Nature Takes Over PCYC Wall
A mural depicting some of the sights at Boat Mountain now has pride of place across the back wall of the South Burnett PCYC’s main auditorium.
Second Phase Of Skate Park Launched
It may have taken a bit less than four years and slightly more than 254 sausages, but Murgon’s former Skate Park was officially renamed the Murgon Rotary And Youth Park on Tuesday.
Volunteers Find A Home In Murgon
South Burnett First Aid Volunteers Inc, a not-for-profit group set up by Murgon paramedic Grant Geddes last year, now has a permanent home thanks to a generous donation by the Murgon Girl Guides.
Murgon Gets New Directory Signs
Murgon will soon get three new directory signs to help tourists and new residents find their way around the town.
Vandals Disrupt Railhead Plan
The Murgon Men’s Shed’s plans to refurbish two railway carriages and create a Murgon railhead has been dealt a blow by vandals.
Southern Cross Blames
Government For Job Cuts
Southern Cross Care (Qld) has blamed Federal Government funding changes for staff cuts that will impact two local aged care services.
Janita’s Artwork Takes Centre Stage
When the Queensland Reds take on the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, the talents of a Murgon High School student will be on display to the world.
Touring Show Is ‘Out Of This World’
A new touring show that will be visiting Nanango and Murgon on July 7-8 promises a night of out-of-this-world entertainment … but you’ll need to dress warmly.
Country Music Star Coming To Muster
The Murgon Rotary Club have announced that Golden Guitar winner Gina Jeffreys will be headlining this year’s 7th annual Murgon Music Muster on November 2-5.
Bowls And Burgers Draw Crowd
A “Bowls And Burgers” afternoon held at the Murgon Bowls Club on Saturday, June 3 proved to be a successful fundraiser for the Murgon Local Ambulance Committee.
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.
