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Burdekin Shire Council

Locality: Ayr, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4783 9800

Address: 145 Young St 4807 Ayr, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 How is your yard looking ahead of the wet season? Have some rooms in your house which could use a clear out? Council's waste facilities will accept ALL sorted domestic waste for free on Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 November! Most sorted domestic waste is free daily, however Clean Up Sundays will include a relaxation of fees for items such as mattresses and passenger/ 4WD tyres. So why wait?

24.01.2022 Happy International Coffee Day! Don't forget to show your Burdekin Rewards card when you pick up your daily dose of caffeine - every stamp gets you one step closer to going in the monthly draw for one of 10 $50 Burdekin gift cards, as well as the major draw of one of four $1,000 Burdekin gift cards per year! A range of cafes, businesses and retailers across the Shire are part of the promotion - look out for Burdekin Rewards stickers in windows and signs on cashier counter...s. The Burdekin Rewards program is presented by the Ayr Chamber of Commerce Inc. and Home Hill Chamber of Commerce, and proudly supported by Burdekin Shire Council. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3l1ogQ9 Shop The Burdekin Dal Santo's Deli Visit Burdekin, North Queensland

24.01.2022 The Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) have provided updated advice on the works occurring on the Bruce Highway between Giddy Road and Ayr-Dalbeg Road. Works are expected to be complete by late November. Please obey any changed traffic conditions and stay safe on the roads

24.01.2022 Know a local female photographer? Tag them below, and celebrate the incredible talents of our Burdekin women! Entries close 14 October

23.01.2022 How do you set up for a COVID-Safe drive-in concert? With a 2.5-metre high stage that will be seen over the tops of cars, and 3x6-metre bubbles giving you more than enough room to enjoy the show from inside or outside your vehicle! If you're attending Live at the Grounds - Mega Tribute Show this Saturday, check your emails - you should have received further details about the event. If you didn't, contact the friendly staff at the Burdekin Theatre for all the info! ... There are very limited tickets left, get in quick!

23.01.2022 Did you know today is World Environmental Health Day? World Environmental Health Day, championed by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH), promotes environmental health issues that are not limited to any one country with the theme for 2020 being ‘Environmental Health: A key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention.’ Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) play a pivotal role in the heath and wellbeing of society daily, not just du...ring pandemics however the declaration of COVID-19 as an international pandemic has brought the skills of EHPs to the fore as they work on the front line to protect communities against the spread of COVID-19. So today, Council would like to thank not only our own Environmental Health Officers, but all of those globally who continue to keep their communities safe and healthy. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3mKqLrX

22.01.2022 In the mood for a clean up this weekend? Council's waste facilities are relaxing fees for domestic waste for the next two Sundays! Prepare your yard for the upcoming disaster season, or just give your home a tidy before the Christmas festivities begin! Find out more info at Clean Up Sundays. While fees are eased, Council encourages residents to check on and help neighbours, family and friends who may not have access to adequate vehicles for dumping of waste. Remember to secure and cover all loads.

22.01.2022 Council crews will spend the next week and a half carrying out crack sealing works throughout the Burdekin road network. Works commenced today and will continue until next Tuesday 6 October, weather permitting. Works are being carried out to seal cracks in the wearing surface of roads to prevent ingress of water to road pavements. Water entering the pavement can cause many issues such as further cracking, potholes and eventually costly pavement failures. For more information on this as well as all other current works projects in the Shire, visit http://bit.ly/BDKWorks

21.01.2022 The second last Ordinary Council Meeting of the year will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 24 November, from 9am at Council's Young Street Chambers! Tomorrow's agenda includes: Community Development Advisory Group Charter Cultural Advisory Group Charter Adoption of the North Queensland Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2020-30... Draft Our Coast Our Lifestyle Strategic Plan Naturalisation of the Burdekin's newest Australian citizen! The agenda and all meeting information can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3lz1K1m of Council's Chambers by the incredible Mark Macdonald

20.01.2022 A special Council meeting will be held next Tuesday, 1 December This meeting will be to consider tenders received for the following: TBSC/20/007 Manufacture and Erection of Home Hill 5ML Reservoir TBSC/20/010 Request for Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of 4WD Utilities (Single, King, Dual Cabs)... TBSC/20/11 Request for Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of 2WD Utilities (Single, King, Dual Cabs) TBSC/20/012 Request for Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of SUV (AWD and 4WD) TBSC/20/016 Request for Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of One Motor Grader with Trimble Laser Equipment The meeting will be held at Council's Chambers on Young Street, starting at 10:30am.

