Burdekin Celebrates Its Newest Australians

The Burdekin Theatre foyer became permanently enshrined in the memories of 10 Burdekin residents on Tuesday, 9 December, as the place where they were officially celebrated as naturalised citizens of Australia. At 10:20am, Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, alongside councillors and families, came together to celebrate the new Australian citizens, each from various backgrounds such as Europe, Africa, and Asia. New citizen Liezel Klopper, along with her two children, Andre Henri an

Five People and Puppy Rescued from Sinking Vessel Off Cape Bowling Green

Five people and a dog were rescued from a sinking vessel off the Cape Bowling Green area early on Thursday morning, 4 December. Around 6.30am, Queensland Government Air (QGAir) Rescue 521 was tasked to investigate a beacon activation reported off the coast near Ayr. Upon arrival, the crew located a seven-metre vessel partially submerged and its occupants in the water. The rescued included two 45-year-old women, a 28-year-old woman, a 50-year-old man, a 41-year-old man, and a blue heeler puppy.

BNC Hosts Full House for Community Cuppa

In its first iteration earlier this year, the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre's Community Cuppa, then called the End Loneliness Morning Tea, saw just one person show up. A name change, word of mouth, and a couple of months later, the organisation last week played host to a full house of over 50 attendees, all bonding over the simplicity of friendly, lighthearted conversation. From 10am on Thursday, 4 December, the BNC invited members from the Burdekin community, as well as visitors from Townsvill

Busy Week For Ayr Bowling Club

It’s been a bustling and memorable week at the Ayr Bowling Club, highlighted by vibrant social bowls, well-earned award presentations, and the club’s Annual General Meeting. With the Ladies concluding their 2025 bowling season with a wonderful Xmas Lunch on Tuesday, there was no Ladies Bowling. Wednesday Bowling saw two games of triples. Game 1 Stano, Lachlan Grantz and Anthony Bull defeated Sheila, Joe Grabbi and Ron Soper. In Game 2, John Pirrone, Lloyd Shepherd and Maurice Power. Wednesday

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