Obituary: Col Sippel 1929-2024

Obituary: Col Sippel 1929-2024

A funeral will be held in Murgon next week for former Murgon Shire Councillor – and South Burnett Lifetime Achievement Award winner – Col Sippel, 95, who died on February 20.

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s  (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night. 

‘Corrupted’ Files To Be Reburnt

‘Corrupted’ Files To Be Reburnt

Prosecution files sought by solicitors representing Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast have either been handed over, or are in the process of being prepared for handover, Murgon Magistrates Court was told on Wednesday morning.

More Delays In Rape Case

More Delays In Rape Case

The hearing of rape charges against Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast has been delayed again after a court was told his defence team had not received some key evidence from police.

Walters To Stand For Council

Walters To Stand For Council

A former manager of Yallakool Tourist Park will be taking on the current manager in the contest for Division 5 at the upcoming South Burnett Local Government election.

Man Hurt In Crash

Man Hurt In Crash

A man aged in his 50s suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Murgon on Thursday morning.

Tourism Team Re-Elected

Tourism Team Re-Elected

The executive committee of the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation was re-elected at the group’s recent AGM.

Two Vehicles Stolen

Two Vehicles Stolen

Police are investigating a number of serious offences alleged to have occurred in Murgon and Wondai on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Councillors Back Housing Proposal

Councillors Back Housing Proposal

A proposal to build a multi-unit complex in Murgon to provide independent living for disabled adults has won approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.

Carnival Changes Can’t Faze Santa

Carnival Changes Can’t Faze Santa

The Murgon Christmas Carnival’s shift to the showgrounds on Friday night may have broken with tradition, but Santa didn’t get lost … much to the delight of local children.

Huge Year For Courtney

Huge Year For Courtney

Brisbane Heat may have lost the WBBL Final but it’s sure to be a season Courtney Sippel will remember for a long time.