Maryborough State Emergency Service QLD 4650

24/04/2026

18/04/2026

Have you ever thought about giving back to the community?? The Fraser Coast Unit will be holding open nights across all of their locations in the next few weeks!!
Come and have a sausage sizzle on us and have a chat with the Volunteers about how you can become involved!
Can you see yourself in Orange???

02/04/2026

🍃 🐣 Planning a bushwalk or hike this Easter long weekend? 🐣 🍃

Make sure you're ready to enjoy Queensland's stunning outdoors safely. Whether you're exploring lush rainforests, rugged trails or scenic lookouts, remember these essential tips:

✅ Be prepared for all conditions: check the weather, pack plenty of water, snacks and a first aid kit.

✅ Walk with a friend: it's safer and more fun to share the adventure.

✅ Know your limits: choose a trail that matches your fitness and experience level.

✅ Share your plans: let someone know where you're going and when you'll be back.

Let's make this Easter memorable for all the right reasons. Stay safe, Queensland.

For more bushwalking safety tips, visit:
👉 https://parks.qld.gov.au/before-you-visit/visit-with-care/walk-with-care
👉 https://www.detsi.qld.gov.au/our-department/news-media/down-to-earth/bushwalking-and-hiking-queensland-safety-tips

Happy Easter and happy hiking! 🥾 🐰

10/03/2026

Maryborough SES – Volunteer Opportunity

Following the recent minor flooding across our region, we want to thank the Maryborough community for your preparedness and support. The way residents looked out for each other and worked with emergency services was fantastic to see.

Events like this remind us how important local SES volunteers are in helping protect and support our community.

If watching the recent event made you think “I’d like to help next time”, now is the perfect opportunity.

Join the SES and make a real difference in Maryborough.
✅ Comprehensive training & uniform provided
✅ Nationally accredited qualifications
✅ Open to ages 16+
✅ Build skills, friendships and support your community
✅ Be part of the team that responds when people need help most

📍 Come along to our next training night
Tuesday – 6:00pm
Maryborough SES Headquarters
16 Reed Avenue, Maryborough

Or learn more and register your interest here:
www.ses.qld.gov.au/join-us

Queensland State Emergency Service is a volunteer-based emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the Queensland community. This site explains the SES, what we do, how and when you can request emergency storm and flood assistance from the SES, how to get ready for severe weather or your ne...

10/03/2026

Fraser Coast SES is thankful to Pizza Hut Maryborough for supplying a hot meal to our tireless volunteers after another lengthy day of service.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

The Fraser Coast SES wishes to convey its deepest appreciation to Domino’s Maryborough. Teams have been out in the field for the past few days and were provided with a hot meal

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

** This warning is no longer current **

WATCH AND ACT – Severe weather
Issued: 3.30pm, Monday 9 March

Severe weather is expected to continue across the Fraser Coast this evening.
Heavy rainfall may cause dangerous flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts of up to 120 km/h are possible.

River levels are continuing to rise, with minor to moderate flooding possible on the Mary River at Maryborough at around 7 metres.

Granville Bridge will close when the river reaches around 5.7 metres.
Prepare now:
• Seek shelter
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Stay off the roads – if it’s flooded, forget it

If your life is in danger, call 000.

For non-life threatening emergency assistance, call SES on 132 500.

Stay informed via the Fraser Coast Disaster Dashboard and Bureau of Meteorology warnings: https://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/

09/03/2026

Fraser Coast weather preparation update (Monday, 9 March, 2.30pm) 💨

With strong winds and heavy rain expected across the Fraser Coast this afternoon and evening, residents are encouraged to take a few simple steps to prepare.

✅ Secure loose items around your property, including outdoor furniture and trampolines
✅ Stay informed and monitor weather updates
✅ If your bins are due for collection tomorrow, consider putting them out early in the morning rather than tonight due to the forecast winds

Council will also be opening a sandbag filling station at Granville Hall, with details to be available on the Fraser Coast Disaster Dashboard once it is operational.

We would like to thank the community for taking the opportunity to fill their own sandbags over the past few days, with more than 7,500 sandbags filled across the region.

👉 Check the Fraser Coast Disaster Dashboard for updates:
https://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/

09/03/2026