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Burke Community Grant Opportunities for September 2026

Published on 04 September 2026

September 2026 brings an extensive array of vital funding opportunities for the Burke community, local businesses, primary producers, and not-for-profit organizations. With multiple closing dates falling throughout the month, local leaders and community stakeholders are encouraged to the review available grants.

ICPA Honoured with Order of the Outback Award

Published on 22 August 2026

The remote community of Burketown played host to a dazzling gathering on Saturday, 22 August, as the Burke Shire Council welcomed guests for the biennial Order of the Outback Ball, where the prestigious Order of the Outback Award was proudly presented to the Isolated Children's Parents' Association (ICPA) and accepted by Katie Brown.

Update about the works underway at the Burketown Airport.

Published on 20 August 2026

Construction of the upgraded main runway is continuing to progress well. The ground beneath the main section of the runway has been strengthened and the first layers of the new runway constructed, bringing it to around the same height as the original runway. Work has now started on the next stage, which involves building up the runway with three additional layers of base material.
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