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Whether you are looking for some fresh fruit and veggies, butcher quality meats or an excuse to sit down and enjoy a delicious coffee or homemade burger, you will find all your needs met at Tosh’s Convenience Store located at 9 Chippendale Street in Ayr.
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In a rebranding move that mirrors its exceptional expansion and commitment to its members, the Burdekin Cane & Agriculture Organisation has unveiled its new identity as Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR). This rebrand isn't just about nomenclature; it underscores the organisation's visionary journey towards a sustainable future for Queensland's sugar industry.
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Applications are now open for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, a platform designed to empower women engaged in rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities. The recent national gala event in Canberra witnessed the representation of Queensland's own Emma-Louise Gibbons, this year's Queensland Rural Woman Award winner.
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We are very pleased to be a foundation member of the Burdekin Life newspaper. It is great to see a new venture in the Burdekin and we wish the business every success. The launch of this local newspaper ties in well with our own business within the Wilmar Marketing team. We recently appointed Fiona Villis as a full-time Grower Marketing Consultant, based at Inkerman Mill.
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Garden looking a bit shabby? Plants wilting in the heat? Need a screen to separate your property from your neighbour perhaps? Or maybe you need some native colours to add life to your landscaping?
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In a time of growing concern for the agricultural community, the charity, Rural Aid, is extending a helping hand to farmers. As the Bureau of Meteorology confirms the arrival of an El Niño event, the organisation is calling on farmers to proactively seek support.
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The spirit of Clare State School has been immortalised in song and video thanks to Golden Guitar-winning Australian country musician Josh Arnold. ‘Let the Cane Fires Burn’ is a collaboration between Mr Arnold and students, staff, and P&C from the school, debuting at the Fancy Dress Ball at the start of the month.
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For almost 50 years, the Burdekin Community Association (BCA) has been providing support and guidance to the region, originating from a small information centre that still stands in Queen Street today.In 1975, a group of locals noticed people needed more access to community information.
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Millaroo State School hosted their annual Scholastic Book Fair from September 5 to 16. Students and staff dressed up as their favourite book character for a Book Fair Parade, held on Tuesday, September 12.
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With passion and pride for her hometown of Home Hill, Faye Hall aims to share the untold history of the Burdekin with twists of romance, drama, and intrigue.The local author has published over 15 titles, all works of fiction, but all inspired by the real stories of the region.“I feel the Burdekin history gets ignored a lot,” Ms Hall said.
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Over the school holidays, Larrikin Puppets took to the stage to light up the Burdekin Theatre in Ayr, with over 50 attendees from toddlers to teens coming along to enjoy the show. The Larrikin Puppets are children’s entertainers, travelling Australia and internationally with their band of zany characters, performing colourful shows and catchy songs. Founder of Larrikin Puppets, Brett Hansen says, “We loved the Burdekin Theatre, everyone was really nice and helpful”.
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After 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the boys from Briefs Factory International are back!With their hills hoist poised, the Briefs boys are ready to air their ‘Dirty Laundry’ in this brand-new party cabaret you don’t want to miss out on.
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A stacked calendar of events was launched on Sunday with the Queensland Country Home Hill Harvest Festival just around the corner.President Mark Vass officially launched the festival at the Crown Hotel, a festival that was one he always looked forward to growing up in the region.
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50 years of illustrious football history will be celebrated at the Burdekin FC 50 Year Gala Dinner in October. The Burdekin Football Club is celebrating half a century, inviting life members, past and present players, committee members, coaches, managers, sponsors, and supporters along for a very special evening.
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Booking your holiday directly with a local travel agent rather than risking the confusing minefield of online services is something that can transform your holiday experience from stressful and nerve-racking to positive, personal and above all; safe.
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Little Miss Sofie is available for adoption! This very sweet and calm black and white kitten is ready to meet her perfect home. Cuddly and playful, Sofie would best suit a calm and relaxing home, with older children.
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With highly competitive prices, a broad range of direct flights and an experiential fun-focussed terminal, Whitsunday Coast Airport is quickly becoming the airport of choice for people living in the Burdekin.
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The Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club have a saying: ‘Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion,’ which sums up the work they’ve been doing throughout the Burdekin for the last 60 years. The club is celebrating 60 years in November and inviting the community to celebrate their contributions and hard work.
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With disaster season approaching, the emergency services of the region gathered at the SES Home Hill Open Day on Saturday to spread awareness ahead of Get Ready Week.The Open Day came after the Burdekin Unit State Emergency Service won the Regional Unit/Group of the Year and more at this year’s SES Week Awards.
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A motorcycle mechanic by trade who has upskilled himself because of his passion for four-wheel driving, Riley Granshaw’s business RG Customs NQ was born when he started working on his friends’ cars from his parents’ shed in Mount Kelly.
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Fishing is one of the Burdekin’s most popular pastimes, and the Burdekin District Sportsfishing Club is one organisation bringing people together over their mutual love of wetting a line.The fishing club meets once a month where fishing will open on a Friday evening and close on a Sunday afternoon.
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The Home Hill Tennis Association wrapped up the 2023 Burdekin Open and Age Tournament with two days of strong windy conditions making tennis challenging for all. Despite this, the event was a great success with the 70 competitors displaying great sportsmanship and respect for their opponents throughout the event.
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In an unforgettable 2023 rugby union season, the Burdekin Rugby Union Club left an indelible mark, triumphing in a dramatic Reserve Grade Grand Final showdown. Building on the previous year's independence from A-grade, the team's journey was marked by talent, resilience, and unyielding determination.
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On Friday, September 15, the last bowl was sent down the rink at Home Hill Community Sports Club by Joe Linton.The next morning, 14 players and club members turned up to begin the dusty and dirty task of ripping up the carpet and clearing out the drainage ditches surrounding the green.
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Following a short hiatus during the school holidays, Ayr Junior Golf is gearing up for an exciting return on Saturday, October 7. The break saw some of its members showcase their skills at the Cairns Junior Open and the Townsville Junior Open. To kick things off, the young golfers will benefit from coaching sessions led by Darryl, setting the stage for the customary 3, 6, or 9-hole competitions.
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