Boys Charged After Chase
Three young boys have been charged following the theft of two vehicles from Cowie Drive, Kingaroy, in the early hours of Sunday.
Obituary: Mick Purser 1923-2024
Murgon’s oldest World War II veteran – and well-known local businessman – Alf “Mick” Purser has died.
Snake Bite Charge Dropped
A charge against a Murgon father – who had been facing a Supreme Court trial over the snake-bite death of his son – has been dropped.
Thieves Target Wondai, Murgon
Police have repeated calls for South Burnett residents to lock up after a string of break-ins and thefts in the Wondai and Murgon areas over the past two weeks.
Suspects Caught On CCTV
Police are seeking public assistance in relation to an attempted break-and-enter in Chataway Street, Murgon.
Police Hunt Car Thieves
Murgon police are seeking the public’s help over a break-and-enter and vehicle theft at Murgon last month.
Plan To Investigate Recycle / Reuse
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $750,000 to investigate the establishment of “industrial circular economy precincts” in Kingaroy and Murgon.
Woman Faces 66 Drug Charges
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old woman with 66 drug-related offences after a search of a house in Barber Street, Cherbourg, on Wednesday.
Police Probe Wilful Damage
Murgon police are investigating a number of possibly unrelated recent incidents of wilful damage in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Break-In At School
Murgon police are seeking the public’s help after a break-and-enter at St Joseph’s Primary School on Saturday night.
Support For Sub-Branch
The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received Federal Government funding to support veterans in the South Burnett and their families.
Local Woman Wins $150,000
Murgon News & Gifts has sold a $150,000 prize-winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket to a local resident.
PCYC Invitation To ‘Get Active’
The South Burnett PCYC hosted an Open Day at their facility in Murgon on Saturday to entice the local community to “get active”.
Open Day At Murgon PCYC
South Burnett PCYC will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday so the local community can learn more about its activities.
Taskforce Charges 63 Youths
A police operation has resulted in 37 young people – and one adult – being arrested and charged with 75 offences.
Boost For Local Tourism
Three South Burnett tourism ventures will receive funding from the State Government’s $10 million Building Bush Tourism Fund.
Business Is Booming In Murgon
Do you know where the largest network of Helloworld Travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand is based? Most people would be surprised by the answer: Murgon!
Man Charged Over Thefts
Kingaroy detectives have arrested a 29-year-old Bundaberg man and charged him with 18 offences in relation to recent thefts in the South Burnett and other areas.
Support Group Discusses Art
The May meeting of the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group was held at Graham House in Murgon on May 27.
Numbers Up But Prices Mixed
Slightly more than 900 beasts were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday for the last sale of May.
