As school students continue to soak up holiday fun, Member for Burdekin has sounded a reminder for parents that it’s not too late to access school-based cost of living relief. The Crisafulli Government’s Back to School Boost has already provided more than $36.9 million in funding directly to primary school students so far this year. Mr Last said the $100 credit for each primary school student was able to be used right throughout the year for school-related expenses including

Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP’s annual school captains’ luncheon has opened proactive discussions around shaping the Burdekin’s future. The luncheon, aimed at providing the chance for school captains to connect with their local State Member and have their say about the strengths and opportunities they see in their local community. “These round-table events are invaluable in giving our next generation of leaders the chance to identify positive contributions they can make to

Learning environments across four schools in the Burdekin are receiving a welcome boost as part of the 2026/2027 State Budget handed down last week. Member for Burdekin Dale Last said the boost to infrastructure at Brandon State School, East Ayr State School, Jarvisfield State School and Millaroo State School strengthens the future for some of the Burdekin’s youngest residents. Under the 2026/2027 Crisafulli Budget we are delivering; Upgrades to the school oval at Brandon Sta

For most people the mention of the word budget prompts images of page after page of numbers and the need for a quick overview but, for...