Two Die In Truck Crash
Police have confirmed that a 27-year-old man and seven-year-old boy were killed in Tuesday afternoon’s truck crash on the Bunya Highway near Murgon.
Carissa Awarded Inaugural Bursary
The inaugural winner of a bursary sponsored by the Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) was announced in Murgon on Wednesday night.
Murgon Groups Share $26,000 In Grants
Three Murgon community organisations will share in more than $26,000 for South Burnett projects with funding from Round Three of the Stronger Communities Programme.
Storm Strikes Murgon Fair … Again
A large storm which cut short Murgon’s annual Christmas Fair on Friday night may be the last straw for the festival’s organisers.
Barambah Shed Men Founder Retires
The future of the Barambah Shed Men has been cast into doubt after one of its founders announced he will be retiring soon after almost 10 years of volunteering.
Men’s Shed Finalist In Awards
The Murgon Men’s Shed was a finalist in the Queensland Community Achievement Awards announced on Saturday night in Brisbane.
Murgon Has Another Good Year
Murgon has had a very good year and can look forward to more of the same in 2018, the Murgon Business and Development Association heard on Thursday morning.
MPs Stop To Listen In Murgon
Murgon businesspeople had the opportunity to quiz Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack on Wednesday about issues such as tax, employment incentives and apprenticeships.
Girl Crushed By Trailer
A 13-year-old girl has been airlifted to hospital after she was crushed by a trailer on a property west of Murgon on Friday.
Muster’s A Cut Above Rest
A record number of caravans and campervans have pulled into the Murgon Showgrounds for this year’s Murgon Rotary Music Muster.
Rail Trail Celebrations Praised
The Murgon Business and Development Association and the Murgon Men’s Shed have won praise for the community celebrations they organised to mark the official opening of the South Burnett Rail Trail on October 1.
Focus On Safety At Murgon
Former rugby league star – and now Queensland Safety Ambassador – Shane Webcke was the special guest speaker at a Safe Work Month event organised by BIEDO in Murgon on Thursday night.
Trent’s An Everyday Murgon Hero
Former Murgon QAS paramedic Trent Wrayford is a true everyday hero, and now he has a certificate to prove it.
Free Program To Help Parents
A parenting program aimed at forming secure relationships between parents and children will start in Murgon this week.
Think Pink On Friday Morning
Three Murgon businesses will be turning pink on Friday, to raise funds for breast cancer research.
QAS Celebrates 125th Birthday
Nanango’s Local Ambulance Committee celebrated Ambulance Week with a special Open Day at the station – and an opportunity to check out Nanango’s brand new ambulance.
CCTV Now Running In Murgon
Murgon residents have been under secret surveillance by the town’s new CCTV system for the past month, and it has allowed police to have several worthwhile wins in their fight against crime.
PCYC Unveils Driving Simulator
The South Burnett PCYC is running a special road safety program over the school holidays for children aged 15 or above, or adults eager to brush up their skills.
Ambulance Stations To Hold Open Days
Were any of your family members living in the Murgon district 80 years ago?
Tragic Crash Rips Family Apart
A tragic car crash near Yass in southern NSW last month has torn apart the family of a former Murgon resident.
