Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of creativity and inspiration at the annual Burdekin Christian College Arts Evening! This thrilling event promises to showcase the incredible talents of students through an engaging art and performance activity trail, set to ignite your imagination and senses. Prepare to be amazed as you wander through a vibrant exhibition featuring a diverse range of artistic genres. From stunning wearable art that you can help create, to edible art that tantaliz
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Ayr State High School is joining the state-wide celebration of Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) from 15 to 17 October. This annual initiative highlights the importance of mental health and wellbeing, encouraging the community to raise awareness and promote positive mental health practices. Throughout Week 3 of Term 4, the Ayr High Hawks came together to host a series of engaging activities for both students and staff during the first break each day. The events were designed to foster an ope
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The Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club warmly invites the community to come along to an evening of fun, socialisation and trivia in support of their 2024 Home Hill Harvest Festival Queen, Danelle Laubscher. Who doesn’t love a night of friendly competition and terrific trivia? Commencing at 6pm onwards at the Burdekin Christian College Hall on Saturday 26 October, the board game themed event will have you and your teammates on the edge of their seats! Saraha Wiseman, coordinator of the event, shared t
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Ayr State High School was thrilled to welcome back pop singer-songwriter René Le Feuvre, who returned to his former stomping ground to share his inspiring journey in the music industry with current students on Friday 4 October. Graduating from Ayr High in 2015, René is widely recognised for his standout appearance on The Voice Australia in 2018, along with the successful music career he has created for himself. During his visit, René engaged with students, offering insights into his musical c
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Warren Mundine’s memoir, In Black + White, offers a raw and deeply personal account of the challenges faced by Australia’s Indigenous people in a predominantly white society. The newly released edition features a compelling chapter on the significance of reclaiming work as a virtue. Mundine passionately argues that viewing work negatively is causing damage to many Australian families and communities. Warren’s impressive résumé, filled with honours, appointments, and awards, is a testament to h
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Come along to the Ayr State School Christmas Cent Sale on Saturday, 30th November 2024! Doors will open at 11 am, and the cent sale will kick off at 12 noon. Don’t miss the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a lucky door prize of a meat voucher from Butcher on Queen, and a kids' lucky door prize featuring a Coles Myers gift voucher. Entry is just $6, which includes afternoon tea, tea and coffee, and a 1 cent sale sheet. Cold drinks will also be available for purchase. The event boasts a j
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Molongle Beach Caravan Park and Sandbar Café is excited to invite the public to a lively family fun day on Saturday, December 1st! The event promises an array of activities for all ages, starting at midday with live music to set the tone for a festive afternoon. Families can enjoy face painting, crab races, and the chance to win some great prizes, including meat tray raffles and a car raffle, drawn live at 2pm. Hungry guests can indulge in a BBQ lunch available throughout the day while sipping o
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Saturday 19th October Wildlife Care and Rescue Workshop Saturday from 10am Join us for an Introduction to Wildlife Care and Rescue workshop to learn essential skills for caring for local wildlife and make a difference! Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/CWCDJ. Neighbourhood Community Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr Sunday 20 October Home Hill Harvest Festival Town of Origin Sunday from 1pm Home Hill High School will host an ultimate showdown between Ayr and Home Hill on Sunday 20 October a
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Tuesday Ladies’ Social bowls kicked the week off and had 14 bowlers competing. Winners were Karen Shepherd, Isabel Cislowski, Merle Nixon and Dot Cutting def Donna Soper, Katharina Stuckler, Joy Comollatti and Sandra Stidston. Ruth Moore, Rayleen Harvey and Irene Wilson def Linda Guimelli, Karen Page and Mary Poli. Wednesday Mixed Social bowls there were 3 games of triples with lots of fantastic bowls played over the 3 games. Winners on the day were J Pirrone, Col Essex and Chris Berkery def Ra
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The Journey Coordinator is a new BCA service aimed at providing more timely mental health care to Burdekin adults and children. The program is funded by the North Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN). The Journey Coordinator works with you as an independent partner in your care journey and can assist with the following: Capacity Building Referrals to local supports and services that meet your needs Advocacy support Delivering group mental health education sessions The Bu
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“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” - Alexander Graham Bell. This quote, or a variation, is frequently used to motivate us during difficult times when we need encouragement to keep going. It reminds us not to dwell on the past, but to focus on a potentially brighter future. It may be that the time you were retrenched from your job allowed you to find another job with better p
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This week our Home Hill junior cricketers, big and small, returned to the fields for the start of the 2024/25 cricket season. Junior cricket sessions are available for children ages 5 and up. The “Rookies” (5-7 yr olds) play Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm at East Ayr State School. Friday afternoons see the “Challengers” (8-10yr olds) and Juniors (U11’s +) play at the Home Hill Cricket fields from 4pm. All boys and girls are welcome to join in the fun, even if you’re new to cricket. Last wee
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DOB: 21/01/2024 Sex: Female Breed: Staffy X Kid friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Untested Other dogs: Yes Fences: 6ft Narvi is a loving 8-month-old Staffy cross searching for a patient, kind family to help her continue exploring the world. She’s still gaining confidence but is sure to thrive with the right support. Narvi is currently in a foster home with children, and she enjoys attention from her humans and looks to them for reassurance. Included in adoption fee of $450 Narvi is desexed, micr
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A monumental milestone occasion, this Saturday, 19 October, will see the 300th Plantation Parkrun event take place from 7am at Plantation Park. A beloved Burdekin tradition, the very first Plantation Parkrun event made its debut on Friday 17 February 2018, which saw almost 100 local runners take to the 5k track. Making history, the first runner to cross the Plantation Parkrun finish line was Adrian Royce with a time of 18:45, who was soon followed by Justin Knight-Gray (20:22), and Josh Schultz
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The Ayr Bowling Club had a busy week of competitions, kicking off with Tuesday Ladies' Social Bowls, which saw 14 bowlers take to the green. The winners were Karen Shepherd, Isabel Cislowski, Merle Nixon, and Dot Cutting, who defeated Donna Soper, Katharina Stuckler, Joy Comollatti, and Sandra Stidston. In another match, Ruth Moore, Rayleen Harvey, and Irene Wilson triumphed over Linda Guimelli, Karen Page, and Mary Poli. Wednesday’s Mixed Social Bowls featured three exciting games of triples,
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Following their undefeated run at the North Queensland Junior Basketball Championships (NQJBC), the Burdekin Wildcats u12 Girls have now claimed the title of Division 2 State Champions, securing a Gold Medal at the Queensland State Championships. This remarkable achievement continues to showcase the talent and determination of these young athletes.
