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THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY 2026
LIGHTING THE WAY: ZONTA CLUB BURDEKIN’S YEAR OF HEARTFELT IMPACT
LOCAL STAR FAITH TAYLOR SECURES THIRD YEAR IN ELITE THEATRE PROGRAM
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BURDEKIN DODGES MAJOR DAMAGE AS EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI CROSSES THE COAST
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Burdekin LDMG Chair & Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said it was the region’s togetherness that got the shire through the weather event with minimal damage. Photo credit Jacob Casha
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x-Tropical Cyclone Koji made landfall across the Burdekin Shire on Sunday, the 11th of January. While heavy rain and
strong winds swept through the region, the community breathed a sigh of relief as the feared destruction largely stayed away, showcasing the
Burdekin’s resilience in the face of nature’s first test of the year.
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Read Burdekin Life’s full Cyclone Coverage Feature on pages 20 - 23
BOARS AND BARRAS EVENT RETURNS TO CLARE THIS FEBRUARY read on page 24
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