http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releasesMackay Regional Council RSS news feedhttp://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0013/15043/regional_badge.pnghttp://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/success_now_and_beyond_is_this_years_theme_for_popular_volunteer_conferenceCommunity and not-for-profit volunteers have been rushing to book their spots at the 2012 Volunteers Conference to be held on Saturday, June 2 in Walkerston. 21 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/artspace_mackay_will_welcome_the_latest_exhibitions_this_friday_nightArtspace Mackay’s new exhibitions, The Long Paddock and Cameo open this Friday, May 25 at 6pm. 21 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/find_out_whats_good_for_your_pet_at_the_rspca_emu_vanWith more than 16,000 cats and dogs registered in the Mackay region,   The RSPCA EMU (Educational Mobile Unit) will be stopping at John Breen Park in North Mackay on Saturday, June 2 to answer all your questions on animal care. 21 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/help_us_celebrate_the_botanic_gardens_ninth_birthday_and_the_biggest_morning_tea_too!The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens will be celebrating their ninth birthday with a big birthday cake at the Lagoons Gallery and Cafe on Thursday, May 24 and asks residents to join them in their celebrations from 10am to help raise money for the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea too. 18 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/top_10_things_to_do_around_the_region!3Our facilities have plenty on offer to keep everyone in the whole family entertained… 17 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/efficiency_gains_with_policy_changesEfficiencies and savings are the result of changes to a council policy governing the reimbursement of Expenses and Provision of councillors’ facilities.16 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/council_and_the_community_have_wonderful_friendsThe biggest donation in the 25 year history of the Friends of the MECC has added special significance to this week’s celebration of National Volunteer Week (NVW) from May 14 to 20.16 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/feedback_rolling_in_on_off_leash_dog_areasCouncil has received a list of constructive feedback approaching the half way mark of a six-month trial for designated off-leash dog areas. 11 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/water_interruption_this_sundayMackay Regional Council wishes to advise residents of the following areas that water supply will be INTERRUPTED this Sunday (May 13) between 8am and 1pm. 11 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/top_10_things_to_do_around_the_region!2Get the family out and about this weekend with plenty on offer for everyone…10 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/good_old_fashioned_fun_at_annual_heritage_fairCelebrate 150 years at the place where it all began with Greenmount Homestead’s Heritage Fair at the end of the month on Sunday, May 27.10 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/city_style_competition_to_be_drawn_this_friday_at_the_city_centre_launchNeed a retail fix and personal make-over with a local style guru? Mackay Regional Council, in partnership with city business, is offering you the chance to WIN a styling session plus $500 to spend just in time for Mother’s Day!09 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/giant_exhibition_leaving_town,_dont_miss_out!Residents just have over a week left to visit Ron Mueck’s In Bed at Artspace Mackay with the blockbuster exhibition closing at 5pm on Saturday, May 19.09 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/show_off_your_creativity_and_win_great_prizesMackay Regional Council’s Library Services are running their annual LitVids book trailer competition and are putting the call out to school students to enter!04 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/top_10_things_to_do_around_the_region!Get the family out and about this weekend with plenty on offer for everyone…03 May 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/relief_for_boaties_at_boat_ramp2It’s the completion of a $230,000 project that will bring lifelong relief to local boaties, fishers and those who use the Bluewater Trail. 26 Apr 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/relief_for_boaties_at_boat_rampIt’s the completion of a $230,000 project that will bring lifelong relief to local boaties, fishers and those who use the Bluewater Trail.26 Apr 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/nominations_wanted_for_arts_committeeMackay Regional Council is calling for committee member nominations for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).26 Apr 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/mecc_welcomes_visitor_number_500,000Today the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre welcomed it’s 500,000 visitor! 24 Apr 2012http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media_centre/media_releases/more_m150_street_blades_for_fallen_soldiersAnother six streets will have specially designed street blades erected on Anzac Day as part of council’s Lest We Forget “Street name” project.23 Apr 2012