20.01.2022 The Ayr and Home Hill Transfer Station Second Hand Shops have reopened this morning, following the easing of restrictions! Please follow all directions of staff and signage: - 22 people maximum within the Ayr Tip Shop; - 13 people maximum within the Home Hill Tip Shop;... - Sanitise hands prior to entry, and; - Items have been disinfected prior to display, so please only touch items within the marked area. See more

19.01.2022 Our incredible Burdekin Shire Youth Council have done a fantastic job, fundraising to pack 10 pencil cases for School Savvy NQ - and they've challenged the Burdekin community to pack even more! The Centacare NQ School Savvy Pack-A-Pencil Case initiative is an annual back-to-school resources initiative offering pre-loved uniforms and basic stationery supplies at minimal cost to families in need. Did you know a donation of just $15 can pack a pencil case?! Read more here! https://bit.ly/3pARybw

19.01.2022 Last night, the Burdekin Theatre team hosted the inaugural Live at the Grounds - Mega Tribute Show, featuring the Killer Queen Experience, Mirage - Fleetwood Mac Experience and the Great Creedence Revival Show. Tag your family and friends in their social snaps! This event was supported by the Queensland Government through the Arts Queensland Play Local program. Thanks also to event broadcaster 97.1 Sweet FM!

18.01.2022 The results are in! Congratulations to D Robson from Alva, C Sutcliffe from Ayr, EJ Lane from Home Hill and T Ferraris from Ayr who each won a $500 gift voucher to the Burdekin business of their choice for timely rates payments! Anyone who had paid their rates on or before 7 September was in the draw, with the four winners chosen by random number generator at this Tuesday's Ordinary Council Meeting.... Burdekin Shire Council has extended the final rates due date to 26 October 2020 in response to the impact of COVID-19. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact Council to discuss payment options available. Read more: https://bit.ly/3cw1ugn

18.01.2022 Fire ban in place from now until 11:59pm on Monday, 30 November This Declaration of Local Fire Ban does not affect burning undertaken within the Sugar Industry using current permits and burning under the Notification.

16.01.2022 Don't miss the chance to have your say on the Draft Home Hill Memorial Park and Watson's Green Master Plan! Consultation is open until 5pm this Friday, 27 November. You are able to provide feedback in person at Council's Chambers or either of the Burdekin Library branches during opening hours, or access the plan and provide feedback here: https://bit.ly/HHMasterPlan : Mark MacDonald

16.01.2022 Road Update - Barratta Road Barratta Road is open with an unsealed side road detour in place. Traffic is reduced to 40km/h for the safety of Council's workforce and the travelling public. Please drive with caution when in the vicinity of the construction site.

16.01.2022 The urban reseal team will be hitting (and resealing) the streets of Ayr, Brandon, Clare and Home Hill from next Monday 16 November to Friday 27 November! To know if your Street is impacted and when, visit https://bit.ly/2UnbNuT Please follow the directions of signage and crews - Council apologises of any inconveniences during this time.

16.01.2022 to all performers competing in Fast Track Talent Showcases at the Burdekin Theatre today! There's still time to book your tickets to the finals, where Jack Vidgen and GENES will be performing live - contact the Theatre to book your seat!

16.01.2022 LAST CHANCE FOR FREE DUMPING! Clean Up Sundays returns tomorrow for the last time this year, offering free dumping of all sorted domestic waste including select tyres and mattresses! Visit the Facebook event for all the details and opening times of facilities, or read more at https://bit.ly/3m9EnvY

15.01.2022 HAPPY MONDAY These beauties, snapped by Mark MacDonald, can be spotted near the Giru turnoff of the Bruce Highway, and will be quietly observing the Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade Project until harvested. For updates on the Floodplain Upgrade, visit https://bit.ly/2JotWWX Look but don't touch! Signage requests passersby do not trespass on this crop

14.01.2022 There are just three Seniors Embracing Technology and Tafe Queensland sessions left at the Burdekin Library in 2020! All sessions are free but bookings are essential in line with Queensland Health advice. For more information, phone our friendly Library staff on 4783 9970.