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It was another competitive week at Brandon Bowls Club, starting on Wednesday, 9 October, with Darelle Pearce securing victory in an A-grade singles match against Margaret Chapman, furthering the Pearce family’s bowling legacy. In the social pairs, Ann Newton and Vanda Ballao triumphed over Bev Garioch and Lyn Farr. Friday evening saw two competitive games played under the lights. In the pairs match, Lloyd Shepherd and the formidable Ray Paneccasio faced off against Peter Lejarraga and "Mr. Bowl
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Local The Burdekin Panthers Presentation Night was held last Saturday at Populin’s Hall, and a good crowd turned up to celebrate a good year for the Burdekin Football Club. Major Awards were Men’s Player of the Year – Ryan Scodellaro and the Women’s Player of the Year was Sian Reardon. The President’s Medal this year went to Wayne Kolb and Josh Valle and Maddison Taylor took out the Taylah Pearson Memorial Trophy. The Senior Club Person of the ear went to Sian Reardon and Casey Calligaro and Os
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Saturday 19th of October 1.00pm to 5.00pm ( Patrol Group D ) Ben Lawry, Kellie Lawry, Zac dale, Parker Bonato, Richard Dale, Bella Lawry, William Holt, Sharli Archibald, Danica Archibald, Lisa Vivian, Kristy Wasmuth, Briella Wassmuth. Sunday 20th of October 9.00am to 5.00pm ( All Day Patrol Group E ) John Moloney, Anne Moloney, Tony Felesina, Bella Moloney, Jane Jones, Gavin Jones, Sophia Moloney, Alissia Gibson, Billy Gibson, Danni Coughlin.
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Over the weekend, the Ayr Surf Club headed north to Forrest Beach, near Ingham, to undertake the second carnival of the North Barrier Branch competition season. Despite a smaller than usual cohort of competitors, there were some absolutely brilliant individual and team efforts throughout the two days of competition, and it was fantastic to see some of the club's newer members pushing themselves to take on the challenging Ironperson event. Club Junior Activities Co-ordinator Kellie Lawry repo
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The 2024 Country Swimming Championships took place in Darwin from 27 to 30 September, with the Burdekin Swimming Club proudly represented by Millie Lyne, accompanied by her dedicated coaches, Kim and Mick McConnachie. The event brought together 51 clubs from across regional Australia, with 334 swimmers competing for medals and striving for personal bests. Millie’s hard work over the winter months paid off, as she achieved three personal best times and earned a place on the podium in three even
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The 2024/25 Senior Cricket season at Home Hill Cricket kicked off in style on Saturday 12 October with four teams taking the field. It was a family affair, with fathers and sons playing together for the Rookies, Alliance Pharmacy, and Crowned Mongrels. On Barry Richards Field, the Rookies faced off against Crowned Mongrels in a tightly contested match. Despite a standout performance by Dan Olditch, who scored 45 runs from 48 balls, the Rookies fell just short as Crowned Mongrels clinched victor
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This week saw the return of junior cricketers to the fields as the Home Hill Cricket Association launched the 2024/25 season. Players of all ages took to the pitch, from the smallest rookies to the more experienced juniors. Junior cricket sessions are open to children aged 5 and up. The "Rookies" (5-7-year-olds) meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30p.m. at East Ayr State School, while the "Challengers" (8-10-year-olds) and Juniors (Under 11s and older) play on Friday afternoons at the Home Hill
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Junior golf at the Ayr Golf Club made an exciting return this term, kicking off with the September Monthly Medal event. It was fantastic to see a great number of new kids take the course with the Club sharing a warm welcome to all their new members! In the 3-hole competition, Opie McKeough claimed the Monthly Medal, while newcomer Tyler Smith had an outstanding performance, securing the Gross Winner title, Least Putts, and Longest Putt with a remarkable gross score of 18. For the 6-hole event,
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This Sunday, 20 October will host a showdown like never before with the Home Hill Harvest Festival’s Town of Origin event! Compeitive and dedicated teams from Ayr and Home Hill have been busily gearing up for the much-loved event which will run from 1pm to 6pm at Home Hill High School. An annual clash, the event celebrates the friendly rivalry between the two towns, with exciting matchups in cricket, netball, and rugby. But there’s more to this event than just the competition - it’s a true c
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