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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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Groper Creek boat ramp and pontoon

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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Date: 04 Feb 2021 – 09 Dec 2021 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - 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: 30 Jul 2021
Location: Burdekin PCYC
CORES Burdekin - Suicide Intervention Training
This CORES one day training will give you the skills to recognise the early warning signs, also learn what to do, what to say and where to go for help.
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Date: 29 Jan 2021 – 10 Dec 2021 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - Burdekin Library Storytime
Storytime is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-5 and their families.
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Date: 02 Sep 2019 – 20 Dec 2021 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Crochet Group
Crochet group
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Date: 03 Feb 2021 – 08 Dec 2021 (Weekly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
First 5 Forever - Home Hill Branch Library Storytime
Storytime is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-5 and their families
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Date: 21 Aug 2021
Location: Plantation Park
Home Hill Rotary Harvest Festival Markets
Come on down and see market stalls from all over the region and food stalls.
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Date: 25 Mar 2021 – 30 Nov 2021 (Monthly)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - Messy Play
Are you ready to get messy?! Join us on the last Thursday of every month outside the Burdekin Library for Messy Play! 
Bookings required.
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Date: 11 Sep 2021
Location: Giru Hall
Giru Show
The biggest day of the year in Giru!
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Date: 04 Oct 2021
Location: Burdekin Library
Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Closure
Burdekin Library and Home Hill Branch are closed for the Queen's Birthday public holiday 4 October 2021
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Date: 12 Dec 2021
Location: Burdekin Shire Council
SAVE THE DATE - 2021 Community Christmas Carols
Save the Date - Bring your picnic blankets and chairs and sing along to the Christmas Carols under the stars!
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