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25.01.2022 I can’t wait to see how much fun this will be for the Surat children!

24.01.2022 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND ROUND 2 NOW OPEN Do you have a project in visual arts, music, theatre, drama, dancing, digital media, public art, collections o...r designing? The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Round 2 is now open for applications! Council is calling for local groups and artists to consider applying for a grant. RADF grants program supports a wide variety of projects to help promote the value of art and culture. Download the RADF funding guidelines and application forms at http://www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/services/grants, or visit your local Council Customer Service Centre or Library. Local groups and artists have from Monday, 15 June 2020 until Friday, 24 July 2020 to apply. For more information or to discuss your idea, please contact Council’s RADF Liasion Officer, Kym Walters on 1300 007 662. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Maranoa Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

23.01.2022 More than a century on after the electoral system was changed to allow women to stand for Local Government, one of the Maranoa’s most influential women, council...lor Joh Hancock, has paid tribute to the women that fought for equality and the person who gave her the blueprints to be successful, her mother. MORE: https://bit.ly/3qqW9MK See more

23.01.2022 MARANOA SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM KICKS OFF THIS MONTH Maranoa Regional Council is hosting its holiday program filled with a range of fun-filled activities. The ...Maranoa School Holiday Program will run from Monday, 29 June 2020 until Saturday, 11 July 2020 and will offer a variety of events and activities to help keep our local youth entertained and active across the region. This winter holiday program will also include a range of virtual activities youngsters can do from home. Highlights from the holiday program include: Arts & Craft Observation walks Bollywood dancing Healthy pizza lunches And lots of online resources! Download your School Holiday Program on Council’s website. Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions there will only be a maximum of 20 people per activity allowed. Please ensure bookings are made to avoid disappointment. For more information, please contact your Local Development Officer on 1300 007 662.

22.01.2022 Council would like to advise residents the Surat Water Tower Mural Community Consultation scheduled for 5.30pm Tuesday, 30 March has been postponed to 5.30pm Tu...esday, 27 April. Additionally, the Yuleba Booster Facility Mural Community Consultation scheduled for 5.30pm Wednesday, 31 March has been postponed to 5.30pm Thursday, 20 May. Council apologies for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience. For more information, please contact Surat’s Local Development Officer on 1300 007 662.

22.01.2022 YOUTH DRIVER PROGRAM COMES TO ROMA UPDATE: Council has received a number of enquires as to the cost of the program. The program fees are fully funded by Counci...l (i.e. no cost to participate), with participants only required to bring their own vehicle for the practical session. Fully sponsored by Maranoa Regional Council, the Youth Driver program provides young learner and provisional drivers the chance to work with highly skilled driver training specialists from Motor School. Focusing on increasing road safety knowledge and giving students confidence and experience behind the wheel. The two half day workshops will teach your L or P Plate driver essential driving skills. To participate in the program students must currently hold a driver’s license or learners permit and be under the age of 18. Parent or guardian consent is required. Registrations are essential. For more information about the Motor School Youth Driver program and to book please visit https://training.motorschool.com.au/manaroa To view the full article please click here https://bit.ly/315i4yI

21.01.2022 COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL’S DRAFT BUDGET 2020/21 Maranoa Regional Council is very excited to be able to provi...de the Maranoa community an online community engagement platform to have their say on projects and plans. Council will be launching the platform (Have Your Say) this week and residents, ratepayers and businesses are invited to have their say on the draft Budget 2020/21 from today, 19 August 2020 to 12 noon Tuesday, 25 August 2020. Have Your Say is a dedicated page for our residents, ratepayers and businesses to keep up to date with Council projects and to Have Your Say on important issues, plans and projects that are happening in the Maranoa region. On this page you can participate in surveys for upcoming projects, keep up to date with current projects and view completed projects. Your feedback helps Council make decisions. Council encourages you to register and join the conversation! To be able to provide your feedback, participants are required to fill out a once off short registration form where participants are asked to provide an email address, name and contact number, and answer a few questions. Please visit https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/ to provide your feedback on the draft Budget 2020/21.

