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The 2019/20 budget is not far off and the decisions to be made are not easy if one is to be fair and just and how does one measure a vibrant C.B.D? Can we transform empty shops to affordable town houses to help bring people back into town and end up…

New Land Valuations cause concern by lowering residential land values and raising rural land values. Major Works are ongoing in Ayr but none for Home Hill. How about a museum and upgrading Memorial Hall in Home Hill.

Do you live in Home Hill or surrounding area? Are you a Cane Farmer or run some other business? We really need you to consider joining your Home Hill Chamber of Commerce.

It is 2019 and I was only just getting used to 2018. Lots happening this year including the start of the Haughton River Bridge Upgrade. Congratulations go to Bill and Betty Lucas for their achievements in getting top honours as Citizens of the year.

Recent additions to the Mount Inkerman Scenic Lookout have made it a must see stop for passing tourists with just a little time.

So much is happening around the Shire with new water infrastructure for Ayr and Home Hill, a new Doctor’s Surgery in Home Hill, the excellent Harvest Festival parade, the100 Anniversary Armistice Day and dedication of the Home Hill War Memorial.

It has been a busy month, with regrading of the road to Ravenswood following a trip there which stimulated an idea for a local history museum. Plus water bore upgrades, a makover for Sixteen Street and thoughts for stronger united organisations and safer access to the Burdekin Bridge.

What to do about Council Rates and Water Meter readings. Congratulations to Gavin Falco who won this year’s Ephemera competition. Coming soon... the Home Hill Harvest Festival.

How many concrete steps going up the new Mount Inkerman nature trail? Does Home Hill needs its own identity? Seventh Avenue Footpath should be finished. Balancing the budget while at the same time ensuring a continuation of improvements where possible.