Mackay Regional Council has approved funding for some fair dinkum community events to celebrate Australia Day 2025.
Funding ranging from $500 to $1000 will support 12 Australia Day celebrations by local not-for-profit groups.
Mayor Greg Williamson said there was a wide range of events and locations on offer.
“From social cricket and a sausage sizzle at Seaforth to beach games and races at Grasstree Beach, there really is something for the whole family to enjoy,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The Australia Day events are being held across the Mackay region from Armstrong Beach to the Mackay City Centre, north to St Helens Beach and west to Habana,” he said.
“Held at various times throughout the day and at 12 locations across the region, the events are a perfect opportunity to celebrate what makes our region great.”
To be eligible for funding, all events had to be held on the Australia Day public holiday (Sunday, January 26), be free for all to attend and be within the Mackay Regional Council area.
Please note some events may have a fee for some rides, activities, food or drinks.
A list of council supported Australia Day events can be found below, with more information available on the council website at mackay.qld.gov.au/ausdayevents:
1. Armstrong Beach Area Progress Association – Australia Day at Armstrong Beach, 11am – 6pm, Llewellyn Hall, 252 Armstrong Beach Road, Armstrong Beach.
2. Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club – Aussie Day at Eimeo Beach, 3pm – 9pm, Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club, Eimeo Esplanade, Eimeo Beach.
3. Grasstree Beach Progress Association – Aussie Day at Grasstree Beach, 3pm – 6pm, Grasstree Beach foreshore (near playground).
4. Habana and Districts Progress Association – Australia Day the Habana Way, 3pm – 7pm, Habana Community Precinct, 1091 Mackay-Habana Rd, Habana.
5. Islamic Society of Mackay – Lamberts Beach Aussie Day BBQ, 3pm – 6pm, Lamberts Beach, Slade Point.
6. Mackay Contract Bridge Club – Contract Bridge Aussie Open Day, 10am – 3pm, Mackay Contract Bridge Club House, 414 Shakespeare Street, West Mackay.
7. Mackay Surf Life Saving Club – Aussie Day Mackay Beach Party, 10am - 2pm, Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club, Harbour Beach, Mackay Harbour.
8. Mackay Triathlon Club – Australia Day Aquathon, 7:30am – 11am, Pioneer Swim Centre, Malcomson Street, North Mackay.
9. Sarina Bowls Club – Sarina Bowls Club Aussie Day, 1pm – 3:30pm, Sarina Bowls Club, 1 Patroyce Court, Sarina.
10. Seaforth Progress Association – Seaforth Aussie Day, noon till 5pm, Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth.
11. St Helens Beach Progress and Environment Association Inc – St Helens Beach Aussie Day Celebration, 11am to 3pm, Repulse Esplanade, St Helens Beach.
12. The Scout Association of Australia Qld Branch (Banksia Scout Group) – Australia Day Scouts Open Day, 10am to 1pm, Jaycee Park, Bedford Road, Andergrove.
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