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Round 1 week 7 - 02/05: Nat I v Ants at the National 6-4 Nat II v Crushers at the Ayr 7-3 Falcons v Bombers at the Anzac 10-0 Cougars had the bye 10 points Points: Nat II - 53, Crushers - 50, Nat I & Falcons - 44, Cougars - 38, Ants - 36 and Bombers 15 Games for Thursday 09/05: Start of Round 2 so all home games, Bombers have the bye Photo: Cougars – Ayr Hotel
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Tuesday 30th April saw the Ladies Social Bowls kick off the week. There was a close game of Rinks, winners were Katharina Stuckler, Karen Page, Linda Guimelli & Irene Wilson Def Karen Shepherd, Beryl Cornford, Heather Jorgensen & Betty Schultz. Also on Tuesday, four of our Club members went up to Suburban Bowls Club for the NQDLBA President's Day. On Wednesday, Mixed Social Bowls were held during the day. There were two games of Triples and one game of Rinks. Winners were John Pirrone; Gordon
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Last weekend, the club rugby league scene in the Burdekin took a pause as the Townsville Foley Shield teams ventured to Mackay for North Queensland trials alongside Cairns and Mackay. Among the standout performers were three Burdekin Roosters players, Jeremiah Marutatu, Henry Teuteu, and Chris Gale, who showcased their skills on the field. In an exhilarating display of rugby league prowess, Townsville emerged triumphant in both the men's and women's divisions of the XXXX Foley Shield. The men's
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Local There were no games last week as it was the May Day weekend. This weekend all four Burdekin teams are in action. On Friday night the Division One Funkies are at home to Estates and on Saturday the Premiers, Under 23s and Women are all at home to MA Olympic. Panthers Striker Jay Leckenby has been nominated as Player of the Month for April. Teammate Mattew Kolb was also nominated. Congratulations to both players. Juniors The Juniors also had the weekend off because of the Public Holida
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Thousands of people attended a variety of different Anzac Day events in the region last Thursday. School children learnt the power of history, Veterans remembered their own unique journeys and everyone in the community came together to say thank you to those who gave their lives to defend the freedoms we all enjoy today. From Ayr to Home Hill, Brandon to Giru, communities came together to remember and pay their respects. Afterwards, games of Two-Up were held and festivity commenced. The Anzac Da
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A woman died in a traffic crash at Inkerman on Tuesday this week at around 1.20pm. Two cars collided on the Bruce Highway near Wallace Road, approximately 10km south of Home Hill. The 70-year-old woman from Gumlu, driving the Hyundai I30, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 61-year-old Ayr woman was injured and transported to Townsville University Hospital by QGAir.
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As many of you know, Sam is on holiday for a couple of weeks so in his absence you will see some of our other team members out and about in the region. Many of you will be familiar with our Sales Team, Jake Greenfield and Ruby Gorlick, and many of you will have seen our 6-foot red-headed cadet journalist Daniel Heggie taking photos at the Anzac Day events last week. Daniel is our newest recruit and he brings to the table an impressive background of knowledge and experience, with not only a deg
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A local family is feeling the love this week, with their local school gathering together to support young Lily Arroita who is living with Turner Syndrome. This is a rare condition that only affects females and is caused when one of the X chromosomes is missing or partially missing. Lily was diagnosed in November 2022, which Lily’s mother said was quite late. “Lily was considered quite old to be diagnosed,” she said. “Usually, it can be picked up at birth, but as girls get to puberty age, it
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Local businessowners were once again offered the invaluable opportunity to network with fellow peers and professionals as Burdekin Shire Council’s hosted its Industry Breakfast on Wednesday, May 1, a key event to launch Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM). Serving as a platform for skill development and gaining insights into the support structures that bolster Burdekin’s business and agricultural communities, the Industry Breakfast featured guest speakers Dominique Lamb, the Queensland Small
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Burdekin Shire Council last week announced a new initiative in a bid to manage the flying fox population in Memorial Park, Home Hill ahead of the Anzac Day commemorations. On Wednesday April 24, from 5:30am to 7:00am, Council trialled a non-invasive dispersal method that has shown to be effective in other communities. The approach involves the use of a small, portable smoke machine that emits a safe, non-toxic, non-irritant and water-based smoke, ensuring no harm to people, pets, or wildlife
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On-site activities have ramped up on Burdekin Falls Dam as the Queensland Government works to raise the dam by two metres and improve its resilience against extreme weather. 22 jobs will be supported by these on-site activities over the coming months, with the majority from North Queensland, while the project will create more than 350 jobs during construction. Minister for Water Glenn Butcher said Queensland’s largest dam is about to get even bigger. “With the project set to create 350 jobs duri
