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Rehoming fee: $545 DOB: 10/06/2021 Sex: Male Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Kid friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Yes Other dogs: Yes Fences: 4ft Archie is a very social dog, both to people and dogs. He likes to keep busy, whether that’s sniffing, exploring, eating, playing with toys or spending time with you - he does it all at the same time. He loves the company of other dogs, but he needs to be fed separately or else he will steal their food. He’s a total goofball with a great personality and will
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The Rita Island Progress Association’s (RIPA) Old Time Dance was a fantastic community evening for those who attended on Saturday, May 25. It kicked off with dinner at 6:00pm cooked by the Jarvisfield P&C committee and staff, then at 6:30pm the FC Caledonia Highland Dancers showcased their talents on the dance floor as they proceeded through their many different dance routines. At 7:00pm the band Kiradon started playing and they kept the crowd entertained all evening with adults and children j
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The Lower Burdekin Scout Group joined other Cub Scouts aged 8-10 years old at the top of Castle Hill Townsville for an Abseiling adventure. There were 36 Cub Scouts and 10 Leaders all set for the challenge as some parents looked on. The weather was near perfect, with a bit of a breeze every now and again. Many of the Cubs were slow and cautious at the start, but by the end they were Abseiling like professionals. A great day was had by all and the view from Castle Hill was spectacular.
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Last week, BCHS paused to honour National Sorry Day, gathering for a Flag Ceremony and Prayer. “This day reminds us of the Stolen Generations and the pain and loss faced by First Nations peoples,” BCHS shared on social media. “At BCHS we are committed to fostering understanding, respect, and reconciliation.”
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Children from Clare State School joined with many other small schools as well as the Home Hill Kindergarten for a fantastic Under 8's Day at Clare State School. Students were involved in a variety of activities provided by emergency services, the Burdekin Library, HIPPY, 54 Reasons Playgroup, Burdekin Woodcraft and Sunwater. The bubbles station, guinea pigs and face painting were all a major hit and the children loved having Mick the Cutter visit. A great day was had by all. Contributed by Clare
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St Francis Catholic School in Ayr has proudly announced the completion of newly refurbished Prep classrooms, designed by i4 Architecture and constructed by Simon Bell Construction. The project, fully funded by the school, aims to create a modern and functional learning environment for the school’s youngest students. St Francis Catholic School Principal Amanda Jones said the design brief for the project was to create a space that would support the age-appropriate pedagogy of the school, incorpo
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St Colman’s Catholic School held their Open Day on Thursday, May 30
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Sometimes I try and think back to five, three, even one year ago and gauge how familiar I was with ‘the Burdekin’. I must admit, while I did know a few people from the region and had driven through, I had no idea what lay beyond the Bruce Highway, and I’m met with a similar sentiment when attempting to explain where I live to out-of-towners – I’m sure you’re all familiar. Now, after nine months, I can proudly say that the Burdekin and its people will always hold a special place in my heart. Whe
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Moving into a new rental property is an exciting yet challenging venture. Whether it's your first rental or a transition from a previous lease, being well-prepared can save you from potential pitfalls. Here are some crucial aspects to consider when moving into a new rental. Inspect The Property Thoroughly Before signing any lease agreement, conduct a comprehensive inspection of the property. Look for signs of wear and tear, such as leaky taps, mould, or faulty electrical points. Check that all
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Photo supplied: Burdekin Blokes and Boats Photo supplied: Peter Photo supplied: Alex Lester Photo supplied: Brendan Hervey Photo supplied: Wayne Baker Photo supplied: Anthony Hall Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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Saturday saw our June Monthly Medal competition happen with a good turn out of players and some promising scores. Our monthly medal winners were Jacob Munro for 3 holes, Jett James for 6 holes, and Oscar Mahoney for 9 holes. A special mention to Jett who had his first birdie on hole 15, a superb effort! And also to Hudson for winning Dave’s putting challenge. Monday afternoon saw coach Darryll travel down from Townsville for the first of three after school coaching session. The weather was beau
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Home Hill Tennis Association invited its Monday night tennis teams to dress up for the penultimate round of the season on Monday, June 3 for a fun night of tennis, music and a sausage sizzle. John Chandler will lead his team Wilmar into the finals next Monday, June 10 to take on Joel Hanson and his team, Polar Air, for the trophy of another great season. Mick Zabala leads his team, Home Hill Car Wash, against Bendigo Bankers, led by Andrew Casswell, into the final round playing for third and fo
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Last weekend the Burdekin Panthers had four games, winning one, drawing one and losing two. On Friday the Division 1 met Wulguru Roosters in Townsville and drew 1-1. On Saturday the Premiers, Under 23s and Women Premiers were all at home to estates. The Premiers won 4-2, the Under 23s lost 0-4 and the Women Premiers lost 1-3. This weekend the Funkies are away to Brothers in Townsville on Friday night and the Premiers and Under 23s are away to Saints eagles Souths on Saturday. The Ladies have a
