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New Look A Win For Netballers

There are some very happy young netballers at St Joseph’s Primary School in Murgon, eager to show off their new uniforms.

Community Talk Shares AA Experience

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other …

Man Faces Drug Charges

A 22-year-old Murgon man has been charged with drug offences after a police search on June 2.

Small Business Can Be A Challenge

Social media has put the icing on the cake for Kenilworth Country Bakery, a small business that has been operating for less than three years but now has an international reputation.

$500,000 Boost For Footpaths

South Burnett Regional Council will receive $500,000 from the State Government towards its $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths.

Man Charged After Police Raid

A 34-year-old Gordonbrook man is facing a string of charges following a police raid at Gordonbrook on April 30.

Byte Nite Ready To Roll

An eight-week trial of a new program aimed at reducing youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas will get underway on Saturday, May 11.

New Face Of Australia’s Veterans

The guest speaker at Murgon’s Anzac Day commemoration shared how she came under fire while deployed in Afghanistan, even though she was not in a combat role.

Native Title Meeting In Gayndah

A meeting will be held in Gayndah on May 26 as part of the decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.

RSL Project Hinges On Coalition Win

Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will be hoping the Coalition secures victory at the upcoming Federal Election so their proposed Drop-In Centre can go ahead.

Council To Vote On Murgon Footpaths

The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to approve the design that will be used on a $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths at its monthly meeting on Wednesday (April 17)

Murgon Plans Second Community Meeting

The communities of Murgon and Cherbourg will be holding a follow-up public meeting this week to discuss solutions to youth crime in both towns.

Former Murgon resident Waverley Stanley – founder of the Yalari educational foundation – was presented with his Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal in a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Thursday.

PCYC Trial To Start Soon

The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon will begin an eight-week trial on May 11 of a Saturday night program which aims to cut youth crime in the area.

Crime Petition Goes Online

South Burnett residents wishing to sign a petition about youth-related crime in Murgon can now do so online.

Meeting To Discuss PCYC Plan

A meeting will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon on Thursday night to discuss the proposed introduction of a Saturday night anti-crime program in the town.

Murgon Enjoys A Bunny Time

When there was a sprinkle of rain on Friday morning, everyone held their breath … was it going to rain on Murgon’s town celebrations yet again?

Local Groups Get $251,000 In Grants

Eleven South Burnett community groups will share $251,106 grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Suzuki Motorbike Stolen

Police are looking for a motorbike stolen from a house in Cherbourg last Thursday.

Two Charged After Drug Raids

Police allegedly seized cannabis worth more than $50,000 – and two people have been charged – after raids on Wednesday and Thursday in Murgon, Wondai and Proston.

Man Charged With Burglary

A 28-year-old man has been charged with burglary after an incident in Cherbourg on March 11.

$20,000 To Update Town Hall

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has secured a $20,000 grant to provide new equipment at Murgon Town Hall.

$3m Footpath To Link Towns

The Federal Government has allocated up to $3m for a footpath between Cherbourg and Murgon

PCYC Plan To Tackle Crime

South Burnett PCYC plans to begin opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to lower youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas