Cr Column Councillor John Furnell

Councillors recently attended the Police Remembrance Day on Friday 20 September.
The service was well attended and a time to remember those lost in the line of service and a time to reflect on the difficult and at times dangerous work police attend to. Say ‘Hi and thanks for your service to your local police’
This week is ‘Mental Health Week’ with many activities taking place.
The Lions had a strong Grand Final win over the Swans, what a tremendous effort coming from fifth place. I heard some commentary about the coach, he sounds like a real gentleman and someone you would love to play for. Accolades to Cody Simpson who sang the National Anthem after his unsuccessful attempt to make the Australian Swim team for the Olympics.
The Panthers have taken out the NRL Grand Final between the two standouts from 2024, Panthers and Storm. Panthers were a well-deserved winner, four in a row, the best of the modern era.
The teams in both grand finals were well coached and reached the pinnacle of their respective sports through hard work and perseverance. On a local level the Burdekin has many sports children and adults can take part in. Some of the benefits of sport are socialisation, reduced risk of obesity, improved coordination and balance and greater confidence to name a few, and who knows one day you might be winning ‘your’ Grand Final or go the Olympics.
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) applications are now open. RADF is a partnership between state and local governments which invests in arts and cultural experiences across Queensland. Download the application forms from https://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au/regional-arts-development-fund-radf, applications close Friday 18 October 2024.    
 
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Cr John Furnell

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