COVID-19 vaccination progress for the Mackay region

The Mackay District Disaster Management Group has released updated vaccine data for the Mackay region.

As of Monday (August 30), 59,910 doses had been administered, with 22.9 per cent of the community fully immunised and 42.7% partially immunised.

Registering your interest is the best way to guarantee your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccine, register today at www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au.

Excitement blooming for
orchid extravaganza 

Hundreds of orchids will be on display when the Orchid Extravaganza returns on September 12.

The Ken Burgess Display House (the Orchid House) at Queens Park will come alive from 8am to 4pm with orchid workshops, demonstrations, auctions, and plant sales.

Mayor Greg Williamson said orchid lovers would be in for a treat.

Mackay Disability Expo
happening Monday

With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the disability sector has grown exponentially in our region.

Never have we seen so many passionate providers in the sector.

The 2021 Mackay Disability Expo will be held on Monday (Sept 6), at the Andergrove Community Centre on Celeber Drive from 9am to 1pm.

Bluewater Lagoon closed until further notice

Bluewater Lagoon will remain closed as council investigates serious structural issues.

A new reopening date is unknown until the extent of the structural concerns is determined and a plan is put in place to remedy them.

Council will keep the public updated and in the interim is providing free entry at the Mackay ARC on Saturdays and Sundays.

Top 10 things to do
around the region

There are heaps of activities on offer at the Mackay Regional Council Libraries including art classes, the Melbourne Writers Festival and a special baby bounce class for the dads for Father’s Day!
 
Don’t miss a Shakespeare classic at the MECC or the latest exhibition at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery.