Future students invited to JCU Mackay Open Day
Future students and families can see JCU Mackay up close on June 7, with tours, course talks and student advice.
Binga Birry marks 30 years supporting First Nations prisoners
Mackay’s Binga Birry Justice Group has marked 30 years of cultural support for First Nations prisoners.
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.
CQG Consulting joins Beca regional network
CQG Consulting has joined Beca, expanding environmental and planning support across Mackay and regional Queensland.
Double transplant gives Mackay man second chance
After years on dialysis, Mackay man Tristram Creek says a double organ transplant gave him life back.
Mackay sets investment priorities for future growth
What’s Happening? Mackay Regional Council has adopted its “Building our future – Powered for growth” advocacy campaign. The campaign was adopted at the council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Council said the campaign makes the case for targeted State and Federal Government investment. It focuses on projects that could support Mackay’s next phase of growth. Mayor Greg Williamson said Mackay was not waiting for growth to begin. “Mackay is already one of Queensland’s strongest regional economies and this campaign is about building on that momentum,” Mayor Williamson said. “We are not asking governments to start our growth –
First concrete pour marks progress at Port of Mackay
Port of Mackay Container Depot has reached its first concrete pour as construction moves ahead for late 2026.
Breakaway Horse Riders Mackay raises $50k for cancer research
Graham Stabler’s 20-year cancer fight inspired Mackay riders to raise about $50,000 for bowel cancer.
Three day Mackay Expo begins May 22
Mackay Showgrounds will host the Outdoor Adventure plus Home and Lifestyle Expo from May 22 to 24.
