The contributions and achievements of many outstanding residents have been recognised, with 30 nominations received for the 2019 Burdekin Shire Australia Day Awards.The awards include Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year, Junior and Senior Cultural Awards, Junior and Senior Sportsperson Awards, Sportsperson with a Disability, Sports Administrator Award, Lifetime Contribution Award, Senior Environment Award and Community Event of the Year.Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said the awards were the Burdekin’s way of acknowledging the recipients for their remarkable contributions to our community.“The Australia Day Awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate the many outstanding Burdekin residents who work tirelessly to make the region a better place to live,” she said.“One of the Burdekin’s biggest assets is the volunteer mindset and hard work of many people in our community- a strength that is not present in all regional towns.

Giru Residents Requested to Conserve Water – Wednesday 23 January 2019 Posted on 21st Jan 2019Giru residents are requested to conserve water on Wednesday 23 January 2019 due to a planned power outage…

Giru Residents Requested to Conserve Water – Wednesday 23 January 2019 Posted on 21st Jan 2019Giru residents are requested to conserve water on Wednesday 23 January 2019 due to a planned power outage…

Giru Residents Requested to Conserve Water – Wednesday 23 January 2019 Posted on 21st Jan 2019Giru residents are requested to conserve water on Wednesday 23 January 2019 due to a planned power outage…

Burdekin Shire Council advises that following the testing of the South Ayr Water Treatment Facility bypass pipeline today, some residents may temporarily experience slightly discoloured water.Director…

The Burdekin’s rich agricultural history has inspired a North Queensland artist with two new murals erected in Home Hill’s Eighth Avenue this week.Scenes from the inaugural Sweet Days, Hot Nights Fest…

Drysdale Estate – Asphalt Works Posted on 16th Jan 2019Burdekin Shire Council will be undertaking asphalt works in Gainsborough Drive, Picasso Court, Constable Court and Rubens Court commencing on Tu…

Drysdale Estate – Asphalt Works Posted on 16th Jan 2019Burdekin Shire Council will be undertaking asphalt works in Gainsborough Drive, Picasso Court, Constable Court and Rubens Court commencing on Tu…

Norham Road – Footpath Works Posted on 16th Jan 2019Burdekin Shire Council advises that footpath construction works will be undertaken on Norham Road from Michael Street to Adelaide Street.