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The Reef Restoration and Adaption Program is a partnership to help our Reef recover from and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Reef Restoration and Adaption Program

The program is establishing community panels to explore new ways of involving community members in discussion with scientists and reef members.

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Welcome to Burdekin Shire Council

A thriving agricultural region with abundant resources and opportunities

A thriving agricultural region with abundant resources and opportunities

Play equipment at Ayr Anzac Memorial Park playground

Ayr Anzac Memorial Park

Enjoy the all abilities playground, BBQ shelter and skate park. Visit the ANZAC War Memorial and hire the park rotunda for that special function

Enjoy the all abilities playground, BBQ shelter and skate park. Visit the ANZAC War Memorial and hire the park rotunda for that special function

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Building Certification

Did you know that Burdekin Shire Council offers a building certification service for building works within our Shire?

Did you know that Burdekin Shire Council offers a building certification service for building works within our Shire?

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Customer Service Charter

Customer Service is everyone's responsibility. Read Council's Customer Service Charter by clicking below.

Customer Service is everyone's responsibility. Read Council's Customer Service Charter by clicking below.

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Great Fishing

Explore our region's numerous fishing spots and well maintained boat ramps throughout the Shire

Explore our region's numerous fishing spots and well maintained boat ramps throughout the Shire

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Burdekin Theatre "Living Lagoon" Water Feature

Living Lagoon

The "Living Lagoon" water feature can be found at the Burdekin Theatre in Queen St, Ayr

The "Living Lagoon" water feature can be found at the Burdekin Theatre in Queen St, Ayr

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Outage Type: Water - Planned
29 Apr 2022
Planned Water Mains Work
Works on the water supply mains.
Weather permitting, Council will be undertaking works on the water supply mains in the vicinity of Lookout Road, Mount Kelly. Works are planned to commence on 3 May 2022.

Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused to residents as a result of these works.
For further information or for any queries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800 between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Outage Type: Water - Planned
29 Apr 2022
Planned Water Mains Work
Works on the water supply mains.
Weather permitting, Council will be undertaking works on the water supply mains in the vicinity of Lookout Road, Mount Kelly. Works are planned to commence on 3 May 2022.

Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused to residents as a result of these works.
For further information or for any queries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800 between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
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Date: 01 Sep 2021 – 10 Aug 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Tech Connect - Burdekin Library
Starting 1st of September Burdekin Library are proud to bring you Tech Connect: Group Classes to learn and collaborate.
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Date: 01 Sep 2021 – 07 Aug 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Tech Connect - Home Hill Branch
Starting 1st of September Burdekin Library are proud to bring you Tech Connect: Group Classes to learn and collaborate.
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Date: 02 Mar 2022 – 22 Jun 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Toddler Time
Designed for children aged 18 months+, Toddler Time is the perfect session for those who are ready to move on from Baby Rhyme Time but aren’t quite ready to sit through Storytime.
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Date: 03 Mar 2022 – 23 Jun 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-2 and their families.
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Date: 05 Aug 2021 – 11 Aug 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Tech Assist - Home Hill Library
Sessions available every Tuesday 9am at Burdekin Library and Thursday 1pm at the Home Hill Branch.
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Date: 04 Mar 2022 – 24 Jun 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Storytime
Storytime is a fun and interactive 60-minute program aimed at children aged 2 ½ years+ and their families. Bookings Required.
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Date: 21 May 2022
Location: Burdekin Race Club
Burdekin Growers Race Day
The Burdekin's award-winning 18+ social event of the year is back!
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Date: 22 May 2022
Location: Plantation Park
2022 Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race
Activities start at 9.30 am. The Duck Race kicks off at 11.00 am
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Date: 03 Aug 2021 – 06 Sep 2022 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Tech Assist - Burdekin Library
Sessions available every Tuesday 9am at Burdekin Library and Thursday 1pm at the Home Hill Branch.
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Date: 30 Mar 2022 – 25 May 2022 (Monthly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Play Time
Play Time exposes children and parents to the world of open-ended play in the library.
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Date: 31 Mar 2022 – 26 May 2022 (Monthly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Messy Play
Messy Play normally occurs on the last Thursday of every month and is perfect for children aged 0-5 years.
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Date: 12 Jun 2022
Location: Ayr Anzac Memorial Park
Queensland Day Fun & Fitness Expo
Celebrate Queensland Day at the Burdekin Fun and Fitness Expo to be held on Sunday 12th June at Ayr ANZAC Memorial Park (10am - 2pm). Plenty of activities and entertainment for the whole family!
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Date: 22 Jun 2022
Location: Burdekin Library
Show Holiday Closure
Both library branches will be closed for the annual Show Day public holiday on 22 June
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Date: 30 Jul 2022
Location: Rugby Park
Burdekin Relay for Life
Register to take part of Relay for Life and help raise money for the Cancer Council Queensland!
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Date: 06 Aug 2022
Location: Plantation Park
Home Hill Rotary Mega Reto Market
Home Hill Rotary's Mega Reto Market is our first fundraiser supporting our 2022 Harvest Festival Queen Aimee Gibson. We will offer a range of mainly home made crafts, arts and goods.
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Date: 13 Aug 2022
Location: Home Hill Tennis
Rally for a Cure
Rally for a cure is a tennis event in support of curebraincancer.org.au
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