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Mackay is proud to have won the right to host the 2004 Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference. “This is the first time the…

A recent certification audit reaffirmed that Council’s quality management system is being maintained and continues to comply with the ISO 9001:2000 standard. “It is my…

In addition to $2 million in its current budget for the Riverwalk project, $625,000 has been earmarked for specific initiatives under the guidance of the…

Since opening in December 2002, Artspace Mackay has had over 30,000 people through its doors, including 15,000 in the last three months. The $3.2 million…

Officially opened in May 2003, Mackay’s 33 hectares of Botanic Gardens is definitely a long term project. The idea for such a facility was first…

Recognising the community’s desire for the development of sound infrastructure and improved facilities, Council is also mindful that the local economy has suffered from a…

The local area multicultural partnership program is an initiative which is funded by the State Government and employs a Community Relations Officer to oversee the…

Mackay has established sister city relationships with Matsuura in Japan and Honiara in the Solomon Islands. The Matsuura relationship is the most active with visits…

Based in two locations – Council Chambers and the Gordon White Library – Council has 20 dedicated Customer Service staff. Working in three teams they…

Aiming to set new standards in wastewater disposal, Mackay has allocated $5.3 million in its 2003/04 budget for the Mackay Water Resource Project. With the…

Land for a new central waste transfer station in Mackay is to be purchased by Council this financial year. The transfer station will form an…

With Mackay often described as the “River City”, the beautiful Pioneer River runs right through the City centre. Its blue waters form a wide estuary…