As communities across the electorate prepare to celebrate the extraordinary effort of everyday community members during Australia Day ceremonies, Member for Burdekin Dale Last has offered his appreciation to those who take the time to make their communities a better place to live, work and play. Mr Last said with the heart of Australia beating firmly in regional and rural areas including the Burdekin, Australia Day was an opportunity to recognise our strength, diversity and g

Whilst the Burdekin Local Government Area escaped much of the brunt of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP has praised local residents and businesses for their preparations and efforts in the lead up and during the event. Mr Last said right across the district residents had heeded advice and taken every effort to ensure their properties, businesses and loved ones were safe and as prepared as possible in the lead up to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. “As forme

Sporting clubs, community groups and P&C’s across the Burdekin have received a share in more than $1million in funding as Member for Burdekin Dale Last commends the welcome boost to the new year. Mr Last said the super round of the Crisafulli Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund had seen critical projects aimed at benefitting club members and their surrounding communities receive much needed funding for shovel ready projects. “From equipment purchases at Men’s Sheds t