Mackay Regional Council
News
Art bursary opens for young artists
Young emerging artists are encouraged to apply for the annual $1000 bursary that pays tribute to one of Mackay’s celebrated artists, the late Rick Wood.
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Cemetery vandalism
Council workers will use specialised resin and glue to fix a number of monuments, senselessly vandalised last week at Mackay Cemetery.
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Council supports expansion of key shopping centre
Mackay Regional Council has approved the extension of the Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre to ensure residents in the Northern suburbs have access to modern shopping facilities.
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Council employees volunteer their time to welcome migrants
Fifteen Mackay Regional Council employees will volunteer their lunch times once a week to help residents from a non-English speaking background learn about the Mackay region and the council services available to them.
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Award winning artwork at Artspace
The Archibald prize-winning portrait of Albert Namatjira will be on display at Artspace Mackay as part of Namatjira to Now from Saturday, September 18.
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Community consultation
Council aims to engage the community in the planning of services and programs throughout the region.


