Mackay Conservation Group Leads Post-Cyclone Beach Clean-Up

On Saturday 17th January, the Mackay Conservation Group conducted a post-cyclone rubbish clean-up at Harbour Beach, Mackay, following the impacts of recent severe weather.

Cyclones and storms are known to wash plastic and debris onto local beaches, posing a threat to marine life and coastal ecosystems. The clean-up brought community members together to remove rubbish that had accumulated after ex-Tropical Cyclone Yoji, with the group meeting at Mulherin Park before working along the shoreline.

Organisers described the event as an impressive community effort, with volunteers collecting a wide range of debris including plastic bottle tops, piping, foam and other discarded items, highlighting the scale of waste that can be deposited during storm events.

The group urged the community to take simple steps to help keep local beaches clean, including proper waste disposal and reducing plastic use.

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Community members joined the Mackay Conservation Group on Saturday 17 January for a post-cyclone clean-up at Harbour Beach, removing storm-washed debris and highlighting the importance of protecting local coastal environments. Photo source: Mackay Conservation Group

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