Speakers Shine In Murgon
South Burnett Toastmasters club hosted its first ever “Showcase” event at the weekend, with speakers coming from six clubs to share tall tales and true on stage.
Joshua’s Ready For Another Record
Murgon youngster Joshua Williams, 7, is waiting for his world record 10km run last month in Brisbane to be officially ratified by the international authorities … but in the meantime he has his eyes set on breaking another.
Six Scenes Selected For Mural
Six scenes for new murals at the Murgon Visitor Information Centre have been chosen.
Anzac Day Around Our Region
While Wooroolin may have stolen some of the focus this year because of its celebrity visitors, Anzac Day was still marked with big crowds – and great solemnity – all throughout the region.
Shed Men Share At Men’s Shed
There was a bigger crowd than usual at the Murgon Men’s Shed on Saturday … another group of “shed men” dropped in for a visit.
Olivia Wants Your Ideas ASAP
South Burnett artist Olivia Everitt is planning another mural project in Murgon – and she’s seeking feedback from the local community about the project.
Reconciliation Grants Round Opens
The State Government has announced a new $100,000 funding opportunity that will help more Queensland communities celebrate National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3).
MP Attacks Crime Watch Cuts
Murgon needs a funding boost for crime prevention, not a massive 85 per cent funding cut in Neighbourhood Watch services, Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said on Wednesday.
Murgon Puts On A Perfect Show
Murgon showgoers were treated to the perfect rural show at the weekend … beautiful weather, a spruced up showground and plenty of top-class exhibits.
Police At Murgon ‘Not Affected By Games’
The Queensland Police Service has responded to suggestions a recent rise in youth crime in the Murgon area could be linked to staffing shortages caused by the Commonwealth Games.
No More Police ‘Until After Games’
Murgon residents have no chance of getting extra police until after the Commonwealth Games, Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington warned on local radio on Friday morning.
Two Injured In Crash
A man has been airlifted to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Silverleaf Road at Murgon.
NAIDOC Grants Open
Applications have now opened for Federal Government funding to support 2018 NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Cherbourg Aims To Go One Better
The Grand Final of the South Burnett’s local senior cricket competition will be played on Saturday at Murgon State High School.
$567,000 Expansion At Murgon Leather
Murgon Leather is set to receive a half a million dollar expansion, thanks to assistance from the Federal Government.
Deb’s Mobile Office Returns To Murgon
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be holding a second mobile office in Murgon after her last visit was quickly booked out.
Nissan X-Trail ‘Stolen Twice’
A Nissan X-Trail has allegedly been stolen twice in Murgon in recent days, although police don’t believe the same person was responsible for both thefts.
How Safe Is The Bunya Highway?
The safety of the road surface on the Bunya Highway near the Moffatdale turn-off has again been called into question after the third serious truck incident on the short stretch since the New Year.
Town Hall Tribute To Mr Murgon
The memorial service for Bill Roberts – “a Murgon man through and through” – attracted a large crowd of family members, friends and former council and political colleagues to Murgon Town Hall on Monday.
South Burnett Loses Another Legend
The South Burnett has lost another towering figure in local government with the death on Sunday night of former Murgon Shire Chairman and then Mayor, Bill Roberts OBE.