21.01.2022 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND ROUND 1 NOW OPEN Do you or a group you’re involved in have an arts and/or cultural project you are seeking financial assistance... for? If the answer is yes, Council encourages you to apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant. The grant program supports a wide variety of projects that help promote the value of art and culture. To get started, download RADF funding guidelines and application forms at http://www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/services/grants, or visit your local Council Customer Service Centre or Library. Applications open Monday, 1 March 2021 and must be received by Friday, 2 April 2021, to be considered. For more information or to discuss your idea, please contact Council’s RADF Liasion Officer Kym Walters, on 1300 007 662. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Maranoa Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

19.01.2022 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR SURAT COBB AND CO CHANGING STATION FOYER Maranoa Regional Council invites the Surat and surrounding community to have their say on t...he new design concepts for the Cobb & Co Changing Station Foyer upgrade. Following initial community consultation in June 2020, Gibson Architects have drafted two design concepts for residents to further consider and provide comment on. Council will host a community consultation session on Tuesday, 8 September 2020 at Cobb & Co Changing Station in Surat starting at 10.30am. If you can’t make it to the session, you can also submit your preference and comments through Council’s Have Your Say website, via https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/ or in person at the Surat Library. This is a great opportunity for residents to share their thoughts and view the final design concepts. The feedback period opens on Monday, 31 August 2020 until Friday, 11 September 2020. For more information, please contact Council’s Arts and Culture Specialist on 1300 007 662 or email [email protected]. To ensure Council complies with social distancing measures (as per the Queensland Government directive) please RSVP to Tennielle Limpus on 1300 007 662 or email [email protected] to allow Council to ensure there is enough space for all those wishing to attend.

18.01.2022 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DROUGHT RESILIENCE PROGRAM GRANTS The Australian Government has opened applications for the Natural Resource Management (NRM) Drou...ght Resilience Program. The program will provide grants to organisations, farmer groups and individuals to deliver on-ground activities that build drought resilience on agricultural landscapes. These grants are for innovative NRM practices, systems and approaches that will improve natural capital and contribute towards landscape-scale drought resilience. Successful applicants will receive between $20,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Applications close 11 pm AEDT on 30 October 2020. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/3kVNUG7

18.01.2022 AUTUMN AND WINTER WATERING SCHEDULE FOR THE MARANOA With the change in seasons, Council would like to remind residents that the autumn and winter watering sched...ule will come into effect on Thursday, 1 April 2021. The following restrictions apply to all towns, excluding Surat; Odd numbered properties may water at any time of day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Even numbered properties may water at any time of day on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Mondays, handheld hoses are permitted but no unattended hoses or sprinklers may be used by any domestic households or businesses unless prior written approval has been granted. The following restrictions apply to Surat; East may water between 6am 10am & 2pm 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. West may water between 6am 10am & 2pm 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To view a map of Surat’s watering zones, please visit Council’s website. Council thanks residents for their cooperation following these water restrictions.

18.01.2022 The picturesque township of Surat, on the banks of the Balonne River, is the oldest existing town in the Maranoa. The township of Surat was originally referred... to as Yalculba in very early correspondence, however, suddenly the title changed to Surat. There are lots of interesting places and stories to uncover when you explore our beautiful region #romarevealed #suratqld #balonneriver #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

17.01.2022 A reminder that the Cobb & Co Changing Station, including Surat Library, will be closed from Monday, 8 March to Sunday, 14 March 2021.

16.01.2022 YOU’VE STILL GOT TIME! Residents affected by the ongoing drought can access additional assistance through the Australian Government Drought Community Support In...itiative Round 2 commenced October 2019 and concludes 30 June 2020. The Australian Government has engaged St Vincent de Paul Society to deliver the initiative to the Maranoa region. If you are a farmer, farm worker, farm supplier or farm contractor who is doing it tough due to the drought you may be eligible for a one off payment of up to $3,000. To be eligible you need to be: 1. Over the age of 18 years 2. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 3. Live and / or work in the Maranoa region 4. Have not already received this payment from The Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul since 19 November 2019 The maximum amount a household can receive is $3,000. If more than one eligible household members reside in the same residence, the total assistance provided to the household cannot exceed $3,000. For assistance with the application (if required) ph 1300 846 643, email [email protected] or visit https://www.vinnies.org.au/pa/Find_Help/drought_assistance/

15.01.2022 Council has a number of tenders open. For more information, please visit https://www.lgtenderbox.com.au/

15.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR SURAT’S COBB & CO CHANGING STATION FOYER DESIGN Maranoa Regional Council invites the Surat community to come along a...nd meet with Gibson Architects to discuss your vision for the development of a preliminary design to upgrade the Cobb & Co Changing Station Foyer. Council encourages residents to come along to the community consultation on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 at Cobb & Co Changing Station in Surat starting at 12 noon. For more information, please click here: https://bit.ly/2Y57tTS

