Burke Shire Council celebrated Australia Day at the Nijinda Durlga community centre with ambassador- Alison Fairleigh.
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Tess Arnold was a big winner on the day. awarded Citizen of the year for her contributions to events through the QCWA and her tireless efforts to lend a hand, being a compassionate friend and being a role model for rural women in our community.
She also took first prize in the Lamington competition.
Doug and Faye Jones won the Community Champion Award to recognise 30 years of pastoral services.
The QCWA won the Community Event of The Year for the "Dinner with the Morcombe's" event held in May 2016. Over $300 was raised in the raffle donated to Foodbank- Alison Fairleigh's nominated charity.
Jack Vonhoff from Mount Isa who took both first and second place in the Wet in the Wild photography competition People's Choice Awards.