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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Camping fees reduced for users
Council has reduced the cost to camp at Ball Bay and St Helen’s Beach camping reserves.
 
Visitors will notice a 44 per cent reduction in fees across the two sites, with the cost of a daily site reducing from $27 per night to $15 per night and the weekly fee dropping from $156 to $87.
 
It is hoped that the reduction in fees will encourage more locals and visitors to enjoy the facilities and get back to nature.
Learn more

Community grants
now open

Council has $188,000 up-for-grabs to boost our region’s community and not-for-profit groups.
 
These Community Grants are flexible and allow not-for-profits to access funds for vital health and safety, transport and equipment purchases as well as projects that benefit the greater community.
 
Groups can apply for any one of three separate grant categories on offer.
Apply now
Watch Mayor Greg Williamson deliver an update from the Chambers following this week's ordinary meeting of council. 

We are looking for
legendary neighbours

To celebrate Neighbour Day, we are asking you – what is great about your relationship with your neighbour/neighbourhood?  
 
Simply submit a My Legendary Neighbour nomination for your chance to win a wonderful prize to share with your legendary neighbour.
 
Nominations close on Monday, March 22 at midnight; and the winner will be announced on Friday, March 26.
Nominate today

Mackay environment shines at Artspace


The Leap, Cape Hillsborough, Eungella, North Eton, Kinchant Dam, the Kommo Toera Trail and dozens of other iconic local locations feature in Artspace Mackay’s latest exhibitions.
 
During 2019 and 2020, prominent North Queensland artist Ron McBurnie completed an extended artist residency with Artspace Mackay, capturing landscapes and views of the region ‘en plein air’ (in the open air).
 
Ron McBurnie: In Search of Arcadia is one of four exhibitions opening tomorrow (Friday, February 26) at Artspace Mackay.
What’s on at Artspace

Culvert replacement
works about to start

Council will be replacing aged culverts on Munbura Road in Sarina and Tedfords Road in Victoria Plains.
 
The existing culverts are showing signs of deterioration and require immediate replacement.
 
Full road closures are necessary to replace the existing culverts as they span the full width of the road. Detours will be in place.
More on these works

Time is running out
to find a new sport

Your days are numbered to jump on and check out council’s Online Sports Expo portal.
 
Browse more than 90 sport and recreation options in our region.
 
You can also watch eight active zone video demonstrations by local clubs, plus there's some great prizes up for grabs.
Find a sport today
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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