Friendships Forged By War
The Dutch and Queensland flags flew proudly side-by-side at Murgon RSL Club on Monday afternoon to signify the special relationship which has been forged between two towns on opposite sides of the world.
Dutch Delegation In Australia
Three couples from the Dodewaard May 4 Committee are currently in Australia and looking forward to their visit to Murgon next week.
Last Chance To Say ‘Thank You’
Time is running out for the public to book for the special “thank you” lunch at Murgon RSL for the visiting delegation from Dodewaard … the town which has been “caring” for one of Murgon’s own for the past 70 years.
More Meetings On Stolen Wages
The closing date for public submissions and feedback to the Stolen Wages Reparations Taskforce has been extended to Friday, November 20.
Rotary Supports Hospice
The Rotary Club of Murgon recently hosted a dinner in Wondai to raise funds for Hummingbird House
Gifts Needed For Christmas Tree
Murgon’s Graham House Community Centre have launched a drive to collect Christmas gifts for children.
Busy Time Ahead For Lions
The Goomeri Lions Club aren’t often offered the services of an excellent guest speaker, but recently Allison Rae from Emerald offered to speak to members about her involvement in “Our Rainbow House”, an orphanage in Africa.
Murgon Gets Behind Music Muster
About 140 caravans gathered at the Murgon Showgrounds for the 5th annual Murgon Music Muster
Visitors Flock To Murgon
If you’re wondering about all the cowboy hats, it’s just Murgon shopkeepers getting into the swing for this weekend’s Music Muster at Murgon Showgrounds.
Think Pink For Brekkie
Two Murgon businesses are joining together on Friday to “think pink” for breast cancer.
Dutch Mayor To Visit Murgon
Neder-Betuwe’s Mayor and Dodewaard Memorial Day committee members will visit Murgon on November 16
Police Team Up With Students
South Burnett PCYC is keen to help break down the barriers between young people and police
Pool Opening Makes A Splash
Murgon’s new million-dollar swimming complex was opened with a splash on Saturday morning.
Cool Pool The Place To Be!
The official opening of the new Murgon Swimming Pool will be held on Saturday morning but that doesn’t mean lots of locals haven’t been having fun all this week.
Party Celebrates Pool Opening
The new-look $1.2 million Murgon Pool will be officially opened with a free party this Saturday, October 17.
Vote Now For Local Projects!
It’s Murgon v Ficks Crossing and there’s less than a week to vote to help them earn cash
Gordonbrook Water Back Again, Briefly …
Kingaroy’s water supply will be switched from Boondooma Dam to Gordonbrook Dam from October 19 to 23 as part of the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
Shirts Beat Skirts At Yarraman
Yarraman had a great start to their weekend with their popular annual “Shirts versus Skirts” match.
Dams Are Full Of Fish … And Culture!
Hundreds of fishermen will be descending on the Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam near Murgon this October long weekend, and hundreds more will be doing the same at the Boondooma Holiday Park on Lake Boondooma, near Proston.
Lives Of Service Remembered
The life of former Proston police officer Sgt Frank Close, who died aged 82 earlier this year, was a focus at this year’s National Police Remembrance Day commemoration held in Kingaroy
