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Budget for 2024/2025 for the new term of Council has been handed down. A minimal increase (1%) in the minimum general rate and moderate rise in fess & charges. Congratulations to the hard work put in by Council staff, especially finance.
Congratulations to Brittany and Joshua Furnell on the birth of Delilah Joy Furnell (3rd July 2024), sister to Ali and our sixth grandchild.
Well done to Julie Pavone, committee and volunteers who recently donated four hundred thousand dollars to the “Brain Care Centre”. There has been over eight hundred thousand dollars raised and donated since ‘Laurie’s Love’ fundraising began.
Burdekin Show 2024 was well organised. Hats off to Chris and his hard working team for another great day. Can’t help the weather but seemed like a very good turn out. I was there for the middle of the day to view my grandchildren’s delight on the jumping castles and the many displays/entries presented by Burdekin locals and business houses. Good work by the Council team who manned the Environment tent to educate fellow locals on recycling and environmental concerns. From the feathered friends, horses, working dog presentations to the Melville Farm animals it was a wonderful morning.
Pacific Blue grants have just been announced so well done to the recipients of funding. How fantastic it is to see local Burdekin based businesses giving back to the local community. For those community organisations looking for funding there are many grants you can take advantage of. If you’ve never done one, just jump in and give it a go – follow the guidelines and if unsure give the Grant provider a call for queries you may have.
One game to go in ‘State of Origin’, well done to the Queensland women and may the best team win in the decider in Brisbane for the men.
In regards to the Bruce Highway bus crash, my condolences to those who lost loved ones and friends, to those injured swift recovery. To the persons who assisted at the scene, first responders, helicopter crews, hospital personnel our community says thank you, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cr John Furnell
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