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.
Museum ‘Disappointed’ With Council
The Creative Country Association – the committee behind Murgon’s “Ancient Songbird Centre” museum and art gallery – is disappointed only two councillors turned up at their pre-arranged consultation meeting on Monday.
Motorists Keep Police Busy
Motorists in the Wondai and Murgon areas have been issued traffic tickets by police for a range of offences over the past week.
Men’s Shed Hosts Business Night
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s inaugural meet’n’greet attracted a hardy crowd of local businesspeople to the Murgon Men’s Shed on a chilly Wednesday evening.
Forum Aims To Shape A Better Future
South Burnett residents are being challenged to help shape a better future for the region by sharing their ideas at a leadership forum to be held in Murgon next month.
