Three Towns To Get Safer Entries
Blackbutt, Nanango and Murgon are three of 18 rural towns selected for Town Entry Treatments (TET) by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of an effort to improve road safety.
From Murgon To The World
Journalist Evan Whitton – probably best remembered in Queensland for his daily coverage of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and the books that followed – died this week aged 90.
BIEDO Tour Updates Local MPs
South Burnett political leaders were taken on a “listening tour” of some of the region’s businesses on Monday by the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO).
Skaters Roll Into Town With Gifts
The generosity of the skateboarding community has helped a bunch of Murgon and Cherbourg kids to get gnarly.
Big Week Planned For NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week is being celebrated around Australia from July 8-15, and a number of South Burnett towns have special events planned to mark the occasion
Fun Run Earns State Recognition
There’ll be a new award in The Ration Shed’s already-crowded trophy cabinet after chairperson Aunty Sandra Morgan returned from Cairns recently.
Youth Charged Over Car Thefts
Another 17-year-old youth has been charged in relation to recent car thefts in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas.
$33,000 Upgrade At Lions Park
A family fun day was held at the Murgon Lions Park on Sunday to mark the official opening of a new $33,000 car park.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
MBDA Wants Action On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) has asked the State Government for strong action to solve recent crime problems in the town.
Awards Honour South Burnett Citizens
Three notable South Burnett residents received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Monday.
Local MP Slams ‘Band-Aid’ Solution
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the recent crackdown on crime in Murgon and Cherbourg but said a statement by Police Minister Mark Ryan on Thursday was “a slap in the face for these communities”.
Murgon Police Charge 27 People
Twenty-seven people – including nine juveniles – have been charged with a total of more than 100 offences after a police operation in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Running The Path To Reconciliation
About 450 runners and walkers – old and young – travelled the “Reconciliation Road” between Murgon and Cherbourg on Sunday for the fifth annual Reconciliation Fun Run.
Murgon Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A 23-year-old Murgon man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at a Manly West convenience store on Thursday afternoon.
It’s Official … Courtney’s On Fire
Young Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel is following in the footsteps of Kingaroy’s Holly Ferling, signing a contract this week to be part of the Queensland Fire squad for 2018-19.
Murals Get Tick of Approval
A project to decorate the Murgon Visitor Information Centre’s walls with six murals was officially opened last Thursday by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff.
Crime Petition ‘A Plea For Help’
A petition calling for something to be done to bring crime under control in the South Burnett has attracted almost 550 signatures in just one day.
CPR Course At PCYC
The Murgon Local Ambulance Committee will be holding a CPR Awareness Course at the Murgon PCYC on Wednesday (May 16).
Selfish Car Thieves Leave Sick Stranded
Medical trips for seriously ill local residents have been thrown into disarray after selfish young car thieves stole and trashed four vehicles from Murgon’s Graham House on Saturday night.
