Donations Flood In For Tansey Groups
A pub crawl with a difference last weekend ended up raising about $15,500 for flood-hit community groups in Tansey.
Leo Steps Back In At MBDA
Well-known Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty OAM will step back into the role of Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) president after a 15-month break.
Mum To Face Trial Over Death
A Murgon mother charged with manslaughter after her seven-month-old daughter drowned in a makeshift bath last year has been committed to stand trial.
Murgon Launches Town Gift Cards
The Murgon Business and Development Association has introduced an innovative “Shop Local” program to encourage more residents to shop in town.
Cobbo Named In All Stars Squad
Former Cherbourg Hornets player Selwyn Cobbo – now with the Brisbane Broncos – has been selected in the 2022 Indigenous All Stars Squad.
Murgon To Turn Screws On Crime
Murgon police and Murgon Neighbourhood Watch are teaming up this Saturday morning to make life harder for number plate thieves.
Gondwana Appears In Murgon
The artwork along the front of the new fossil museum and art gallery in Murgon is taking shape.
Cherbourg Lets Its Hair Down
It’s no secret that Cherbourg’s Tyrone Murray loves being a barber … but the opening of his new shop in Murgon on Thursday was definitely “a cut above the rest”.
Boost For Local Galleries
Blackbutt Art Gallery and Murgon’s Creative Country Association have received grants under the Federal Government’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program.
School Speed Zones In Force
Murgon police have alerted residents that school speed zones will be enforced from Monday (January 24) despite the official delay to the start of the school term.
Man Charged Over Break-In
Police have charged a man over an alleged break-and-enter at Tablelands last week.
Man Charged Over SES Break-In
A 22-year-old Wondai man has been charged with the theft of a 4WD and items from the Wondai SES shed last week.
Thieves Target SES Sheds
Thieves have targeted the Wondai and Murgon SES sheds, stealing a 4WD and vital equipment.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
35 Cases Linked To Cherbourg
There are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the Cherbourg outbreak, including 25 people who live in the community.
COVID Takes Off Across Region
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday in the South Burnett council area – in Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon.
Man Fined After Vax Abuse At Pub
Authorities have generally been pleased with public compliance to the health directives which came into force on Friday and Saturday, but there have been exceptions – including in Murgon.
Four Groups Receive Grants
Four South Burnett organisations in the Wide Bay electorate have received funding under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
Fat And Store Sale Hits $8.10/kg
Murgon’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday, December 7 continued the recent run of top prices at the Murgon Saleyards.
Murgon Water ‘Discoloured’
Murgon’s water supply has been affected by recent flash flooding in Barambah Creek.
