New arts facilities open at Mackay North
Mackay North students gain new music, drama and recording facilities through a completed $19.1 million upgrade.
Mackay needs 180 donors amid winter shortage
An urgent appeal asks 180 Mackay donors to help restore blood supplies strained by winter illness and emergency demand.
Weekend Police operation results in 44 offences
Fifteen people face 44 offences after Mackay police seized a rifle, drugs and ten non-compliant e-mobility devices.
Mackay conference highlights future of regional medicine
Junior doctors saw Mackay’s regional training, research, specialist mentoring and healthcare career options first-hand.
Mackay ranks sixth among Australia’s leading start-up cities
Mackay has climbed to sixth nationally for start-ups, with its strong workforce helping improve the city’s 2026 ranking.
Orange Sky opens upgraded Mackay service
A $40,000 upgrade has given Orange Sky users in Mackay a safer place to sit, connect and access free laundry.
Unusual aircraft movements planned near Mackay
Residents in the area near Mackay may notice unusual low flights as aviation safety checks begin on 1 August.
Modular housing pilot takes off in Moranbah
A modular motel at Moranbah’s Black Nugget adds 20 units while supporting local contractors and mining workers.
Sports vouchers support 9,368 local children
More than 9,368 local children used Play On vouchers in year one, helping families cover organised sport costs.
