It was love at first sight for Lorraine Strathdee when she came across Sofie on Facebook. Sofie, the cutest black and white fluff ball, available on the Burdekin Pet Rescue Facebook page, was lovable and cuddly, but without her forever home.
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Businesses from around the region met at the Burdekin Theatre on Tuesday morning to hear from organisations involved in the delivery of the CopperString 2032 Project and learn about how they can get involved. It comes after the Queensland Government announced a $1.3 billion package to progress work on the 840km transmission line which will run from outside Ayr to Mount Isa.
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Launching a campaign to raise awareness for the need of a CT scanner in the Burdekin, Burdekin Community Advisory Network (CAN) hosted a movie night at Galaxy Cinema last Thursday, October 26.
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Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day for Daniel honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe, asking all Australians to wear red on the special day.Daniel Morcombe was a 13-year-old boy from Queensland who was abducted and was labelled as a ‘missing person’ for eight years before police were eventually able to track down his killer in 2003.
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With over 70 Justice of the Peace (JP) and Commissioners for Declarations (Cdec) located in the Burdekin area, there are plenty of community-minded individuals who are happy to help others with officiating a range of documents.While there are dozens of qualified people, however, there are sometimes only a favoured few used, largely because others are not necessarily known by the wider community.
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Kickoff The Conversation, hosted by Burdekin Shore Council, was a raving success, with the drawcard of Aussie rugby league legend Wally Lewis encouraging locals to open up about their mental health.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said the event was a dedicated effort to raise awareness, combat the stigma associated with mental health issues and equip attendees with invaluable tools and resources for self-care and support.
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It’s time to reflect on the year that was and highlight those who make our region great as Burdekin Shire Council has announced the commencement of nominations for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.
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Ayr Criminal Investigation Branch recently charged a 24-year-old male with 22 break and enter and fraud offences. It is alleged the male was stealing large quantities of copper wire and diesel from business premises and farming properties in the Ayr, Clare, and Giru areas over the past months. The fraud offences relate to the male selling the stolen copper to scrap metal dealers claiming he was the lawful owner of the property.
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Massive delays to road projects across the country as a result of a 90-day review of all infrastructure projects is causing safety concerns locally as flood season approaches and risks to flood prone areas increases.
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In hindsight, I must confess that I used to take our local newspaper for granted. But not anymore. The new Burdekin Life Newspaper exemplifies the significance of supporting local businesses.
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In the local community, Council’s Works Department plays a vital role in keeping our roads safe and accessible. Did you know that Council maintains an extensive network of roads?
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Four Catholic parishes from the Burdekin region came together as one last Tuesday, October 31 to ritualise the formation of Burdekin Catholic Parish.After many hours of consultation with parishes and their communities, recommendations were made by Catholic Bishop of Townsville Bishop Tim Harris to combine the parishes of Ayr, Giru, Home Hill and Burdekin Valley into one.
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George will be quick to make himself right at home in your home, with his cuddly nature and love of all things warm, be it a warm bed, sunny blankets, or his human’s lap. He loves attention, and is always ready for a play, with toys or with kids, it doesn’t bother George.
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Calling all students of the Home Hill State High School year 8 class of 1964!In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the opening of Home Hill State High School, a group of former students are planning a reunion to gather and catch up with their fellow classmates.
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10 years ago, Demi Russell took a maternity relief role in the Honeycombes warehouse with little to no knowledge of the industry she was entering.Now, she’s one of the most respected Parts Interpreters in Burdekin agriculture, expanding her experience and sharing it with newcomers to the business.“I’ve lived here all my life, so I kind of knew about different agricultural concepts, but I hadn’t looked at a harvester or anything before I started here, so I was quite green,” she said.
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In the heart of Burdekin, where agriculture has long been the lifeblood of the community, one remarkable woman is taking to the skies to redefine the role of women in the agriculture industry. Meet Brooke Tudehope, the co-owner of Dwyer Aviation Services, a helicopter business that has been an integral part of the region's farming landscape since 1980.
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Women in Sugar & Ag Burdekin Inc is a non-profit, non-political organisation with the aim to form a supportive network to unite and support all women in the agricultural sector. The organisation has an executive committee comprising of President Frances Besterman, Vice President Lisa Pozzebon, Secretary Annalea Matthews and Treasurer Rebecca Love who strive to meet regularly to share knowledge of the industry, along with matters of interest for their members and community.
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Looking back over her career, Ashley Corradi thanks her uninterrupted view of her home town, in one of the biggest industries fuelling the region.Stepping into Wilmar Sugar and Renewables in 2013 in the laboratory, Ashley moved into the Safety Advisor role at Pioneer Mill after a few years, which is a role she loves, and has her learning firsthand the day-to-day operations of the facility.
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Passionately working to provide Burdekin cane farmers with confidence in the quality and quantity of their cane is a team of independent auditors employed by Burdekin Cane Audit Services (BCAS) to oversee all facets of cane weighing and analysis. Comprised predominantly of committed women, you can be rest assured that if the mills are crushing, the auditors are checking. BCAS works diligently to ensure validity in all data included for cane payment.
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Agriculture can seem an intimidating industry for anyone to enter, but Melissa Boulter is redefining what it means to work in ag. As Office Manager with Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR), Melissa heads the daily operations of the organisation’s office and service offerings to growers across the state. She says that not owning a farm herself is one point of difference between her and others in the industry, but she doesn’t consider it a disadvantage; it’s her passion for sugar cane,
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Nutrien Ag Solutions is backed by a strong team of women who are all as passionate about agriculture as the next. From the agronomists assisting the region’s farmers in the field to the administration officers providing support to the business, each play an integral role in one of the Burdekin’s key ag businesses, helping to grow this fundamental industry and paving the way for the future of women in ag.
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The Chair of AgriFutures Australia, Ms Cathy McGowan AO has welcomed the appointment of four new non-executive directors to the Board of AgriFutures by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt.
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Small business in any industry can be a challenge and as owners of Burdekin Growers Services, Eileen List and Jenny Cook know what it means to roll up their sleeves and work across a variety of roles in the business. The business will celebrate 30 years in 2024 and the mother daughter duo have managed to navigate the many ups and downs in both the business and their personal lives to reach this major milestone in an industry they say can be challenging, undervalued and unrepresented.
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Celebrating an impressive 20 years in business this year, Ellsley Metals has expanded significantly since they first moved into the Industrial Estate over two decades ago.A second-generation family business, Sabina and Lloyd Ellsley initially took the business over from Lloyd’s parents.Back then it was a small operation, very different to the large-scale enterprise it is today.When they took over, Sabina and Lloyd only had one staff member and operated one small truck from one small shed.
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Led by a passionate crew of locals for the past three generations, McCathies Furniture Plus is a vibrant store dedicated to bringing the community a range of quality furniture.“We pride ourselves on good old-fashioned service,” said third generation owner Kari Ravizza.
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