A NEW secretary has been elected to the management committee of the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce, following the recent resignation of former secretary, Terry Cross.
News
Female Jockeys prominent in Home Hill Racing
WHILE wet weather may have dampened the enthusiasm of many of the regular patrons of the Burdekin Race Club for their February 18 meeting, the small crowd was still able to enjoy a competitive five-race program with close finishes in most of the events.
Racing Improvements continue
THE Burdekin Race Club is continuing to make improvements to its track and facilities as it leads into the 25-year celebrations for the Burdekin Growers Race Day on Saturday, May 20.
Prostate Cancer Luncheon
A PROSTATE Cancer Luncheon is being planned for the Burdekin district to “enhance much-needed funds towards Cancer Research, which can benefit each and every one of us”. The “Do It For Cancer” luncheon will be held at Coutts Commercial Hotel, Queen Street Ayr, on Saturday, April 1, at 11.30am.
Career start for 34 Wilmar Sugar Apprentices
SEVENTEEN new apprentices have started their working careers with Wilmar Sugar’s Burdekin Mills, as part of the 34 new apprentices who have started on the tools at the company’s Queensland mills and bioethanol distillery.
Artisans host visiting Mackay Caravaners
THE Burdekin Artisan Community Association Inc. hosted a group of visiting Mackay Caravan Club members as part of the Club’s visit to this district in February.
Orchid Society change
A SPECIAL general meeting was held as part of the February meeting of the Ayr and District Orchid and Allied Plant Society (ADOAPS ) for the purpose of changing the meeting time and date.
Maintenance underway
OUR February issue addressed the ongoing concerns about overgrown properties thanks to La Nina and a very wet, wet season, which also coincided with council gardeners being on annual holidays. However, plenty of maintenance is now underway.
Upgrades for our Town
THINGS are really looking up as the Home Hill BP servo is getting a major facelift as well as the old Commercial Hotel is getting a major upgrade for workers accommodation.
Mr Rigano shines light on the Importance of volunteering
OUR report last month with regard to the project by local cane farmer, Joe Rigano to install a town map of Home Hill and the history behind the original attempts to install the map, has had a follow-up from Mr Rigano regarding his history with the Home Hill Apex Club.