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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

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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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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

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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: 02 Sep 2019 – 20 Dec 2021 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Crochet Group
Crochet group
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Date: 04 Feb 2020 – 31 Mar 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
First Forever - Home Hill Branch Library Storytime
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Storytime is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-5 and thei
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Date: 29 Jan 2020 – 02 Apr 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Museum of Tropical Queensland
Little Explorers - Museum of Tropical Queensland
A fun-filled session for kids under the Rainforest canopy
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Date: 05 Feb 2020 – 01 Apr 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
First 5 Forever - Home Hill Branch Library Baby Rhyme Time
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Baby Rhyme Time is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-2 an
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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 Feb 2020 – 02 Apr 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - Burdekin Library Baby Rhyme Time
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Baby Rhyme Time is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-2 an
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Date: 07 Feb 2020 – 03 Apr 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - Burdekin Library Storytime
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Storytime is a fun, interactive half hour program for children aged 0-5 and thei
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Date: 06 Mar 2020 – 03 Apr 2020 (Weekly)
Location: Burdekin Library
Kids Club
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Kids Club is a free program for children aged 5-16 years at Burdekin Library eve
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Date: 04 Apr 2020 – 05 Apr 2020 (Daily)
Location: Rugby Park
2020 Shane Muspratt Cup
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Come and cheer on the Burdekin Roosters!
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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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Date: 07 Apr 2020
Location: Home Hill Branch Library
Seniors Embracing Technology - Introduction to Internet
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This workshop will walk you through the very basics
of the internet: how it works
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Date: 07 Apr 2020
Location: Burdekin Library
Seniors Embracing Technology - Introduction to Internet
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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Date: 10 Apr 2020 – 13 Apr 2020 (Daily)
Location: Burdekin Library
Easter closure
Both library branches will be closed over the Easter weekend
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Date: 27 Feb 2020 – 26 Nov 2020 (On last Thursday every month)
Location: Burdekin Library
First 5 Forever - Messy Play
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Messy Play occurs on the last Thursday of every month. It is perfect for childr
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Date: 28 Feb 2020 – 27 Nov 2020 (On last Friday every month)
Location: Plantation Park
First 5 Forever - Nature Play Storytime
GIVEN THE RECENT CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Located at Burdekin's new Plantation Park Nature Playground, Nature Play Storyti
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