Leah Wins $125,000 Prizes
One of Murgon’s favourite daughters has won Australia’s richest literary prize … the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.
Young Cyclist Seriously Hurt
A boy was seriously injured when his pushbike was struck by a car in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Murgon Cleans Up Competition
Staff at Murgon Hospital have been recognised for having the “cleanest” hands in the South Burnett.
Market Strong At Last Sale
A last minute cattle sale held at the Murgon sale yards on Tuesday saw just short of 300 cattle put up for bids.
Santa Sleighs ’Em In Murgon
A nervous week-long wait by Murgon’s Christmas Fair organising committee was rewarded with near-perfect weather conditions on Friday night, much to everyone’s relief.
Cattle Sale Draws 800 Head
Numbers remained high in Murgon for the cattle sale on Tuesday, with 800 cattle yarded.
Police Probe Three Break-Ins
Murgon Police are currently investigating three break-ins and the associated theft of a car
1000 Head Yarded In Murgon
Numbers were up in Murgon for the fortnightly sale on Tuesday, with 1000 cattle yarded.
Muster Sounds Like A Winner
The new-look Murgon Music Muster has been hailed a great success with the new layout and sound curtains in the PCYC Hall being praised by organisers and performers.
MBDA Proposes Two Council Projects
The Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) will ask the South Burnett Regional Council to consider two projects for next year’s budget.
Neil’s Aiming For Success In Victoria
It’s been a big year for Murgon sportsman Neil Collard, but he’s hoping there could be even bigger highlights still to come.
Medals Mark Years Of Service
A very proud group of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel from the South and North Burnett regions gathered in Murgon on Wednesday to be presented with medals.
Murgon Gets Prepared For Summer
Murgon and districts residents will be able to quiz experts from the the Bureau of Meteorology about the seasonal weather outlook at a free Community Preparedness Seminar in Murgon on Monday, November 7.
Bank To Close Two Mini-Branches
Heritage Bank has confirmed rumours it will close its mini-branches in Wondai and Murgon
MBDA Says Outlook Is Upbeat
Good rainfall for crops, record high prices for cattle and growing tourist numbers have all helped boost Murgon over the last year, according to the Murgon Business and Development Association.
Murgon Railhead Right On Track
A six-month effort to relocate two former railway carriages to Murgon paid off recently for the Murgon Men’s Shed.
Solar Powers Up Hospital
Murgon Hospital has become the first in the Darling Downs Health Service area to use solar power, and will be used as a test case to see if solar can be used at other hospitals in the future.
Castra Gets More Parking Spaces
The Castra Aged Care Facility in Murgon now has extra car parking spaces and improved access to its buildings, thanks to a $14,157 grant from the Federal Government.
Holiday Weekend Is Looking Good
Visitor numbers at most events in the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend were up … which has encouraged organisers.
Alfie Langer Coming To Dinner
Football legend Allan “Alfie” Langer will be coming to Murgon for dinner on Thursday, October 20
