Students Explore Career Choices
The second annual Careers Expo, held at the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Murgon last Friday, attracted more than 20 stalls and a has been hailed as a success.
Police Officer ‘Kicked In Face’
A police officer was allegedly kicked in the face while trying to arrest a 34-year-old Cherbourg man.
Pushbike Rider Charged
A 42-year-old Wondai man has been charged after police spotted him riding down a street with allegedly stolen goods balanced on the handles of a pushbike.
Market Stays Firm At Murgon Sale
Most descriptions remained reasonably firm when 650 head were yarded for the combined agents sale on August 15.
Council Approves Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the second – and final – stage of the $450,000 redevelopment of Murgon’s QEII Park.
Boys Charged After Break-Ins
Two Cherbourg boys – aged 12 and 11 – have been charged after investigations into a string of burglaries and thefts in Murgon.
‘New’ Castra Marks First Decade
The 10-year anniversary of the opening of the new Castra aged care building at Murgon was celebrated on Wednesday.
It’s Full Steam Ahead At Murgon
The volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed are building up a head of steam for what could be one of the biggest projects they’ve tackled … the restoration of a 96-year-old locomotive.
Two Face Almost 180 Charges
Murgon detectives have charged a 29-year-old Gympie man and a 21-year-old Proston man after a year-long drug operation.
Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).
Would-Be Thieves Smash Window
Murgon police are investigating a suspected attempted burglary at a house in Gore Street.
Have You Seen This Bike?
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for an expensive mountain bike, stolen recently in Murgon.
Police Identify Car Thief
Police have identified a man who allegedly threatened an 18-year-old woman in Murgon on Saturday night before stealing her car.
Rotary Celebrates 100 Years
South Burnett Rotarians attended a reception at State Parliament last week to mark 100 years of Rotary in Queensland.
Man Charged With Sex Offences
Murgon detectives have charged a 41-year-old man after investigations into multiple alleged sexual assaults in the Moffatdale area over the past six years.
Man Bashed, SUV Burnt
Detectives are appealing for public help to locate three people who allegedly bashed an elderly man with a stick early on Friday.
Biker Suffers Serious Injuries
A motorcycle rider aged in his 40s suffered serious leg injuries when his bike and a truck collided in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Two Locals Are Officially ‘Greats’
Seven outstanding Queenslanders were added to the list of Qld Greats this week, and two are from the South Burnett!
