

Recognising future trades in Apprenticeship Week
The vital skills and job-ready training opportunities of apprenticeships are being brought to the fore during National Apprenticeships Week with Member for Burdekin Dale Last echoing the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to backing apprentices and their employers. Boasting more than 200 enrolments in the local TAFE facility in 2025 and more than 1000 technicians and tradespeople in the district, Mr Last said the State Government’s investment in apprentices was vital in suppo
Feb 192 min read


Chance for youth to have their say
Young people eager to shape the future of the Burdekin Electorate are being encouraged to be a part of the state’s most sought-after leadership program. Member for Burdekin Dale Last said the Queensland Youth Parliament program had provided a platform for 93 young adults to raise issues they were passionate about and contribute to real policy discussion. “In the past we have seen some fantastic youth parliament members from this electorate who have had the chance to advocate
Jan 292 min read


Clubs urged to kick off on sports vouchers
Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, is calling on local sporting clubs to register for Play On Sports Vouchers to ensure local kids can...
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Burdekin student witnesses budget bustle
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...
Jul 3, 20252 min read
