
Mackay locals asked to draw home for a good cause
Mackay will host a 10 April art drop-in supporting families of children receiving care at Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Mackay marks 50 years of SES service
Mackay is recognising SES volunteers as the organisation marks 50 years of emergency support across Queensland.

Bluewater Lagoon campaign targets costly Code Browns
Bluewater Lagoon has launched a new campaign to reduce Code Browns and prevent costly pool closures in Mackay.

New Mackay hospital office strengthens culturally safe care
A new liaison office at Mackay Base Hospital aims to support safer, more inclusive care for local patients.

Historic Shakespeare Street stormwater line set for repairs
Works on Mackay’s historic Shakespeare Street stormwater line are due to begin from mid-April 2026, weather permitting.

Disaster support package strengthens flood-hit communities
Mackay is included in a major Queensland flood recovery package focused on resilience, clean-up and local recovery support.

Mackay Hospital receives patient amid six CapRescue missions
CapRescue flew six missions in four days, including a patient transported to Mackay Hospital for further treatment.

Applications open for North Queensland Bulk Ports Community Fund
NQBP has opened applications for its 2026-27 Community Fund, backing Mackay and Hay Point community projects.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open in Mackay
Mackay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens on Peel Street with walk in bulk billed care and extended hours daily.