Man Charged After Police Raid
A 34-year-old Gordonbrook man is facing a string of charges following a police raid at Gordonbrook on April 30.
Byte Nite Ready To Roll
An eight-week trial of a new program aimed at reducing youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas will get underway on Saturday, May 11.
New Face Of Australia’s Veterans
The guest speaker at Murgon’s Anzac Day commemoration shared how she came under fire while deployed in Afghanistan, even though she was not in a combat role.
Native Title Meeting In Gayndah
A meeting will be held in Gayndah on May 26 as part of the decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.
RSL Project Hinges On Coalition Win
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will be hoping the Coalition secures victory at the upcoming Federal Election so their proposed Drop-In Centre can go ahead.
Council To Vote On Murgon Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to approve the design that will be used on a $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths at its monthly meeting on Wednesday (April 17)
Murgon Plans Second Meeting
The communities of Murgon and Cherbourg will be holding a follow-up public meeting this week to discuss solutions to youth crime in both towns.
Governor Thanks Murgon Man
Former Murgon resident Waverley Stanley – founder of the Yalari educational foundation – was presented with his Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal in a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Thursday.
PCYC Trial To Start Soon
The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon will begin an eight-week trial on May 11 of a Saturday night program which aims to cut youth crime in the area.
Crime Petition Goes Online
South Burnett residents wishing to sign a petition about youth-related crime in Murgon can now do so online.
Meeting To Discuss PCYC Plan
A meeting will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon on Thursday night to discuss the proposed introduction of a Saturday night anti-crime program in the town.
Murgon Enjoys A Bunny Time
When there was a sprinkle of rain on Friday morning, everyone held their breath … was it going to rain on Murgon’s town celebrations yet again?
Local Groups Get $251,000 In Grants
Eleven South Burnett community groups will share $251,106 grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Suzuki Motorbike Stolen
Police are looking for a motorbike stolen from a house in Cherbourg last Thursday.
Two Charged After Drug Raids
Police allegedly seized cannabis worth more than $50,000 – and two people have been charged – after raids on Wednesday and Thursday in Murgon, Wondai and Proston.
Man Charged With Burglary
A 28-year-old man has been charged with burglary after an incident in Cherbourg on March 11.
$20,000 To Update Town Hall
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has secured a $20,000 grant to provide new equipment at Murgon Town Hall.
$3m Footpath To Link Towns
The Federal Government has allocated up to $3m for a footpath between Cherbourg and Murgon
PCYC Plan To Tackle Crime
South Burnett PCYC plans to begin opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to lower youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas
Meeting To Focus On Crime Solutions
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff is hoping a community meeting in Murgon on Tuesday night will bring the communities of Murgon and Cherbourg together to tackle the problem of youth crime in the towns.
