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MBDA Urges Businesses To Seek Help

The Murgon Business and Development Association has reminded local businesses there are government packages designed to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.

Work Continues On Footpaths

South Burnett Regional Council has released the next schedule for the $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s footpaths.

Tingoora Man To Face Court

A 46-year-old Tingoora man will face multiple drug charges after police searched a home on Chinchilla-Wondai Road on March 17.

Beautiful Day But Where Were You?

A beautiful day but a disappointing crowd … these words by Murgon Show Society president Alan Trim best sum up Saturday’s 97th Murgon Show.

Communities Benefit From Grants

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien visited Kilkivan, Goomeri and Murgon on Friday to catch up on several community projects which have been assisted recently by Federal Government funding.

Murgon Ready To Show Off

Murgon’s 97th annual show is on this Saturday (March 14) after a busy lead-up which included a stylish Country Cabaret at Murgon Town Hall.

Two Face Drugs Charges

Two people have been charged with drug offences after police searched a house in Cherbourg on Monday afternoon.

Meeting Aims To Restart QCWA

A public meeting will be held in Murgon next month to look at reopening the town’s QCWA branch.

Transport Team Celebrates 20 Years

Back in 2000, it was known as SBCITS and it had just one van and volunteer drivers used their own cars. These days, Graham House Community Transport Services has a fleet of 12 vehicles which completed an amazing 9928 trips last year.

Murgon Salutes Its Achievers

Murgon residents marked Australia Day with celebrations at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum on Sunday morning.

Police To Create CCTV Database

Murgon police are setting up a database of private CCTV cameras throughout the local area.

Expo To Provide Info On Drugs, Alcohol

Graham House in Murgon will be hosting a DrugARM family and community expo on February 5 designed to provide information to people who are supporting others with drug or alcohol problems.

Police Probe Car Thefts

Police are investigating the theft of two vehicles in the South Burnett region since the weekend.

Upgrades At Town Hall

South Burnett Regional Council has finished installing new audio-visual equipment as part of a major equipment upgrade at Murgon Town Hall.

Two Charged Over Break-Ins

Police have charged a 20-year-old Wondai man and a 24-year-old Murgon man after alleged break-and-enters at businesses in Wondai and Kingaroy.

Cherbourg & Murgon Have Fun

Christmas was celebrated in new ways in Cherbourg and Murgon this year, but organisers in both towns made sure the spirit of Christmas was alive and well.

Safety Message For Year 12s

Murgon emergency services joined together recently to deliver a sobering message about road safety to Year 12 students at Murgon State High School.

Six To Face Charges

Six people – four men and two women – will face a variety of charges following an incident on Friday in Murgon.

Eileen Thanked For Years Of Service

A special presentation was made to a local resident at the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch Citizens Auxiliary’s community Christmas lunch on Thursday.

‘Disturbance’ Closes Streets

A disturbance in a house in Taylor Street East in Murgon – which tied up police resources for several hours – was resolved without incident on Friday afternoon.

Merry Masks Muster In Murgon

Hordes of masked people were spotted in Murgon on Saturday night … and more than a few of them were police officers.

Man Burned In Accident

A man aged in his 40s was flown to hospital with significant burns after an industrial accident in Murgon on Friday night.

Man Charged With Burglary

A 20-year-old Murgon man has been charged with burglary and entering premises to commit an indictable offence after an alleged incident on October 30.

Medals Come Home To Murgon

The memory of a former Murgon resident who served in New Guinea during World War II won’t be forgotten, thanks to a generous donation to the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch by his daughter.