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

The Butterfly Effect returns to Mackay on 9 May 2026, bringing 300 competitors and a strong body positivity message.

A major over-50s housing estate has been approved in Walkerston, with first residents expected to move in during 2027.

Mackay will host a 10 April art drop-in supporting families of children receiving care at Queensland Children’s Hospital.

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

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

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

Mackay’s Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building will glow purple and blue for Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2026.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joins the Brisbane 2032 Host Mayors Advisory Group, giving regional Queensland a stronger voice in Games planning.

Mackay’s 2025 Australia Day Awards honoured local heroes, celebrating outstanding contributions to community, sports, arts, and inclusion.

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

The Butterfly Effect returns to Mackay on 9 May 2026, bringing 300 competitors and a strong body positivity message.

A major over-50s housing estate has been approved in Walkerston, with first residents expected to move in during 2027.

Mackay will host a 10 April art drop-in supporting families of children receiving care at Queensland Children’s Hospital.

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

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

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

Mackay’s Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building will glow purple and blue for Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2026.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joins the Brisbane 2032 Host Mayors Advisory Group, giving regional Queensland a stronger voice in Games planning.

Mackay’s 2025 Australia Day Awards honoured local heroes, celebrating outstanding contributions to community, sports, arts, and inclusion.

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

The Butterfly Effect returns to Mackay on 9 May 2026, bringing 300 competitors and a strong body positivity message.

A major over-50s housing estate has been approved in Walkerston, with first residents expected to move in during 2027.

Mackay will host a 10 April art drop-in supporting families of children receiving care at Queensland Children’s Hospital.

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

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

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

Mackay’s Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building will glow purple and blue for Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2026.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joins the Brisbane 2032 Host Mayors Advisory Group, giving regional Queensland a stronger voice in Games planning.

Mackay’s 2025 Australia Day Awards honoured local heroes, celebrating outstanding contributions to community, sports, arts, and inclusion.