Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
Did you know that the Shire maintains an extensive network of urban water mains spanning an impressive 302 kilometres?This extensive infrastructure plays a crucial role in delivering essential water services to homes and businesses.Maintaining and expanding this water mains network is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and investment. Council has committed more than $5.8 million to operate and maintain water services to its 6,669 customers in the 2023/24 Budget.
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In a belated celebration of July’s NAIDOC Week, St Colman's Catholic School spent last Friday morning at Plantation Park with the Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation learning about Indigenous culture.“Every day is NAIDOC Day, so we’ve brought the kids across and worked with the Gudjuda Rangers so they can learn about the land we stand on,” said Principal Karen Keys.
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Art students from years 10 and 11 at Burdekin Catholic High School took to Lloyd Mann Park in Home Hill last week to study the installations making up this year’s Ephemera.The students considered the contemporary contexts of each piece, the intention of each artist, media, techniques, processes and how they are displayed, all of which are studied in their Visual Art class.
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The District Finals of the annual R.O. & B.M. Colls Memorial Lecturette Competition was held at the Home Hill State School Performing Arts Centre on the evening of Wednesday, November 1.
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For the last 17 years Mark Watson has been looking after the local community’s health needs, offering qualified advice and dispensary services at his pharmacy in Home Hill.Recently the business changed name from Guardian to Alliance Pharmacy because Mark wanted to represent a brand that aligned with his values of being a local and community-minded health care provider.
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Helping the community with their DIY projects for the past 60 years, Inspirations Paint Ayr, also known as known as Gurgo’s Hardware by the locals, are a multi-faceted retail store that not only sells a wide range of paint, but also trade-and-go gas. As soon as you step in-store you can feel the warmth of the family owned and operated business with an experienced member of staff there to help with any of your DIY needs.
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As the globe takes strides in its mission to decarbonise and the Australian Government develops its Net Zero 2050 plan, Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR) is playing its part through its commitment to renewables and sustainable agriculture.
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Firstly, thank you to all who have entrusted us with your GEI marketing nomination for the 2024 season. For many, this decision was made a long time ago when the 2024 season opened for pricing in July 2021.
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The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has launched its largest protest campaign in almost 40 years in response to recent policies enacted by the Australian Government.Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, said that the extraordinary step taken by the NFF is a desperate attempt to save farming from the government who he said has torn up farming confidence in the regions.
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With a dryer and hotter summer than normal looming on the horizon, farmers are urgently seeking donated hay. In the past month alone, Rural Aid has been inundated with requests for over $1 million worth of hay from farmers. As devastating bushfires continue to ravage more than 100 locations in Queensland and New South Wales, Rural Aid is preparing for an imminent surge in requests. Drawing from their experience during the previous drought and the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires of 2019, it's
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Individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats will commence in Queensland from 1 January 2025 as a part of the agreed national initiative.All states and territories have agreed to work towards mandatory implementation of sheep and goat eIDs, working alongside industry, to improve tracing and support an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak.
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Family and friends, relatives old and new, gathered at the Millaroo home of Elizabeth Tudehope last Saturday, November 4 to celebrate the launch of ‘May the Cane Prosper’, a remarkable family history spanning continents and generations.The book was written by two second cousins, New Zealand based author Pene Greet and Brisbane based researcher Avis-Ann Ballard, who met at a family gathering in 2017 and bonded over their passion for family history.
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What is commonly known as the Scartwater Trust and Scholarships had its origins in 1917, when Arthur Henry Wickham Cunningham (Harry) conceived the idea of developing a cattle station in central Queensland to furnish means of rehabilitating servicemen returning from the First World. In March 1917, Mr Cunningham took up four selections of land on St Anne’s Station which became known as Scartwater (an old Scottish word scart or skarth named for cormorant- there were many of these birds on lagoons
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The business community gathered at Ayr’s Burdekin Theatre on Wednesday, November 8 for the last Burdekin Industry Breakfast of the year. Hosted by Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry and Councillor John Furnell, the breakfast connected local businesses with opportunities throughout the region.
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Last Thursday, Giru State School’s ‘Playstars Playgroup’ held a very special playgroup morning for Children’s Week. The two hour event took place at the school utilising the library, playground and outdoor facilities for an amazing morning of interactive play to celebrate the rights of children, their talents, skills and abilities.
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Miah is still a puppy at heart, full of energy and ready to love her new humans. Her absolute favourite activities include playing fetch and going for swims, but she also loves meeting new dogs. She loves going on daily adventures and errands and thrives being active and stimulated. Miah is extremely friendly to people and loves meeting people. She walks well on leash and w
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One of Australia’s favourite and most respected musicians, Ian Moss, is calling into Airlie Beach for the unmissable Airlie Beach Festival of Music in just under one weeks’ time. Delivering smooth vocals and unforgettable tunes, the tenacity, clarity and resonating passion that is Ian Moss will ensure the best times for the Festival, both on stage and off. Beginning his career on the backstreets of Alice Springs, Ian Moss was quick to head to Adelaide and mix in with the boys that would become C
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This weekend, Saturday November 11, will see clubs from across the North Barrier Branch converge on the Ayr Surf Club for the annual Surf Rescue Championships. Competitors will showcase their Lifesaving skills for Champion Lifesaver testing their rescue skills, lifesaving knowledge and resuscitation; Champion Patrol Team and First Aid Teams being exposed to various scenarios.
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The Queensland Government earlier this year placed a record $1.1 million on the line to support fishing in Queensland's stocked impoundments, a 16 per cent increase on the 2021-22 financial year.The Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) provides a sustainable freshwater fishing option for recreational fishers, who are required to purchase a permit before line fishing in any of the 63 SIPS impoundments.
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Tuesday October 31. Ladies Social.K Stuckler, I Cislowski and B Schultz defeated K Stuckler, K Page and H Jorgensen. D Soper and I Wilson defeated R Moore and S Stidston.Wednesday November 1
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21 players turned up to bowl on Thursday November 2. Two games of triples and two games of pairs were played. Rink 3 pitted Karl/Margaret, Tony and Gary 23 and 11 ends against Jim, John and Henry 10 and 7 ends.
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It was the November Medal this week at Ayr Junior Golf. An enthusiastic turn out of players enabled a great morning’s play. For 3 holes, the monthly medal winner was Ivy Land; for 6 holes, the monthly medal winner was Lyla Land; and for 9 holes, Ethan Pengally won the monthly medal in his first 9 hole competition after moving up from 6 holes this week.
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Ayr Ladies Golf Club recently hosted the Constable & Taylor 4bbb Honour Board Event, an annual event proudly sponsored by Bill and Helen Taylor which has been an honour board event for decades.
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The Burdekin BMX Club is gearing up for its annual carnival, scheduled for November 17th and 18th. In anticipation of the event, the club has been hard at work repairing and enhancing their track. Berm 1 has received a major facelift with approximately 20 buckets of dirt added, resulting in a smoother and faster track.
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The PBR Grand Final in Townsville depleted the numbers in the Challengers and Under 13s last week, but Kyle Wilkie, Morgan Burrell and Tyler Smith didn’t mind having less fielders as they were top scorers with the bat in the Challengers. Paige Elphinstone and Delta Burrell were the pick of the bowlers in this game.
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