenge RegistrationStay active and healthy in the Maranoa for your chance to win an Apple iPad

Until 5 August | Qld Museum Kit - Asian CelebrationsExplore cultural material from Asian Celebrations. The connections of people in Australia to people in other places in Australia and across the world.

5 August - 26 August | Qld Museum Kit - Fossils, Minerals & RocksInvestigate characteristics and uses of fossils, minerals and rocks. Types of resources (natural, human, capital) and the ways societies use them to satisfy the needs and wants of present and future generations.

20 August - 10am | Seniors Week ActivitiesDigital learning activities for seniors.

MITCHELL LIBRARYDaily | Adult Colouring - Keep Calm and ColourColour the stress away, create mindfulness and friendship.

12 August | Book ClubMonthly book club.

ROMA LIBRARYThursday, 22 August - 9.30-10.30am | Storytelling with Aunty LynA morning of great stories and lots of fun for all ages.

17 - 23 August | Book Week CelebrationsThe theme for 2019 is ‘Reading My Secret Power’.

SURAT LIBRARYUntil 5 August | Qld Museum Kit - MinibeastsExplore common features of giant insects and other invertebrates, such as head, legs and wings.

5 - 26 August | Qld Museum Kit - Asian CelebrationExplore cultural material from Asian Celebrations. The connections of people in Australia to people in other places in Australia and across the world.

10 August - 11am-12pm | Wattle Making DayMaking yellow pom poms to display in the library window on International Wattle Day. The celebration in Australia on the first day of September each year, which is the official start of the Australian Spring.

Friday, 23 August | Patsy Kemp Book ‘The Drover’s Daughter’In conjunction with the opening of the Drovers Exhibition - Patsy will be talking about her book ‘The Drover’s Daughter’ highlighting what it was like to be a drovers daughter.

Justice Crew 10th Anniversary TourSaturday, 10 August 6.15pm

Tickets - $39 General | $59 VIP at www.ticketbooth.com.au

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