PLANS are in place for the Home Hill Racetrack to undergo a full track renovation commencing on Monday, July 11 – immediately after the Burdekin Race Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday, July 9.
Tag: Newsletter 80 July 2022
A Century of Memories
FOUR generations of the Stockdale family celebrated 100 years of memories at Groper Creek on June 12 in The Boat House.
Catch of the Day!
NOT everyone can brag about catching a 90cm Queenfish directly off the bank at Groper Creek, but that was the case recently for Graeme Falvey.
Groper Creek Entertainment
RETURNING to Groper Creek recently was nationally acclaimed Australian country music guitarist, songwriter and producer, Nev Molloy, who entertained guests gathered around the regular Friday night campfire.
Business Basics Grants available
APPLICATIONS for a $5000 Business Basics Grant, which will allow new and emerging Home Hill businesses to improve their day-to-day operations, have been open since early in May, 2022.
Burdekin Rewards encourages ‘Buying Local’
THE importance of buying local will again be highlighted throughout the Burdekin Shire, as the Burdekin Rewards Loyalty Program continues to encourage residents to shop locally in 2022.
Tennis Association to host Dual July Events
THE Home Hill Tennis Association will be recording a new first in July, as it hosts a North Queensland Games event as well as a Tennis Seniors Queensland Tournament.
Funding from Pacific Hydro
TWO Home Hill-based organisations have been successful in receiving funding as part of 15 projects, totalling $80,000, to receive support from Pacific Hydro in the 2022 funding period.
Chappies Benefit from Hilda’s Cosy Bed Socks
LONG-TIME Home Hill resident, Hilda Frew (89) is constantly knitting—so much so that her latest efforts have resulted in another $200 being donated to the Burdekin School Chaplains Hilda is well known for her support for the ‘Chappies”, regularly assisting another local resident, Margaret Taylor with their street stalls in front of the Home Hill Newsagency.
Launch of Local League History
A HISTORY of rugby league played in the Burdekin district from its earliest days is to be launched later this year.