14.01.2022 I am very excited about this new initiative for the Maranoa!

13.01.2022 DROP-IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! HAVE YOUR SAY ON ROMA’S YOUTH PRECINCT & SKATE PARK As part of its 2020/21 budget, Council approved funds to complete a master ...plan of the Roma Skate Park. Council, along with Trinity Skate Parks, is now asking for the community’s feedback on options to help develop a master plan for the area. The master plan scope encompasses the entire park area opposite the hospital, including the skate park and surrounding parklands. Trinity Skate Parks has been engaged to work with the community to undertake community consultation and develop a concept design for the skate park, as well as develop a plan for the Bicentennial Park area around the Hospital Park Playground. Residents can drop in at the Roma Skate Park to have their say on the proposed upgrades at the following times: Friday, October 30, 3pm 6pm Saturday, October 31, 8.30am 11.30am Saturday, October 31, 4.30pm 6pm. Attend one of the three drop-in sessions to provide feedback and go in the draw to win a skatepark pack worth up to $200, with the winner given the option to select their favourite wheels either a skateboard, scooter or inline skates. Residents are also able to provide their feedback via an online survey at: https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/roma-skatepark The survey is now open and will close on Monday, 9 November 2020.

13.01.2022 SURAT LIBRARY AND COBB AND CO CHANGING STATION CLOSURE Council would like to advise residents that the Surat Library and Cobb and Co Changing Station will be cl...osed Saturday, 10 October and Sunday, 11 October to allow for some critical electrical upgrades to be completed at the site. Every effort has been made to avoid disruption of Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP) and Centrelink functions, with the closure scheduled to occur over a weekend. Council would like to thank those affected for their patience while we undertake these important facility upgrades. The project, which also includes the installation of a new back-up generator for the site, is fully funded under the 2020/21 capital works budget.

13.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS IT’S NOT TOO LATE! TREAT YOURSELF TO A FREE VOUCHER Volunteers if you have not done so already, collect a voucher from your local library as a t...oken of appreciation from Maranoa Regional Council for your extraordinary contribution to the region. The voucher collection period has been extended until Friday 10 July, while stocks last. Your contact details and volunteer work will be noted upon collection. Alternatively, if you are a volunteer and wish to remain at home, please contact Maranoa Regional Council’s Tourism Information Officer Leanne Crawford on 1300 007 662 and request postage for the voucher. Maranoa Regional Council appreciates the tireless involvement contributed by our region’s volunteers and hope the vouchers offer enjoyment.

13.01.2022 2020 was a busy year representing the Maranoa region as your Councillor. I have attended many community meetings and heard lots of fantastic ideas and feedback. I have attended several community events where I saw volunteers who are passionate about their community! There have been many (long) Council meetings, where I have consistently been asking questions, requesting more information and debating my opinion based on the information. I have ensured that I have spoken up ...at the meetings so that the ratepayers could understand why I was voting the way I did, this is very important to me as I don’t take my role as your Councillor lightly and every decision counts! Year 2020 has had many challenges to overcome but there has been many blessings to be thankful for as well! Looking forward to the challenges and blessings that 2021 has in store as a Councillor for the Maranoa Region! Happy New Year! Wishing you and your families a year of health and happiness and a prosperous year for our region! Joh

11.01.2022 Welcome to My Maranoa Community! This page is an online space run by Maranoa Regional Council in partnership with the community, where upcoming Council and ...community events and activities, arts, library, sporting and community service information and updates will be shared with Maranoa residents. With the Maranoa School Holiday Program fast approaching, keep checking in on the page as we share more information in the coming days!

11.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY ON SURAT’S RIVERWALK EXTENSION PROJECT As part of the 2020/21 Budget, Council approved funds for the extension of Surat’s Riverwalk. Footpaths are... a vital part of fostering active and connected communities, which is why Council continues to prioritise their maintenance and construction. The proposed extension is to go from Memorial Park (current end of Riverwalk) to Fisherman’s Park. There are three possible options for the new extension and each of these options have been assessed for suitability and a basic alignment sketch/design has been prepared. Council is now inviting residents to have their say on the project and the proposed alignments. The opportunity to have your say is now open and will close on Friday, 13 November 2020. Please visit https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/surat-riverwalk to submit your feedback.

