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More strike action is planned in the Burdekin and across north Queensland as pay negotiations continue between Wilmar Sugar and Renewables and its employees. Workers represented by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) held strikes near Wilmar’s Inkerman Mill in Home Hill on Thursday, May 9 and Monday, May 13, with the three unions giving notice of intention to engage in another 24-hour strike next Tuesday, May 21. T
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Easing cost of living pressures and investing in an Australian-made future are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s 2024-25 budget which was handed down on Tuesday, May 14. Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the budget “responsible and restrained”, saying, “This Budget strikes the right balance between keeping pressure off inflation, delivering cost of living relief, supporting sustainable economic growth and strengthening public finances. “This Budget forecasts a second surplus in 2023–24
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Zonta International members across Queensland, including members of the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc, are calling on all men to be part of the conversation about gender-based violence this May. Lyn Agnew, Governor of Zonta International District 22, said that the month of May is traditionally recognised as Domestic Violence month in Queensland. This May, Zonta International and other advocacy groups are demanding that violence against women be declared a national emergency after three women were all
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2024 is a year of milestones and celebration for Ayr legal firm Groves and Clark Solicitors who are, most notably, celebrating 90 years of service to the communities of north Queensland. From the humble beginnings of Charles Groves and Frank Clark in 1934, the firm has welcomed many talented legal practitioners, assisted countless members of the community and achieved excellent results for its clients. But it’s the relationships developed amongst staff and clients that Groves and Clark Solicitor
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May 15, 2024
Hi readers What a big weekend we have coming up in the Burdekin! For those eager to dress to the nines for a day at the races, the Burdekin Growers Race Day is the place to be on Saturday. I have friends from Ingham who, before I moved to Home Hill, told me all about the iconic race day and I’ve certainly been feeling the excitement throughout town. I’ll sadly miss the big day as I’ll be heading down to Mackay for my cousin’s engagement party (certainly not a sad alternative), but my trusty coll
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May 15, 2024
With the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod well underway, students from Burdekin Christian College have been putting their hospitality skills to the test, preparing and providing food and beverages for the countless volunteers involved in the Eisteddfod. The school took to social media to share their pride with their students. “So proud of our Eisteddfod helpers today,” the post read. “What an amazing job they have been doing to keep all the volunteers fed and watered!” The school also urged the publi
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May 15, 2024
The Burdekin Chamber will host one of the most magnificent marketing events of the year on Thursday May 23 at the Kalamia Hotel. A part of Small Business Month, the event will be presented by Natasha Buttler, founder of Boost Marketing Services and marketing lecturer at James Cook University. Natasha is known for her down-to-earth and engaging presentation style as she dives into all things marketing in an educational environment. With over 25 years of experience, Natasha understands the impor
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May 15, 2024
The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club celebrated another season of success on Saturday night at their annual club presentation night. This year the club had a joined event where both the Junior and Senior members came together to recognise the contribution of members to the club in all areas of service including surf sports, volunteering/community service and patrolling. The club would like to thank all sponsors for the evening, perpetual and memorial trophy families and life members for their continued
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May 15, 2024
Things are certainly heating up at Ayr Bowling with both social and competition bowls featuring this week. Monday saw a competition B Singles game. It was a good contest with Heather Jorgensen def Lorraine Wolffe. On Tuesday, Social Ladies had a great day with Triples played. Isabel Cislowski, Beryl Cornford and Pam Power def Karen Shepherd, Linda Guimelli and Mary Poli. Raylene Hervey, Joy Comollatti and Heather Jorgensen def Katharina Stuckler, Betty Schultz and Irene Wilson. On Wednesday
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May 15, 2024
The Cross Fire Youth Group from Burdekin Christian Church decided to have a fun night of playing bocce on Friday night at the Burdekin Bocce Club and they had a blast of a time. There was a little bit of friendly banter going on and lots of laughs. The group showed great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the night with a lot of clutch moments. It was a first time for many in the group. They are thankful to the Bocce Committee for this opportunity to engage in an Italian traditional spor
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April 24, 2024
Country soul queen and revered Indigenous singer songwriter Emma Donovan has released her highly anticipated new album ‘Til My Song is Done’ and is celebrating with a regional Australian tour bringing her to the Burdekin Theatre on Saturday, May 4. ‘Til My Song is Done’ is seen as a return home for Emma, getting back to the sounds of country and her creative and performing roots, conveying a musical journey from singing those big country numbers as a kid, to joining her family performing church
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May 16, 2024
Saturday 18 May Burdekin Growers Race Day Saturday, from 11am The Burdekin Growers Race Day is the Burdekin's premier 18+ social event of 2024 with thousands of locals and visitors flocking to the Home Hill Race Club. The event is not only about horse racing but also about fashion. The Fashion's on the Field is a hotly contested event amongst race goers. The day is filled with thousands of dollars worth of prize giveaways and every patron receives a free box of locally grown fruit and vegetable
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May 15, 2024
Offering a morning of bright yellow family fun, the Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race will return to Plantation Park this Sunday, May 19. A bunch of family-friendly activities kick off from 9:30am and will run throughout the morning including the colouring in competition and novelty races, including egg and spoon and sack races. Organisers are inviting attendees to dress themselves or their already-purchased ducks up as creatively as possible to enter the Best Duck Outfit and Best Decorated Duck com
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May 10, 2024
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Whitsundays region, an intimate new music festival promises an unforgettable experience for country music enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The inaugural Barra & Boots Music Festival is coming to the shores of Lake Proserpine on Saturday, June 15, and is sure to capture the hearts of attendees for years to come. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Australian country music, the festival boasts a lineup that will enchant audiences all afternoon. With esta
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Early bird tickets for the revitalised Whitsundays Writers Festival are going on sale this week and organisers are expecting them to be snapped-up quickly with some of the most popular ticketed events capped at 100 seats. Attracting an enticing range of highly-acclaimed authors, this years’ event will welcome big names such as Shankari Chandran, Garry Disher, Sally Hepworth, Kirsty Manning, Christos Tsiolkas, Anne Buist, Graeme Simsion, Karina Kilmore, Melissa Ashley, Jack Roney, Joy Damousi, a
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