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here’s plenty of festive activity happening in the Burdekin leading up to Christmas, and plenty of opportunities to meet the man in red. Read about what’s happening this festive season on page 12
Burdekin Shire Councillors Max Musumeci, John Furnell, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Santa, Sue Perry, Michael Detenon, Kaylee Boccalatte and John Bonanno. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor also suffered break ins recently. about the impact on the comMAYOR’S Lyn McLaughlin has called for “As Mayor, I am shocked and munity. FRUSTRATION tougher consequences on local disappointed by what has oc- “This is a serious breach of after three vehicles were curred,” Ms McLaughlin said. privacy and trust for me and AFTER THIEVES crime stolen from Council offices on “Those responsible have shown the entire community that Street, Ayr last week. a total disregard for the law supports Council.” TARGET COUNCIL Wickham The Ayr Swimming Pool Kiosk and destroyed public property CHAMBERS and Home Hill Primary School with absolutely no concern read on page 9
Celebrate the wonderful However you celebrate, whoever you’re with, may your Christmas be merry, always. From Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr
During the festive season our branches will both close on Friday 22 December at 4pm. Ayr branch will reopen Wednesday 27 December at 9.30am and Home Hill branch will reopen Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 9.30am. Community Bank • Home Hill 4782 2249 • Ayr 4783 3288
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