13.01.2022 Don't forget: the Mt Inkerman Nature Trail is closed until further notice as track maintenance and the construction of stage 2 is completed, which is expected to be completed in early December. During this time, the rad is still open for any avid walkers - please be aware of vehicles. Read more: https://bit.ly/2GXdQmq We'd love to see your photos from Mt Inkerman! Share them in the comments below!

12.01.2022 There have been so many last-minute registrations for Fast Track Talent: Burdekin 2021 this weekend that performances will now start half an hour earlier! If you are coming to watch the heats this Saturday, please note they will start from 10:30am - and if you're performing, be there for registrations from 9:30am. If you don't have your tickets booked, visit burdekintheatre.com.au now!

11.01.2022 Are you ready for the annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up - Alva Beach, Burdekin?! We'll be joining our friends from Tangaroa Blue and ReefClean at Alva Beach next weekend - register your interest now at reefclean.org to receive a clean-up pack on arrival. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers on the day too!

11.01.2022 Last chance to have your say! The draft Burdekin Shire Planning Scheme 2020 is inviting submissions until 5pm next Monday, 28 September. The proposed scheme seeks to replace the former Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme 2011 and, once commenced, will cover the entire local government area. ACCESS THE DRAFT SCHEME HERE: https://bit.ly/3jZKkec... Submissions can be lodged by: Email: [email protected]; Over the Counter: 145 Young Street, Ayr Qld 4807. If you have any enquiries about the draft Planning Scheme, please contact Council’s Planning and Development Department between 8am-5pm on Monday by calling 4783 9800.

11.01.2022 Rates Overdue Reminder Notices were issued on 5 November 2020. Ratepayers have until this Wednesday, 25 November 2020 to pay any overdue balances. If you are having difficulty paying the notice, please contact Council as soon as possible on 4783 9800 to arrange a suitable payment plan to avoid recovery action and additional costs. Read more: https://bit.ly/3nhARjy

11.01.2022 It's been a year unlike any other for our dedicated Tourism volunteers - but that didn't stop them being thanked for their service when they were given the opportunity to network with each other properly for the first time since venue restrictions came into effect. We love our hard-working vollies - be sure to stop in and say hello to them the next time you are passing the Burdekin or Gateway Visitor Information Centres!

11.01.2022 Despite the 2020 NQ Sportstar Awards being shifted to 2021, the North Queensland Sports Foundation will dedicate a number of awards to the hard work of sports volunteers this year, presented on Friday 6 November 2020. Know someone who has shown exceptional service to sport in the Burdekin over the past year? Nominate them now!

09.01.2022 The 2020 Morning Melodies series has officially wrapped up, and in stunning fashion! Thank you to Mirusia for two incredible performances, and to the Friends of the Theatre for treating audience members to delectable morning and afternoon teas. Want a sneak peek of the 2021 Morning Melodies series? Pick a booklet up from the Burdekin Theatre now!

09.01.2022 It was fantastic to be visited by past Shire Clerk (CEO) Graham Webb (1986-2006) this morning. In his time with Council, Graham was involved in the construction of the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Library as well as refurbishment of the Burdekin Memorial Hall in Home Hill. Great to see you again, Webby!

09.01.2022 ' : The Free Volunteers and Events Training Program is taking place at Council's Chambers TOMORROW! There are two different sessions: 1-4pm or 5:30-8:30pm. The training is completely free, but you must register! Visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/vetp

08.01.2022 Congratulations to everyone who managed to score a ticket to North Queensland’s first drive-in concert! Gates open at 2pm today - please follow all directions of parking marshals and be ready to groove in your seats!

