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Due to an increase in demand, local hydraulics business Muzdraulics has added a second fully equipped hose truck to its fleet, increasing capabilities and decreasing customer down time. The new truck, which is in the field already and operated by third-year apprentice Harry, promises reliable service and shows the business’s dedication to getting its loyal customer’s machinery up and running and back in the paddock as soon as possible. “Previously, if we encountered a few customers who were brok
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When Karl Vass started his boilermaker apprenticeship in a Home Hill workshop on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Eighth Street, he didn’t realise he would go on to establish his own business in that exact same workshop years later. Karl grew up in a farming family and started his apprenticeship at age 16, so agricultural engineering was almost destiny. After relocating to the Gold Coast for 10 years, he moved back to the Burdekin in 2012 and was doing contracting work in the mining industry when
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The celebrated Burdekin Brass Band’s Learner Classes will resume for its seventh year on the evening of Tuesday February 13 in Home Hill’s Burdekin Brass Band Hall on 10th Avenue. Burdekin Brass Band President, Larry Hudson, and accredited music instructor, Ms Donna Wall encourage the community to take advantage of this amazing and unique opportunity to explore your interests and acquire new skills. “When people learn music, they use this skill for the rest of their life,” explained Larry.
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Carter Entertainment invites you to a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty at the Burdekin Theatre this February. Celebrating the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands– from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their debut album in 1968 to their last album in 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. There's something
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The first turtle nest of the season has hatched on Magnetic Island, with 45 baby Flatback sea turtles scrambling to the ocean earlier in January. Magnetic Island Network for Turtles confirmed the first flatback sea turtle nest hatched on the beach of Nelly Bay and was a good outcome, with the nest found in a cooler shaded spot. The Network reported an almost 100% hatchling success rate with volunteers using artificial light to lead the hatchlings safely to the water.
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Relive the action from Verve Dance Festival which brought competitors from across the Burdekin, north, central and west Queensland to the Burdekin Theatre for five days of dancing and excellent community spirit. For full results, visit Verve Dance Festival on Facebook.
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Jarvisfield State School Welcomes Prep Students
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Burdekin BMX Club recently held its break up, awarding outstanding performance and appreciating participants on volunteers throughout 2023. 2023 was a fabulous year revamping our track with a bitumen berm and a successful glueing prosses giving us more track time and less repairs. Our November carnival was a huge success with 200 riders competing over 2 days and all looking forward to our 2024 November carnival. Our club committee brought in our new club constitution. Whole families have enjoyed
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Thursday, January 11 saw 18 players arrive ready for an afternoon of bowls. Game 1: Tony, Des and Trevor 20 drew with Judy, Bob and Clinton 20. Game 2: Paul, Dino and Henry 19 were too strong for Jim, Joe and Mick 9. Game 3: Margaret, Lloyd and Hugh 20 defeated Conner, John and Gary 12. 16 players turned up to play barefoot bowls on Wednesday night, January 17. Winning the night was Meryl and Sam. Thursday afternoon bowls on January 18 had 19 players turn up to do battle on Rummeny Green.
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Wednesday 17/1/24 1st Prize to Jim Murray, Tony Battaglia and Ray Wall defeated Mick Murison, Arthur Gauvin and Ron Soper. 2nd Prize to George Nixon and Chris Berkery defeated Margaret Chapman and Col Essex. Saturday 20/1/24 (Bob Murison Memorial Day) was a special day put on by the Murison Family and was very well supported with a full green of bowlers. 1st prize to Bob Pickard/Mick Olsen (shared game), Peter Lejarraga and Lew Stidston defeated Katharina Stuckler, Barry Hewson and Ron Soper. 2
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Home Hill Tennis is set to host its Annual Open Day set to coincide with the success of this year’s Australian Open this coming Monday January 29. This year there was much for Burdekinites to cheer about with local tennis star Adam Walton making his Australian Open debut. Playing in singles, doubles and mixed Adam played well and gained a lot of valuable experience. His family were there to cheer him on and couldn’t have been prouder. Many locals followed his matches on Nine Now. At the Open se
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Neville’s Nomads traveled to Charters Towers last Friday to play in their 26th Goldfield Ashes. In very hot and steamy conditions the Nomads won all three of their games. Charters Towers was extremely hot and by Monday after a lot of rain was almost pleasant. On Friday morning the Nomads played Mt Garnet Eagles out at the airport with the Eagles batting first and making 151 after being 2/88. In reply the Nomads scored 202 with Chris Mann retiring on 50 and the Hot Stubby Award for the lowest to
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The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club's Annual Beach Golf Day is gearing up to be a cracker of an event. Being held on Saturday February 10, with tee-off from 1pm, teams of four will enjoy a fun filled day out with their clubs. Teams are invited to come in their best team themed outfits, to help add to the energetic atmosphere of the day. Unfortunately, the Club's Australia Day Celebrations have been cancelled, however this has allowed their Top 100 Club event to be aligned with Golf Day. The special ev
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The Burdekin Clay Target Club held their monthly shoot on Sunday January 14 with 39 competitors. It was cloudy throughout the day with a consistent breeze which made it very comfortable for this time of the year. Burdekin Clay Target Club would like to thank our sponsor for event 3 Nicolaides Contracting. Also thank you to Lui Populin for donating the meat tray which was raffled off and won by Alan Lord. The next shoot is our 100 Target Double Barrel on Sunday February 11. Results Event 1
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Over the last weekend of school holidays, 33 nippers from the North Barrier Branch descended on the Ayr Surf Club to take part in the annual Camp Alva. This camp is designed for Under 12 and 13 members to work on leadership and team building skills and experience different aspects of the Lifesaving movement that they can progress into over the coming years.