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A nail-biting finish to the A grade match at Rugby Park last Saturday night saw the Burdekin Roosters go two on end defeating Townsville Norths by 24 – 22. The Bushland Beach club actually lead 12 – 6 at the break with the Roosters making a few mistakes. In the second session, the locals started to put it together with some top tries scored. The skirting of the touch line for 40 metres by winger Nemia Nawave before crossing the score stripe brought the good crowd to its feet. Centre Dudley Dotoi
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This week saw a highlight in the North Queensland Bowling Calendar with both the Ladies and the Men competing in Pennants. The Ladies (2 teams) competing in the Blue Pennants in Townsville had a fantastic 4 days of bowling finishing 5th overall. The team had 4 match wins 8 rinks. The team skipped by Pam Power finished in the top 6 teams for the competition with 5 wins. This was a great result as it was their first pennants in blue division. Well done ladies! The Men competed in the Purple Pennan
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It was a busy weekend for the Brandon Bowls club venturing up to Townsville to compete in the North Queensland Bowls Association Pennants. Brandon fielded one team this year hoping to stay in the Red division. Teams that played in this division came from Maggie Island, South Townsville, Macknade, Cutheringa, Wangaratta, Jubilee and Thuringia. Unfortunately for Brandon things didn’t go to plan winning only 1 of its 7 games. In 2 of the games the result came down to 2/3 shots against some of the b
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Thursday’s sponsor was Ferguson Plumbing where Dino, Ray and visitor Barry took out the day. Monday fitness group is well attended as is Tuesday Trimmers, Wednesday craft group is going strong and Wednesday night barefoot bowls had another 25 players. Thursday morning bingo is a big hit and Thursday afternoon social bowls is always well attended. We are starting to see visitors and the splash of colour from other clubs shirts make for an interesting spectacle. New club shirts have arrived an
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Home Hill Tennis, will be running its first pickleball competition on Sunday 9 June. Teams from Whitsunday, Bowen, Townsville, Cardwell and of course the Burdekin will be playing in either the Competitive or Social categories, all competing for The Cane Country Cup. If you’ve ever wondered ‘What is pickleball?’, here’s your chance to watch players of all ages and skill level, in action. You’ll see power and control, rallies, dinking, volleys, lobs and players having fun. Pickleball is an easy g
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Last week, 25 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom six were parkrun tourists (two from Toowoomba and four from Townsville). One runner recorded new Personal Best. The event was made possible by five volunteers: Eddie Jones and Nick, Saraha, Matilda and William Wiseman. Contact Plantation parkrun on Facebook to learn more about volunteering.
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Over the weekend of May 25-26, the Burdekin Cup once again emerged as a beacon of thrilling netball action, drawing in a record number of teams for an unforgettable two-day extravaganza organised by the Burdekin Netball Association. The success of the Burdekin Cup owes much to the steadfast support of the Burdekin Netball family and the generous contributions from local businesses and community members. Their unwavering dedication ensured that this year's tournament exceeded all expectations. At
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Celebrates National Volunteers Week Burdekin Community Association Inc celebrated their 20th National Volunteers Week celebration on Thursday May 23, recognising the vital work of their volunteers and simply saying “thank you”. National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, held from May 20 to 26. This special event provides an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a
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Less than one year since its inception, Burdekin Life Newspaper is proud to report that it has been recognised with a gold award for the Best Locally Produced Advertising Campaign at the Queensland Country Press Awards which were held in the Sunshine Coast last Friday night. Burdekin Life Journalist, Sam Gillespie, attended the awards and was thrilled to represent the team and the region, securing an award that cemented both the newspaper and the successful launch of the publication into the co
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Hi readers Firstly, I want to thank you for all the messages and comments of congratulations for the awards Burdekin Life and Mackay and Whitsunday Life received at the Queensland Country Press Association Excellence Awards on the weekend. It was a wonderful evening in Mooloolaba and me, Bec and Rachael were very proud to accept the awards. You can read more information on that just over the page on page 3. Next week will be my last week in the Burdekin and brings with it lots of other little ‘l
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A group of Home Hill crafters have been busy crocheting blankets, beanies and scarves to be donated to patients at the Home Hill Hospital. Approximately 20 members from the Friends and Neighbours Craft Group have been working on the projects for most of the year so far, some even starting late last year to have the donations ready for winter. “The idea came many years ago when we were asked if we could do something for the patients,” Friends and Neighbours Craft Group President, Christine Oats
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The men of the Burdekin Men’s Shed have shared their appreciation after receiving funding as part of the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants. The organisation directed the grant towards the purchase of a new mower which President Rob Ritchie said was an immense help. “Our mower gets used fairly regularly down here; our groundsman uses it every week and he does a fantastic job on the grounds,” Mr Ritchie said. The new mower, purchased from Honeycombes and handed over last Friday, May 24, will replace a mowe
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