Adam Gilbert has been crowned the best hand cane cutter in the country, taking out the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships final (AHCCC) over the weekend.The 33-year old banana farmer from Mareeba dominated the Queensland Sugar Limited AHCCC Final, cutting 100 metres of cane in a blistering 18:46.41.Adam finished clear of second place getter Enzo Codega, who clocked 21:21.63, and his younger brother Stuart Gilbert, who came third with a time of 21:31.21.This is the third time Adam has taken out the top prize, with previous wins in 2015 and 2016.This year Adam walks away with the winner’s prize money of $1,000.

Burdekin cane cutter Roxanne Vass has maintained her undefeated status at the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships (AHCCC), taking out a remarkable fourth-consecutive Ladies Cup.Vass, 45, made q…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises that Cromarty Creek Boat Ramp at Giru will be temporarily closed while maintenance works are carried out.The Cromarty Creek Boat Ramp maintenan…

Job Vacancy 19/28 – Executive Secretary (Temporary) Posted on 4th Jun 2019We are currently seeking applications to fill the role of Executive Secretary.

The Gilbert boys have written themselves into the history books by winning three separate divisions at the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships over the weekend, continuing a strong history for …

Home Hill Transfer Station closed 6 and 26 June Posted on 4th Jun 2019The Home Hill Transfer Station will be closed next Thursday 6 June 2019 to undertake work in preparation for asphalt reseal works…

Home Hill Transfer Station closed 6 June Posted on 4th Jun 2019The Home Hill Transfer Station will be closed Thursday 6 June 2019 to undertake work in preparation for the asphalt reseal works and acc…

Burdekin Shire Council is helping residents give life to unwanted tyres by providing free tyre recycling throughout the entire month of June.As part of the initiative, Burdekin residents can dispose o…

Burdekin youth will flip, roll and tumble their way into the school holidays when Queensland’s largest youth arts company comes to town next month.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin has annou…