Why Remembrance Day Is Important
The names engraved on war memorials across the South Burnett record the enormous sacrifices local families made during World War I.
Vandals Costing Council Thousands
Vandalism over the past six weeks in parks across the South Burnett has cost Council more than $14,000 to repair.
Murgon School Wins Showcase Award
Murgon State School was recognised as a 2026 Showcase School at a special event held at Parliament House in Brisbane on Friday.
Neighbours Scare Off Thief
Police are appealing for information regarding an attempted break-and-enter in Murgon on Sunday.
Thieves Steal, Burn Vehicle
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of an ongoing investigation into a recent break-and-enter in Murgon.
Driving Spree: Man Charged
A 20-year-old man faces 10 charges after an alleged spree of dangerous driving across the South Burnett.
Gladys Celebrates 103 Years!
Murgon resident Gladys Birch celebrated her 103rd birthday last Monday with family and friends at Southern Cross Care’s Castra aged care home.
Museum Explores Murgon’s Heritage
Old-time skills were on display again at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Day in Murgon last Saturday.
Two Hurt In Crashes
A man, aged in his 30s, was helped by QAS paramedics on Wednesday morning after a vehicle rolled on the Bunya Highway just outside Kingaroy.
Minister Knocks Back Reward Plea
Police Minister Dan Purdie has knocked back a plea for a reward to be offered in the case of missing person Jack McLennan.
Teen Charged Over Fires
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after a series of suspicious fires in Murgon earlier this month.
Murgon Man Faces 42 Charges
Detectives have charged an 18-year-old Murgon man with 42 offences following investigations into numerous incidents across Brisbane and Kingaroy.
Mustangs Charge Home To Victory
The Murgon Mustangs were simply too strong at the end for Nanango in the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
Red Ants Toast Grand Final Win
Kingaroy proved that finishing as Minor Premiers was no fluke on Saturday when they lifted the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Grand Final trophy at Blackbutt.
Veterans Mark 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was remembered at Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations around the South Burnett on Tuesday morning.
Singing, Dancing … And Lots Of Fun!
Every Wednesday morning for about the past six months, up to 30 people gather in Kingaroy to sing, dance, play music, jump about … and basically have fun.
e-Petition Targets Sex Offenders
A Murgon resident has begun an official e-Petition to the State Government requesting tighter residential restrictions on reportable sex offenders.
Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.
Snake Bite: What Would You Do?
An ordinary day in March quickly turned into a frightening medical emergency for Wondai local Tomasz Machajski.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman, aged in her 30s, was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash near Murgon on Thursday afternoon.
