The Burdekin Potters have been very busy the last couple of months, preparing for their Annual Christmas Sale. A great range of locally crafted unique pottery gifts will be on offer for that “hard to buy for” or “someone special” for Christmas.The local potters have certainly gone from strength to strength in the last few years, presently boasting a membership of almost 60.
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While this boy is initially a little shy, he is very quick to warm up to his new home and humans. Charlie absolutely loves playing with anyone and anything, particular fetch with his very own ping pong ball, and as well running his claws down a scratching post and running through a tunnel. No need for an alarm clock anymore, Charlie will be sure to wake you up demand head rubs and good belly scratches.
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Sweet FM has improved its outside broadcast capabilities with the acquisition of new satellite technology.Previously, the station would rely on mobile phone networks to broadcast from locations outside of the Home Hill studio.“Typically, we’ve always used mobile phone coverage,” said Station Manager Charlie Scuderi.
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As part of the show’s Tiny Towns Tour, Triple M’s The Rush Hour paid a visit to Brandon last week, broadcasting from the Iron Works Brewery on Thursday, November 23.Brandon was the first stop on the tour which saw Townsville-based presenters AB and Elliot learn about local history and hear from local guests.“We’re travelling around Queensland visiting the unsung hero towns, the ones that aren’t on the tourist maps, the ones with really small populations and short Wikipedia pages,” said AB.
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Rhythm Edge Dance Studios took over Burdekin Theatre last weekend for two sold out Rhythm Nation dance concerts. The shows saw the region’s dancing talent take to the stage, wowing crowds with a dazzling and professional production.
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Tuesday November 21 Social Bowls Rayleen Hervey, Betty Schultz and Dot Cutting defeated Katharina Stuckler, Beryl Cornford and Sandra StidstonRuth Moore, Heather Jorgensen and Pam Power defeated Merle Nixon, Karen Page and Irene WilsonWednesday November 22 Men’s Social Afternoon
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On Thursday November 23, we had 15 players on a rather warm start to the afternoon’s battles. With the new rink we are attempting to use all the rink, it was then that we discovered that we don't have any mystery balls for rink 8 mainly because we never used it previously.
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The Rookies Blaster group had their last session of the year at EASS on Tuesday November 21 as they will move over to the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket complex this Friday for their final games for this half of the season. They will return to EASS in the new year when school resumes.
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The 2023 Queensland Solo Championships are done and dusted following a successful weekend of racing at Brandon’s Pioneer Park Speedway.Speedway staff thanked everyone who competed, support classes, spectators and volunteers for their support.Local rider Ky Mitchell backed up his Australian Championships taking out both 125cc and 125cc Pairs classes.
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A morning shower of rain saw Saturday’s cricket action take to the astro wicket where Guardian Pharmacy faced off against Peto’s Marine.Guardian Pharmacy won the toss and elected to bat with boundaries off the first two bowls getting them off to a flying start and helping opener Mark Coventry to a rapid 25 runs from 15 balls.
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The Burdekin Clay Target Club had another successful shoot on Sunday November 12, with 43 competitors competing. Conditions were pleasant with a slight breeze throughout the day, which reflected in the scores. Thank you to sponsors Peter and Juanita Delle Baite and Mick Parison from the Giru store. The club’s next shoot will be the Christmas shoot held on Sunday December 10.
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Following the success of last year’s event, which saw 260 players raise $17,000 for CORES (Community Response to Eliminate Suicide), the End of Harvest Golf Classic is returning in December.
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The final of the Club Pennants was fought out on the greens on Sunday November 19 between Mac’s team and Nipper’s team with Nipper’s team coming away with a narrow victory. Unfortunately for Mac, he was unable to play due to being hospitalized.
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On Tuesday November 21, primary school swimmers from throughout the district competed at the Webber Shield. Competing schools included St Francis Catholic School, East Ayr State School, Home Hill State School, Clare State School, Giru State School, Brandon State School, St Colman’s Catholic School, Maidavale State School, Osborne State School, Jarvisfield State School and Burdekin Christian College.
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Home Hill Cricket Association hosted Bowen Cricket last Sunday, November 26 for an inter-town representative match with bragging rights coming down to the final wicket. Home Hill’s Andrew Cardillo, Alex Stillhard, Ross Parker, Simon Vickers and Darcy Walters did the damage with the ball while Hugh Smith, Ross Parker and Ayden Marano shone with the bat in hand.
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A much-loved kindergarten educator is retiring after an almost 30-year career with Ayr Community Kindergarten.Sandra Maynard has nurtured countless Burdekin children since the kindergarten’s establishment in 1994, with some of those even bringing their children back to the kindergarten years later.C&K Ayr Community Kindergarten Educator Sandra Maynard lives by a saying: “Each child is an individual and is a wonderful part of a mosaic. It would be very boring if that mosaic was all one colour.”
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As a cricket fan, I hadn’t had the opportunity to watch nearly as much of the World Cup as I would’ve liked, so when Australia made the final of the tournament in India, I knew I had to make an effort to watch it.
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A local fishing group is spreading their love of the outdoors by donating equipment to local schools, charities and organisations.Burdekin Blokes & Boats was started as a Facebook group by Ben Hovell, Stephen Gort and Brandii Talbot to provide a way for local fishing fanatics to come together and meet other likeminded people while getting to explore the Burdekin region's beautiful waterways and reefs.
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Thousands of dollars’ worth of mangoes have reportedly been stripped from their trees on a property near Home Hill.The Groper Creek Road property, which houses mango trees and cane fields, has been leased by Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation since December 2022 and the group were planning to use profits from the mangoes to maintain and upgrade the farm.
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Ergon Energy Burdekin is calling for farmers to be cautious when completing hazard reduction burns or with cane fires.The Burdekin team of Ergon Energy were called to a burnt power pole, following a cane fire earlier this week.
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A secret audit of Queensland’s roads has revealed almost half of Queensland’s Bruce Highway has a two-star safety rating or less.Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, said he is disappointed but not surprised the electorate of Dawson had the lowest overall star rating, with 63.4 per cent rated two stars or lower, and roads throughout the Burdekin rated between one and three stars.
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Saturday night saw members of the Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club join special guests to celebrate 60 years of the club’s service in the region.Many great achievements were commemorated on the night, including the recognition of long-term members Roy Musumeci, Bill Bojack and Sam Harris for their service.Congratulations to all involved!
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At 10.40am on Friday 3 November, Ayr Highway Patrol Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, McDesme. The driver, a 53yr old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 December. At 4.30pm on Monday 6 November, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. The driver, a 43yr old Charters Towers woman, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) driving with a relevant drug in her sal
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Following concerns raised by community members, Member for Burdekin and former Police Officer, Dale Last MP, has called for a review of Police numbers in the Burdekin.Mr Last said the district has seen more than 200 premises broken into in the last year and people are concerned for their safety and the safety of local Police Officers.“By and large the community supports our local Police and believe that, currently, there are not enough resources to address the issues we are seeing in the communi
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Former Queensland Senator and Burdekin Shire Councillor Ian MacDonald AM was presented with his Australian Honours in Townsville in September after being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division in June.
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