If Mackay had a middle name, it’d be “Eventful.” From dirt-kicking rodeos to dazzling stadium takeovers, this region doesn’t just host events, it wrangles them, races them, and occasionally feeds them fairy floss.
Last weekend, Nebo brought the yee-haw with its annual rodeo, and if the dust has finally settled, it’s only because we needed room on the calendar for a flurry of fun runs, triathlons, and the type of Lycra that really shouldn't be seen in slow motion.
But don’t hang up your cowboy hat just yet, we’ve got more action than a TV week guide. The Mackay Hospital Foundation’s Family Fun Day is galloping into BB Print Stadium on Sunday, June 1, and let’s be real, there’s nothing quite like seeing grown adults elbow each other for a photo with Bluey. Throw in Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol, face painting, jumping castles, and dumplings, and you’ve got yourself the kind of chaos that parents pretend not to love, but absolutely do. Read more on page 22.
Music fans, prepare to lose your cool, and possibly your voice, when Rhythm and the Reef returns in August with pop royalty Amy Shark headlining the two-day festival. There’ll be tunes, food trucks, and enough good vibes to power a small grid. Consider it a mosh pit with manners. You can find more details on page 21.
And if you're thinking, “All fun and no work?” — think again. Today, the region's sharpest minds are suiting up for the RIN Safety Conference at the MECC. It's where high-vis meets high IQ, with powerhouse speakers, breakout sessions, and more PPE acronyms than you can shake a hi-vis clipboard at. Flick to page 22 for more on this.
As always, our event guide on page 19 has the full rundown of what’s on this weekend and beyond. And if you’re hosting something fabulous, from a tug-o-war to a top-tier concert, give us a heads-up early so we can shout it from the printed rooftops.
Because in Mackay, we don’t just cater to all tastes, we serve them on a platter, hand-delivered by someone dressed as a cartoon dog.
Amanda
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