Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

High Spirits At Home Hill Chamber Meeting

Wednesday's Home Hill Chamber of Commerce meeting was once again full of high spirits, local updates and passionate conversation.

The evening kicked off with Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort providing updates on council affairs, including funds being set aside to address the flying fox issue. She then fielded questions from the audience before handing over to officer Sam Pyke of Home Hill Police, who delivered a local crime update, highlighting the successful seizure of a sizeable quantity of drugs.

Burdekin Shire Council CEO and keynote speaker for the night, Matthew Magin, then captivated the audience with his storied journey, from apprentice butcher to leading one of North Queensland’s most dynamic regional councils.

As proceedings drew to a close, lively conversations continued as attendees stayed and mingled, rounding off another productive Home Hill Chamber meeting.

Officer Sam Pyke, Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, and Burdekin Shire Council CEO Matthew Magin. Photo credit: Jacob Casha

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