Alert About Dysentery Outbreak
Local health authorities are urging Murgon and Cherbourg residents to be extra vigilant with hand washing after an outbreak of dysentery in both towns.
Upgrade For Emergency Care
Nearly $215,000 worth of upgrades have just been completed at Murgon Hospital, including a new ambulance ramp and a refurbished emergency department.
550 Yarded At Murgon
Yarding numbers rose to 550 in Murgon on Tuesday for the fortnightly Liveweight sale.
Open House Attracts Big Guns
South Burnett residents wanting to discuss issues of concern had politicians from all three levels of government on hand at the BIEDO “Open House” held at Murgon Town Hall recently.
Another Record-Breaking Run
Former champion athlete Robert de Castella is used to breaking records, but his marathon efforts weren’t the kind of records the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg were interested in celebrating on Sunday.
Sale Numbers Drop In Murgon
After a bumper yarding of almost 1400 at the annual Weaner Show and Sale in Murgon on May 5, numbers were back to 400 at Murgon’s latest fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Open House At Murgon
Murgon’s Men Shed will be manning the barbecue at the Open House which is being held at the Murgon Town Hall tonight (Tuesday)
Retired Policeman Dies In Crash
Former Nanango police Officer-in-Charge, retired Senior Sergeant Kevin Guteridge, was killed in a head-on crash near Tiaro on Monday morning.
Murgon Takes Home Shield
The NRL’s Queensland Primary Schools Development Cup competition came to the South Burnett on Friday with young rugby league players from across the region gathering at Taabinga State School.
One Nation Unveils Surprise Candidate
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has revealed its candidate for the State seat of Nanango … and it’s Douglas Grant, the businessman currently installing Murgon’s 40-camera CCTV security system.
‘Big Brother’ Coming To Murgon
Murgon will be transformed into one of the most closely watched towns in Australia within two months when a 40-camera closed circuit TV system is set up to cover the CBD.
Their Sacrifices Can’t Be Forgotten
South Burnett residents turned out in towns big and small throughout the region on Anzac Day to honour the sacrifice of Australia’s war veterans.
Open House At Murgon
Hot on the heels of their successful “Open House’ day at Durong in March, BIEDO is taking the concept to Murgon next month.
Fun Run Bookings Open
Registrations have opened for this year’s Ration Shed Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon Showgrounds to Cherbourg.
600 Cattle Yarded At Murgon
The market was dearer throughout for the 600 cattle yarded by agents at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Castra Deb Ball A Hit
Murgon’s Castra retirement complex isn’t usually the first place that springs to mind when talk turns to debutante balls … but that could all be about to change.
Footpath Upgrade Still On Agenda
The upgrade of footpaths in Murgon’s CBD looks likely to take longer than hoped, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff told the Murgon Business and Development Association’s most recent meeting.
Search Continues For Missing Man
The search is continuing for missing Mondure man David Heidemann, feared swept away by floodwaters at Silverleaf on Thursday night
LNP Forms New Branch
The South Burnett has a new LNP branch after the Wondai branch agreed to join with Murgon
Meeting Will Map Out Motorcycle Plans
A public meeting will be held next week to support this month’s decision by the SBRC to declare the South Burnett the first motorcycle friendly region in Queensland.
