Member for Burdekin Dale Last has applauded the Burdekin and Bowen communities after a weekend of successful events in the regions.

Thousands gathered to watch the colours and fun of the street parade as the Burdekin’s Water Festival successfully returned to Ayr’s main street. The community support was echoed in Bowen where racers and riders from across the nation competed in the renowned Don River Dash at Bowen.

Mr Last said the success of both Bowen and Burdekin events at the weekend was a credit to the hardworking committees for both events and the communities that support them.

“Community events like these only happen when there is a dedicated band of volunteers working hard behind the scenes so both the DRD committee and Burdekin Water Festival committee deserve to be applauded for their efforts,” Mr Last said.

“Since its inception, the Don River Dash has gone from strength to strength and now sees accommodation fully booked in Bowen and visitors flock from across the North to witness the unique motorsport event.”

“At the same time we also see the determination of the Burdekin community to ensure the Water Festival brought all the best of our festival memories back to life once again.”

Mr Last said supporting community events right across the electorate was imperative in ensuring they were able to continue well into the future.

“Each year we see Burdekin residents turn out in the thousands to support community events which have become staples to the shire’s annual calendar and it shows just how important these events are to this community.”

“As the Member for Burdekin I am incredibly proud to see events like these showcase our region, I’ll continue to do whatever I can to support our local events and community groups who are the fabric of our towns.”