Thank You BlazeAid!
The BlazeAid volunteers who have been working on South Burnett properties since February this year have now packed up camp and left Murgon.
Free Mental First Aid Course
A Youth Mental Health First Aid course for parents and carers will be offered by Darling Downs Health at the Barambah Youth Hub in Gore Street, Murgon, next month.
Jubilee Park To Honour Veterans
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch plans to create a new memorial park in Gore Street to acknowledge the service of veterans from conflicts post-World War II.
Grant To Help Defence Veterans
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received a $15,180 Federal Government grant to help veterans get support.
Dearer Rates At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 570 head at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday for the fortnightly Fat And Store Sale, where all descriptions sold to dearer rates.
$2.6m ‘Carbon Farm’ At Redgate
A “carbon farming” project has been awarded a $2.61 million State Government grant to establish koala habitat at Redgate.
Boondooma Seven In Court
The seven men arrested during an August 8 drug raid at Boondooma have had their charges mentioned in Murgon Magistrates Court.
Have You Seen Jason?
UPDATE: Jason has been located safe and well in Brisbane.
PCYC To Host Wheelchair Training
The Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Sports Club has organised a special closed training session for girls on Saturday at the PCYC in Murgon.
Red Earth Contemplates 2060
What will the South Burnett look like in 2060? Murgon Town Hall was filled with community leaders last Thursday to discuss ideas and contemplate the future of the region.
More Church Closures Planned
The Anglican Church will hold three public meetings in September and October to gather community feedback on proposed church closures.
PCYC Trashed During Break-In
Murgon detectives have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy over a break-in at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon at the weekend.
Man Charged After Rooftop Stand-Off
Murgon detectives have charged a man with more than 30 offences – including serious assault of police – following a rooftop stand-off in Kingaroy last Tuesday.
COVID Ward To Stay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has received written confirmation from the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service that the Murgon Palliative Care Unit continues to be used as a COVID ward.
KIlkivan Man Dies In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a crash near Murgon on Saturday morning in which a 71-year-old Kilkivan man was killed.
Cattle Show, Rodeo This Weekend
Murgon Show Society was forced to cancel their annual show earlier this year but they are making up for it in a big way this weekend!
Thief Startles Sleeper, Steals Car
A Murgon resident awoke on Saturday night to find a thief inside his bedroom.
1000 Litres Diesel Stolen
Murgon police are investigating the theft of 1000 litres of diesel from a rural property at Fairdale.
Leah Honoured With Winton Star
Multi award-winning actress, director, writer and producer – and former Murgon resident – Leah Purcell has been honoured at an outback film festival.
Learn How To Support Young People
A Youth Mental Health First Aid course for parents and carers will be offered by Darling Downs Health at the Murgon-Cherbourg Youth Hub from next month.
