The first of Burdekin Christian College’s pre-carnival spirit activities was dodgeball, a very popular activity with many students participating. Mighty Mathew took out the first event of spirit week.
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Caption: Photos supplied: Jarvisfield State School
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Social Bowls were played Tuesday February 20 where the winners were Ruth Moore, Elaine Young, Beryl Cornford and Pam Power defeating Desley Olsen, Donna Soper, Sandra Stidston and Irene Wilson. Isabel Cislowski, Heather Jorgensen and Mary Poli defeated Katharina Stuckler, Joy Comollatti amd Dot Cutting. Eighteen bowlers enjoyed playing lawn bowls under the stars at Wednesday Night Bowls on February 21. Coming in first place were Katharina Stuckler, Anthony Bull and Robyn McAllister. In second
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Wednesday February 20 Ladies results: only four ladies turned up and conditions still not favourable however those who turned up certainly had a good time. Kaye Garner and Lyn Storrie beat Ann Newton and Vanda Ballao. Ladies, please have your names in by 1:00pm for 1:30pm start. Sunday February 25 A grade singles: Gary Pearce defeated Henry Hazel. And the other A grade singles game went down to the wire with Doug Koehne defeating Jamie Woods. A Pairs: Vince Beitia and Allan Garioch defeated Joe
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Burdekin FC will work towards upgrading its women’s changerooms and facilities at International Park after winning a grant from the 2024 Ergon-Energex Community Fund. The $10,000 grant will enable renovation of the women’s changerooms to provide a safer, more inclusive, and accessible space for players to feel comfortable and confident in their environment and increase participation. Burdekin FC Senior Secretary Sian Reardon said the women’s facilities currently has two toilets, one of which oft
Read more18 players arrived to do battle in the barefoot bowls night on Wednesday, February 21. 3 games of triples were played. Rinks 5,6 and 7 were used running east/west. Rink 5: Gladys, Meryl and Joe were much too strong for Betty, Judy and John winning 14 to 5. Rink 6: Ashley, Tony and Amy had a good win over Lyn, Nev and Ron to the tune of 12 points to 3. Rink 7: Conner, Margaret and Stephen won on the final end after being all square after 11 ends over Wayne, Mark and Torrie 11 to 7. Trevor'
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We weather put a dampener on preseason training for Burdekin FC’s youth teams, with the U13 and U14/15 teams instead taking things indoors for a night of “non- competitive” ten pin bowling.
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The start of the 2024 local football season was delayed again due to the very wet weather. All matches in the area were called off and the Kappa Cup 3rd Round game between Burdekin Panthers and JCU Riverway has yet to be rescheduled. The actual season is due to start this weekend with all five teams playing MA Olympic. The games were due to be played in Townsville, but the Olympic grounds were unplayable and Olympic wanted to play the games in the Burdekin, but after Monday night’s rain, Inter
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The Burdekin Roosters received a setback last week with the announcement 2024 appointed senior coach Daniel Beazley would be leaving the club. Beazley told the players at training on Thursday he had received an offer from a family member to join a business on the Gold Coast. Beazley said he knew his cousin was beginning a new business and he wanted his input but he thought that would not be till towards the end of the year. “For my cousin the business has gone really well, and I have been offere
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The much-anticipated Rugby League carnival, the Annual Bowen Tens, will be played at Denison Park in Bowen on Saturday. Sponsored mainly by Whitsunday Civil, the day brings much needed funds to the Bowen Seagulls Junior League with various charities also benefitting. A number of Bowen charities have been the recipients of money from the Bowen Tens. This year, the main recipient will be Kids Connecting Parents. Burdekin teams have supported the day since it was first introduced in 2012 with the C
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Both night tennis on Monday and pickleball on Tuesday have been fortunate to dodge rain over the recent weeks, with good numbers of players at 7:00pm. At pickleball, everyone has been enjoying the challenge of learning a new game as well as the social aspect. Friday Social tennis starts up in early March. The upcoming AGM on the March 11 is a great opportunity for everyone to come along to Home Hill Tennis to hear about all the club’s activities in 2023. It is also time to recognise and thank t
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Our North Queensland wet season again prevented any Junior Cricket to be played late last week at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket Complex, and Charters Towers where our Under 17s were meant to play Wests. Clear skies on Tuesday allowed the Rookies to go ahead though, with Antony Stewart from Queensland Cricket coming down from Townsville to run the session. Antony was helped out by one of our older junior Thomas Cardillo at the East Ayr School Grounds. This session included fun drills and ga
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Who are you and what do you think qualifies you for the role? Born and raised in the Burdekin and with over four decades experience in business, I truly understand the needs and challenges of our community. I have developed a strong understanding of effective governance, including through the completion of a Company Director course. Having previously served as Councillor for 12 years, I will continue to support, and leverage my wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide the region forward. My c
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Tell us about yourself and what qualifies you for the role I have held many roles in my time in the Burdekin: I am a wife, mother, primary school teacher, and proud member of many local sporting, school, church and community associations. Having served as a Councillor for six years, Mayor for 16 years, and as a Board representative on several regional and state bodies, I have a wealth of advocacy and leadership experience. I strongly believe the Burdekin is the best place to live, work, play, v
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In an emotional triumph for the local commercial fishing industry, six restricted licenses have been granted to commercial operators residing in the Burdekin to allow the use of nets to catch barramundi. The announcement of the new licenses came after primary commercial fishing licences no longer authorised commercial net fishing activities in Queensland from January 1, 2024, in State and Federal Government efforts to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027. Alva fisher Neil
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Hi Readers I’ve added a new item to my list of new year’s resolutions, and that’s to catch a barra. I know next to nothing about fishing and when I’ve sat in on conversations with experts talking shop, it seems to me like they’re speaking another language. But, equipped with a fishing rod and tackle box recovered from my Pa’s shed and a cast net I got for my birthday as a child, I’m determined to reel one in – you could say I’ve got all the gear and no idea. A couple of people who know a thing o
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Clare State School Students have been surprised with the joy of comprehensive stationary packs, donated to the school by the Joyful Foundation. Having met out and about during the school holidays, School Principal Troy Patti welcomed the donation from the Joyful Foundation. Established over 10 years ago, the Joyful Foundation continues the legacy of their namesake Joylene Donnellan, a teacher and guidance officer who assisted disadvantaged children achieve a better education, by providing scho
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In his first week as Officer in Charge (OIC) at Home Hill Police Station, Sargeant Samuel Pyke has highlighted the need for clearer avenues of communication and collaboration between police and community. Sgt Pyke started in the role on Monday, February 12, bringing over a decade of experience from some of Queensland’s busiest beats to Home Hill. Originally from the Gold Coast, Sgt Pyke joined the police force 12 years ago and has since been posted in Gladstone, Townsville, Brisbane’s Fortitude
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The sudden closure of the Coles Supermarket at Burdekin Plaza in Ayr over the weekend took many residents by surprise. It is expected that the store will now be shut for two weeks while urgent roof repairs are made. Todd Riches, Coles Regional Manager, said Coles paused trade over the weekend due to concerns about the stability of the roof tiles as a result of excess moisture and humidity from recent heavy rain. “We want to thank the community for their continued understanding and patience wh
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A group of 16 participants recently completed training facilitated by CORES Queensland, equipping them with the essential skills to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide. The training day was held at PCYC Burdekin on Friday, February 9 and CORES Queensland Coordinator and Counsellor Ross Romeo said it taught people the warning signs to look out for in someone they’re concerned about and what to say, what to do and where to go for help. “It’s very interactive and we design it and de
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A forum was held on Tuesday, February 20 by Burdekin Chamber inviting mayoral and councillor candidates to present to the community and answer their questions. Caption 1: Pierina Dalle Cort, Burdekin Chamber President Leigh Kefford and Lyn McLaughlin Caption 2: Lyn McLaughlin, Amanda Hall, Fina Vasta and Kaylee Boccalatte Caption 3: Llewlyn Davies, John Furnell, Pierina Dalle Cort, Jayson O’Keeffe and Callan Oar Caption 4: Russell and Linda Kirk and Tiffany and Alissa Muir Caption 5: Michael Det
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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash south of Home Hill on the afternoon of Thursday, February 15. A spokesperson confirmed Queensland Ambulance Service was engaged at approximately 1:50pm that afternoon after two vehicles collided on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Wallace Road in Inkerman. It has been confirmed that a van travelling north on the Bruce highway turned across the southbound lane to reach the rest area at Inkerman when it collided with a vehicle
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Authorities have arrested the fifth offender in relation to the recent crime series that occurred in the Burdekin in January, charging a 14-year-old Home Hill youth with 21 offences while police opposed his bail. The youth was the last of five arrests made in relation to a series of break and enter offences in the Burdekin during late January 2024. The offences were alleged to have been committed on January 25 earlier this year, where six local businesses were targeted, including an electric
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The vast majority of assaults reported to Ayr Police are between parties known to each other. Many occur in private residences between family members, which may constitute domestic violence, or friends and acquaintances. Other assaults occur in the street or licenced premises where, once again, the involved parties are usually known to each other. It is a not uncommon occurrence to see news reports where people are assaulted, fall back, hit their head and die. One punch can kill. “It’s Okay
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Two of Ayr Health Service’s longest serving employees were recognised with a morning tea and presentation on Monday, February 19. 15 staff members received awards at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Length of Service Awards presentation, most notably Executive Support Officer Ana Mooney who is celebrating 45 years of service and Raylee Hervey who has worked in Laundry Operations for 40 years. Ms Mooney, who was born at the same hospital she went on to work at for 45 years, started wh
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