Cr Column Councillor John Furnell

WOW! What a busy few long weekends!

Starting with another memorable, sombre ANZAC Day, my morning started with the Dawn Service in Home Hill, Home Hill Cemetery participating with the Home Hill Choral Society, Brandon Service followed by the main Service in Giru.

Well done to the pipers and drummers who entertained at the ANZAC club afterwards. Thank you to all who participated in the day’s services. For me it was a time to especially remember my dad and uncle WWII and grandad WWI.

‘Canefield Ashes’ was held over the last weekend in April and according to Deputy Max a great time was had by all. Cowboys had another good win, slow first half but came home with a wet sail in the second over the Titans. Magic Round just completed in Brisbane was another milestone event on the Rugby League calendar.

‘Takes Two’ Saturday 26th was a roaring success with over nine thousand raised for CORES. The couples were very entertaining, and the evening was well held together by the tremendous talents of Bronwyn Nucifora and Jasmin Delle Baite. Sunday morning was an early start with the Burdekin’s premiere running event ‘Sugar Rush’, with nearly 300 participants in the beautiful Burdekin pounding the streets.

Weekend just gone has seen the incredible ‘Sugar Bowl’ tennis. From Saturday to Monday and over forty teams participating across courts in Giru, Ayr and Home Hill. Competition was fierce and a great time was had by all.

It would be hard to find a Shire that has as many events going on and it’s a great tribute to the many volunteers that make them happen.

Health and happiness to you all
Councillor John

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