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The hugely popular two-day event is back after COVID-19 cancellations stopped the festival.

Premium Content Subscriber only Amateur and professional mountain bike riders will have the opportunity to compete across the weekend at the Mackay and District Mountain Bike Classic. Competitors will participate in races ranging from under eights to open-age events, with the course open for practice on Wednesday. The two days will use different tracks, with Saturday’s course shorter but with greater inclines. Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said the event was a great opportunity to increase the visibility of mountain biking and help the sports tourism industry. “We can see...

Discussions have resumed to shape the future of Mackay Airport’s Milton Precinct that would expand freight potential to and from the region. Initial evaluations on the future use of land surrounding the precinct were put on hold last year because of COVID but have been revived as planning gets under way. A Mackay Airport spokeswoman said the Milton Precinct was put on hold but talks had “resumed re-evaluating a range of opportunities”. “Milton Precinct is part of the Mackay Airport’s overall vision to develop an airport that meet the needs of the region and its commun...

Premium Content Subscriber only Bookmark this article, save it and send it to your friends and family for it will become your go-to guide for what’s on for the rest of the year. There are more than 200 events on the list, all in date order with still more to come. If you know an event that should be on the list, email heidi.petith@news.com.au This list will be updated as more events are announced so make sure to keep check on what’s happening, right here. MAY Mackay Roadshow by Audi Centre Townsville When: 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 22 as well as 9.30am to 1pm...

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackay’s night of nights for two incredible causes has raised more than $100,000 through generous auction bids and the region’s business community stepping up to donate. Billed as the biggest and best Mayor’s Charity Ball yet, the 422 people in attendance at the MECC Saturday night appear to have smashed previous fundraising goals with proceeds to be split between the Domestic Violence Resource Service and HeartKids Mackay. The final tally of the night’s fundraising amount is yet to be tallied, but organisers are confident it has eclipsed th...