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Make a cane change

Make the Cane Change

The Burdekin Shire is the ideal location for those looking for a sea or tree change this crushing season - make a cane change instead!

The Burdekin Shire is the ideal location for those looking for a sea or tree change this crushing season - make a cane change instead!

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Join us for the Sweet Days, Hot Nights festival

Sweet Days, Hot Nights Festival

Celebrating Australia’s Sugar Cane Capital – the people, the produce, the culture.

Celebrating Australia’s Sugar Cane Capital – the people, the produce, the culture.

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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Queensland Government's website provides the latest information and updates

The Queensland Government's website provides the latest information and updates

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Entrance to the new Council Chambers, Ayr

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

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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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: 01 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Catholic High School
Laurie's Love 24 Hour Row for a Cure
Raising money for brain cancer research.
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Date: 03 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Library
Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Closure
Burdekin Library and Home Hill Branch are closed for the Queen's Birthday public holiday 3 October 2022
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Date: 12 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Library
Author Talk with Chris Hammer
Come along and meet Chris Hammer - a leading Australian author of crime fiction and learn about his latest novel, The Tilt.
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Date: 12 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Theatre
Morning Melodies - 1954 (Ella, Etta & Eartha)
Swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch featuring Melissa Western and her band. It's the year 1954.
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Date: 15 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Theatre
Beethoven & Dvorak - Livestream Concert
Watch Queensland Symphony Orchestra take on two master composers in this thrilling concert featuring renowned violinist, Guy Braunstein. Broadcast direct from QPAC’s acoustically superb Concert Hall
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Date: 21 Oct 2022
Location: Burdekin Theatre
The Elton John & Billy Joel Experience
Internationally acclaimed Greg Andrew (Elton John Experience) teams up with Anthony Mara (Billy Joel Tribute Concert Australia), for this spectacular musical event.
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Date: 28 Oct 2022
Location: Ayr Showgrounds
Seniors Month Expo and Luncheon
- Roast Lunch & Dessert
- Information Stalls
- Regis Bingo
- Entertainment
- Prizes and Giveaways
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Date: 07 Dec 2022
Location: Burdekin Theatre
Morning Melodies - A Holly Christmas
Deck the Halls with BUDDY HOLLY and celebrate all that is Christmas with an incredible collection of Christmas favourites performed by Scott “Buddy” Cameron and his band.
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