Murgon Dog Park Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon dog owners will get a dog park … but they’ll need to wait until Council can find the necessary funds to pay for it.
Boy, 12, Charged After Break-Ins
Police have arrested and charged a 12-year-old boy after multiple break-ins in Murgon between Sunday and Tuesday
Funds To Help Local Veterans
Two South Burnett RSL sub-branches have received funding under the latest round of funding from the State Government’s Anzac Day Trust Fund.
Healthy Start For Medical Drones
A Phase 1 trial to test medical drone deliveries in the South Burnett is about to end, but Darling Downs Health is confident a second, larger trial, will be able to take off early next year.
Taskforce Arrests 25 Juveniles
A crackdown by police has resulted in 25 arrests following a recent spate of car thefts and break-ins in the Murgon area.
Support For Four Local Groups
Four local groups have received support from the Stronger Communities and Volunteer Grants Programs.
Burglars Target Three Homes
Detectives are investigating a string of incidents which occurred in Murgon during the early hours of Tuesday.
Murgon Year 12s Arrive In Style
There were anxious glances at the dark clouds forming overhead, but the storm stayed away for the arrivals at Murgon State High School’s formal on Thursday night.
Six Cars Stolen In Six Days
No charges have yet been laid after a string of car thefts in the Murgon area over the past week.
Thieves Steal Three Cars
Murgon police are investigating three car thefts this week from local streets, with one of the vehicles still missing:
Community Effort Helps Hospital
A morning tea was held at Murgon Hospital to thank the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary – and a string of local community groups – for their support.
Music Muster Attracts All Ages
It was a real mix of young and old at the official opening of the 2023 Murgon Music Muster on Friday afternoon.
103-Year-Old Church Closes
Murgon’s 103-year-old Christ Church – part of the Anglican parish of Barambah – held its last service on Saturday morning.
Hay Day Helps To Lift Spirits
Twenty-five South Burnett farming families had a reason to smile on Wednesday, thanks to a generous donation of hay organised by the Murgon Lions Club.
New Faces At MBDA
Two long-standing members of the Murgon Business and Development Association retired from key roles at the group’s AGM.
Girl Charged After Ute Stolen
A 16-year-old Cherbourg girl was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after a ute was stolen in Murgon on October 18.
Three Charged Over Break-In
Three people have been arrested and charged in Ipswich in relation to a number of alleged incidents, including a break-and-enter in Kingaroy.
Thieves Crash Car Into Gate
Murgon residents in the Coronation Drive area have been asked by police to review any CCTV footage after an incident on Friday morning.
A Long Journey Ends In Triumph
“After five years of hard work, this day has finally arrived …” The emotion in Leo Geraghty’s voice as he spoke summed up the significance of last week’s official opening of “55 Million Years Ago”.
Cattle Prices Crash To 2019 Levels
900 head were yarded at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on September 28, with the market falling in places to levels not experienced since 2019.
