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The Home Hill Golf Club hosted its annual NQIB Home Hill Open on Sunday, April 7 with a field of 80 players participating in the Men’s Open and 78 in the Women’s. The winner of the Men’s Open was Elio Di Bella while Townsville Golf Club’s Chloe Armstrong took out the Women’s title. Men’s Results A Grade Gross winner Elio Di Bella. R/up Josh Searle. A Grade Nett winner Brendan Walsh. R/up Marcus Yasso A1 Gross winner Dave Harding. R/up Greg Fuller A1 Nett winner Tim Branch. R/up Murray Cannavan
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Wednesday April 24 was a mixed bowls day with 12 bowlers attending with the winners being Bev Garioch, Vanda Ballao and Darelle Pearce and Bev Garioch, Colleen Olsen and Alan Garioch. Ladies Sunday bowls is mixed day for you all to join in. Friday April 5 saw the last night final of B grade pairs played out between Peter Lejarraga and Lloyd Shepherd v Glen Woodford and Tony Battaglia. Peter and Lloyd held lead from start to finish however on the start of last end scores were almost even, but the
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Local Senior and Youth fixtures recommence this weekend. On Friday, Burdekin Panthers Division 1 team is away to Estates at 6:30. On Saturday, Youth Home Games will take place at Honeycombes Park field 1 and International Park field 2. The Under 14/15 vs Warriors at 9:30am and the Under 13s vs Saints at 10:00am. On Sunday at International Park, the Panthers have three games against Saints Eagles Souths, starting with the Under 23s at 2:00 pm followed by the Women at 4:00 and finally the Premie
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Thursday afternoon saw 26 players turn up for the weekly social game. The teams are drawn at random from the hat. RINK 2: Yogi, Stephen and Bones were too strong for Clinton, Dino/Bob and Henry winning 22 to 9. RINK 3: Terry, Des and Mick P won quite easily over Ray, David and Wayne 26 to 11. RINK 6: Jeff, Lloyd and Mick M in a close game over Karl/Jimmy, Paul and Gary 19 to 18. RINK 7: Rino, Mick O and Hugh outlasted Judy, John and Trevor 15 to 13. Tuesday Trimmers is still going well as
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“That was a game we should have won and threw it away with our handling letting us down badly,” said Burdekin Roosters A grade coach Steve Lansley after seeing his team go down by just 2 at 24 - 22 to Western Lions at the RLTD grounds in Townsville last Sunday. “It was a game we should have won by at least four tries.” While the coach was critical of the way his team respected the ball, he did say that he could not fault their effort. Lansley thought the forwards were dominant but dropped ball
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Lower Burdekin Table Bowls held a great day thanks to sponsors Dowson Family and the Ayr Hotel. Grand Final was played between Mick Parison and Darren Oats v Jesse Williams and Ryan Cranitch with Mick and Darren winning the final. Round 1 week 1: Nat 11 v Nat 1 7-3, Falcons v Ants 8-2, Crushers v Cougars 8-2 and Bombers bye Round 1 week 2: Nat I v Falcons 7-3, Ants v Bombers 10-0, Nat II v Cougars 8-2 and Crushers bye Round 1 week 3: Falcons v Cougars 6-4, Crushers v Ants 9-1, Nat II v Bomber
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Friends, family members and supporters filled John Drysdale Chamber as the new Burdekin Shire Council was sworn in at its first post-election meeting on Wednesday, April 3. Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort led her first meeting as mayor and made a declaration of office before new councillors Amanda Hall, Delfine Vasta and Callan Oar and returning councillors Michael Detenon, Max Musumeci and John Furnell made their declarations. Ms Hall and Mr Musumeci were both nominated for the position of Deputy May
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Hi readers Another long weekend has come and gone, so, whatever you found yourself getting up to, I hope you enjoyed it. I saw this long weekend as an opportunity to explore and headed north. My plan was to explore the Tablelands region, an area that has been at the top of my list for many years. I found a motel nearby at Bramston Beach that would allow the perfect combination of proximity to the Tablelands while also providing a relaxing homebase at which I could chill when I pleased. I depar
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A free activity aiming to engage the youth of the Burdekin is being implemented by PCYC Burdekin between Home Hill and Ayr. The Drop-In Program is a free program typically provided to ages 12-18 to engage high school aged students in a semi-structured activity after school. The program involves a refurbished entertainment trailer, which houses three television screens and three PlayStation 4s as well as equipment to hold external events like discos and outdoor movie nights. PCYC Burdekin Branch
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A teenager was airlifted to Townsville Hospital over the weekend after a car rolled over in the early hours of Saturday morning, May 30. Three people in their late teens were in the vehicle when it rolled over Beach Road, near Alva. A Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) spokesperson confirmed that QAS was engaged at 12:05am on Saturday, March 30. One female patient sustained significant pelvic injuries and was transported to Ayr Hospital by ambulance in a serious condition before being airlifted
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Over 80 parishioners of the Burdekin Catholic Parish met at the top of Mt Inkerman on Friday March 22 to walk the steps of Jesus through the 14 Stations of the Cross. Fr Manoj and Fr Truong led the congregation through a moving spiritual reflection. Parishioners from all four parishes attended the event being Ayr, Home Hill, Giru and Clare. The afternoon ended with a shared supper and gorgeous views of the Burdekin region. Contributed by Lisa Sarri Caption: Burdekin Catholic Parish took to
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After a promise of a new way forward in marine rescue, thousands of volunteers have been left in uncharted waters with no clarity on the future according to Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Dale Last. As the July 1 deadline for the first VMR squadrons and AVCG flotillas to transition to the new Marine Rescue Queensland approaches, Mr Last said crews, radio operators and skippers had been left in the dark about what the transition would look like and how it would operate. “It’s been more t
