New councillor Anne Baker, former mayor at Isaac, brought attention to the figure during her first meeting. This masthead asked Mackay council if any of the 29 listings were to hire multiple people ...

A massive community petition calling for action at the Mackay intersection where an 18-year-old woman died earlier this year ...

The Small Business Friendly Action Plan will go before Wednesday’s ordinary meeting, following consultation with local operators. The plan identifies major pain points, including difficulty accessing ...

A Queensland council has unanimously backed away from plans for a permanent Australian South Sea Islander flagpole after ...

Councillors say the long-running incentive scheme delivered jobs and investment for Mackay — even as they vote to scale it back and narrow who qualifies. The changes relate to the council’s ...

Councillors will this week decide whether to formally endorse a sweeping new activation plan for Sarina’s “Field of Dreams” precinct, including proposals to expand the role of the controversial Sarina ...

First hired in 2022, it comes less than a week after he went on leave following allegations councillors met off-site at George Christensen’s home and discussed his future, first revealed by this ...

AN INSIGHT into what residents think of council services has confirmed one of the region's worst-kept secrets - Mackay is a top place to live. Hot on the heels of being named Wotif's Town of the Year ...

The Mackay Regional Council has agreed to increase penalties for illegal parking. From the start of June, motorists caught parking in taxi or bus zones will face a $100 fine, while people illegally ...