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	Mackay, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mackay made a survey of the river and the chart was sent to Rockhampton.
		In 1918, Mackay was hit by a major Tropical Cyclone causing severe damage and loss of life with hurricane-force winds and a large storm surge.
		The Mackay City Council was formed after the amalgamation of the former Pioneer Shire Council and the former Mackay City Council on April 8th, 1994.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mackay,_Queensland (1097 words)

	About Mackay City - Queensland Australia
		Situated on latitude 210, longitude 1480, Mackay is a vibrant exciting tropical city, booming from the richness of sugar and mining.
		Mackay was settled in 1862, named after one Captain John Mackay who discovered the valley of the Pioneer River.
		Mackay's close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and some of the world's most prized rainforests make it a holiday destination for many thousands of visitors.
	www.sunzine.net /mackay/mackay-city.html (514 words)

	Mackay - Central Queensland University - Mackay Campus
		Mackay is a city of 82 000 people situated on the central Queensland coast, approximately 1 000 kilometres north of the State's capital, Brisbane.
		Mackay is renowned for its stable economy, due largely to the diversity of local industries — coal, sugar and tourism.
		Mackay Taxis provide a Taxi Transit service that allows people to share transport from their homes to popular destinations for the price of a normal bus fare.
	mackay.cqu.edu.au /mackay.html (468 words)

	Mackay - Queensland Holidays
		The Mackay region is an inviting blend of secluded beaches, elusive wildlife and rural communities.
		At the heart of the region is Mackay city, a vibrant city with lovely Art Deco buildings and streets lined with palm trees.
		Mackay has a plethora of great places for you to stay on your holiday.
	www.queenslandholidays.com.au /destinations/mackay (213 words)

	DISCOVERY of Mackay Queensland
		John Mackay's magnetic personality quickly attracted attention and his camp became the rendezvous for a group of young men, who were fired with enthusiasm about the bright prospects of making easy money by taking up land in Queensland.
		Mackay's diary goes on to describe the shortage of food which was overcome by shooting kangaroos and scrub turkeys, and by gathering a quantity of cherry-like fruit.
		Mackay succeeded in obtaining 1200 head of mixed cattle, 50 horses, two teams of bullocks, drays, etc., which, with a party of 4 stockmen, 2 bullock drivers, a cook, earpenter, and 2 aboriginals, he drove from Armidale on 26th July, 1861, and after an adventurous journey, reached Mackay River On the 4th January, 1862.
	www.zeta.org.au /~zmz/david/jmackay.htm (1242 words)

	Magnificent Mackay in Queensland - Timesharetalk Forum
		With a population nearing 80 000, Mackay is a popular tourist destination and often used as a base to explore the surrounding beaches and natural attractions.Located on the central Queensland Coastline, almost between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay district covers a massive stretch of land, including islands in the Great Barrier Reef.
		The hub of Mackay is the city centre and, as a result of a recent community arts project, the central area has been beautifully revamped with 580 pieces of environmental art.Close by is Artspace Mackay which is the museum and art gallery.
		Mackay is a tropical haven, and a fantastic city to stop for a while and enjoy the raw beauty of the Australian coastline.For a long or short car hire break, you will find plenty to do in this beautiful part of the world.
	www.timesharetalk.co.uk /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4334 (573 words)

	Mackay Queensland Australia - the Heart of Queensland
		The Mackay Statistical Division comprises eight local government areas in a total area of 90,340 square kilometres or 5.2 % of the total area of Queensland.
		Mackay Sugar is among Australia's largest sugar cane producing and sugar manufacturing companies in Australia, operating four sugar factories in the Mackay Region and injecting $1.5 billion annually into Mackay Region's economy.
		Mackay Sugar is also a major participant in sugar refining and marketing throughout Australia and New Zealand.
	www.hallidaybayresort.com.au /mackay-queensland-australia.html (271 words)

	Mackay News. ABC News Online
		Authorities have praised cane growers for diligently inspecting their crops, after the cane smut disease was discovered on a fifth farm in the central region yesterday.
		Queensland teachers say they are concerned the Federal Government's workplace laws will have a serious impact on their profession.
		Mackay News Archive contains all the news items that have appeared during the past week.
	www.abc.net.au /news/australia/qld/mackay (512 words)

	Mackay - Queensland - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
		Mackay became a municipality in 1869 and a city on 16 August 1918.
		Nearby is the Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club which operates on Harbour Beach, a delightful and quiet location removed from the more popular Town and Illawong beaches which lie to the south.
		This land was originally owned by John Mackay but he was forced to sell it and it passed through a number of hands before Albert Cook, whose father had arrived in the area shortly after John Mackay, purchased it in 1912.
	www.smh.com.au /news/Queensland/Mackay/2005/02/17/1108500203523.html (1580 words)

