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The Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club held its major fundraising event on Saturday night. With the theme of ‘Roaring 20s’, Take the Floor 2024 took guests back 100 years to a classy evening out in flapper dresses and feathered headdresses. The crowd were entertained throughout the evening by the four dancing couples of Mick Fraser & Shirley Marshall, Thom Pickersgill & Jane Olsen, Jimmy Hayllor & Rory Jorgensen, and Leigh Ryan & Julia Nosworthy. They absolutely wowed the audience with their fancy fast f
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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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Two fishermen who went missing between Wunjunga Beach and Cape Upstart for up to 22 hours have thanked the community for their search and rescue efforts. Best mates Iane Schwerin and Brett Zunker left their homes at approximately 2:30pm on Saturday, April 13 to go fishing, something they would normally do together whenever they got the chance. In Iane’s boat, they launched from Wallace Creek boat ramp and headed past Wunjunga in the direction of Cape Upstart. Upon first inspection, Iane and Bre
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Tools hang mere metres from Toni Gornall and her family every time they go to bed at night, a stark reminder of the fact that no matter how comfortable they attempt to make it, they are living in a shed. With three children, Addison, Robert and Jada-Rose aged 12, 10 and 6, sharing a queen-sized camp stretcher and Toni and her husband Ty sleeping on a mattress on the floor, Toni described the situation as less than ideal. The family have found themselves living in a shed approximately 10 metres
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- 3 x 2-bedroom units
- Low set brick units
- Located in Ayr’s CBD
- Four units in the complex
- Ideal for investors
- 189.94 ha of land
- Cultivation Area: Approx 176.54Ha
- 3 x Houses
- Town water is supplied to 2 homes
- Area: Approx 189.94Ha / 2 Titles Freehold
- Machinery and Equipment list available on
request
- The property has one large machinery shed 3
phase power
- Irrigation: Approx 1519 Megs of water
allocation
- Open Water Pumps – Made up of 8 Pumps
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- Family-friendly Queenslander
- Fully fenced 1115sqm allotment
- Self-contained studio space
- Two Bay Masonary Block Shed plus
workshop area
- Timber Floors, High Ceilings, Tongue &
Groove walls
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- Elevated home featuring high ceilings
- Enclosed laundry
- Two bay lockable shed
- Cemented entertaining area
- Large fully fenced backyard
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town centre
- Spacious Open Plan Living
- Ample storage
- Private courtyard
- Fully air-conditioned
- Lockable Single Garage
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April 24, 2024
Hi readers This will be my last ‘editor’s note’ for the next couple of weeks because, as of tomorrow (Thursday), I’ll be on holidays! Firstly, I’m heading down to Brisbane for a couple of days to spend some time with my girlfriend Jakita and do some last-minute shopping and preparing before I head to Norfolk Island for a week with my mum, dad and sister. I’ve been talking to a few locals who have been to Norfolk before and hearing their stories has me incredibly excited. I’m excited to soak in
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April 24, 2024
The Home Hill Chamber of Commerce have thrown their support behind local chaplaincy through a donation made to Scripture Union at last week’s Social and Networking Event. The donation came after Scripture Union School Chaplain John Mackay passionately and emotionally shared his experience as a school chaplain at last month’s event. Home Hill Chamber of Commerce President David Jackson and Treasurer John Clarke presented a $500 donation to Home Hill State High School Chaplain Jenny Dowie at the e
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April 24, 2024
The Burdekin Library celebrated its 40th birthday last week, marking four decades of fostering a love for literature and learning within the community. The Ayr branch of the library officially opened on March 31, 1984 with the Home Hill branch following a week later, opening on April 7, 1984. Cake-cutting events were held at each of the branches to commemorate the significant milestone, celebrating 40 years of stories at the Ayr Library on Tuesday April 16 and the Home Hill Library on Wednesday
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April 24, 2024
Last week was a big week at Ayr Bowling Club with both social and competition bowls being played. The week started with a great day of Ladies’ Bowls on Tuesday, with Isabel Cislowski, Betty Schultz, Heather Jorgensen and Pam Power defeating Deslie Olsen, Ruth Moore, Joy Comollatti and Irene Wilson. Wednesday hosted a great afternoon of Mixed Social. First place was Happy Horan, Margaret Chapman and Barry Shepard defeating John Perroni, G Braid and Henry Hazle. On Thursday, Competition Ladies’
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April 24, 2024
Another busy week at Brandon Bowls Club with the women kicking the week off on Wednesday April 17 when two games were played. Game 1: Kay Garner, Vanda Ballao, Joy Woods and Margaret Chapman def Ann Newton, Sandra Darween, Colleen Olsen and Helen Collins. Game 2: Bernice, Kay Garner, Lyn Storrie and Colleen Olsen def Ann Newton, Vanda Ballao, Joy Woods and Darelle Pearce. Friday April 19 Competition A Grade Singles: New member to the club Jayson Farry played his 1st ever singles game against hom
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April 24, 2024
Local Senior and Youth fixtures were mostly away last weekend. On Friday the Burdekin Panthers Division 1 should have been at home to Warriors but the Townsville team forfeited. Then on Saturday away to JCU Riverway, the Under 23s lost 2-3, the Ladies lost 0-9 but the Premiers did very well to win 5-3. This week the Panthers have two home games against Rebels on Sunday with the Division1 team playing Olympic on Friday night the Women have a bye. The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers started off well wit
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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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April 24, 2024
Thursday 25 April Anzac Day Open House Thursday, 11:00am to 3:00pm RSL Raemus Rover Off-Road Racing and Iron Works Brewery are joining forces to conduct an Anzac Day Open House for those younger veterans who don't feel comfortable in large crowds. Any veterans of the modern era and family members are welcome. Iron Works Brewery, Brandon Saturday 27 April Burdekin Rags to Runway Saturday, from 7pm The Burdekin Rags to Runway, hosted annually by the Burdekin Artisans Community Association, show
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April 17, 2024
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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April 11, 2024
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. Couple Number 1: Mick Fraser and Shirley Marshall Recently engaged and living at Alva with their 3 boys, Mick and Shirley are ready
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