$126,500 Boost For Local Projects
A hand-me-down toilet block at Goomeri Showgrounds will be replaced thanks to a $93,500 Federal Government grant announced by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Obituary Earl Pratt: 1937-2021
Former Murgon Shire councillor – and well-known local businessman – Earl Pratt died on Saturday morning, aged 84.
Quad Bike Rams Gate
Murgon Police are investigating an incident in which a quad bike was used to ram the gates of a local business.
Cattle Continue Record Run
The South Burnett’s strong cattle market continued its record run at Tuesday’s fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon.
Forum To Discuss Business Issues
An economic development forum will be held in Nanango on October 12 to shine a light on issues affecting business and the community across the South Burnett.
Works On Cherbourg Road
A section of Cherbourg Road will be reduced to single-lane traffic next week while roadworks take place.
Governor Gives Bevan OAM
A Queen’s Birthday Honour was officially presented to Murgon resident Bevan Routledge in a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Council Backflips On Magpies
South Burnett Regional Council will hire a contract bird catcher to relocate dangerous magpies from Council land.
Students Take Cues From The Best
A dozen Murgon State High School students enjoyed an opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday … the chance to make a short film with an Academy Award-winning cinematographer.
Rail Project Receives $15,000 Boost
A $15,000 grant from the Federal Government will help the Murgon Men’s Shed move ahead with their historic railway display at Murgon.
Jennifer Wins Education Award
A special presentation was made at Murgon State High School’s weekly parade on Wednesday to a former staff member who retired recently.
Cattleman Seriously Injured
An elderly man was seriously injured when he was trampled by cattle on a private property near Murgon on Monday afternoon.
Thieves Target Power Tools
Police are investigating the theft of power tools in the Murgon area.
High Demand For Weaners
Agents yarded 750 in Murgon at Tuesday’s fortnightly sale, with all descriptions of cattle selling to very strong rates.
Have You Seen Alana?
UPDATE: Alana has has been located safe.
Paramedic Awarded Bravery Medal
The former officer-in-charge at Murgon Ambulance, Michael Formica, has been honoured with an Australian Bravery Medal for his actions at a house fire.
Police Target Mobile Phones
Murgon police have warned drivers they will be targeting Fatal Five offences this Road Safety Week, including using mobile phones.
Pfizer Clinic In Murgon This Week
Darling Downs Health is reminding local residents that a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be running in Murgon this week.
Murgon Music Muster Cancelled
Murgon’s annual Music Muster has been cancelled this year due to concerns about the NSW pandemic.
Coffee With A Cop In Murgon
Murgon police officers will be holding another of the popular “Coffee With A Cop” mornings for local residents on August 24.
