The Mackay Minute | Weekly News and Opinion

Mackay

Jul 17, 2026

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Mackay shootings lead to eight charges

Police have laid more charges after two Mackay Northern Beaches shootings, with court dates now set through September.

Safety upgrades planned for Holts and Glenella-Richmond Roads

Interim safety works will begin at Holts and Glenella-Richmond Road as council continues seeking funding for a permanent roundabout.

Queensland cane growers face tough season

Queensland cane growers face low prices, higher costs, mill disruption and tighter paraquat rules this season.

Mackay patients to benefit from Surgery Expansion

Mackay is among key regions gaining Surgery Connect support to help more patients receive surgery sooner.

Good For Good Grants applications now open

Queensland Country Bank grants are open again, with Mackay beach access among past funded community projects locally.

Queensland cane growers face tough season

Queensland cane growers face low prices, higher costs, mill disruption and tighter paraquat rules this

The Sundays named Resort of the Year

The Sundays has won a major national resort award after a strong first year on

Sugar City Sports Cards off to strong start

Mackay collectors turned out for Sugar City Sports Cards, with big crowds, rare pulls and

CQG Consulting joins Beca regional network

CQG Consulting has joined Beca, expanding environmental and planning support across Mackay and regional Queensland.

New plan aims to help Mackay businesses grow

Mackay council endorsed a 26-action plan to help small businesses grow, connect and deal with

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Rainbow Revival brings pride to Mackay

Feros Care’s Belonging in Rainbows project brings Pride events, youth support and community connection to Mackay.

Mackay holds steady as Queensland’s busiest business route

Mackay remains Queensland’s busiest regional business route as corporate travel lifts across Rockhampton and Townsville.

First Nations woman finds strength and new career path

First Nations woman Allira Brown begins a new health career after hardship with help from IntoJobs and her strong drive

Bupa Dental Mackay opens new clinic for local care

Bupa Dental Mackay is now open, bringing easier access to care and new cost saving options for residents across the

Hassle-free concrete delivery in Mackay with Easy Concrete Supply

Easy Concrete Supply launches in Mackay, offering fast online concrete ordering and delivery for builders and homeowners.

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Pedal Prix speeds through Queensland

Mackay hosted Queensland Pedal Prix teams this month as students raced, built skills and tested their ideas on track.

Hamilton Island Race Week tickets open

Tickets are open for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026, with sailing, dining and Whitsundays events set for August.

Mackay couple to open city’s first sports card store

Sugar City Sports Cards will give Mackay collectors a local place to buy, trade and connect from 13 June.

Mackay mums shaping a new wave of sport

Young staff at X-Golf Mackay show how local mums help shape confidence, sport goals and work skills this Mother’s Day.

Mackay Marina Run nears sell out as registrations hit record high

Mackay Marina Run has record registrations, with the half marathon almost full and nearly 5,000 runners expected.

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Queensland cane growers face tough season

Queensland cane growers face low prices, higher costs, mill disruption and tighter paraquat rules this season.

The Sundays named Resort of the Year

The Sundays has won a major national resort award after a strong first year on Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays.

Sugar City Sports Cards off to strong start

Mackay collectors turned out for Sugar City Sports Cards, with big crowds, rare pulls and early sellouts.

CQG Consulting joins Beca regional network

CQG Consulting has joined Beca, expanding environmental and planning support across Mackay and regional Queensland.

New plan aims to help Mackay businesses grow

Mackay council endorsed a 26-action plan to help small businesses grow, connect and deal with council more easily.

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