SHOPPERS attempting to access Home Hill’s IGA Supermarket now have to obey the law when entering the property from Eighth Avenue, following the completion of a raised cement median which prevents north-bound vehicles crossing double lines to gain easy access.
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Rising Fuel Prices urging Locals to support Locals
t for helping Home Hill businesses by encouraging the community to shop in Home Hill for their needs, instead of having to travel to Ayr.
Local “Cash for Containers” Insights
OUR efforts to get a “Cash for Containers” depot in Home Hill seems to have little chance of success, judging by the message given to members of the Chamber of Commerce at their June meeting.
Surprise Visit
THERE was a novel situation for Home Hill recently, with a government minister (well an “assistant” minister anyway) actually stopping in the town to carry out official duties.
Budget Time
IT IS budget time—but there is little to be enthused about for Home Hill residents.
Student Volunteer’s Initiative supports RSL Sub-Branch
THE Home Hill Sub-Branch of the RSL has recognised the support of a young Burdekin Catholic High School student, whose efforts in the local community around Anzac Day have resulted in $410 being donated to the Sub-Branch.
Shire Rates rise by “only 2.5 per cent”
BURDEKIN Shire ratepayers face a general rate increase of “only 2.5 per cent”, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin has announced in the 2022/23 Budget brought down this week
A Sigh of Relief from the Locals
SIGHS of relief echoed through Groper Creek when flood water levels failed to reach originally predicted heights last month.
Success continues for Growers Race Day
THE Burdekin Grower Race Day has continued to grow its status as one of the major events on the North Queensland entertainment calendar, after thousands of racegoers flocked to the Home Hill Racetrack on Saturday, June 21 for the 2022 event.
More Renal Nursing Staff for Hospital
THE days of Home Hill dialysis patients travelling 100km for renal treatment could soon be over, according to the State Member for Burdekin, Dale Last