THE 2023 sugar crushing season in Home Hill has been planned to commence on Wednesday, June 7 at Wilmar Sugar’s Inkerman Mill, with an estimated crop of 1.8 million tonnes, which is on par with the previous year’s tonnage.
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Dispersal Program targets Town Bats
FLYING fox issues in Home Hill have been the centre of attention for the Burdekin Shire Council for two weeks in May, with the assistance of Biodiversity Australia, as dispersal activities took place from Tuesday, May 16 in varying areas of the town, including Kidby Gully.
Ticket Time for Rags to Runway
THE Burdekin Artisan Community Association Inc. is urging prospective attendees at its unique Rags to Runway event to get their tickets early to ensure their place at the Memorial Hall on the postponed date of June 17, 2023.
Chamber gives away Cowboys Memorabilia
THE Home Hill Chamber of Commerce has provided the opportunity for young supporters of the North Queensland Cowboys to build up their supply of promotional items, after they handed out gear that the North Queensland Cowboys had donated to the Chamber.
Golf Event to honour Young Businesswoman
THE annual “Kali’s Cup”, is to take place on Sunday, June 11 at the Ayr Golf Club, with the aim of bringing the community together and raising awareness of melanoma and funds for skin cancer research.
Welcome to St Colman’s Open Day
AN Open Day will be held at St Colman’s School on Tuesday, June 6 with a special theme – a celebration of farming in our area. The free activities will take place from 9am to 10.30am and all ages are welcome!
Huge Support for Sweet Days, Hot Nights
SWEET Days and Hot Nights hit Home Hill with a vengeance as the Festival that takes the population back to the days of hand cane cutting drew strong support from both local residents and visitors alike for the Friday night activities and the unique entertainment Saturday.
Kindred Spirits Concert Preparations
MUSIC Lovers throughout the Burdekin will be able to enjoy the dulcet tones of the members of the vocal group, Kindred Spirits, who are rehearsing for their forthcoming concert on Saturday, June 10.
Family revives Cup Memories
WHILE thousands of racing and fashion fans flocked to the Home Hill Racetrack on Saturday, May 20, for the the Burdekin Cup, this year’s patrons were given the opportunity to link with a former Home Hill Cup winner from 80 years ago!
Burdekin Clubs supported with More Grants
FOUR Home Hill-based organisations were amongst a total of 12 Burdekin clubs who have been presented with grants under Pacific Blue’s Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund.