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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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 12 Dec 2021
Location: Burdekin Senior Soccer Fields
2021 Community Christmas Carols
Bring your picnic blankets and chairs and sing along to the Christmas Carols under the stars!

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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 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: 23 Dec 2021
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 Tuesday 4 January 2022
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Date: 24 Dec 2021
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Closure begins for Burdekin Library, Ayr
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 Tuesday 4 January 2022.
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Date: 25 Dec 2021 – 03 Jan 2022 (Daily)
Location: Burdekin Library
Christmas Closure
Burdekin Library and Home Hill Branch are closed for the annual Christmas closure. Both branches will reopen at the usual time on Tuesday 4 January 2022.
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