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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

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Are you ready?

Disasters can strike at any time. Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? Be Prepared

Disasters can strike at any time. Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? Be Prepared

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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

Building inspectors on-site

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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Beautiful Beaches

Take a relaxing walk or enjoy the thrill of catching a variety of fish species at one of our beautiful beaches

Take a relaxing walk or enjoy the thrill of catching a variety of fish species at one of our beautiful beaches

Ayr fountain, Queen Street, Ayr

Ayr Fountain

Located in the heart of the Ayr CBD the water in the fountain can often be seen in many different colours in support of local charities and events

Located in the heart of the Ayr CBD the water in the fountain can often be seen in many different colours in support of local charities and events

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

See our boat ramps  
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: 11 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Adult Christmas Craft
Grab your friends and join us in creating some Book Art Christmas Ornaments.

A fun Free evening of creation, good music and great company. Light refreshments provided.

Bookings are essential.
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Date: 11 Dec 2019
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Home Hill Branch Library closure
Due to electrical works the Home Hill Branch Library will be closed on Wednesday 11 December
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Date: 13 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Story Time
Magical Stories, Christmas Carols, Crafts and a Special Visitor all the way from the North Pole.

Join us for the last First 5 Forever Story Time for 2019. No bookings required.
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Date: 13 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Early closure
Both library branches will close at 3.00 pm on Friday 13 December for a Council function.
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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: 16 Dec 2019
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Christmas Sand Art Ornaments
DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Christmas Sand Art Ornaments

Ages 5-12 years. Adult supervision required.

This is a FREE activity. Bookings are essential - 4783 9970
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Date: 17 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Tree Embroidery
DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - Christmas Tree Embroidery

Ages 5-12 years. Adult Supervision required.

FREE Activity. Bookings are essential - 4783 9970
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Date: 18 Dec 2019
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Santa Gnome
DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Ages 5-12 years. Adult Supervision required.

FREE Activity. Bookings are essential - 4783 9970
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Date: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Card Makerspace
Come in to Burdekin Library anytime between 9am-5pm and create your very own Christmas Cards with led lighting.

Ages 5-12 years. Adult Supervision required.

FREE - No bookings required
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Date: 20 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Movie
DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Create your own popcorn cup, enjoy a Christmas movie and popcorn with your friends in the library.

Ages 5-12 years. FREE Activity. Bookings are essential-4783 9970
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Date: 23 Dec 2019
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Christmas Closure begins for Home Hill Branch Library
The Home Hill Library closes today at 5.00 pm for the annual Christmas closure and will reopen at 1.00 pm on Thursday 2 January 2020
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Date: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Closure
Burdekin Library will close at the earlier time of 1.00 pm today for the annual Christmas closure. The library will reopen at 9.00 am on Thursday 2 January 2020.
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Date: 27 Sep 2019 – 24 Jan 2020 (On last Friday every month)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Support Group of Parkinson’s QLD
Do you know someone who is suffering the battle of Parkinson's?
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Date: 05 Sep 2019 – 03 Dec 2020 (On first Thursday every month)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Seniors’ Computer Club
Computer classes for Burdekin Seniors'
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Date: 06 Aug 2019 – 01 Dec 2020 (On first Tuesday every month)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Dementia Support Group
Come along to the Burdekin Dementia Support Group
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Date: 03 Sep 2019 – 01 Dec 2020 (On first Tuesday every month)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Free Community Legal Advice Program
Looking for some free legal advice?
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