Support For Sub-Branch
The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received Federal Government funding to support veterans in the South Burnett and their families.
Local Woman Wins $150,000
Murgon News & Gifts has sold a $150,000 prize-winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket to a local resident.
PCYC Invitation To ‘Get Active’
The South Burnett PCYC hosted an Open Day at their facility in Murgon on Saturday to entice the local community to “get active”.
Open Day At Murgon PCYC
South Burnett PCYC will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday so the local community can learn more about its activities.
Taskforce Charges 63 Youths
A police operation has resulted in 37 young people – and one adult – being arrested and charged with 75 offences.
Boost For Local Tourism
Three South Burnett tourism ventures will receive funding from the State Government’s $10 million Building Bush Tourism Fund.
Business Is Booming In Murgon
Do you know where the largest network of Helloworld Travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand is based? Most people would be surprised by the answer: Murgon!
Man Charged Over Thefts
Kingaroy detectives have arrested a 29-year-old Bundaberg man and charged him with 18 offences in relation to recent thefts in the South Burnett and other areas.
Support Group Discusses Art
The May meeting of the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group was held at Graham House in Murgon on May 27.
Numbers Up But Prices Mixed
Slightly more than 900 beasts were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday for the last sale of May.
Sports Grants For Four Schools
Four local schools have been allocated “Go For Gold” grants from the State Government to improve sporting infrastructure.
Language ‘Fosters Connection’
St Joseph’s School at Murgon has introduced a First Nations Language curriculum into classes this year, after consultations with local Elders.
Survey Finds High Levels Of Distress
A door-to-door mental health and wellbeing survey in Cherbourg, Kingaroy and Murgon has found 33 per cent of people reported consistently high, or very high, levels of distress.
Donation Boosts Community Fleet
The Graham House Community Transport Service has two shiny new Kia Carnivals, thanks to a generous donation by the Murgon Services Club.
Police Probe Break-Ins
Murgon Police are investigating a number of recent break-ins in Murgon and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
Support Group Hits A Purple Patch
April was the Parkinson’s Awareness month and the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group marked the occasion with a purple-themed morning tea recently at Murgon’s Welfare Drop In Centre.
Murgon Thief Released On Parole
A 20-year-old Murgon man charged over a string of break-ins, thefts and other offences around Murgon last September has been released on immediate parole.
Court To Rule On Evidence Dispute
A hearing was held Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday to determine whether four items requested by businessman Joe Prendergast’s defence team should be handed over by police.
Mick Celebrates 101 Years
World War II veteran Alfred “Mick” Purser turned 101 recently but that couldn’t stop him from attending Anzac Day commemorations at Murgon last week.
Big Crowds Gather Across Region
Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Thursday to mark the 109th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
