Christmas Tree Auction Returns!
Murgon hasn’t forgotten it’s Christmas! The annual Christmas tree auction is back, thanks to the Murgon Business & Development Association, Murgon Services Club and local councillor Heath Sander.
Police Launch Special Operation
A week-long special police operation – dubbed “Operation Martello” – launched by police on Monday to counter a spike of crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas has already resulted in five arrests.
Urgent Appeal To Premier On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association has issued an urgent appeal to the State Government to take action on the escalating crime in the Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai areas.
Murgon Woman Charged
Police have charged a 26-year-old woman with drug offences following an early morning raid on a Murgon property on Saturday.
Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree
Police have charged two teenage boys with a total of 33 offences following a crime spree in the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen
Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Residents Want Action On Crime
A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.
It’s Time To Start Singing …
The Kingaroy District Ministry Association’s traditional Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, December 7, at Kingaroy Town Hall with a great line-up of musical talent already booked in.
Murgon Celebrates With Music
Most Year 12 formals begin with red carpets and polished cars but Murgon State High School’s arrivals also have music!
Public Meeting To Discuss Crime
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public meeting in Murgon next week in the wake of the recent spike in crime.
Boy, 14, Charged With Robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in relation to an alleged robbery with violence in Murgon on Sunday.
Two Injured As Tree Strikes Car
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a falling tree struck their vehicle on Saturday afternoon.
Teachers Rally After School
South Burnett public school teachers took part in after-school rallies on Thursday as part of a long-running pay dispute with the State Government.
Five Vehicles Stolen, Seven Arrested
Seven people have been arrested after a surge in juvenile crime in Murgon this week which included five vehicles being stolen in the early hours of Wednesday.
Stolen SUV Set Alight
Police are investigating the theft of a Kia Seltos from Murgon which was located on fire in Cherbourg early on Friday morning.
Gallery Launches Latest Exhibition
A new exhibition of artworks at Murgon’s 55MYA Museum & Gallery was officially unveiled at the complex’s latest “elegant afternoon tea” last Saturday.
Murgon Welcomes Muster Back!
There’s been music playing since Tuesday, but the big names hit the stage for the first time at the Rotary Murgon Music Muster at the South Burnett PCYC on Friday afternoon.
Council Plea Over Parking
Murgon councillor Heath Sander – who was recently elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association – has written to local businesses in a bid to address parking issues in Lamb Street.
Heath Elected To Lead MBDA
Councillor Heath Sander was elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association at the group’s annual general meeting last Thursday night.
