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17 things you missed from Mackay council meeting

Nasty ticks, collapsing sheds and fizzled out fireworks were at the top of the latest council agenda

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22nd Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson at the opening of the new interactive play area at the Bluewater Lagoon. Picture: Zizi Averill

Big changes to Mackay's NYE fireworks celebration

Residents say goodbye to 2020, but forced to accept COVID’s new normal as council announces changes to NYE party

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17th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Mayor Greg Williamson said the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Pioneer River were not possible during the pandemic. Picture: Tony Martin

Sunrise stroll with Mayor returns after COVID ban

Mackay residents woke with the sunrise to stroll with the mayor as restrictions unlock exercise event

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18th Oct. 2020 4:10 PM

More than 100 residents took part in the Mayor's Marina Walk from the Bluewater Quay to the harbour on Sunday October 18.

Market crowd numbers soar as pandemic changes habits

Mackay shoppers are heading to the markets to stock up, with foot traffic doubling during the coronavirus crisis

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21st July 2020 2:07 PM

Farmers and suppliers are recording a massive increase in sales as Mackay residents head to open stalls to find their supplies. Picture: Tony Martin

Council’s $90.5m development plan to beat coronavirus

Brick and mortar will be basis of Mackay’s coronavirus recovery as council preps a construction blitz

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21st May 2020 5:05 AM

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson says $90.5 million worth of shovel-ready developments in the region are ready to go. Photo: Zizi Averill

Mackay rallies for Hannah and children

A Mackay domestic violence advocate has been shaken by the horrific murder of a mother and her three children.

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21st Feb. 2020 11:02 AM

Hannah Clarke with her children Aaliyah, Laianah, and Trey who were killed in a Camp Hill Car death Fire in a murder-suicide by her estranged husband.

Demonstrators take to streets after family murdered

The murder of a Brisbane mother and her three children has provoked a demonstration in Mackay

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20th Feb. 2020 3:02 PM

Facebook photo of Hannah Baxter with her children (L-R) Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey.

MASSIVE GALLERY: Mackay rings in the new decade

The region celebrated the end of the decade in style, with fireworks and festivities along the river

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01st Jan. 2020 2:01 PM

The crowd enjoying the entertainment at the BB Print New Years Eve River Party. Picture: Tony Martin

Plans for Mackay’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display

How will the weather play a role in the Bluewater Quay’s new year’s celebrations?

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31st Dec. 2019 6:12 AM

Mackay's New Year's Eve firework show is set to go ahead. Picture: Caitlan Charlesz

Adorable sharks to perform at Mackay New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year with one of 2019’s most influential musical acts at the Bluewater Quay.

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27th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

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