Home Hill Chamber Opens 2026 With Business Boost and Broadband Update

A strong turnout of Burdekin business owners marked the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce’s first networking meeting of 2026 last Wednesday night.

The meeting, hosted by the Home Hill Community Sports Club, saw business people from both Home Hill and Ayr congregate for what was an evening of storytelling, local updates, and conversation.

Most notably, the event saw guest speakers Matthew Oar of Leadsafe Plus and Casie Scott of NBN address the crowd. Oar gave a personal insight into the importance of safety in business and everyday life, while Scott announced that homes and businesses in Ayr, Home Hill & Brandon are now eligible to upgrade to faster, more reliable NBN broadband service.

Home Hill Chamber President Uli Liessmann said he was pleased with the turnout for the meeting, hoping it sets the tone for future meetings.

“It always makes it more interesting the more people that are there,” said Liessmann.

“It all revolves around people. If we don’t have enough people, it’s gonna fall flat on its a**.”

Liessmann said guest speakers would become a regular fixture of future meetings, creating a more engaging and insightful experience for members.

“When you’re in business, you always think it’s just you going through certain things. I think we all like to hear what someone else is doing,” he said.

The Chamber looks forward to a year of connection, collaboration, and community growth.

1—Matthew Oar gave a personal insight into the importance of safety in business and everyday life

2—Casie Scott announced that homes and businesses in Ayr, Home Hill & Brandon are now eligible to upgrade to faster, more reliable NBN broadband service.

Photo credit: Jacob Casha