Mackay Regional Council in Mackay, Queensland | Government organisation

Mackay Regional Council

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 622 529

Address: 73 Gordon Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 This Sunday, November 29, is Greenmount Homestead's last open day for 2020. Why not pack a picnic lunch and drop by!

25.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas The tree at Bluewater Quay has been lit, ready for the festive season. Have you put your tree up yet? Classic Hits 4MK Star 101.9 Mackay

22.01.2022 There's only one week left to register your club or sporting group for the 2021 ONLINE Sports Expo! Registration is free and will close on November 30. Please note - the 2021 Sports Expo is going online and the online portal will be available for the whole month of February via the council website. ... Register your club now at mackay.qld.gov.au/sportsday. Star 101.9 Mackay Classic Hits 4MK

20.01.2022 Nightly News Bite Visual and performing arts students have until Tuesday, December 15, to apply for a bursary funding round of $5000 offered by the MECC and Artspace Mackay. The bursaries couldn’t come at a better time, with the cost of studying arts degrees at university set to increase in 2021 after an overhaul of tertiary education announced by the Federal Government... https://bit.ly/37eqSFa

19.01.2022 Nightly News Bite Come along to one of our free person-centred emergency preparedness sessions happening this month. Every Tuesday at Dudley Denny Library and Friday at Gordon White Library between 9am and 11am until Dec 18.... More info > https://bit.ly/37pfOoG

17.01.2022 Adopt a pound pet and save a life! Give these furry friends a second chance - help them to find a loving home. Contact the Animal Management Centre on 1300 MACKAY, visit during opening hours: 11.30am -1.30pm or by appointment > www.mackay.qld.gov.au/poundpets

17.01.2022 Free emergency planning sessions Disaster season is here and the best defence is preparedness. Especially if you have a disability, are getting older, or have other support needs. If you or someone you know needs assistance planning for emergencies - we're here to help! ... Come along to one of our free person-centred emergency preparedness sessions happening this month. Every Tuesday at Dudley Denny Library and Friday at Gordon White Library between 9am and 11am until Dec 18. Drop into the libraries or visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/pcep for more details.

17.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Australia Day Awards and there has never been a better time to recognise a local hero. If you know someone who deserves a nomination, someone who has stood up during a hard year and helped others, then now is the time to say thank you. Head to www.mackay.qld.gov.au/australiaday or return a hardcopy version of the form to one of council’s Client Service Centres. ... Nominations close January 6, 2021. Mackay Regional Council's Australia Day Awards are proudly sponsored by P. Comino & Sons and Tropical Exposure.

14.01.2022 #mackaypridemonday Did you know Red Cat Adventures will be taking visitors to this stunning location next year? Cockermouth Island is located off the coast of Mackay just past Brampton and Keswick islands. Picture credit: @charlotte_courtney

13.01.2022 Who has been out Ball Bay and Haliday Bay way recently? Work on a major reconstruction of Ball Bay Road is progressing well. As part of the project, which began in June, the road is being widened and sealed and drainage improved. Work on the road is continuing, with motorists asked to obey the instructions of all safety signage and on-duty controllers. The bulk of the project is scheduled for completion before Christmas. This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and council.

13.01.2022 #MackayPrideMonday COMPETITION WINNER! Congratulations to Jeanette and Silvio Farrugia on winning our "Get Ready" Mackay photo competition.... The lucky winners scored a $700 Makita bluetooth radio kit including two 18V batteries and charger. Thanks to everyone who took part in the competition, we had some fantastic entries showcasing how people were getting ready for disaster season which is great to see! To make sure you are prepared, check out council's online emergency dashboard which has everything you need to know and do if a disaster strikes: http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/

12.01.2022 Hay Point Transfer Station will be closed until further notice due to potential contamination. Hay Point is normally open from Thursday to Sunday but will be closed until an assessment of the site has been completed. To assist residents, Sarina Transfer Station will now be open from 10am to 5pm every day while Hay Point is closed, and council is encouraging residents to use this alternative transfer station... https://bit.ly/39zoewk

