$4 million upgrade to rebuild Nebia-Coningsby Road Published on 13 November 2026 A four-million-dollar road rehabilitation project will soon get underway on Nebia-Coningsby Road in Balnagowan.Funded equally by the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council, the project will involve a full pavement reconstruction of 1.2 kilometres of Nebia-Coningsby Road.The works will deliver a new road pavement, improved roadside drainage and upgraded property accesses. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement works, Infrastructure, Major projects
Less than a month to nominate your local hero Published on 10 November 2026 Mackay Regional Council is urging the community to submit their 2027 Australia Day Award nominations before the deadline to ensure local heroes, volunteers, sporting stars and community champions receive the recognition they deserve. Tagged as: , Awards and celebrations, Events and activities, Media Release
Roller discos and coffee raves coming to City Centre and Waterfront Published on 09 November 2026 A council investment of more than $81,000 will help bring new events, attractions and community experiences to Mackay's City Centre and Waterfront. A range of 18 innovative projects receiving funding through the Mackay City and Waterfront grants program.Grants were spread across Make Your Place Grants ($49,125), Façade Improvement Grants ($22,115) and City Safety Grants ($10,075) Tagged as: , Business and economy
Repairs and upgrades to start at Blacks Beach viewing platform Published on 05 November 2026 A replacement viewing platform will be installed near Blacks Beach Esplanade after the current structure was damaged by vandals. Tagged as: , Community, Infrastructure, Maintenance works
You don't win friends with (unwashed) salad Published on 05 November 2026 Lettuce be honest, there’s nothing like a crisp salad during summer, but there is a chance your delicious dinner could be memorable for the wrong reasons. Tagged as: , Community, Council services, Health and lifestyle
Help us improve the Mobile Library Service Published on 02 November 2026 Mackay Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape improvements to its much-loved Mobile Library service, which has been connecting communities across the region for 44 years. Tagged as: , Community consultation, Council services, Media Release
Meet your next Mackay Youth Council Published on 29 October 2026 A group of enthusiastic, dedicated young people have been named for the next term of the Mackay Youth Council. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Media Release
Ibis Hotel named platinum partner in most magical place in Australia Published on 28 October 2026 Visitors planning a trip to experience magic in Mackay will have accommodation support close at hand, with Ibis Hotel Mackay proudly named as Mackay Regional Council hotel partner, supporting travellers to visit the region for the Disney: The Exhibition – A Century of Magic. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy, Events and activities, Media Release
Council ordinary meeting to be live-streamed today Published on 28 October 2026 Council meets this morning for its Ordinary Meeting in Council Chambers. The meeting will be live-streamed for viewing. Tagged as: , Council meetings
Oi! $10,000 up for grabs for Aussie Day events Published on 23 October 2026 Council’s Australia Day event grants are now open and local community groups are encouraged to apply. Community groups can apply for up to $1000 to support their Aussie Day event. Tagged as: , Grants and funding