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Scrutiny over $26K spent on colouring water fountain

Mackay councillors are asking whether the money could be better spent elsewhere

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11th Feb. 2021 6:02 AM

The Civic Precinct Fountain on Gordon St sports a different colour each week to raise awareness for various issues. Picture: Contributed

$588K safety reset for Mackay retirement homes

See the winners and losers in a capital works reassessment of seven Mackay region aged care facilities

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02nd Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

More than $1.5 million in capital works proposals were presented from seven aged care homes outlining threats ranging from uneven and damaged footpaths to flood risks on council managed roads.

‘Totally inadequate’: Councillors lambaste $3000 report

A Mackay report summarising a Queensland local government conference has been slammed by some councillors

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10th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May and councillor Fran Mann attended the Local Government Association of Queensland meeting in October. Picture: Zizi Averill

New homes push opposed: ’When does development end?’

Housing push questioned as worries raised about Mackay’s growth. ‘Do we want to lose the lifestyle we’ve got?’

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09th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Mackay Regional Council has voted to approve new development concessions for new housing types such as townhouses, units and attached dwellings at the Wednesday meeting. Picture: Zizi Averill

Councillors fork over $136K on event and travel costs

See how much your Mackay councillors spent on conferences, travel and vehicles this year

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08th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson. Picture: Tony Martin

Mackay’s controversial $35,000 riverfront art revamp begins

Stainless Aesthetics has removed one of the True North artworks as part of the revamp

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23rd Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Stainless Aesthetics has begun the removal of the True North artworks as part of a $35,000 Mackay Regional Council renovation of the two Matsuura Dr pieces.

15 things you missed from Mackay council meeting

Developers reveal their plans to build Mackay up, while council looks to expand its industrial footprint

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25th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

ReNew Mackay Pty Ltd directors Sean Kelly and Craig Percival were short-listed by Mackay Regional Council for their proposed development in the Waterfront Priority Development Area. Picture: Zizi Averill

‘Aggressive American’ pest fish netted in Mackay

Anglers’ warning after pest fish caught: ‘As we broke the neck, eggs started coming out’

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02nd Oct. 2020 12:10 PM

Samantha Bottomley caught this albino oscar, an aggressive South American pest, while fishing at The Gooseponds, near Sams Rd.

Bird attracting trees’ future in city under fire

Mackay will not remove four trees from a city carpark, but councillors question fig’s future in development

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23rd Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

The Mackay Regional Council carpark at the intersection of Gordon St and Gregory St.

Pest analysis: ‘Are we winning, losing or holding?’

Councillor calls for clarity on strategy to eradicate each invasive plant, animal, fish and insect

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13th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

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