Mackay and Rockhampton do indeed have lower Class E airspace to 700AGL at night when Class D is inactive. They have a dedicated Approach Controller (same controller, different frequency for Mackay and Rockhampton).
The approach controller issue's clearances for departure via a Radar SID and also clearances for an instrument approach. On Taxi they will issue a clearance for the SID, they will ask for a report once at the holding point for the assigned heading and also a report once rolling for departure.
Standard CTAF calls still apply inbound and outbound, on ground the approach controller assumes the duty of an area controller (cancel sarwatch, etc.).
There was an AIP SUP for the procedures but it has since been absorbed into the AIP and I can no longer find it to clarify further information.
Last edited by dayzel87; 18th Dec 2014 at 04:19.
Reason: Detail correction.