he AGM of the Molongle Creek Boat Club Inc saw the end of an era for the Treasurer, Margaret Linton.Margaret has held the position for a total of 21 years and diligently kept the financial books of the club.
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The Burdekin Shire Council’s Capital Works Program is enhancing infrastructure across the Burdekin region, encompassing various completed and ongoing projects, showing an ongoing commitment to strategic investment in new assets, existing asset renewals and upgrades.
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Uli Liessmann has been busy organising the Home Hill Harvest Festival Ephemera while creating his own entries, but another project that goes hand in hand with the Ephemera installations has come into fruition – one that has been over a decade in the making.
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The Queensland and Australian Government’s decision to ban commercial gillnet fishing was met with an onslaught of industry outcry as Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, called for an inquiry into the decision alongside Senator Susan McDonald and Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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A joyride through Sandfly Creek Reserve has landed an adventurous driving enthusiast in a "sticky situation." This environmental escapade, which left extensive damage in its wake, led to the issuance of Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs).Senior Conservation Officer Craig Dunk said a member of the public provided information to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) about a four-wheel-drive that became bogged in the reserve.
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Under the watchful eye of Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, the promise of new facilities at Home Hill State High School has been carefully monitored and it has now become apparent that the deadline has not been met.Mr Last asserts that greenhouses and a shed that were promised to the school were expected to be complete by the second half of 2023, however, the time frame has lapsed and so too have the promises.
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Over the months of 2023, Burdekin has witnessed some of its local youth truly shine, and Darcy Miller is one of them. On the night of August 24, Darcy was awarded Service Apprentice of the Year at the annual John Deere Technician Awards in Brisbane. This achievement is nothing short of spectacular, in fact, a public statement by John Deere stated the service apprentice of the year is one of their “most competitive categories”.
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When Ross Romeo lost a close friend to suicide in 2005, he went searching for answers, ultimately leading him to his role with Community Response to Eliminating Suicide (CORES).“At the time, you just go into survival mode, do what you can and get through as best you can and later on, when things settled down, the questions started coming along so I went looking for some answers,” Mr Romeo said.CORES is a community-based program relying on volunteers to educate members of the community on how to
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It’s become an annual tradition that has the whole region talking, and the Halloween House is back in 2023.Held on the corner of Edwards and Darwin Streets in Ayr, the annual Halloween Party is hosted by Leon McCormack and Jeff Lunn who have been decorating their house for Halloween for six years and for Christmas since 2007.
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Do you enjoy creating beautiful and useful items from timber? Would you like to learn how? Perhaps Burdekin Woodcrafts is the place for you. They are a mixed group of people who enjoy working with their hands to produce something they can admire and find useful, from cutting boards, to jewellery boxes, to items of furniture.
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The Burdekin region has a rich Indigenous history and has been home to the Bindal and Juru Aboriginal people for centuries.This week, 10 Townsville-based trainees visited the region to learn about the history and culture of its Traditional Owners as part of a traineeship with the Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation.The traineeship, funded through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program, is a full-time, paid traineeship opportunity for First Nations participants aged between 17 and
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At 3.25pm on Monday 16 October, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Jones Street, Ayr. The driver, a 48yr old Sunshine Coast man, was issued a NTA driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 December.
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In an exciting development for rugby league enthusiasts, the Burdekin Roosters have kicked off preparations for the 2024 season by unveiling their coaching team across all four grades set to compete in the RLTD.Dan Beazley, a former captain of the Townsville Blackhawks and former Roosters player, is making a return to the club as the A Grade coach. Beazley, who decided to hang up his boots after a career that led him to France, is ready to take the helm after touring Australia in a van. Roosters
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The senior community gathered at the Ayr Showgrounds on Monday for the Seniors Health and Wellbeing Expo and Luncheon.A day of insights, connections and inspiration, the event was aimed at promoting a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle with the assistance of local businesses and the Burdekin Shire Youth Council.
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Hello BurdekinIt’s wonderful to see a local paper back, congrats to all involved and welcome Sam to the bountiful Burdekin.
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Council's Library facilities in Ayr and Home Hill are vibrant hubs for learning and engagement.The libraries go beyond being places to read books; they offer diverse programs for all ages and interests, focusing on breaking down barriers to access.
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It’s been 10 whole months since I’ve embarked on my biggest life adventure of moving to Brisbane, and since leaving the Burdekin I’ve been faced with more challenges and opportunities than I expected.
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Whether you are a homeowner looking for a reliable electrician or a large commercial premises looking for dependable maintenance, NQ Electrical can offer you great service, that will also get you on-track for an energy efficient future. “We’ve noticed that energy efficiency is slowly becoming a big part of people’s lives,” said NQ Electrical owner, Michael Saunders. “I’m big on sustainability and helping people reduce their carbon footprint – they also save a lot of money for a small outlay.”
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The future direction of Burdekin TAFE was a central point of discussion this week when interested parties met to open a conversation about a 10-year TAFE infrastructure Strategy. Topics of conversation included the challenges currently existing within the campus facilities, opportunities for improvement, how the facilities meet the needs of local industry and what impact TAFE has on the local community. The meeting, however, was only attended by two local business representatives and neither o
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Small business is the heart of the Burdekin region, keeping our town centres thriving, our engines running and our bellies full, among other things. The small businesses of the Burdekin are also the reason you hold this publication, Burdekin Life, in your hands. Without the support of the Burdekin people, Burdekin Life wouldn’t be the publication it is today. Work experience student Gracie Hosie visited a couple of these great local businesses to share a bit of their story. Make sure to head dow
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On an evening of transformation, innovation and new beginnings, Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR) launched their new brand at the Queens Hotel last Thursday, October 19.
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For some, the end of October excitement is around the Halloween celebration. For others it signals the end of Year 12 with exams and the completion of their school education. For us at Wilmar Marketing it is the closing of the nomination period for GEI Sugar marketing nominations.
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Cane toads in Australia have undergone a startling transformation in the 86 years since their introduction to the continent, the noxious pests so numerous they have developed a taste for one another. These toxic and invasive amphibians have become highly cannibalistic, exhibiting behaviour not observed in their South American counterparts. Researchers are intrigued by this rapid and extreme evolutionary shift in behaviour, as it usually takes place over a much longer timescale.
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Sugar cane plantations were established in the Brandon region in the early 1880s, however initially struggled due to the lack of adequate rainfall. While the plantations had access to several open water lagoons in the region, using them for irrigation proved very expensive. Relief came in 1886 when vast underground aquifers were discovered.
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Overview: Despite not reaching new highs, it was another strong week for the ICE 11 sugar market with almost the entire futures curve now trading above 20 USc/lb as the future supply outlook remains extremely tight. The prompt March contract traded to a high of 27.28 USc/lb on Monday to a low of 26.30 USc/lb on Thursday before recovering to close the week at 27.03 USc/lb.
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