The Feast Day of St. Colman was celebrated with a dinner and fun-filled entertainment on Friday, October 20 at St Colman's Catholic School, Home Hill.The audience was entertained with Samoan dancers, comedy skits by Home Hill Choral Society – which left the crowd with sore cheeks from laughter, a crowd immersion into a "Pub Choir", trivia and poetry from a local farmer.
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The Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre recently held their Annual General Meeting, a time for members to reflect on achievements and lessons learnt over the past year. Reports were presented by President Kay Duggan, Treasurer Elvie Dickinson and Centre Coordinator Natalie Saroglia, as well as committee members Bev Garioch, Leonie Harch and Mary Pattinson attending the AGM.
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Last Saturday saw the Burdekin Potters hold its final Adult Beginner Hand-building course for 2023. Seven enthusiastic ladies took part and enjoyed creating some unique handmade pieces.
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Students from Home Hill State High School were recently given new insight into North Queensland’s key agricultural industries thanks to a new initiative from The Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub (TNQ Drought Hub) in partnership with the AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program.
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Ayr State High School’s annual Academic Awards was held on Thursday, October 19 at the Burdekin Theatre. The night was a showcase of all the great work that students and staff do together every day to ensure our students have the opportunity to excel.Students were acknowledged for their academic excellence and a range of prestigious Special Awards were presented.
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On Tuesday, October 24, some St Francis Catholic School TECH students participated in the annual Townsville Grammar School's LEGO Robotics competition. The group of students were presented with an unfamiliar challenge and had to use their knowledge, teamwork and problem-solving skills as well as creativity to produce a moving car which they called the Next Generation Green Machine.
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Tucked away in the heart of the Burdekin, Charlie's Hill stands as a historical monument, offering locals a unique picnic experience that seamlessly blends nature and history. Constructed in 1943, the No 211 Radar Station on Charlie's Hill played a pivotal role during World War II, serving as one of twenty radar installations along the North Queensland coastline. Its primary mission was to provide early warnings about approaching enemy aircraft, ensuring the safety of the region during challengi
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Known as one of Australia’s best Barra impoundments, Lake Proserpine is just a two-hour drive south of the Burdekin, and not only is it a favourite spot for avid fishers, it is also a popular destination for a range of outdoor pursuits.
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Perfectly planned to coincide with his fifth studio album, Tom Curtain, multiple Golden Guitar winner and Australian country artist, is making his way to the Ayr Showgrounds this Friday, for one night of mammoth country music and entertainment.
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Students at Home Hill State School now have a clearer picture of the state of their vision thanks to the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP).The program brought trained Lions volunteers from across north Queensland to the school on Monday, October 30 to conduct a series of eyesight screens on students of all ages.
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It’s that time of year again when Jarvisfield State School invite the community to join their annual Christmas Fete which is due to be held on Saturday, November 11.Organised by the school’s P&C, the event is a fundraiser which not only raises money for a good cause but also brings the region together in Christmas spirit and fun-filled family activities.
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Halloween captured the imaginations of young and old on Tuesday night, as the Edwards Street Halloween House became a hive of light, sound and activity.Costumes varied from Wednesday Addams to Batman, with the exceptionally decorated home of Jeff Lund and Leon McCormack inciting wonder and fright in all attendees.
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A last-minute appeal to a Federal Minister and a frantic effort by sugar mill workers to save the crushing are just two of the stories behind the amazing array of machinery that will be on display to the public at the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists’ (BMP) Open Day on 12 November. The Townsville and Mackay Machinery Clubs will also be there, ensuring the display is bigger than ever.
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Forty-three players turned up to play in the Burdekin Motors sponsored bowls day last Thursday, October 26. Seven rinks were used with 14 randomly selected teams of three contesting for the prizes of $180 for first, $90 for second and $30 for third. The winning team over 18 ends was decided by four points the win and one point for every end won. Rink 1: Karl and Mick only played nine ends each, Neville and Mick M, 25, and 13 ends def Norm, Sandra and Peter 7, fine ends.
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The Burdekin’s keenest athletes met at Mount Inkerman last Saturday morning on what turned out to be a spectacular day for the Home Hill Harvest Festival’s King and Queen of the Hill event.Teams, families, and even four-legged friends joined for the ultimate challenge, the determination to conquer the hill felt throughout the crowd.
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A couple of special milestones happened in the Under 13s this week with Marshall Parker getting a hattrick and Jacques Gardner hitting his first ever four in a hardball cricket game, finishing on 11 not out at the end of his innings.
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Saturday’s senior cricket took to the astro pitch as Home Hill Cricket Association was hosting the North Queensland Cricket Association’s U13 boys representative trials this weekend, with the two unbeaten teams, Crowned Mongrels and Guardian Pharmacy, facing off for an early season lead on the ladder.
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Two Burdekin Rugby League teams, known as the Burdekin Delta Dolphins, made a strong showing at the Bindall Sharks All Blacks Carnival in Townsville, reaching the finals of the competition but narrowly missing out on top honours. Despite facing teams bolstered by current and former NRL players, such as Ben Barba, Josh Dugan, James Roberts, and Gehamat Shibasaki, the Burdekin squads held their own with local pride.
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It’s been a big month for Burdekin FC, capping off a successful season with their senior presentation night at Populins Hall last Saturday, October 28.The presentation night came after the club marked 50 years of football in the Burdekin with a Gala Dinner earlier in October.The night was an opportunity to reflect on the 2023 football season, inviting life members, past and present players, committee members, coaches, managers, sponsors and supporters to join the celebrations.
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Over the weekend, eleven of the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club members attended the North Australian Championships in Mackay for three gruelling days of competition. They battled it out in the pool at The Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre on Friday for the Pool Rescue Championships, then competing over two days at Mackay Harbour for beach and surf events.
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Tuesday 26th October Winners, M Nixon, I Cislowski and R Soper Defeated K Stuckler, L Guimelli and B Schultz. R Moore and H Jorgensen Defeated B Cornford and I Wilson
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On Sunday, the annual Sheahan’s Shootout was held. Thanks went to Scott and Judi Sheahan for sponsoring the popular event once again. A stableford was played and then 6-hole numbers were drawn. The stableford points for these 6 holes were totalled. Five players went straight through and a putt off was had to determine the 6th player through
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Club nights have officially kicked off for the Burdekin Swimming Club, and their recent ‘come and try’ night made quite a splash with approximately 80 swimmers taking to the water, marking an excellent start to the season.
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The Ayr Golf Club played host to an exceptional weekend of sporting talent during the annual Karrie Webb Junior Masters, a testament to the enduring legacy of one of Australia's golfing icons. With a total of 66 junior golfers taking to the greens, this event showcased not only the emerging talents but also the commitment to nurturing young golfers in the country.
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I’ve really been getting into birds lately.I’ve always appreciated animals and nature, my love of birds probably starting back when I’d watch and feed the family chickens as they humorously clucked around the backyard.
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