

Last joins local police in commemorative service
Member for Burdekin Dale Last has joined the Burdekin’s current and retired frontline officers and their families as the community paused for National Police Remembrance Day. Held on the September 29 each year the national day honours the sacrifice made by our police offices who have lost their lives in service to our community. Mr Last said the day offered people the chance to pause and not only remember police officers who have been killed while serving their community but
Oct 11 min read


Frontline boost for Bowen QAS
Additional frontline resources delivered for Bowen with a new Mercedes 519 Non-Urgent Patient Transport Service (PTS) Van (Dual Stretcher) ambulance vehicle at Bowen Station. The $282,000 state-of-the-art vehicle will help provide world-class care. The Crisafulli Government has delivered additional emergency pre-hospital care resources for Bowen, with a new Mercedes 519 Non-Urgent Patient Transport Service (PTS) Van (Dual Stretcher) ambulance vehicle at Bowen QAS Station. T
Sep 162 min read


Volunteers’ dedication recognised
The dedication of the Burdekin’s frontline emergency volunteers during times of disaster was brought to the fore recently with Member for Burdekin Dale Last taking the time to recognise the efforts of Burdekin SES members. Nine members of the Burdekin SES were recently presented with Emergency Response Medals acknowledging the support they provide to the Burdekin community during times of emergency. Mr Last said with close to 50 members, the Burdekin SES had continued to prov
Mar 52 min read


New $1.15 million appliance to enhance Bowen Fire and Rescue Station’s emergency response
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
Feb 202 min read


Bureau changes cause rivers of concern
Changes to information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have caused a storm throughout Queensland but, according to Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, concerns raised by residents of the Burdekin centre on flooding rather than rain. Coupled with a malfunctioning river level gauge during the severe weather event earlier this year, Mr Last said people’s concerns were justified and had been echoed in the state government’s call for the Bureau to ‘do the right thing’.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Burdekin firefighters secure major upgrade
After years of delays the Crisafulli government has delivered a new, state-of-the-art appliance to the Ayr Fire & Rescue Station as part...
Sep 18, 20252 min read
