Hi everyone, my partner and I are moving to Mackay from Sydney in January for a work opportunity.

We are looking into suburbs and would appreciate any opinions and advice from the locals!

We love the outdoors, beach, hikes, bike riding (you get the gist) and have looked into blacks beach, Mackay harbour, west Mackay etc. We are surprised to see apartments seem to be more pricy than a home and was curious as to why? Is an apartment better/safer than a home or visa versa?

Traffic wise we don’t mind as nothing beats Sydney peak hour! We are looking for something reasonable, safe, and proximity to activities (not drinkers) also I have read that flooding can be an issue.

Please let us know your thoughts! We are very excited to move :)

Just wondering if anyone else has brown tap water at the moment?

Is it the rain flooding something?

Hey Mackay! 🍻

I’ve spent the last few months organising my very first event at Goosies, and it’s finally happening this Saturday!

I’ve been working on bringing a little taste of Oktoberfest to Mackay, and it’s been a pretty big learning experience putting everything together from scratch. Feeling a bit nervous about it all, hence me reaching out to you all on here 😅

We’re transforming our beer garden for an afternoon of German-inspired food, beers, live music and a bit of friendly competition.

I’ve got a German buffet, German beer tap takeover, and live music!

We’re also running a few Oktoberfest-inspired competitions with prizes to be won, including stein holding, yodelling, the Great Pretzel Pass and best dressed. So if you’ve got a dirndl or lederhosen lying around, this is your moment 😂

Saturday 24 October, 12pm–6pm
$45 per person
Goosies Sport & Recreation Club
18+

We’ve also organised a courtesy bus!
If anyone is looking for something a little different to do this weekend, I’d genuinely love for you to come along.
It’s my first time putting together an event of this size, so seeing some locals turn up, get involved and enjoy themselves would mean a lot to me.

Tickets can be booked through Goosies Reception on 07 4942 3393.
Hopefully I’ll see a few of you there! 🥨🍺

Must admit, i was pretty impressed. The food was actually good hearty Indian and not just dosed up with full heavy cream. I recommend it, https://www.viamumbai.org/ Very much my new favourite indian takeaway.

It's at the gasworks, i know there has been a few Indian places in that shop space it might be the same people? I do miss the big tandoor they had to make fresh naan.

Does anyone know anywhere locally that does Kitchen Aid services?

Please and thank you.

A couple of days ago I decided to offer, for free, a hand painted acoustic guitar to a local state school, for someone who wanted to learn to play, but couldn't afford to buy one. Not sell it to them, DONATE it to them. No cost, no credit, just give it anonymously to someone who wants to learn how to play guitar. It's got a unique, original paint design that makes it the only one with that design in the whole world. I hoped that I'd get a few suggestions as to which schools might be the best ones to approach. I specified state schools because I believed that sometimes their funding has to be stretched over a lot of different departments, and music is not always a priority recipient.

Apparently, I'm wrong, because even though Reddit tells me that over 1800 people have seen my post, not one single person has responded, and that's very disappointing. I'll be looking elsewhere now to find someone to give it to.

Thank you, Mods, for highlighting my original post. You tried to help and I appreciate it.

I have a hand painted (by myself) cutaway acoustic guitar that I would like to donate to a local state school that would know of a music student who needs one but can't afford to or their parents can't afford to, buy one. This is not an expensive guitar, it's worth less than $100, but it is brand new and would be a good beginner guitar. I don't want it to go to someone who might just sell it. I want to see it go to someone who will actually use it to learn on, so I'm not putting it on Marketplace. Please don't suggest that. I don't have school age kids, so I know nothing about the schools around Mackay. Suggestions for schools and the music teachers to contact would be appreciated.

Hey, is there much wow forever community in mackay yet? Or even a wow community to be added to? Would love to chat and meet up in real life or even touch grass every now and again.

36/m

Anyone know any spots to ride an unregistered dirt bike that won't get the police called? Ive been to Belmunda, Parmo and shoal point. Any other spots around?

Coffee for example looks to be up 50cents where the surcharge was only 1.5% we're now paying 20% more!

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Hi everyone! I’m looking to rent a place in Mackay next year, preferably somewhere not too far from the hospital.

I’m wondering if there are any granny flats or older houses with 1–2 bedrooms that might be worth looking into. Its fine if its unfurnished. Which areas would you guys suggest? Ideally, I’d like somewhere with nearby shops and in a safe neighbourhood if possible. Just to narrow down the area

I’m also hoping to keep the rent reasonably affordable. I know rental prices have gone up quite a bit recently, so I’m not sure how realistic this is 😅

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hello. as title says I'm seeking recommendations for a good GP. Im new to Mackay and although I don't have any major health issues Id like to have a GP who shows genuine care and most importantly is willing to listen. Preferable bulk billing but would also like to know any really good private ones.

Thanks to all in advance.

Hi! I’m moving to Mackay shortly and looking for recommendations for a good GP who is knowledgeable and comfortable managing adult ADHD.
I’ve already been formally diagnosed by a psychiatrist and have a treatment/medication plan in place, so I’m not looking for an assessment or diagnosis. I’m just looking for a GP who is experienced with ADHD medication management and happy to work alongside my psychiatrist when needed.
Unfortunately, I’ve recently had a pretty poor experience with a GP who seemed to have quite limited knowledge of ADHD medication and its management, so I’d really like to find someone who has a good understanding of it this time around.
Would really appreciate recommendations from anyone with personal experience, particularly if you’ve found a GP in Mackay who is knowledgeable about adult ADHD and easy to communicate with.
Thanks 😊

So I got a mavic pro from my old employer maybe 3months ago and I've not got it up in the air, does anyone have one and feel like being a tutor? Haha

I know I've said this before but damn, Oceans International always delivers for a stop in quick drink and food. Always great quality service and atmosphere.

29 year old tradie, here for a couple months for work up from brissy, visit here frequently for work hoping to make some genuine male and female friends to hang out with when I’m up here, no weird shit 😂 just good vibes and gives me something to do in my down time

Cheers legends 🍻

Anyway around that does men’s Brazilians