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At 9:30am on Wednesday April 10, at the Ayr Branch of the Burdekin Library, six Burdekin writers got ready to share their words with the public. After a brief introduction and Welcome to Country, the writers presented poems and stories. From tales of troubled teens, to glowing babies, from the torments of green frogs to a Bigfoot in need of a little help, from Antarctica to Alva beach, the stories took us far from the Burdekin and our lives, and then brought us right back home. The Burdekin Cre
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Rehoming fee: $545 DOB: 28/12/2023 Sex: Female Breed: Bullmastiff x Australian Cattle dog Kid friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Yes Other dogs: Yes Fences: 6ft Lolly is a beautiful girl looking for her forever home. She loves to fetch the ball, play and give lots of cuddles. Lolly is great with kids and other dogs, big and small. Lolly is going to a big girl and she will benefit from lots of walks and playtime. But she also has the potential to be a couch potato if given the chance . Lolly
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There are often typical circumstances which occur prior to a home being unlawfully entered. An offender will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident no one is home or the risk of being caught is low. What you can do: • Ensure doors are always locked with a key, even when you are home. • Ensure that all external doors, including your garage, of your home are solid and fitted with quality deadlocks. • Consider fitting security screen doors, designed
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Bowen Orbital Space Port was officially opened at the start of the month, with dignitaries gathered to mark this significant moment in space industry history. With final approvals and permits pending, Gilmour Space Technologies are closer than ever to an official launch date which will see this Queensland-based company become the first in Australia to launch a spacecraft. Bowen is now one of only three dedicated launch sites globally, chosen for its precise location, 20 degrees south of the eq
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By Chelsea Ravizza Thursday, April 4 saw the 35-year anniversary of cyclone Aivu crossing the North Queensland coast, leaving a devasting trail of destruction in Townsville, the Burdekin, and Bowen. The 1989 severe, late-season tropical cyclone hit the Burdekin coastline, making landfall in Home Hill around 10:30am on April 4, causing over $150 million in damages, and tragically claiming three lives. 35 years on from the tragic event, the Burdekin still remembers the heartache and the destr
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A sea of yellow will soon be streaming down Plantation Creek as the 2024 Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race approaches. The annual fundraising event held by the Rotary Club of Ayr will return to Plantation Park on Sunday, May 19 where the community will gather to watch hundreds of ducks race to the finish line. There are thousands of dollars on the line for the owners of the winning ducks, but the event is all held for a good cause, being one of the club’s top fundraisers every year. This year, fund
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Saturday 20 April Ayr Surf Life Saving Club presents Take The Floor 2024 Saturday, 6:00pm The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club is proud to present Take The Floor 2024! This year, the club is inviting you back to the ‘Roaring 20s’ for a fantastic night out with friends. Take The Floor will be at the Memorial Hall on Saturday April 20 and will be hosting a live band 'Godfathers of Funk' to help add to the atmosphere along with the four couples for the evening. Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill Wednesday
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The NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase is known for providing opportunities to regional performers and the 2024 event has done just that for one talented 10-year-old. Lucas Smith performed at the Showcase held at the Burdekin Theatre on Saturday, March 16 and won the Fast Track to Fame Prize, the biggest and most exclusive prize offered to date. Sponsored by Yoyo Music, Burdekin Shire Council and Burdekin Shire Youth Council, the prize offered Lucas the opportunity to travel and stay in Melbourne to
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Did you know that Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA) can help you with Transport Services locally and to/from Townsville? You can access shops, cafes, libraries, attend events or medical appointments, visit family and friends etc. Our bus drivers and Support Workers are very friendly and helpful. Transport services can be provided to people eligible under a government funded program and also if they are not and we have seats available. We have two buses with wheelchair access as well as
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At the Neighbourhood Centre, we love providing opportunities for the community to come together to increase their knowledge about various topics and, in turn, inform others about different supports and services available. We will be offering several community information sessions over the next few weeks. Please call the centre on 47834243 for more information and to register your attendance. VISITING SERVICE CENTRELINK Friday, April 19 2024 9am – 11am Home Care and Aged Care Information Sessi
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Did you know that the Burdekin Shire Council offers a variety of opportunities for businesses to work with them? Whether you want to buy or sell goods and services, lease or develop land, or access smart water advice, Council has a dedicated webpage for doing business with them. The procurement process is the way the Council purchases and sells goods and services in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012. You can find information on expressions of interest, quotations, tenders, it
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In a bid to enhance their impact in the community and further their mission of empowering women and girls, Zonta Club Burdekin Inc applied for the Bendigo Bank Community Grant – and emerged victorious. The $11,000 grant received in 2023 has significantly bolstered the club's ability to carry out various projects and initiatives aimed at uplifting the Burdekin community. President of Zonta Club Burdekin Inc, Judy Sgarbossa, expressed her gratitude towards Bendigo Bank, stating, “Our club members
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Anne Williams and her family have been the warm, friendly faces behind the counter of Tosh’s Convenience Store for just under a decade. Tosh’s has stood as the Burdekin’s go to for a loaf of bread on Sunday to family burger night for over 50 years, and Anne, her husband Neil and their family are extremely proud of all they have achieved for both the business and the community. On Monday April 15, Tosh’s Convenience Store officially came under new management and Anne, Neil, their daughter Hayley
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The Eugene Pagotto Memorial Canefield Ashes celebrated its 20th anniversary over the weekend with hundreds of cricketers, supporters, families and friends flocking to Home Hill to celebrate. The carnival saw innumerable huge sixes hit, classic catches taken, and beverages consumed, but attendees ultimately enjoyed the weekend as an opportunity to catch up with mates and participate in what has become an iconic Burdekin event. Organisers expressed satisfaction with the 2024 event and gratitude to
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The Burdekin Artisans Community Association is rallying the community for its eco-friendly extravaganza with Burdekin Rags to Runway, transforming ordinary household items into extraordinary fashion statements. Tickets are now available for the ultimate fashion event as entrants prepare to showcase their creations at the Burdekin Rags to Runway event on Saturday, April 27. With entries spanning five categories, from junior to racewear, the event challenges participants to think creatively and o
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By Chelsea Ravizza The Burdekin Craft Spectacular is set to brighten up the Burdekin Memorial Hall for another year with tickets now available. The hall will come alive to showcase the amazing talents of both residents of the Burdekin and surrounding regions from 9am to 2pm on Saturday May 4. With less than a month to go before the vibrant event returns to the Burdekin, Judy Berryman, along with the rest of the event organizers, have been busily preparing the stalls and additional showcases.
