FRONT COVER Eighth Avenue doubled as a festival runway last Saturday afternoon, as Hollywood rolled onto Home Hill’s front doorstep in the form of 38 exuberantly decorated floats for the Harvest Festival Grand Parade. Large crowds lined the street as organisations, schools, and local businesses from across the Burdekin region rolled, marched and danced their way through Home Hill's main street, embracing the “Hollywood Elegance” theme with glittering costumes and dazzling floats. The event, to
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It was during her youth that Home Hill-born Marj Manak was told she might not live to see adulthood, after being diagnosed with a serious liver condition as a baby. Fast forward to 2025, and the now 56-year-old mother of two has become the first patient to undergo a successful kidney transplant through the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS); a milestone for both herself and the region. The transplant follows decades of health challenges for Marj, including two previous liver tra
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November 11, 2025
Well, it's official. My first ever Home Hill Harvest Festival, in the books. Does that qualify me as a local yet? Well, whether it does or doesn't, I sure felt proud to be a resident as I paced the packed out streets this weekend, photographing all the amazing floats at the highly anticipated Grand Parade. What a turnout. What an event. And all topped off by a near-perfect sunset and the following Street Party. The two events rounded off another successful Harvest Festival schedule—an amalgam
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November 11, 2025
Home Hill State High School has thanked the Home Hill RSL Sub Branch for donating a new water cooler for students. The school says the contribution is a practical boost, especially in Burdekin heat, giving students reliable access to cold drinking water throughout the year. Staff also noted the donation reflects the strong community support the RSL has consistently shown. The RSL Sub Branch has a long history of assisting local schools, and this latest gesture reinforces the relationship betwe
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November 11, 2025
The Burdekin Community Association (BCA) has received a boost in its ongoing efforts to support local residents, with Burdekin Shire Council confirming its annual donation of $40,400. Deputy Mayor Max Musumeci presented the donation at BCA’s Annual General Meeting on 23 September 2025, recognising the organisation’s vital role in providing essential services across the region. Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the contribution reflected the Council’s strong partnership with BCA and its long-standin
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November 11, 2025
Night Soccer The seventh week of competition and not a high scoring night. There were four forfeits, but then, it was Melbourne Cup night. The sixteen games produced sixty one goals and there was just the one Sin Bin. Top scorers were Ladies team Scoregasms with eight goals, Mottin Earthmoving and Always Fits both rattled in five goals and JFV’s Jonty Davis was sin-binned! In Men’s Competitive Group, UDS top the table with seventeen points one point ahead of Clare Cutters and, despite losing,
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November 11, 2025
Home Hill’s young cricketers delivered another strong showing at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket Complex, with solid performances across both the Blue and Gold groups. In the Blue Group, tight bowling set the tone early. Fielders supported well, with run-outs to Mazlyn Smith and Royce Cohen. Batting proved difficult, with Kyle Wilkie the only player to register runs before being bowled by Cohen shortly after hitting a four. Mitchell Patti, Henry Cohen, and Jake Cullen all retired not out. Cul
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November 11, 2025
The 2025 Burdekin Small Schools Swimming Carnival brought ten schools to the Ayr Pool on Saturday for a full program of racing and junior water activities. Airville, Brandon, Clare, Giru, Gumlu, Jarvisfield, Kalamia, Maidavale, Millaroo and Osborne State Schools fielded students aged 9 to 13 in 50-metre and 25-metre freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke events, along with the 50-metre butterfly. Younger students, aged eight and under, spent the day rotating through sponge relays and water-park
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November 6, 2025
It’s that time of year. The Home Hill Harvest Festival is set to once again culminate in its trademark Grand Parade and Street Party on Saturday, 8 November 2025, and this year’s theme, Hollywood Elegance, promises a day of community fun with a hint of glamour. The Grand Parade, starting at 5 PM along Main Street, will feature local schools, businesses, sporting clubs, and festival queens, with 30–40 floats expected. Festival Secretary Carlene Muilwyk said the theme is all about getting the com
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November 11, 2025
It was a Harvest Festival Gala Ball to remember last Friday, 7 November, as hundreds of Burdekinites wined, dined, and witnessed the crowning of Aaliyah Gibson and Eden Betteridge as the Harvest Festival Queen and the Personality Queen respectively. Representing the Burdekin Netball Association, Gibson was quick to thank the committee and her peers for the experience and support. "We wouldn't be here without the hard work and dedication of the Harvest Festival and Rotary committees," she said.
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November 11, 2025
Sunday 16 November Plantation Park Markets Sunday 8am Join the VVAA for an enjoyable morning overflowing with wonderful market stalls from handmade creations to delicious treats! To become a stallholder yourself contact 4783 6627. Plantation Park Sunday 16 November Rhythm Edge Dance Studios: Ready Set Party Time 10am The Rhythm Edge Ready Set students take the stage for their annual Burdekin Theatre performance, showcasing energy, colour, and plenty of adorable moments. Tickets $28–$36. Burdeki
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November 6, 2025
Seniors from across the Burdekin region gathered at the Burdekin Memorial Hall on Thursday, 30 October for the annual Seniors Expo and Luncheon, hosted by Burdekin Shire Council. The event provided a day of connection, support, and entertainment while celebrating the vital role seniors play in the community. The Expo featured a wide range of stalls from local organisations and businesses, giving attendees the chance to explore available resources and services. Notable participants included Regi
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Music lovers, get ready to “Deck the shed with bits of wattle” as the beloved Morning Melodies series presents its final performance for 2025: Home for Christmas with award-winning artist Darren Coggan. Scheduled for Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 11am, this special free event will take place at the Burdekin Memorial Hall to accommodate the large crowds this festive favourite always draws. Morning tea will be provided, and bookings are essential. Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most versatil
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