
Mackay is situated at the "gateway" to the tourist Mecca of the Whitsundays and is the major servicing centre for the mineral rich Bowen Basin. The Mackay Port Authority is a statutory model Government owned corporation.
Find out more about what's happening in and around Mackay today by visiting Mackay's local news sites …
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The Daily Mercury
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ABC Tropical Radio
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For more information about the Mackay Region please visit the Mackay City Council & Mackay Tourism websites

Mackay City Council
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Queensland Transport
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A 6000 tonne dragline frame unloaded at Mackay Harbour this week is making its way to Xstrata's Rolleston Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin. The dragline has been shipped from Canada. Local company G and S Engineering is fabricatin..
The Mackay Port Authority is appealing to motorists to only park in designated areas at the city’s busy airport. Acting airport operations manager Colin Wilson said some visitors were embarking on the dangerous practice of illegally..
This report highlights the impressive achievements during the past 12 months and importantly recognises the ongoing contributions made by our greatest asset - our people.
Download the 2005 Annual Report
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The Mackay Port Authority welcomes comment on the annual report. Comments can be directed to communications manager Colin Wilson or
0417 570258/+61 7 49570258.
A Mackay Port Authority publication for residents of the Mackay Region. December 2005.
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