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A 13-year-old girl was stung by a jellyfish near Cape Upstart over the weekend and was one of three people hospitalised due to jellyfish stings across the state over the weekend. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed the female patient in her teens was transported by boat from Cape Upstart to Gumlu after suffering a marine sting on Sunday, March 31. Bowen paramedics met the patient on the shore and assisted in transporting her to a rescue helicopter which flew her to Townsville
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American popstar P!nk wrapped up her record-breaking Summer Carnival Australian tour in Townsville last month, with the benefits being felt throughout north Queensland thanks to the tens of thousands of fans flocking for her two concerts. Held at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, the concerts attracted over 65,000 punters across the two nights, breaking the Stadium attendance record previously held by game one of the 2021 State of Origin series. Millions
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The Rita Island Progress Association (RIPA) has recently formed to promote a sense of community and good fellowship with the people of Rita Island, a small rural farming area just out of Ayr where they can get cut off from the mainland during floods. Having good neighbours in those times of need and hardship really makes a difference, so we aim to bring everyone here closer together through social gatherings and fund-raisers that will hopefully help fund a central meeting point and recreational
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Opinion Piece Legislation on a new fresh food tax has been introduced in Parliament, a move that Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says will increase the cost of living and hurt families, farmers, and food producers throughout Australia. Mr Willcox said the Government’s biosecurity protection levy will charge Australian farmers for the biosecurity costs of importers bringing their product to Australia. “These costs to farmers will inevitably be passed onto the consumer, hurting individua
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Burdekin-based father-daughter fisher duo Neil and Sienna Green recently took to Canberra’s Parliament House to prepare fresh Burdekin-caught barramundi for politicians and press. The barbecue and press event was hosted by Shadow Minister for Northern Australia Senator Susan McDonald and the Queensland Seafood Industry Association to raise awareness of the impacts of banning net fishing in Queensland on both industry and consumer. “I invited fishers to Canberra to cook barramundi burgers for pol
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On Wednesday March 27, PCYC Burdekin had eight students graduate from their current Get for Work Program. The program is for 15-19 year olds looking for work and have finished their schooling journey. During the course, the students completed a certificate II in Vocational Pathways and Employment Skills, first aid certificates, RSAs and gained their learner's licence. The students also participated in a range of actives to enhance their employability including cultural and historical awarenes
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Rehoming fee: $450 DOB: 15/03/2022 Sex: Male Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Kid friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Untested Other dogs: Yes Fences: 6ft Don’t be alarmed by the name! Hades is actually a bit shy when you first meet him but it doesn’t take long for him to warm up to you and when he does, he has so much love to give. Despite his young age Hades is very relaxed and chill but when it comes to play time, he will never stop. His favourite game is fetch and he will play for as long
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At 3.35am on Saturday 9 March, Ayr Police located a vehicle on Robertson Road, Brandon. As a result, a 25yr old Burdekin man was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for being in charge of a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, .166. He appeared in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 25 March. At 8.40am on Saturday 9 March, Ayr Police were called to the local hospital regarding a male wishing to make an assault. It was alleged he was punched in the face then bitten on his nose by a male associ
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After two successful Big Cigarette Butt Hunts in Cairns, thanks to funding from Queensland Gives, No More Butts is now expanding the events to four new locations including right here in the Burdekin. No More Butts is taking action against cigarette butts, the single biggest contributor to litter in Australia and around the world, holding its first event in 2022 where more than a dozen volunteers picked up 4,500 butts in just under an hour. In 2023, 20 volunteers from several different organis
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Have you ever wanted to learn what it takes to become a radio presenter? Your chance is fast approaching thanks to Sweet FM and the Burdekin Shire Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Sweet FM will be hosting presenter training later this month aimed at anyone from novice to experienced presenters. The course will provide the unique opportunity to discover the inner workings of Sweet FM, learn about local radio and a presenter’s legal responsibilities, and gain experience with presen
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Give and take, back and forth, exchanging energy, you only get out what you put in. However you want to say it, creating a vibrant, healthy, and strong community requires effort from everyone involved. Our Burdekin community is unique and has its own set of strengths, needs, and challenges that should be considered when developing strategies to address our requirements. To do that, all hands are needed on deck. We believe in working together to identify our community’s strengths, prioritise
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Did you know that the Burdekin Shire Council offers interest free loans to not-for-profit sporting, cultural and community organisations that want to upgrade their facilities or purchase specialised equipment. This policy aims to encourage the social, cultural and sporting development of the Burdekin Shire area by supporting community organisations’ initiatives. The loans are subject to eligibility criteria, repayment terms and a maximum amount set by the Council. Applications can be for proje
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