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With hundreds of people expected to gather in Home Hill’s Memorial Park to commemorate Anzac Day in April, members of the RSL Home Hill Sub Branch have shared their concerns that a colony of flying foxes roosting at the park may cause a safety risk to attendees. Sub Branch President Richard Kelly and Secretary Allan Petersen recently approached Burdekin Shire Council with their concerns, and while Council confirmed plans to relocate the flying foxes over the next couple of months, Mr Petersen f
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Hi readers, You might have noticed our North Queensland Summer Holiday Series in the last few editions of Burdekin Life. These have been a pleasure to research and write as I’m still relatively new to North Queensland and am always looking for new adventures and new places to explore. A large motivation behind my decision to move from Brisbane to Mackay almost two years ago was to explore a part of the country I’d seldom had the opportunity to explore before. Places like Cape Hillsborough, Eunge
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At their last meeting of 2023, members of Home Hill Rotary Club were pleased invite Kaylene Rinella of St Vincent de Paul to join them. Home Hill Rotary Club took the opportunity to present Kaylene with a cheque for $1,500 to support the work of St Vincent de Paul. At the meeting, Kaylene gave a brief update on the work of St Vincent de Paul and how this donation would be used. “Thanks to Rotary again this year for assisting Vinnies to provide emergency food relief, not only at Christmas but th
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Burdekin Shire Council wishes to inform the public that scheduled maintenance works on the Home Hill water tower trunk main are planned to commence tonight, Thursday January 18 from 9:00pm and are expected to be complete by Friday January 19 at 2:00am. While customers in Home Hill and surrounding areas may notice a temporary drop in water pressure during the works, Council does not expect there to be any interruption to supply. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by the works and t
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An episode of ABC’s ‘Back Roads’ filmed in the Burdekin last year will go to air on Tuesday, January 30, showcasing what the region has to offer to the entire country. Back Roads is an Australian observational documentary series that takes the road less travelled and visits some of the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Host Heather Ewart travels to these towns to discover remarkable stories and inspiring people, with her and her crew visiting the Burdekin in May 2023 for t
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Neither a new Premier nor a new year have diverted Member for Burdekin Dale Last’s attention away from much-needed medical facilities and services in the Burdekin. Thousands of signatures and a campaign that ran for several months saw the state’s Health Minister recognise the importance of the equipment which would mean as many as 15 patients a week would no longer need to transferred to Townsville for CT scans outside business hours. “The response from the Minister was positive but if the Minis
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Luke O’Brien, formerly of Ayr, has been identified as the victim of a tragic incident that occurred at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) Saraji mine on Monday, January 15. Mr O’Brien and another worker were working in the fuel-bay area of the open-cut mine around midday when an interaction between two vehicles left the 27-year-old with significant crush injuries. He was taken to Dysart Hospital but later died from his injuries. Mr O’Brien’s mother, Yvette, shared her heartbreak on social medi
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PCYC Burdekin’s Get Set For Work Program will assist a new cohort of vulnerable job seekers in 2024 thanks to a renewed funding commitment from the Queensland Government. The Get Set For Work Program is funded through Skilling Queenslanders for Work, assisting unemployed and underemployed Queenslanders to gain skills, qualifications and experience to either enter or remain in the workforce. PCYC Burdekin Get Set For Work Program Coordinator Rowan Scott said the funding will allow the Program to
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Tennis in the Burdekin has received a massive boost this month with local junior Adam Walton starring on the international stage. Television sets across the region have been tuned into Channel Nine as Walton, along with plenty of other Australians, took to the court in the Adelaide International and the Australian Open earlier in January. The 24-year-old recorded two stunning victories to earn his place in the Adelaide International main draw, defeating world No.70 Pedro Cachin before backing
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On the afternoon of Thursday 28 December 2023, Ayr Police received a complaint of damage to an exterior wall at a residence in Munro Street, Ayr. As a result, a 30yr old Burdekin woman was charged with one count of wilful damage and is due to re-appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on 14 March 2024. At 11.20pm on Thursday 28 December, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Burke Street, Ayr. The driver, an 18yr old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for drink driving, .027 is due t
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