10.01.2022 The picture perfect Surat Shire Hall was constructed using timber, designed by Harry Marks and opened in 1929. Discover heritage within our region and enjoy th...e beauty of our towns. . . . #warooshirehall #suratqld #wherecountrymeetstheoutback #visitqueensland #holidayherethisyear #seequeensland #heritagebuilding #oldbuildings #adventure #discover See more

10.01.2022 This week is National Volunteers Week. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who generously give their precious time to be a volunteer in the Maranoa Region!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to all the award winners and nominees

09.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE MARANOA LIVEABILITY STRATEGY Maranoa Regional Council is inviting residents to submit feedback about the Maranoa Liveability Strategy via... the online Have Your Say platform from Thursday, 1 October 2020. The Maranoa Liveability Strategy was commissioned in 2019 to inform Council about the region’s population sustainability and provide suggestions for retention and growth. The research also details strengths and weaknesses associated with liveability and employment. Mayor Tyson Golder encourages residents to review the research findings and submit their feedback. Input from residents is vitally important because they live in our region and can identify strengths and weaknesses firsthand, Mayor Golder said. Our goal is to increase the liveability of the Maranoa for existing residents and to attract people beyond our region to make the Maranoa home. Residents have until Monday, 19 October 2020 to submit their feedback. All feedback received will be presented and considered at an upcoming Council Meeting. To view the Maranoa Liveability Strategy and provide your feedback please visit https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/maranoa-liveability-

08.01.2022 It was very exciting to be at the opening of the new Surat Primary Healthcare Clinic! A fantastic investment into health care in Surat!

07.01.2022 I had the privilege of sitting with these lovely ladies at the International Women’s Day Event in Roma! Thanks for your company ladies!

07.01.2022 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR NEW INJUNE CEMETERY TOILET Maranoa Regional Council invites the Injune and surrounding community to submit their preference for locat...ion of the new unisex toilet at the Injune Cemetery. The new toilet incorporates an environmental waste system and change table, and is all disability compliant. The design concepts and location options can be viewed online and your preference submitted on Council’s Have Your Say website, https://haveyoursay.maranoa.qld.gov.au/ or viewed and submitted in person at the Injune Library. The feedback period opens on Monday, 31 August 2020 until Friday, 11 September 2020. For more information, please contact Injune’s Local Development Officer on 1300 007 662 or email [email protected]. This project has been funded through the Queensland Government’s 2020/21 COVID Works for Queensland Program.

07.01.2022 Think Local First! #thinklocalfirst #maranoaregion

07.01.2022 SOME COUNCIL FACILITIES TO REOPEN ON SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2020 Last week the Queensland Government announced its Roadmap to easing Queensland’s restrictions aroun...d COVID-19. As part of these easing restrictions, from Saturday, 16 May, Council will reopen all parks, playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gyms and libraries. Restrictions of 10 people per facility will remain in place as per the Queensland Government’s directive. Council will continue to monitor these facilities and undertake frequent cleaning and disinfecting measures. Residents are asked while at these facilities to continue social distancing, observe good hygiene practices and not to visit facilities if sick. Further information regarding Maranoa Libraries: Surat, Mitchell and Roma Libraries will reopen from Saturday, 16 May with all other libraries to resume normal hours from Monday, 18 May. Public access for computer use will be by booking only. Residents are able to book a one hour session per day by contacting their local library. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Only 10 people will be able to be in a library at one time. We do encourage residents to be mindful that other patrons may be waiting and to not stay on the premises longer than needed. Roma, Surat and Injune Visitor Information Centres will reopen on Monday, 18 May. For further information about Queensland restrictions (including funerals and recreational travel) and to view Queensland’s Roadmap please visit https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/

06.01.2022 THANK YOU MARANOA FOR YOUR FEEDBACK ON COUNCIL’S DRAFT BUDGET 2020/21 Maranoa Regional Council would like to thank the community for viewing and providing thei...r feedback on the Draft Budget 2020/21 on Council’s new Have Your Say website. The Draft Budget 2020/21 Have Your Say website page received almost 600 views! All the feedback received on the draft Budget was considered at the Ordinary Meeting earlier this week. Those residents who took the time to provide feedback will receive an individual response, once the budget has been adopted. Council will adopt its 2020/21 Budget at a Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday, 2 September 2020. Be sure to keep an eye out for more community consultation projects coming soon.

05.01.2022 ATTENTION COMMUNITY GROUPS COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 26 MARCH 2021 Maranoa Regional Council is calling for community and not-for-profit group...s to apply for financial assistance with the second round of the 2020/21 Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program is an opportunity for community groups to undertake projects with the support of Council and Senex. The Community Grant categories are: Small Grant (co-funded by Senex) $500 - $3,000 Community Grant $3,001 - $10,000 Major Grant $10,001 - $20,000. Tips, guidelines and application forms for Community Grants are available on Council’s website at www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/services/grants. Community groups have until Friday, 26 March 2021 to submit their applications.

04.01.2022 Council is calling for local groups and artists to consider applying for a grant. RADF grants program supports a wide variety of projects to help promote the value of art and culture.

03.01.2022 Thank you Surat State School team for making us smile whilst in isolation and reminding us to keep moving