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Make 2026 your year to volunteer!

Published on 12 May 2026

From wildlife caring to country kitchens or supporting people with disability – a world of volunteering opportunities awaits at this year’s Volunteer Expo!

Tagged as: , Community, Community safety, Disasters and emergencies, Employment and recruitment, Health and lifestyle

Mackay celebrates SES as organisation turns 50

Published on 24 March 2026

Mackay Regional Council has paid tribute to the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Tagged as: , Awards and celebrations, Community, Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

Council seeking community feedback on impacts of TC Koji

Published on 23 January 2026

Council is calling on residents in Finch Hatton, Gargett, Netherdale, Pinnacle, Calen and St Helens to complete a Community Impact Survey to better understand the impact of Tropical Cyclone Koji and to help guide our recovery efforts.

Tagged as: , Community consultation, Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

TC Koji recovery update - Wednesday, January 14

Published on 14 January 2026

Council wishes to update the community on the ongoing clean up and recovery works following Tropical Cyclone Koji.

Tagged as: , Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

Local Disaster Management Group update - Tuesday, January 13

Published on 13 January 2026

Update as of Tuesday, January 13, 3.30pm

Tagged as: , Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

Pinnacle and Gargett water supply outage

Published on 12 January 2026

Yesterday's severe weather has caused significant damage to the local water infrastructure that supplies Gargett and Pinnacle areas.

Tagged as: , Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

Free green waste disposal to help with cyclone cleanup

Published on 12 January 2026

Free dumping of green waste is available to residents cleaning up after Tropical Cyclone Koji.

Tagged as: , Disasters and emergencies, Environment, Media Release

Local Disaster Management Group Update

Published on 12 January 2026

Update as of Monday, January 12, 2026, 4pm

Tagged as: , Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

Cancellations and closures in the region

Published on 25 January 2024

Due to the wet weather around the region as a result of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, a number of our council supported Aussie Day events have had to be cancelled or postponed.

Tagged as: , Community, Community safety, Disasters and emergencies, Media Release

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Media releases

Make 2026 your year to volunteer!

Mackay celebrates SES as organisation turns 50

Council seeking community feedback on impacts of TC Koji

TC Koji recovery update - Wednesday, January 14

Local Disaster Management Group update - Tuesday, January 13

Pinnacle and Gargett water supply outage

Free green waste disposal to help with cyclone cleanup

Local Disaster Management Group Update

Cancellations and closures in the region

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