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Tagging along, Jim Gaston’s 30 year ‘turtle rodeo’

Birri Gubba Juru elder, James ‘Jim,’ Gaston is no stranger to the sea, having worked to protect and monitor sea turtle species off the coast of Bowen for over thirty years. At an energetic 68 years old, the Gudjuda Reference Group ranger...

Marina Trajkovich
24 Jun 2021
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Kiss goodbye: Townsville part of rock group’s farewell tour

IT will be a chance to rock and roll all night come December, when legendary music group KISS will bring their farewell tour to North Queensland. KISS will take to the stage at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday 4th December, as part of...

Hayden Menso
04 Mar 2021
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Quack is back as popular duck race returns to Rotary Club

RACING to win will be the aim of the game with the return of the Rotary Club of Ayr’s Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race.

Hayden Menso
04 Mar 2021
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Delegation advocates to Unlock the North

STEPPING into Australia’s political epicentre last week, a delegation of North Queensland leaders and representatives visited Canberra for a series of meetings with our nation’s frontrunners. Burdekin Shire Mayor Lyn McLaughlin formed part of...

Hayden Menso
04 Mar 2021
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Potential fisheries closure causes concern for fish and chip shops

Claims surrounding diminishing fish stocks of spanish mackerel have been met with disbelief by commercial and recreational fishers, and may force at least one Burdekin fish and chip shop to shut its doors. A preliminary report discussed by the East...

Daniel Shirkie
24 Jun 2021

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Molongle Creek delays a ‘safety issue’ say locals

Members of the Molongle Boat Club are ‘sick and tired’ of dealing with delays for a badly needed upgrade to the waterway’s access. Club Project Manager Joe Linton says that the most recent hold-up to the All Tide Access Dredging expected to be...

Daniel Shirkie
24 Jun 2021
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Fundraiser to replace condemned grandstand needs community support

A condemned grandstand is causing all sorts of headaches for the Home Hill State High School P&C, with the organisation rallying around a fundraiser and hoping to see a new seating area built. The grandstand sits on the high school’s sporting...

Daniel Shirkie
24 Jun 2021
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Charitable drive raises awareness and funds during trek

Members of the recently founded Iron Heart Warriors support group joined forces with the Burdekin Cruisers Car Club, Burdekin Zonta Club and other supporting organisations to raise funds for domestic violence survivors across the weekend. The first...

Daniel Shirkie
24 Jun 2021
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What you need to know about the Burdekin Shire Council’s budget

A general rate increase of 2.5 per cent and $13.6 million spent on water infrastructure are just two of the leading budget policies outlined by the Burdekin Shire Council in Tuesday’s budgetary meeting. In an address accompanying the 2021/22 budget...

Daniel Shirkie
24 Jun 2021

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Push for ‘Mango’ statue at QCB stadium gets new life

A community-driven push to erect a statue of North Queensland Rugby League legend Matty Bowen has been given a second breath at life thanks to Townsville’s Origin coup. Traeger MP Robbie Katter, who last year sponsored an official parliamentary...

Daniel Shirkie
10 Jun 2021
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Canetoads juniors pave the way for future success

The under 16s Burdekin Canetoads are riding high after a standard-setting performance that earned them the team of the round honours for their recent patch of form. The under 16s have proved their class, climbing into the second-ranked spot on the...

Daniel Shirkie
10 Jun 2021
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Perry set for last hurrah as part of Roosters first grade side

Saturday’s home game against Charters Towers might seem like just any other round in the Townsville and District Rugby League competition, but it’ll come with a unique bit of significance for father-son, player-coach duo Chris and Kurt Perry. Kurt...

Daniel Shirkie
10 Jun 2021
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Zonta Assembly Day kits up

Volunteers lent a helping hand for the Zonta Club’s Birthing Kit Assembly Day this week to save the lives of mothers and babies around the world. A thousand birthing kits have been delivered to the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia by the...

Marina Trajkovich
10 Jun 2021
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Faces of the Burdekin: John Furnell

Councillor John Furnell is as proactive as they come, having worked across several health industries and volunteer organisations in the community. He’s a familiar face in and around the Burdekin but many don’t know that swim school owner...

Marina Trajkovich
10 Jun 2021
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Faces of the Burdekin: Erlinda Nunn

Erlinda (left) as the 2019 Faces of the RacesErlinda (left) as the 2019 Faces of the RacesErlinda (left) as the 2019 Faces of the RacesFrom the beach to the courtroom, Erlinda Nunn’s passion for helping people has taken her down several avenues in...

Marina Trajkovich
10 Jun 2021
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Plantation Park presents a wonderful adventure

FOR the very first time, we are being treated to an adventure with Alice and her friends in our very own Plantation Park next weekend. TheatreiNQ is bringing its production of Alice Through the Looking Glass to the Burdekin on Saturday 13th and...

Hayden Menso
04 Mar 2021
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Burdekin Catholic High School Debutante Ball - February 27, 2021

The Burdekin’s first Debutante Ball of the year took place on Saturday, with fourteen debutantes celebrating the occasion with family and friends

Hayden Menso
04 Mar 2021
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Students light up the stage as part of Interschool Drama Festival

Co-ordinator Wendy Viero has hailed the 2021 iteration of the Interschool Drama Festival as a success, thanking all involved for their hard work. The annual festival, which features performances from four of the Burdekin’s schools, faced plenty of...

Daniel Shirkie
17 Jun 2021