Three Charged After Drug Raids
Police have charged three people after drugs and weapons were allegedly located during the police searches in Murgon and Cherbourg on Tuesday.
Elegant Afternoon At Murgon
White tablecloths, the finest china and dainty snacks … Murgon’s 55 Million Years Ago museum and art gallery hosted another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas” on Saturday.
Second Time Success For Murgon
It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.
Murgon Pair Are Off To The Ekka
Murgon Show Society scooped the pool at the recent South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals dinner, hosted by the Nanango Show Society.
Food Van Stolen With Man Inside
Murgon Show ended on a frightening note on Saturday night for the operators of a food van at the showgrounds.
Not-For-Profits To Share $406,000
South Burnett not-for-profit associations will receive more than $405,000 in the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Three Honoured On King’s Birthday
A former Cherbourg and Murgon teacher, a Life Member of the Murgon Golf Club and a Bowenville grazier are among local people recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Dam Management Renewed
Cr Heath Sander and his partner Rowena Wessling have had their contracts to manage the tourist parks at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams renewed.
Pantry Celebrates In Murgon
The South Burnett Pantry celebrated its 14th birthday – and the recent opening of its new outlet in Murgon – with a special celebration last Thursday (June 4).
Hanson Unveils Two Candidates
One Nation founder Senator Pauline Hanson endorsed two future local candidates during her tour of the South Burnett at the weekend.
Missing Man: Second Podcast Airs
A second podcast investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan from Ficks Crossing in 2024 has hit the airwaves.
The Pantry To Open In Murgon
The South Burnett Pantry will be extending its service to Murgon this week to expand its support for local residents.
Murgon Remembers In Style
Murgon’s Anzac Day commemorations began in the early hours of Saturday morning and wrapped up in the afternoon with the announcement of Murgon’s annual Anzac Art Prize.
SUV Stolen In Murgon
Police are investigating after a car was reported stolen from Murgon on Friday afternoon.
Another Teenager Charged
Another teenager has been charged by police in relation to a recent crime spree in Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg.
BlazeAid Is Back & They Need You!
BlazeAid volunteers have been hard at work for more than a week now in the South Burnett, helping farmers repair hundreds of kilometres of fences damaged during the flash flooding in early March.
Boost For Veterans’ Projects
Three South Burnett projects have been successful under the inaugural round of the State Government’s Honouring Our Veterans grants program.
Police ‘Surge’ After Crime Spike
Police have arrested and charged four people – and are searching for another two – after a spike in car thefts and property crime in Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg at the weekend.
Three More Vehicles Stolen
Police are investigating the theft of three vehicles from across the South Burnett, recovered in Cherbourg on Saturday morning.
$287,000 To Local Groups
More than a dozen local community groups have received a total of almost $287,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