	Mackay, Australia
		It has a good claim to the title, for the five sugar mills processing sugar cane from the plantations that characterize the landscape of this region supply a third of the country's total output of sugar.
		The first sugar-cane plantation was established in 1866, and soon afterwards the first sugar mill was built and Mackay was declared a town.
		The tourist office in Mackay is housed in a replica of an old sugar mill in Nebo Road.
	www.planetware.com /australia/mackay-aus-qld-mk.htm (236 words)

	Central Queensland University - Mackay
		Located at the southern entrance to the city, Central Queensland University Mackay is a dynamic and fast growing campus.
		A new $5 million facility for the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music and a general academic building will be constructed on the Mackay campus in 2000.
		Mackay is a vibrant city with an atmosphere of prosperity.
	www.cqu.edu.au /cquweb/cqutour/campuses/mackay.htm (599 words)

	Central Queensland University - Mackay Campus
		CQU's presence in Mackay has grown considerably since the first intake of students in 1987 and the establishment of the campus in 1992.
		Today the Mackay campus serves as a base for hundreds of students and staff, and houses a wide range of facilities, including lecture theatres, a performance theatre, tutorial rooms, computer laboratories, a nursing laboratory, video-conference rooms, recording studios, student accommodation, a bookshop, a refectory and a library.
		Central Queensland University is an innovative, richly diverse university with regional campuses in Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Emerald and Noosa; international campuses in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney and Fiji; and partners in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.
	mackay.cqu.edu.au (329 words)

	War Memorials of Mackay & District, Queensland, Australia
		The information contained on this website is provided by the Mackay Historical Society and Museum Inc. in good faith on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
		Neither Mackay Historical Society and Museum Inc. nor any of its members makes any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this website and none of them accept any responsibility arising in any way for errors in, or omissions from, the information contained on this website.
		Although every care has been taken in presenting this information some of it may be incorrect or incomplete, hence the creator of this website and/or any researcher or writer mentioned in it disclaim any liability in relation to the information, errors or omissions contained herein.
	www.mackayhistory.org /research/war_memorials/war_memorials.html (397 words)

	Mackay accommodation : queensland : travel australia
		These are the facets of a treasure that is not well known to the tourist - this is Queensland's natural north, surrounding the tropical city of Mackay.
		A prosperous centre, Mackay has thrived on the commerce of sugar and the mines several hundred kilometres inland.
		In the cultural cauldron of the Mackay region, the essence of the Australian spirit can be found.
	www.travelaustralia.com.au /qld/mackay-1.html (380 words)

	Hockey Queensland Online - Mackay
		Mackay is part of the Central Queensland Hockey Association who employ a Regional Coaching Director to work in all areas for the improvement of hockey.
		Mackay has a proud history in representative team placing's and players at Queensland level.
		The hockey complex in Mackay consists of one water based field, a ¾ size sand-based field (both with flood lighting), 5 grass fields and a ¾ size grass field.
	www.hockeyqld.com.au /associations/mackay (277 words)

	About Mackay Holiday Vacation Queensland Australia - Beaches, Islands the Great Barrier Reef
		Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay Region coastline stretches 200 km north from St Lawrence to Laguna Whitsunday’s, and inland to the town of Clermont.
		The Mackay Region is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination for travellers seeking an unspoiled, friendly contrast to other over-developed, over-crowded destinations found elsewhere on the coast.
		Away from the coast, and beyond the ranges, Queensland’s vast Outback beckons with an intriguing cultural heritage and the traditional authentic, warm Aussie welcome of small towns such as Nebo, Moranbah, Capella, Dysart, Middlemount, Glenden and Clermont.
	sunzine.net /mackay (395 words)

	Artspace Mackay Australia : Review from the Lost Luggage Tales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Located mid-way between Brisbane and Cairns on the Central Queensland coast, Mackay's rich history, cultural heritage and regional art is displayed at Artspace Mackay.
		Designed to reflect a new spirit of galleries that are highly accessible to the community, Artspace Mackay is located within the Mackay Civic Precinct and is part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network.
		Artspace Mackay is the second regional gallery in Queensland and one of a small handful in Australia to have an international standard gallery which has specially controlled climate and lighting features that allow it to feature old and delicate artworks.
	www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/mackay-art-space.shtml (320 words)

	Destination Mackay
		Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay Region coastline stretches 200 kilometres north from St Lawrence to Laguna Whitsundays, and inland to the town of Clermont.
		The Mackay Region is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination for travellers seeking an unspoiled, friendly contrast to more developed, built destinations along the coast.
		Like all North Queensland beaches, those in the Mackay Region can attract marine stingers and box jellyfish from October to May. To avoid danger it is recommended that you swim at patrolled beaches and/or swimming enclosures, and follow any directions from lifesavers, with regards to current conditions.
	www.about-australia.com /queensland/mackay/articles/destination-mackay (347 words)

