Gladys Celebrates 100 Years!
A morning tea was held at Castra in Murgon last Thursday to mark the 100th birthday of popular local resident Gladys Birch.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 38-year-old Nudgee man has been charged with a assaulting and obstructing police after an alleged incident at Murgon Watchhouse.
Railway Dream Becomes A Reality
The long journey by the Murgon Men’s Shed to secure a steam locomotive to park beside the South Burnett Rail Trail was finally realised on Monday with the unveiling of C17 No 763.
First Aid Pays Off For CTC
Staff members and visitors at South Burnett CTC’s Connections office in Murgon will be a little bit safer now, thanks to the donation of a $2000 defibrillator by the Salus Group.
Mental Health Goes Door-To-Door
Sometimes it only takes a conversation … a project that engages residents face-to-face in conversations about mental health and wellbeing has begun in the South Burnett.
Motorbike Rider Killed
The police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal motorbike crash which occurred at Murgon on Tuesday night
Students Explore Career Choices
The second annual Careers Expo, held at the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Murgon last Friday, attracted more than 20 stalls and a has been hailed as a success.
Police Officer ‘Kicked In Face’
A police officer was allegedly kicked in the face while trying to arrest a 34-year-old Cherbourg man.
Pushbike Rider Charged
A 42-year-old Wondai man has been charged after police spotted him riding down a street with allegedly stolen goods balanced on the handles of a pushbike.
Market Stays Firm At Murgon Sale
Most descriptions remained reasonably firm when 650 head were yarded for the combined agents sale on August 15.
Council Approves Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the second – and final – stage of the $450,000 redevelopment of Murgon’s QEII Park.
Boys Charged After Break-Ins
Two Cherbourg boys – aged 12 and 11 – have been charged after investigations into a string of burglaries and thefts in Murgon.
‘New’ Castra Marks First Decade
The 10-year anniversary of the opening of the new Castra aged care building at Murgon was celebrated on Wednesday.
It’s Full Steam Ahead At Murgon
The volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed are building up a head of steam for what could be one of the biggest projects they’ve tackled … the restoration of a 96-year-old locomotive.
Two Face Almost 180 Charges
Murgon detectives have charged a 29-year-old Gympie man and a 21-year-old Proston man after a year-long drug operation.
Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).
Would-Be Thieves Smash Window
Murgon police are investigating a suspected attempted burglary at a house in Gore Street.
Have You Seen This Bike?
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for an expensive mountain bike, stolen recently in Murgon.
