Councillor Column Councillor John Furnell

It was an honour to attend the ‘National Police Remembrance Day’ at the Burdekin Community Church last Tuesday morning. The Remembrance Day is held to honour fallen officers who have served community since 1864. The solemn occasion drew local community members, public representatives and serving officers in the Burdekin. Local police work hard to keep the peace and maintain law and order, thank you for your service.  

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A reminder tickets are on sale for the ‘Seniors Expo and Luncheon’ on Friday 30th October at the Burdekin Memorial Hall. Join us and enjoy a roast lunch and desert whilst entertainment is provided. Tickets are only $20 and can be booked at the Burdekin Theatre Box office on 4783 9880.  

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Burdekin Plantation Park Markets take place this Sunday 4th of October, 8am – 12pm.

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Some of our major sporting codes are coming to an end whilst others are starting up. The AFL was exciting to watch and I’m afraid Freo didn’t have a fairytale ending. It was shown that you need to play the game right to the end as the Lions came home with a strong burst to win the title. Newcastle Knights had a hard fought win over Penrith in the preliminary NRL final. It was unfortunate one of the game’s elite players, Nathan Cleary, sustained a compound fracture of his ankle.

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Sport is a popular pastime in the Burdekin from the younger years to older. Sport espouses qualities of teamwork, cooperation, communication, respect and fair play to name just a few.

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Play fair. Wishing you health & happiness.

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