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Celebrating A Centenary Of Service

There was plenty of emotion – plus some very enthusiastic musical performances – when the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch celebrated its centenary in Murgon Town Hall on Saturday night.

Fiery Truck Crash Blocks Highway

The Bunya Highway was blocked near Murgon on Saturday night after a B-double loaded with bales of sugar cane mulch crashed into trees and caught on fire after striking cattle on the roadway.

Free Concert To Mark Centenary

Murgon RSL Sub-Branch is celebrating its 100th anniversary next Saturday (August 17) with a number of events, including a free community concert.

Take A Look Under The Bonnet

Clifton Motors, in conjunction with Murgon Neighbourhood Watch and local police, will be hosting an “Under the Bonnet” community information event in Murgon later this month.

Enjoy A Cuppa With A Cop

Murgon police are inviting the public to join them for a “Coffee With A Cop” on Monday, August 26.

Nanango Takes Out Challenge

Nanango State High School has won the Open grand final of the Wide Bay Southern Broncos Challenge after overpowering Murgon State High School at Nanango on Tuesday afternoon.

Graham House Is Heading Home

Graham House is on the move … back to the new building which has been constructed at its old location in Taylor Street East in Murgon.

Sun Shines For Rail Trail Festival

The weather was perfect for this year’s family-friendly Murgon Rail Trail Festival on Sunday, and Murgon’s community groups turned out in force to support the event.

Are You Ready To Have Fun?

Sunny skies are predicted for Sunday which will be good news for the organisers of the second annual Murgon Rail Trail Festival and Marathon.

Knife Produced During Scuffle

Thieves produced a knife during a scuffle with a shop assistant at a Murgon business earlier this month.

Ex-Meatworks For Sale ‘To Serious Buyer’

The site of the former Murgon meatworks is up for sale if a serious developer wants to buy it, according to Deputy Mayor Cr Kathy Duff.

Woman Hit By Own Car

An 83-year-old woman has been taken to Murgon Hospital after her car rolled back on her in Lamb Street, Murgon, on Monday afternoon.

BIEDO Opens ‘The Platform’

BIEDO have taken over an unused area next to its office in Gore Street, Murgon, and turned it into “The Platform”.

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)