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The Burdekin Netball Association (BNA) has hit a winning streak after their success in securing a Bendigo Bank Community Grant. Sheree McKaig, the Grants Officer for BNA, expressed her enthusiasm for the $36,000 grant, highlighting its significance in advancing the association's initiatives. Established in 1970, BNA has been a pivotal fixture in the Burdekin community, providing sporting opportunities for over five decades. With a robust membership base spanning juniors to seniors, the associa
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A new CT scanner, addressing housing and cutting power prices are among the priorities Member for Burdekin Dale Last will be looking for in the upcoming final state budget before October’s state election. The 2024/2025 state budget will be handed down in less than two months and with plenty of opportunities and investment needed right across the electorate, Mr Last said it was only fair that the Burdekin received its share of the funding pie. “The diversity of the Burdekin Electorate means that
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With school recommenced for this term, just a timely reminder for parents who drop their children off at local schools. Drop off zones are exactly that, pull up and drop off your children then leave. If you intend on walking your child into school, park elsewhere. We don’t want to cause any traffic congestion during an already busy time of the day. Don’t stop in the lane of travel waiting for vehicles that are parked, picking up children, to leave that space, as this back up and congests traff
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The new cookies at Home Hill News and Café inspired this week's column. Coffee and Anzac biscuits from Alfie’s Bakery helped the ideas to flow. Basic Community Cookie Recipe Ingredients • Active listening and understanding to create a solid foundation. • An open mind to add unique and interesting flavours. • Kindness to help the cookie to rise and achieve its full potential. • A sprinkle of humour to keep things light and fun. • A dash of acceptance to create a welcoming an
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Firstly, I would like to thank the residents of the Burdekin for your vote at the recent election which enabled me to become a Councillor. Since being elected to Council, life has been crazy. Trying to juggle life, work, exercise, and everything else life throws at you. Council will be challenging learning new Policies, procedures, and the everyday working of the council. It has been interesting to learn how things work, and the thought that goes into the decision-making process that could affec
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Did you know you there are online resources and educational information on waste management? Explore the Council's website to discover the advantages of recycling, gain insights on proper waste sorting, understand the recyclable and non-recyclable items, and locate the nearest landfill. Download posters and flyers to promote recycling in your school or workplace or get the kids involved in good waste management practices these school holidays. There is some great information about what you can
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National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke received a taste of the sweet life when he visited the heart of Queensland sugarcane country earlier this week. A grain and livestock farmer from Victoria, Mr Jochinke enjoyed some beautiful Queensland sunshine while visiting farms throughout the Burdekin region, where he caught up with local Canegrowers members. The NFF president, who was in town for the Canegrowers Burdekin AGM on Tuesday, learned firsthand of the challenges and
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Two of Australia’s leading cane organisations have joined forces, in an effort to drive strategic and positive change across the industry. By combining their strengths, the two organisations aim to better serve their members, advocate for sugarcane farmers, and secure a stronger future for the industry. Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) Chairman Charles Quagliata said the sugarcane industry will see significant benefits from the partnership between QCAR and the Australian Cane F
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By Chelsea Ravizza After decades of shining a light on the extraordinary talents of the region’s youth, 2024 marks the 40-year anniversary of the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod. The eisteddfod has proudly stood as one of North Queensland’s most celebrated talent showcases for young performers since its establishment in 1983 by President, Marie Finn. Marie introduced the cherished event to the region with two integral principles: fairness and opportunity, and believes the eisteddfod stands as a pre
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During the previous week, on April 23, a Senate committee discussed the potential effects of Federal Government’s suggested fresh food tax, raising major concerns about its implications, including heightened cost of living and elevated grocery expenses for locals. Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry MP are rallying against the proposal, stating that the fresh food tax, which is due to be implemented on July 1, is as an attack on famili
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Be taken to another world at Burdekin Theatre with a puppet show like you have never seen before. This unique performance offers audience interactions with the life-like puppets of real-life animals, you’ll feel like you have transported into a habitat, immersed into their secret world. Explore alongside these exotic and rare creatures for a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that co-inhabit this place we call earth. Brought to you by ARC Erth, this innovat
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