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New Year's Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

Get ready for Mackay’s New Year’s Eve River Party! Featuring the Smurfs, Jonte, Matt Tandy, and Kate Lockyer, it’s a night of music and magic. Thanks to Muscle Garden, enjoy two stunning fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and midnight. Join the fun, grab a photo with the Smurfs, and welcome 2024 in style!

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport’s ‘Making Christmas Brighter’ initiative shines a festive light, donating $10,000 to local charities. With $2,000 for five deserving groups, it empowers lesser-known organisations to reach more in need.

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

The recent reopening of the Mackay Base Hospital helipad comes with significant changes impacting the accessibility of the Bluewater Trail. The helipad’s closure was necessitated by updated national guidelines for helicopter landings, bringing about stricter safety measures enforced by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).

Revolutionising Intersection Safety: Paradise and Webberley Streets

Revolutionising Intersection Safety: Paradise and Webberley Streets

West Mackay’s future is about to change with the upcoming upgrade at Paradise and Webberley streets. Starting in early 2024, this project promises safer intersections, better lanes, and improved pedestrian access, shaping a modern and connected community. 

New Year's Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

Get ready for Mackay’s New Year’s Eve River Party! Featuring the Smurfs, Jonte, Matt Tandy, and Kate Lockyer, it’s a night of music and magic. Thanks to Muscle Garden, enjoy two stunning fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and midnight. Join the fun, grab a photo with the Smurfs, and welcome 2024 in style!

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport’s ‘Making Christmas Brighter’ initiative shines a festive light, donating $10,000 to local charities. With $2,000 for five deserving groups, it empowers lesser-known organisations to reach more in need. 

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

The recent reopening of the Mackay Base Hospital helipad comes with significant changes impacting the accessibility of the Bluewater Trail. The helipad’s closure was necessitated by updated national guidelines for helicopter landings, bringing about stricter safety measures enforced by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).

Revolutionising Intersection Safety: Paradise and Webberley Streets

Revolutionising Intersection Safety: Paradise and Webberley Streets

West Mackay’s future is about to change with the upcoming upgrade at Paradise and Webberley streets. Starting in early 2024, this project promises safer intersections, better lanes, and improved pedestrian access, shaping a modern and connected community. 

New Year's Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Set to Light Up Mackay with Special Guests

Get ready for Mackay’s New Year’s Eve River Party! Featuring the Smurfs, Jonte, Matt Tandy, and Kate Lockyer, it’s a night of music and magic. Thanks to Muscle Garden, enjoy two stunning fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and midnight. Join the fun, grab a photo with the Smurfs, and welcome 2024 in style!

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport Brightens Christmas for Local Charities

Mackay Airport’s ‘Making Christmas Brighter’ initiative shines a festive light, donating $10,000 to local charities. With $2,000 for five deserving groups, it empowers lesser-known organisations to reach more in need. 

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

New Helipad Regulations Impact Bluewater Trail Access

The recent reopening of the Mackay Base Hospital helipad comes with significant changes impacting the accessibility of the Bluewater Trail. The helipad’s closure was necessitated by updated national guidelines for helicopter landings, bringing about stricter safety measures enforced by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).