FULL GALLERY: Roma Australia Day Awards and Big Rig Great Australian Bites event

Maranoa residents gathered to honour this year’s Australia Day Award winners, followed by a jam-packed evening filled with family fun at the Big Rig. View our full gallery here.

Residents from across the Maranoa gathered in Roma to commemorate Australia Day 2023.

From recognising the community’s heroes at the official Australia Day Awards ceremony to a fun-filled night at the Big Rig, take a look at who was out and about here:

Elijah Buol OAM accepting a gift on behalf of the Maranoa Region for his attendance at the Awards. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Australia Day Ambassador Elijah Buol OAM opening the Maranoa Awards Ceremony at Roma. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Roma residents honouring the cultural, community and voluntary efforts of locals across the region at the Australia Day Awards which took place at the Roma Saleyards. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Community Organisation Award winner is the Roma Historical Precincts Inc – Roma Butter Factory as they accept their award at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Spirit of Roma Award Winner Christine Bereyne at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Paul and Kaylene Morrice accepting their nomination certificates at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Maricris Majorine Bracamonte wins the Cultural Award at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Debra Schefe and Ken Beitz accepting their nomination certificates at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Mandandanji man Aaron Blades, who also goes by his Indigenous name Aaron Dhuril, opening the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023 with a traditional smoking ceremony. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Daniel Francis Tucker accepts the Young Achiever Awardat the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Michael Maloney's son accepts the Andrea Murray Memorial Award on his behalf at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Roma resident Michelle officially becomes an Australian citizen at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

New Australian citizen Bernadette reading the pledge at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Roma Citizen of the Year Ken Beitz giving a thank you speech after he was announced the winner at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

New Australian Citizen Michelle reading the pledge at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

All of the Award Winners at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Roma resident Bernadette officially becomes an Australian citizen at the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Roma Citizen of the Year Ken Beitz cutting the cake at the conclusion of the Maranoa Australia Day Awards 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Theresa and Toby at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Solomon and Jasmine at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Left to right) Rebecca, Charlotte and Shona at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Maurice, Marisa, Lara and Esme Cilliers at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Front) Dusty, Bonnie, (back) Vicki and Moz at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Luna, Len and Kai at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Helen and Hannah Dillon at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Toby, Mitch and Abby at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Lorre Barton and Brooke Harvey at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Hayley getting her face painted at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Evie, Sabrina (back) and Oscar at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Karen and Jocelyn at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Alistair Brookes at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Craig and Rosie Miller at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Michelle and Ruby at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Lucy and Lucia at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Bailey, James, Susan and Dean at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Front) Jaxon, Loki, Alexis, (back) Kira and Kirstin at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Left to right) Peter, Andrea, Lach, Mason and Katie at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Lorinda Otto, Jason Rayner and Nikita Otto at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Debbie and Erica at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Jack and Jed Kenny at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Look at these old cars just filled with character and charm at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Maranoa Region Mayor Tyson Golder welcoming guests to the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Maggie, Marni and Genie at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Left to right) Michael, Danielle and Harrison at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Left to right) Tash Wilson, Brodie Murray and Eddie Graham at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Musical act of the night and band members (left to right) Travis Holland, Stephen Brown and Melody Carroll at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

David and Sarah Thompson at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Jarrad, Rhiannan and Isla at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Caleb, Nikki and Cruze (front) at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Amanda Scott and Kaylene Morrice at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Anne, Steph, Arthur and Ava (front) at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Joey, Margie, Marx and Abel at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Georgina and John at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Madilyn, Ava and Kingston at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

More smiles as they round the final corner of the train track at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Hope McGrath, Jamie Lee Vigel and Stella (front) at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Alisa Walker, Aiva Reisz, Colt (back right) and Dale (front right) at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

(Left to right) Riley Groves, Scott McDonnell, Ravenan McDonnell and Isabella McDonnell at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Brodie Wilson cooking up a storm at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Matt Gregg, Tess Callanan and Leanne Crawford at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Eager passengers waiting to board the mini train at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Crescendo Community Choir performing at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.

Lily and Layla at the Great Australian Bites Australia Day event 2023. Picture: Chloe Cufflin.