Hugh’s Footsteps Echo Across Time
A former 4SB radio announcer – and State Government speechwriter – has retraced his grandfather’s footsteps by walking 275km from Purga to Murgon.
Green Light For Jubilee Trees
The South Burnett is going to look a bit greener thanks to a Federal Government program to “plant trees for the Queen’s Jubilee”.
Council Trials Footpath Cleaners
South Burnett Regional Council is trialling specialist equipment to help keep the footpaths clean in Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt and Proston.
Thief Steals Same Car Twice
Police are investigating the theft of the same car twice – presumably by the same person – within two days in Cherbourg.
Prices Remain Firm To Dearer
Agents yarded 600 head for the fortnightly combined agents Fat and Store Sale at Murgon’s saleyards on Tuesday (May 31).
Free Flu, COVID Vaxes
Darling Downs Health has advised that a temporary influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be at the Murgon Youth Hub on Thursday (June 2).
Winning Art To Fill Youth Hub
The winners of the Youth Hub art competition were announced in Murgon on Friday.
Men’s Shed Launches Mid-Year Sale
A little thing like rain couldn’t stop the Murgon Men’s Shed from holding its first mid-year Garage Sale last Saturday morning.
Police Probe Multiple Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a number of thefts which have occurred recently in the local area.
Dinner Thanks DV Workers
Major events in the South Burnett this month are acknowledging Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and its 2022 theme, “All Of Us, Together”.
Obituary: Mark Smith 1956-2022
A funeral service will be held next Saturday (May 28) to celebrate the life of popular Murgon businessman and community stalwart Mark Smith.
Grants Boost For Sub-Branch
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received $27,692 under three Federal Government grants programs.
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.
