“Currently the unemployment rate in the Burdekin is less than the State so it is not a case of not being able to find a job, it’s a case of being able to provide the training and the skills development in the same town where people could be employed”.
New Federal Member sworn in
THE new Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox MP has been sworn in following the recent Opening of the 47th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Mr Willcox described it as “a proud moment for myself and my family”, saying that as the eighth member for Dawson since the electorate was created in 1948, he wanted to assure his constituents that he will work for them to secure better roads, improved telecommunications and more infrastructure, including the construction of Urannah Dam.
The swearing in of members followed the pomp and ceremony of the Procession to the Senate chamber for the Opening of the Parliament. Members then returned to the House of Representatives to take their oaths of office.
Mr Willcox says he is looking forward to getting down to work on behalf of his electorate.
GROPER CREEK Rural Fire Brigade has been selected as one of only 39 brigades throughout Queensland to initially receive boosters to enhance Telstra coverage in the area.
TURNING heads in the Groper Creek caravan park recently with their strikingly restored 1972 HQ SS Holden towing their 1958 Wayfarer caravan were Airlie Beach couple, Craig and Ange Clarke.
RESIDENTS of Home Hill have been reminded by the Burdekin Shire Council to be prepared to reduce the likelihood of mosquito breeding around their homes following rainfall.
A COUNCIL meeting held on June 14, 2022 was a bit wanting in information as reported/printed by the local media—they could try a bit harder.
A WELL-ATTENDED dinner was held by the RSL Sub-Branch, Home Hill at the Crown Hotel with a great meal and very good service.
A SUGGESTION only—to move the old mail box in Eighth Avenue across from the Post Office.
ALSO, I am led to believe a possible new gym studio is going to open in the same block.
REMEMBER the Home Hill laundromat in Eighth Avenue that was operational many years ago and closed because of the constant vandalism?