	CQU Mackay Campus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Among the programs offered at CQU Mackay, those of the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, part of Central Queensland University, are a major draw card for students enrolled at CQU's Campus in Mackay, a sea port at the mouth of the Pioneer River 336 kilometres north along the coast from Rockhampton.
		Mackay, a growing city of about 78 000 people, is a tourist centre for the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef resort islands.
		The mix of people in Mackay and the many tourists, who come to experience the rainforests, national parks offshore islands and beaches near Mackay, create a cosmopolitan character, which extends to the student population.
	www.cqu.edu.au /about/mackay.htm (260 words)

	Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Corporation (MWREDC) — Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic ...
		The Queensland State Government, through the Department of State Development, sponsors the MWREDC to co-ordinate regional economic development activity, act as a conduit for the region into the Queensland State Government and undertake projects of significant regional and economic impact.
		Located on the east coast of Queensland Australia, Mackay is located 900km north of Brisbane and 700km south of Cairns, cementing position as a logistical mid point.
		The Mackay Whitsunday REDC invites community members to discuss issues of regional importance with one of our board members or with the REDC Transitional Chief Executive Officer Heather Norris.
	www.mwredc.org.au (527 words)

	www.FAXTS.com - LifeStyle & Destinations - Mackay -Queensland -
		Mackay is home to Port Mackay and is a major exporter of sugar, producing a third of Australia's total sugar.
		Mackay is also a great place from which to visit the nearby Cape Hillsborough National Park and Eungella National Parks both of which offer fantastic scenery and great walking trails.
		Mackay offers a variety of accommodation within the local area, with many places situated between Gordon Street and the Pioneer River.
	www.faxts.com /mackay.html (1989 words)

	Mackay, North Queensland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The climate is tropical, with average temperatures in summer of around 24 to 29°C, and in winter, about 13 to 21°C. Tourist attractions near Mackay include Eungella National Park, Finch Hatton Gorge, the historical Greenmount Homestead, and cruises to the Great Barrier Reef.
		Mackay State High School is situated in south Mackay, not far from the City Heart and the major shopping centre.
		The cattle shed is conveniently located across the road from the school, and has several paddocks and equipment sheds, cattle yards and crushes.
	www.angelfire.com /ct/cattleteam/ausmap.html (151 words)

	Mackay Queensland - AAA Brisbane
		Mackay Festival of Arts 2004 -"July in Mackay" The Mackay Festival of Arts offers visitors to Central Queensland a one-stop opportunity to...
		Souths Leagues Club is one of the foremost clubs in Mackay, Queensland, Australia...
		Mackay Whitsunday REDC PO Box 1721 Mackay Queensland 4740 Level 2, Dunkheld Gardens 45 Victoria Street Mackay Queensland 4740...
	www.drjanrosenberg.com /mackay-queensland.html (361 words)

	Mackay, Queensland - Travelmate
		The prosperity of this go-ahead tropical North Queensland city grew along with the vast sugar cane plantations which have made the region Australia’s sugar capital.
		One-third of our sugar crop is grown around here, and Mackay has the world’s largest sugar-loading jetty, as well as one of the country’s biggest artificial ports.
		Increasingly, Mackay’s tourism industry is growing in stature as the city promotes itself as a major gateway to Great Barrier Reef islands like Lindeman, Brampton, Hamilton, and the Whitsunday group.
	www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Mackay_\_QLD (377 words)

	Mackay, North Queensland, Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Relatively undiscovered, at the heart of Queensland’s coastline, lies an intriguing destination that should be on everyone’s holiday itinerary.
		It is little wonder the Mackay Region, a delightfully undisturbed piece of Australia, is rapidly becoming a popular destination for visitors seeking a convenient and friendly contrast to overcrowded tourist destinations elsewhere.
		The Mackay Region coastline stretches 200 km north from St Lawrence to Midge Point, and inland to the town of Clermont.
	www.holidaynq.com.au /mackay.html (898 words)

	Mackay - Places To Visit - Mackay - Queensland Holidays
		If salt is in your veins, Mackay is within 31 beautiful beaches, ranging from patrolled swimming spots just minutes from the city centre, spectacular coastal national parks, to miles of untouched coastline, all lapped by the warm, tropical waters of the Coral Sea.
		Mackay's northern beaches offer some top spots for swimming, fishing and boating.
		To best experience Mackay's history, take the Heritage Walk, visit Greenmount Homestead or discover the region's colourful heritage at the city's newest attraction, Artspace Mackay.
	www.queenslandholidays.com.au /destinations/mackay/places-to-visit/mackay (319 words)

	Artspace Mackay - Regional Art Gallery - home
		Artbank, the Australian Government art rental initiative, is at the forefront of collecting contemporary art and craft from Australia's emerging and established Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.
		Artspace Mackay is the regional art gallery and museum operated by Mackay City Council.
		Artspace Mackay is in the centre of Mackay, North Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
	www.artspacemackay.com.au (313 words)

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