Man Charged Over Break-In
Police have charged a man over an alleged break-and-enter at Tablelands last week.
Man Charged Over SES Break-In
A 22-year-old Wondai man has been charged with the theft of a 4WD and items from the Wondai SES shed last week.
Thieves Target SES Sheds
Thieves have targeted the Wondai and Murgon SES sheds, stealing a 4WD and vital equipment.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
35 Cases Linked To Cherbourg
There are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the Cherbourg outbreak, including 25 people who live in the community.
COVID Takes Off Across Region
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday in the South Burnett council area – in Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon.
Man Fined After Vax Abuse At Pub
Authorities have generally been pleased with public compliance to the health directives which came into force on Friday and Saturday, but there have been exceptions – including in Murgon.
Four Groups Receive Grants
Four South Burnett organisations in the Wide Bay electorate have received funding under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
Fat And Store Sale Hits $8.10/kg
Murgon’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday, December 7 continued the recent run of top prices at the Murgon Saleyards.
Murgon Water ‘Discoloured’
Murgon’s water supply has been affected by recent flash flooding in Barambah Creek.
Murgon Formal Makes History
Murgon State High School’s 2021 formal was a night to remember for the proud Year 12 students and their relatives and friends.
Cattleman Thanks LifeFlight
The South Burnett Livestock Exchange (SBLX) selling community has rallied behind a Murgon cattle producer who credits RACQ LifeFlight Rescue for saving his life.
$60,000 Grants For Two Groups
Two South Burnett organisations have been big winners in the latest round of “Tackling Tough Times Together” funding.
Belgravia Takes Over Pool
Belgravia Leisure – the company which manages Goomeri Pool and the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre – has taken over management of the Murgon Jubilee Swimming Pool.
Tarong Fund Steps In To Help
The latest round of Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants will help four local not-for-profit associations, including a Blackbutt group which had its clubhouse trashed by vandals in March.
Man Treated After Fire
A man was treated for smoke inhalation at Murgon Hospital after a house fire in Murgon at the weekend.
Murgon Weathers The Storm
The rain gods smiled on Murgon’s 2021 Remembrance Day service, but it was a very close run thing.
Boost For Sub-Branch
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will almost $5000 from the Federal Government’s “Building Excellence in Support and Training” (BEST) grants program.
Premier Praises Cherbourg ‘Positivity’
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk praised Cherbourg Council and the positivity she had seen in the community, when she visited the town on Wednesday.
Park Plan Draft Out By New Year
The first draft of plans for an upgrade to the top end of Murgon’s QEII Park – between Gore Street and the Visitor Information Centre – could be available by the end of December or early January.
