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Council embraces innovation to manage rising costs

Published on 24 June 2026

These initiatives are the latest proactive steps from council to help mitigate significant financial pressures while continuing to deliver reliable, high-quality services to the community.

Reduced operating hours

Published on 22 June 2026

Council advises that all three Customer Service Centres will have reduced operating hours on Thursday, June 25.

Levee wall to provide major flood protection boost for Mackay

Published on 19 June 2026

The construction contract has been awarded for major upgrades to the Pioneer River Levee system to improve flood protection for Mackay residents and businesses.
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