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Thursday, July 29, 2021

A greener future for our neighbourhoods

We have given away more than 19,700 plants to ratepayers, schools and community groups over the last year as part of our Free Native Plant Program.

And, with more than 100 volunteers already registered to take part in Sunday’s National Tree Day in Mackay, there are obviously more than a few green thumbs in our region.

To help guide council’s approach towards future greening initiatives, an urban greening survey is now open for comment.

The survey is seeking feedback from the community on a planned approach towards enhancing and protecting greenery in our region’s urban areas, which would include planting more trees on local streets and in public spaces.

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Greener neighbourhoods are cooler in summer, more attractive places to walk and cycle, deliver a daily dose of nature closest to where we live, work and play, and offer many other benefits when carefully planned and managed. Have your say on our urban greening survey at connectingmackay.com.au/urban-greening.
Feedback closes on September 1.  

New life for Cattle
Creek Mill Building

Exciting refurbishment works are about to start on the Cattle Creek Mill Administration Building from Monday (August 2).

Located in the township of Finch Hatton, the building was identified as a key asset for the proposed Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail’s Finch Hatton trailhead site.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the refurbishment of the Cattle Creek Mill Administration Building was another tick off the to-do-list for the Mountain Bike Trails project.

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Academic bursaries
on offer for 2021

Our popular academic bursary program is back in 2021, offering university students the chance to gain valuable work experience and financial assistance.

There are five academic bursaries up for grabs, worth $5000 each, plus paid work experience with a council team that aligns with your area of study.

To be eligible for a council bursary, students must be from the Mackay region – preferably studying in the region – and in their second-last year of studies.

Apply today

Soak up the Olympic
spirit at free event

Meet your sporting heroes and soak up the Olympic spirit this Sunday (August 1) at the Mackay ARC.
 
Watch the Tokyo Games live on the big screen at this free Olympics Live community event, hosted by Brooke Hanson OAM, and presented by Westpac.
 
Bring your own blanket or chair and your Aussie spirit from 10am to 4pm.

Learn more


Share your culture
at Global Grooves

If you’re passionate about your culture, don't miss your opportunity to share it.

Whether that’s through a cultural performance in traditional costume or as a food vendor or a market stallholder, applications are now open for this year's Global Grooves.

Returning to Queens Park on October 23, from 3pm to 8pm, Global Grooves is the Mackay region’s largest and most celebrated multicultural event.

Learn more


Disability Expo
planned for September

More than 17 per cent of Australians live with some form of disability and more than 10 per cent act as carers.

With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) there has been a marked increase in service providers in the disability sector.

The 2021 Mackay Disability Expo is happening September 6, at the Andergrove Community Centre on Celeber Drive.

Learn more
Your councillors are:
Mayor Greg Williamson, Deputy Mayor Karen May, Cr Martin Bella, Cr Laurence Bonaventura, Cr Justin Englert, Cr Michelle Green, Cr Belinda Hassan, Cr Alison Jones, Cr Fran Mann, Cr Russell Seymour and Cr Pauline Townsend.
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