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Vandals have hacked, slashed and chainsawed through Mackay’s foreshore in a vain attempt to create ocean views and beach tracks. Mackay Regional Council said it had uncovered three extreme cases of vegetation vandalism at Grasstree Beach, Haliday Bay and Seaforth. A Development Services report revealed these areas were hot spots for vegetation vandals. It said the council has been in a two-year battle with unknown vandals at the Grasstree Beach esplanade and Haliday Bay, with “cont...

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackays rapid growth has created a green revival in the heart of Andergrove with a $5.18 million park master plan approved. Mackay Regional Council voted to approve the masterplan for the Woodlands District Park Master Plan on Wednesday. Mayor Greg Williamson said the plan was a critical first step in developing the 21-hectare site in the heart of Andergrove. Cr Williamson said the area would be split into three distinct green precincts, each providing a "uniq...