Men’s Shed To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Murgon Business and Development Association is testing an after-hours “meet and greet” concept which seems to have proven popular with the KCCI.
Man Charged After Crash
A driver has been charged with drink-driving and drug possession after a single-vehicle crash in Knight Street, Kingaroy, last Tuesday (May 10).
Good Prices For Weaners
Just under 1000 calves were yarded for the Annual Weaner Show & Sale at Murgon Saleyards last Friday, May 6.
Trees To Honour Queen’s Jubilee
South Burnett Regional Council will plant 14 jacaranda trees in Murgon’s QEII Park to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee if a grant application is successful.
$13,000 Grant For Men’s Shed
Cherbourg Men’s Shed has received a $13,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Chopper Called To Crash
A rescue helicopter was requested after a single-vehicle crash near Durong on Friday afternoon.
Obituary: Jim Kingston OAM
A funeral will be held next week for former Murgon RSL Sub-Branch president Jim Kingston OAM who died on April 26.
Art Competition Closes Soon
Entries in the Murgon Cherbourg Youth Hub’s art competition close on May 20.
Rains Came, Crowds Remained
Wet weather and a chilly morning could not deter South Burnett residents turning out in force at Anzac Day commemorations across the region on Monday.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Murgon Digs Deep For BlazeAid
BlazeAid’s Murgon camp has received another boost in funds from a flood recovery fundraising breakfast.
Kitchen Fire Sparks Alarm
Four fire crews were called after reports a house was on fire in Palmer Street, Murgon, on Thursday afternoon.
Grants Help To Power Groups
Two of the Murgon district’s long-established community groups could be slashing their power bills soon, thanks to a grant program that funds the purchase of energy-efficient appliances for not-for-profit organisations.
QAS Offers Cadet Spots
The Queensland Ambulance Service is inviting First Nations residents to apply for Indigenous Paramedic Program positions available at Murgon Ambulance Station.
Brekkies To Help BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a series of breakfasts in April to help raise funds to support BlazeAid’s efforts in the South Burnett.
Farmers Attend Water Meetings
A series of meetings held as part of the latest phase of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study wound up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Car Thief Taunts Police
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was brazenly driven past police in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
Steer Raises Cash For BlazeAid
A Hereford steer, auctioned on Tuesday at the Murgon Saleyards, has raised almost $2240 for the Murgon BlazeAid camp.
Murgon Celebrates Local Excellence
A small thing like a worldwide pandemic can’t stop Murgon from stopping to honour its finest citizens in true blue Australia Day style.
Reunion Marks 50th Anniversary
Almost 40 current and former Murgon Hospital staff got together at the Murgon Services Club recently for a reunion lunch to mark the hospital’s 50th anniversary.
