A record-breaking crowd gathered at Queens Park last Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC celebrations in Mackay, with this year’s Family Fun Day hailed as one of the most powerful yet.
With the event held during school holidays, families turned out in force to celebrate the 2025 theme Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. Mayor Greg Williamson described the turnout as “wonderful,” praising the contributions of youth performers and cultural dancers.
Cr Alison Jones said, “I felt a sense of pride and belonging in this region... as a multicultural community we came together to recognise our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.”
A representative from Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation added, “Our hearts are full... the beat of the drum, the clap of the sticks, the laughter of children and the power of dance.”
The annual NAIDOC march and festival continue to grow as cornerstones of cultural pride in Mackay.
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