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
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
Global celebration of food, music and culture coming to Queens Park Published on 19 October 2026 Get ready to dance, taste and celebrate your way around the world – all without leaving Mackay! Global Grooves 2026 is set to transform Queens Park into a vibrant global party this Saturday, October 24, from 3pm to 8pm. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Events and activities, Media Release
Mackay region asked to celebrate unsung heroes for Australia Day Published on 06 October 2026 Council is calling for the community to shine a light on our unsung heroes, community volunteers, inspirational sportspeople and local legends. Nominations are now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Awards and celebrations, Events and activities, Media Release
Exhibitions celebrate culture, connection and contemporary perspective Published on 28 September 2026 Artspace Mackay will welcome three new exhibitions to its galleries this October, showcasing leading First Nations artists and exploring stories of culture, identity, ancestry and truth. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Events and activities, Media Release
Disaster Ready Saturday returns to Mackay and Sarina Published on 22 September 2026 Residents will have a rare opportunity to speak face-to-face with emergency services, disaster management specialists and utility providers at this year's Disaster Ready Saturday events in Mackay and Sarina.The first event will be held at Sarina Beach Road Shopping Centre, near IGA, on Saturday, October 3, with the Mackay event following at Caneland Central on October 17. Tagged as: , Events and activities
Spring into the Ken Burgess Orchid House for an Extravaganza Published on 17 September 2026 The annual Orchid Extravaganza returns to the Ken Burgess Orchid House in Queens Park this Saturday. Tagged as: , Community, Events and activities, Media Release
Bring your international flare to Global Grooves Published on 16 September 2026 Got an international flavour to share? There’s still time to be part of Mackay’s premier multicultural celebration, Global Grooves.Mackay Regional Council has extended its call for expressions of interest from international food vendors, restaurants and caterers keen to serve up authentic cuisine at the event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts and culture, Community, Events and activities, Media Release
Record interest in this year's Seniors Expo Published on 10 September 2026 More than 100 organisations and community support groups will be on hand at this year’s Seniors Expo on Tuesday, September 15. Tagged as: , Community, Events and activities, Health and lifestyle, Media Release
Join the party to support child protection and wellbeing Published on 03 September 2026 Hundreds of families are expected to join one of the biggest parties of the year – all while committing to creating a safer community for our children. Tagged as: , Community, Events and activities, Health and lifestyle