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Celebrities RocKwiz the boat on sunset cruise

AFTER selling out their MECC show quicker than any others on their tour, the cast and crew of RocKwiz topped their Mackay...

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10th July 2017 4:07 PM

The cast and crew of RocKwiz joined Megaforce Charters for a sunset cruise on Sunday night after their show at the MECC Saturday. As well as sunset cruises, Megaforce also runs fishing, diving and Keswick Island day trips.

Wine and food day an 'outstanding success'

Wine and Food Day has attracted a big crowd to Queens park

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08th July 2017 6:07 PM

Belly dancers from Embellish Bellydance Mackay at the 2017 Mackay Food and Wine Festival.

Days away from Mackay's massive pop culture expo

ONE of the largest gaming and pop culture events in Queensland, Haven, will be held on Saturday and Sunday.

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27th June 2017 8:06 AM

Kate Woodfall as Asuna from Sword Art Online, Madisyn Smith as Pikachu and Scott Donnelly as Ash, both from Pokemon, dressed as their favourite characters at Mackay's Haven Video Games and Pop Culture Expo, 2015.

Dancer returns to the MECC

Former Mackay woman Celina Yuen will perform at the MECC for the first time since high school

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22nd June 2017 4:06 AM

HOMECOMING: Celina Yuen will return to the MECC for the first time since 2009.

Surfing champ's challenge for Mackay

Surfing legend Layne Beachley will be in Mackay later in the year to speak to business owners

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15th June 2017 8:06 AM

INSPIRATIONAL: Seven times world surfing champion Layne Beachley will speak in Mackay.

Audiences can dive right into innovative, interactive show

MEET the playful, prehistoric creatures of the deep in the once in a lifetime interactive theatre experience when Erth's...

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07th June 2017 4:06 PM

Mackay audiences will be transported to another world for 50 minutes during Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium at the MECC this month.

Exclusive club: TV's gossip guru is coming to Mackay

The Mackay Club is a newly-created venture combining business, networking and entertainment in one exclusive members-only...

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25th May 2017 6:05 AM

Prepare to have the dirt dished by Hollywood insider Richard Reid.

Mayor's Ball raises thousands for Mackay charities

ABOUT $35,000 has been raised at the Mackay Mayor's Charity Ball, thanks to a crowd of more than 210 glamorous Mackay...

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07th May 2017 8:05 PM

Tanya Williams and Gerard Williams from West Mackay at the Mackay Mayor's Charity Ball.

Creative event for young talent

Australian musical stars will help Mackay youth with acting, dancing and singing skills in a special event.

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06th May 2017 8:05 AM

WICKED STAR: Jemma Rix will be part of a team of music industry professionals to visit Mackay.

Adani chief to speak at Mackay mining forum

ADANI'S chief executive Jeyakumar Janakaraj will address Mackay businesses at a forum exploring mining sector opportunities...

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04th May 2017 9:05 AM

Adani's chief executive Jeyakumar Janakaraj will join a range of other speakers at the forum.

'Shark attack allergies' send touring comedian to Mackay

Cyclones and stingers may deter some from coming to Mackay, but when comedian Andy Saunders enters the town next month he's...

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26th April 2017 3:04 PM

Andy Saunders will be in Mackay next month as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.

Let us entertain you: NQ Eisteddfod opens in Mackay

THE MECC was filled with harmonious sounds yesterday as the 91st North Queensland Eisteddfod got under way.

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15th April 2017 8:04 AM

Emma Higgins performs 'When He Sees Me' in the Solo from any Musical Theatre, Rock Opera or Operetta section of the North Queensland Eisteddfod Friday.

What's On: Check out the top things to do

There's plenty to keep the kids - and the whole family - busy these school holidays

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05th April 2017 12:04 PM

A Monster Easter Egg hunt is just part of the fun for kids at the Easter Carnival in the city centre.

A real trooper taking audiences to the frontline

MACKAY audiences will be transported to the frontline in Afghanistan

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05th April 2017 11:04 AM

Fred Smith entertains the troops.

Welcome to our new citizens

Mackay Regional Council welcomes 65 new citizens.

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25th March 2017 8:03 AM

New citizens who made an affirmation at the Mackay Regional Council Citizenship Ceremony on Harmony Day, March 21. 65 new citizens took the pledge at the MECC and they originated from 20 countries around the world.

Irish comedy drama plays out on MECC stage

The Irish dramatic-comedy, Stones in his Pockets, comes to Mackay on March 29.

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22nd March 2017 3:03 PM

Stones in his Pockets stars Grant Cartwright and Sean Hawkins come to Mackay on March 29.

MECC taken over by teenagers at Mocktail event

After 25 years the Mocktail event is still going strong and teens can't wait.

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10th March 2017 5:03 PM

Mocktail Crowd from a previous year's celebration

Fighters create carnage in the cage at MECC

Peter Templer, 19, and Jack Macklin, 21 remained undefeated on Saturday night at the Carnage in the Cage at the Mackay...

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04th March 2017 9:03 PM

The undefeated Jack Macklin

Ride of emotions for a working class boy

JIMMY Barnes has been performing on stage for 40 years and many believing his Mackay gig will rock the foundations but that...

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01st March 2017 4:03 PM

Jimmy Barnes is coming to Mackay with his stage show 'Working Class Boy: an evening of stories and songs' where he'll be telling personal stories intertwined with music.

Mackay business leaders optimistic change is in the air

ON the back of rebounding economic confidence in the Mackay region, more than 70 business leaders have taken part in the...

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24th Feb. 2017 2:02 PM

Alison and Darren Hill from Pragmatic Thinking, 2016 Australian of the Year David Morrison, Mackay Chamber of Commerce president Heather Woods and Dave Whitson at Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce's Bigger, Better, Stronger conference.

Bigger, Better, Stronger Business Conference in Mackay

More than 70 business leaders have taken part in a full-day business conference at Mackay Entertainment and Convention...

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24th Feb. 2017 1:02 PM

Training with Janis - bringing an iconic singer to the stage

THE woman bringing Janis Joplin's life and music to the stage is in training - spending hours on a treadmill.

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22nd Feb. 2017 2:02 PM

PERFORMANCE: Belle Hendrik will bring the life and music of Janis Joplin to the stage.

Mackay, we have talented young musicians

TALENTED young Mackay musician and performers lined up to take a shot at the big-time over the weekend.

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20th Feb. 2017 6:02 AM

West Mackay's Jasper Obst, 14, was auditioning for Mackay's Got Talent, playing guitar and singing.

Canada pick of the bunch for travellers, young and old

IT'S clear Mackay residents have well and truly caught the travel bug - they've turned out in droves to one of the biggest...

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18th Feb. 2017 3:02 PM

helloworld Mackay's Laura Barwell, marketing manager, and Mark Walter, general manager, were thrilled with the turnout at the travel company's Travel Expo on Saturday. It was estimated 5000 people were drawn to the deals, seminars and expert advice on offer at Saturday's event.

Terminal cancer won't stop Ken ticking off his bucket list

KEN O'Donnell was one of thousands checking out the helloworld Mackay Travel Expo on Saturday.

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18th Feb. 2017 1:02 PM

South Mackay's Ken O'Donnell is battling terminal cancer, which started in his bowels but has now spread to his lungs. He was scoping out a long-awaited trip to Tasmania at the helloworld Mackay Travel Expo.