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Thursday April 11 was an afternoon of mixed social bowls with the winners of the day in a very tight game was Kay Garner, Vanda Ballao, Joy Woods and Margaret. Friday April 12, we had our monthly Trophy night proudly sponsored by North Queensland Green Solutions where most of the Brandon community turned up for a great night of bowls. We had 82 bowlers which must be a record with everyone having a great time. The weather was perfect and nice to bowl in cooler conditions for a change. A massive
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Queenslanders have the opportunity to tell the state’s electricity networks about their energy needs and wants in the 2024 Queensland Household Energy Survey. Energy Queensland CEO Peter Scott said more residential customers are being encouraged to share their insights in the long-running survey which is a joint initiative of Energex, Ergon Energy Network and Powerlink Queensland. “Every customer’s input into the Queensland Household Energy Survey matters and 4,200 households participated las
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Round 1 week 4: National 1 v Bombers at the Queens 9-1 Ants v Cougars at the Anzac 6-4 Crushers v Falcons at the Ayr Hotel 7-3 National II had the bye 10 points Points: Crushers - 34, Nat II - 33, Nat I - 29, Falcons - 20, Ants - 19, Bombers - 13 and Cougars –12 Games for 18/04: Nat I v Crushers at National, Ants v Nat II at Anzac, Cougars v Bombers at Ayr Hotel and Falcons have the bye Contributed by Kerry Davison Caption: Peter Peach (left) and Chandler Taylor (right) played off in the f
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What a great day at the President’s Day on Tuesday, April 9 hosted by the Ladies’ President, Sandra Stitson. It was good to see all the Clubs in the local region represented, especially Gold City from Charters Towers. Winners on the day were: 1st Place - Kaye Garner, Raylene Butler, Heather Rogers and Lynette Riches. 2nd Place - Vicky Hughes, Robyn Whiting, Lorraine McClintock & Mary Poli The club would like to thank sponsors QLD Country Bank. They have been sponsoring this event for sever
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Local Senior and Youth fixtures were mostly at home last weekend. On Friday, the Burdekin Panthers Division 1 was away to Estates and lost 0-5. Then on Saturday at home to Saints Eagles Souths (SES), the Under 23s lost 0-4, the Ladies were unlucky to lose 3-4 but the Premiers did very well to win 3-1. The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers were keen to bounce back after a couple of losses. Injuries and suspensions saw our depth tested with five regular reserve graders having to step up to the Premier lea
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By Chelsea Ravizza The Burdekin Netball Association has been on a celebratory high since bringing home an amazing win from the Queensland Netball’s Senior State Age Netball Championship. The championship was held at the Western Districts Netball Association in Brisbane on the weekend of April 6-9, where the U15 girls were awarded first place in Championship Challenge Division 4. Extending over four days, the girls played 15 games competing alongside 16 other teams from around the state includi
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Last Sunday week Burdekin Roosters A Grade coach Steve Lansley watched his team play one half of decent football before going down to Western Lions 24 - 22. This Sunday, the coach watched on as they improved that switch-on period to 60 minutes before turning off and allowing premiership favourites Souths to take the win 40 - 22. The Roosters looked really good for the first thirty minutes actually leading by 10 nil with two tries before the Redmen came alive to score 10 points themselves through
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The keys to a new flood water rescue boat were handed over to the Burdekin Shire Council last Friday, April 5 for use by the State Emergency Services (SES) Burdekin Unit. The boat was replaced as part of the Flood Boat Replacement Program, funded through the SES Major Equipment Grants, and is the third to be replaced in the region in the last 12 months. The 5.3m Swift Marine Barge has been modified to suit the needs and requirements of local SES volunteers. “They’re a very capable boat and reall
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Hi readers Let me tell you, working on this edition’s feature about the Canefield Ashes has certainly got me keen for a weekend of cricket. The concept of a social, family friendly cricket tournament in which generations of teams come together once a year sounds like a dream come true. I’m expecting a lot of fun to be had on the cricket field but I’m sure a few beers, some roast pork and a bit of live music won’t go astray either. I’ll be alternating between camera and cricket bat in hand, so
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