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24.01.2022 Has your property been impacted by this week's wet weather? Send in your pictures to [email protected] or attach in the comment section below. #ifitsfloodedforgetit Images: Majors Creek at 11.00 pm last night, Photo by Nathan Tanner and Iron bark at 5.30 am yesterday morning shot by Donna Gallego

19.01.2022 NEXT week marks 50 years of rescues for the @volunteermarinerescueBurdekin. We're collecting stories, experiences and messages of thanks for the brave men and women who've been serving our community and making our oceans safer since 1971. Comment below your memories or thank you message for the VMR. ... To attend the 50 year anniversary dinner on the 26th March contact the VMR through [email protected] and check out next weeks paper to meet some of your brave local heroes.

16.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED Legendary rockers KISS will get us rock and rolling all nite when take the stage at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday December 4! The Townsville show will be part of their "End of the Road" tour, promised to be the final ever for the supergroup.... Pre-sale tickets will be available from Tuesday March 2 at 10am. General tickets go on sale Friday March 5 at noon, from Ticketek.

15.01.2022 Minor delays are being experienced as Council crews repair sizeable potholes on the Bruce Highway, between Ayr and Home Hill.

14.01.2022 CALLING ALL NORTH QUEENSLAND ARTISTS! Nominations are open for the Fast Track Talent: Burdekin 2021 Showcase! Whether you are a dancer, singer, comedian, band, or have another amazing talent - this is for you. ... Fast Track helps scout talent from all over, giving you the chance to take the next step forward with talent agencies. All entrants to the NQ event get to participate in a workshop with guest judge Jack Vidgen and Yoyo Music management, before the heats and finals on Saturday. To nominate, [email protected]!

12.01.2022 Charges Laid from Home Hill Drug Bust A POOR start to Tuesday morning has seen a Home Hill man charged with several drug-related offences and given a future court appearance. The Ayr Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) executed a search warrant at a Home Hill address on Tuesday, 24th February, locating drugs and drug paraphernalia. The CIB located several one-ounce bags of Cannabis, the equivalent of 330 grams of the drug. ... Also located inside the property were scales, several clipseal bags, and smoking utensils. A 44-year old man will attend Ayr Magistrates Court on Monday 22nd March, in relation to the warrant, facing charges of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils, and possessing items used in connection with drugs. See more

10.01.2022 THE Burdekin will soon have its very own Ninja Warrior park! The new 9-piece obstacle course will feature as part of Home Hill's Watson's Green and Memorial Park redevelopment masterplan, and is expected to be completed by the end of May. We're bringing you the full story, plus exclusive details, about the park in this week's Burdekin Local, out tomorrow 4th March.

06.01.2022 CONSERVE WATER - MT KELLY Mt Kelly residents are also being requested to conserve water until further notice. A Burdekin Shire Council crew is in the process of clearing and refilling the reservoir, however the process is expected to take several hours and may result in interruptions to water supply.... Mt Kelly water remains safe to drink, however it should not be used for any non-essential purposes to ensure availability of potable water.

06.01.2022 - Rita Island Bridge Closure - Rita Island residents are urged to make all preparations with the Anna Branch Bridge expected to be closed tonight due to flooding. Burdekin Shire Council is encouraging the Rita Island community to stock up on essential supplies, including long-lasting food, medication and drinking water, following readings at Burdekin Falls Dam suggesting Anabranch Bridge could flood in the next 12-15 hours.

05.01.2022 CONSERVE WATER - GIRU Giru residents are being requested to conserve water until further notice. Townsville City Council have advised that the Cungulla Water Treatment Plant, which draws water from the Haughton River, is currently offline due to increased turbidity in the River.... While the Haughton River remains below minor flood levels, increased river flows are the main cause of turbidity in the water. The water within Giru township remains safe to drink, however should not be used for any non-essential purposes including any clean up to ensure availability of potable water.