Thursday, January 30, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Cr Column Councillor Fina Vasta

Welcome to 2025.
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m sure everyone is refreshed after the break and are ready to embrace 2025.
I looked forward to attending the Australia Day Awards on Sunday 26 January 2025, at the Burdekin Theatre. The Burdekin is full of so many fantastic people, groups, sporting clubs, and community events, and it was rewarding to see them recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. The Burdekin Shire Council Australia Day Awards recognised members of our community who made an outstanding contribution through their exceptional achievements. There were several categories in the awards, ranging from Citizen of the Year to the Environment Award.
Just a reminder that from July 2024 Rates notices were changed from Yearly to Half Yearly. With the first sent out in August 2024 and the second notice to be sent out in February. The rates paid by property owners are vital in providing a wide range of services that enhance the quality of life in our community. These services include mandatory waste management, water and sewerage services, and the maintenance of our parks, beaches and trails.
Ratepayers can continue to prepay rates prior to the due date or can enter in a payment plan to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly to get ahead of next year’s rates.

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