Positive steps have been made in works to replace Bowen’s tourism jewel have been made with Member for Burdekin Dale Last welcoming the recognition of both the economic benefits and historical importance. Mr Last said the Bowen community’s advocacy to preserve the Bowen Jetty’s long-standing history and its ability to support towage operations was commendable with the project now due to take its next steps. “Across the years the Bowen Jetty has provided recreational access fo

An iconic off-road motorsport event has received a $20,000 boost by the Crisafulli Government under the Homegrown Destination Event Fund to continue its growing success as a destination tourism icon for Bowen. Member for Burdekin Dale Last has welcomed the funding for the event which had cemented itself on the national motorsport calendar. “There is no other event in Queensland like the Don River Dash, bringing together more than 5000 visitors to the Bowen region for an exhil

The federal budget has sent a clear message to regional Queensland and the Burdekin’s major industries that they were simply the nation’s cash cow, according to Member for Burdekin Dale Last. Mr Last said the Burdekin’s farmers, motorists, resource workers, families and small businesses had every right to feel disappointed with the 2026/2027 Federal Budget. “The Burdekin’s major industries have been economic powerhouses, not only for our state but our nation and the hardworki

One of Queensland’s most destructive pest animals are being targeted under a new management action plan and more boots on the ground with Member for Burdekin Dale Last welcoming news that Whitsunday farmers and landholders will also benefit. Mr Last said the release of the draft Queensland Feral Pig Management Action Plan 2026 –2031 was a chance for landholders, stakeholders and industry to have their say on the state’s coordinated approach to tackling feral pigs. “In the sp

The Crisafulli Government has bolstered support for Whitsunday region firefighters by delivering a brand new $1.15 million Type 3 appliance for the Bowen Queensland Fire and Rescue Station. The Crisafulli Government is restoring confidence, ensuring firefighters are protected with investment in new appliances. The truck is the first of its kind delivered to the Bowen station and is considered a jack-of-all-trades appliance, built with the capability of responding to structura

Unlocking the area’s potential was the focus as Bowen hosted the Crisafulli Government’s third Regional Forum. Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, said the business, community, civic and government leaders who attended were left with no doubt as to the importance of their role in shaping the future. “The forum kicked off with students from Bowen State High School outlining what they want to see and how making the right decisions now will help future generations,” Mr Last said.

With Remembrance Day around the corner, Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, is encouraging local groups to apply for grants that allow the community to better honour and acknowledge the service of veterans. The fact that the Burdekin election is home to a significant number of veterans meant the new funding program offered a potential boost for a community whose track record for honouring veterans was among the best in the state. “You only have to look at the number of people

The dangers that drivers face on the Bruce Highway north and south of Bowen are well known to locals, but Member for Burdekin, Dale Last...

Just days after the state budget, Bowen was the site for the first of many projects making up an historic investment into safety on the...

Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, has delivered more than half a billion dollars worth of projects and services for the Burdekin...