10.01.2022 Buy it back > Today is Planet Ark’s Buy It Back Day - a day for the community to celebrate National Recycling Week with mindful purchasing by: Buying something second-hand... Buying a product made from recycled materials Celebrate second-hand purchases There is no ‘future beyond the bin’ unless you’re buying packaging and products with recycled content. At council we use recycled printer paper, our food service divisions (FoodSpace and the MECC) use recycled food containers and cutlery and we have installed stairs, ramps and walkways made from recycled plastics at our beaches. By buying recycled products, we are protecting our environment A list of recycled products is available on the Planet Ark website www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/education/recycledproducts #NationalRecyclingWeek #BuyItBack #RecyclingItsnotrubbish #reducereuserecycle #recycleright

10.01.2022 #sundaysunset Shining light on the Pine Islet Lighthouse at the Mackay Marina! Did you know it remains the last operational kerosene powered light in the world? : @photosflash2018 (Instagram) #MackayPride #meetmackayregion

06.01.2022 Residents in North Mackay are advised that tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, a general waste truck will be used to collect recycling. The tuck will be cleaned prior to ensure producers are maintained.

06.01.2022 Last chance, Council’s Australia Day event grants close midnight, tomorrow (November 15)! Not-for-profit groups can apply for up to $1000 to create a community event on Australia Day 2021. Apply now at mackay.qld.gov.au/ausdaygrants ... Star 101.9 Mackay Classic Hits 4MK

05.01.2022 Stop and watch! As of today, a new Australian Warning System will see hazard icons change across the country. Icon colours will be depicted with a yellow, orange, or red triangle depending on the warning level.... This means no matter where you live or travel to, the warnings you receive will be the same. #staysafe #beprepared #getreadyqueensland

03.01.2022 Council is installing traffic calming devices and speed bumps on Marzan Street and George Fordyce Drive, Rural View, this month, to help reduce speeding in the area. The works are being carried out Monday to Saturday from 6am until 6pm and are expected to be completed before Christmas 2020, weather permitting. Anthony Vella Street will be closed for the duration of the works with a detour in place.... George Fordyce Drive and Marzan Street will be single lane traffic, with traffic control in place. Motorists are asked to please adhere to all road signage and instructions in the area. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works. If you have any enquiries please contact Project Manager Chris Mann on 1300 622 529.

03.01.2022 REMINDER: Council will be completing repairs to the fairy lights in the trees along Victoria Street tonight. The fairy lights have deteriorated over time and need to be replaced. The works will be carried out at night between the hours of 10pm and 4am, starting on Monday, November 30, until Tuesday, December 1... https://bit.ly/2KL58cr

02.01.2022 Looking for something different to do this Monday with your children? Then head out to Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens for Storytime with Mackay Regional Council Library's First 5 Forever team. There will be two sessions running and bookings are essential. A drop-in Christmas craft activity will also be set up on the lawn.... Monday, December 7, 2020 9am and 10am session To book your spot please call 49527 300.

02.01.2022 Brisbane Roar FC have been very giving of their time during their visit to Mackay this week. Glenella State School students were among those who watched a training session at Sologinkin Oval yesterday and spent time chatting with the players and grabbing autographs. The Roar take on our NPL Queensland side Magpies Crusaders United at Sologinkin Oval at 6.30pm tonight. Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.com/BMJHV Council is a proud supporter of the Roar week-long visit and pre-season game through its Invest Mackay Events Attraction Program #jointhecrusade #mackaypride #brisbaneroar

02.01.2022 People with disability, carers, community organisations, emergency services, and government gathered on Tuesday to discuss challenges for vulnerable people in disasters. The Addressing Vulnerabilities and Reducing Disaster Risk Forum focussed on people more at higher risk in emergencies such as people with disabilities, mental illness, older people, and people with chronic health concerns. The forum was hosted by council and featured international expert on person-centred emergency preparedness, associate professor Michelle Villeneuve from University of Sydney via video link.

02.01.2022 Looking for something to do? Mackay Regional Council Libraries has you covered!