08.01.2022 Have your say: don't forget the Draft Dune Management Strategy Drop-In Sessions are happening this Sunday and Monday! For information on the drop-in sessions, to access the draft strategy, or to fill out the online survey, visit https://bit.ly/BurdekinDune

06.01.2022 This morning, Council and Gudjuda Reference Group were pleased to welcome Katchia Avenell from Inspired EC - an advocate for nature-based learning - to Plantation Park, where discussions were held around the benefits of nature-based storytelling and playtime. What is your favourite spot in Plantation Park? Maybe a visit to Gudjuda Deck Cafe, a picnic by the Creek, a stroll along the Juru Walk, or a coffee with the Visit Burdekin, North Queensland volunteers at the Burdekin Visitor Information Centre? We'd love to see your photos below!

06.01.2022 Today, Sunday 22 November, is DonateLife Thank You Day, recognising the selflessness of organ and tissue donors and raising awareness of registering and having the conversation with your family. The Ayr Water Fountain is coloured magenta in recognition of the day. Have you told your loved ones that you're a donor? ... Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IUv70g

04.01.2022 We have had some very busy bees in the Burdekin Library this week, and their hard work has paid off - the Library is officially recarpeted, and will reopen to the public tomorrow morning! All COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene requirements are still in place - for more information, visit https://bit.ly/BDKLibrary

04.01.2022 Here comes trouble! The 2020 Community Christmas Carols will by hosted by Star 106.3 Townsville's Crystal Vas and Brady Ellis! Catch all the fun at the Home Hill State High School oval on Sunday 13 December from 5:30pm with headliners James Blundell and Jade Holland, food trucks, Christmas market stalls, face painting, a photo booth, and a visit from Santa himself!... The Burdekin Community Christmas Carols are free to attend, however bookings are required to remain COVID Safe. Book yours now at: https://bit.ly/CarolsBDK2020

04.01.2022 The Burdekin is lucky enough to bask in more than 300 days of sunshine every year, making it perfect weather to slip, slop, slap, and join Council's dedicated outdoor workforce! Applications are now being accepted for a Leading Hand in the Maintenance and Main Roads team, Leading Hand for Water Services and a Labourer in the Works team. This is a really exciting opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic crews in the region, with a lot of capital projects rolling out across the Shire. Application packages can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/2lvd5Gq or by dropping in to Council’s Chambers.

04.01.2022 Want to assist with the maintenance of Council parks, gardens, public open spaces and cemeteries? How about the construction and maintenance of roads, footpaths, kerbing and channelling, stormwater drainage, boat ramps and more? This #WorkWednesday, applications for the roles of your dreams are now open! Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for: Labourer - Parks Labourer - Form Setter/Concreter... Applications close soon. Find out more and download an application pack at http://bit.ly/2lvd5Gq

03.01.2022 Keen to wet a line? The pontoon at the Jerona boat ramp has reopened, following repairs over the past week.

02.01.2022 Need some spare cash for this year's Christmas shopping? Earn some extra money and help the North Queensland agriculture industry at the same time! For more information on picking and packing jobs in NQ, visit https://bit.ly/PickBurdekin

02.01.2022 Council has re-committed to the Reef Guardian Council program until 2024, with a number of updated actions to reflect the diverse projects Councils undertake which contribute to reef health. Burdekin Shire Council Reef Guardian Councillor, Michael Detenon, said the updated Action Plan was a recognition by Council of the importance of the Reef Guardian partnership and a commitment to work together today for a healthier reef tomorrow. Council is proud of the actions we’ve t...aken, and continue to take, to help the reef, and are hoping to lead by example and inspire others across Australia and the world to do their bit, Cr Detenon said. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lPsjjg

02.01.2022 What technology would you like to see at the Burdekin Library? Burdekin residents are invited to have their say in a survey about the potential services and resources available in the Library’s Ideas@108 space, in the loft of the venue. Find the survey at https://bit.ly/Ideas108

02.01.2022 We know it's totally obvious, but we just thought we'd officially claim the title... Read more: https://bit.ly/3lqA6ES

02.01.2022 Look good in orange? This #WorkWednesday, Council is seeking applications for a Leading Hand - Form Setter/Concreter within the Works team, to assist with the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure in connection with roads, footpaths, kerbing and channelling, stormwater drainage, boat ramps and other functions of Council. Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office by calling 4783 9800 or visiting http://bit.ly/2lvd5Gq.