Plaque Seals Memory Of Reunion
Burgemeester (Mayor) of Neder-Betuwe, Kees Veerhoek, has given a special present to the South Burnett
Schoolkids Get Stuck Into Stamps
A plan by the Nanango Stamp Club to encourage South Burnett school children to take up stamp collecting has exceeded even the club’s wildest expectations.
Pallet Team Knocks Up A Record
Last week the pallet-building team in the wood workshop at Murgon’s Gumnut Place set an unusual record.
Youth Injured In Bike Fall
Ambulance paramedics treated a 16-year-old youth for a broken leg after a motorbike fall at Windera on Tuesday morning.
Student Earns $20,000 Scholarship
A former Murgon State High School student has received a $20,000 boost from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
From South Burnett With Love
The South Burnett contingent of the Burrumbuttock Hay Run made it safely into Muckadilla on Wednesday night, their first stopover on their journey of hope to western Queensland.
Getting Ready For A Really Fun Run
In a little over six weeks from now, the road that connects Murgon with Cherbourg will be closed to traffic for two hours for a fun Sunday morning event that is helping put the South Burnett on the national stage.
Gavin Comes Home In Triumph
NRL star Gavin Cooper was the pride of Murgon on Saturday when he returned to his old home town clutching the (very heavy) NRL Premiership trophy.
Wondai To Farewell Hay Run
Head on down to Wondai on Wednesday to cheer on the latest Burrumbuttock Hay Runners!
Meet Gavin On Saturday!
Don’t miss out on your chance to see the NRL Trophy – and meet Gavin Cooper
Upgrade To Murgon Car Park
Work to upgrade the Angel Avenue car park in Murgon is due to begin on Monday (March 21).
It’s All Go For Mark’s Mo
It took 41 years to grow and only seconds to remove … but Murgon businessman Mark Smith’s sacrifice was worth it on Wednesday.
Murgon Forum Quizzes Candidates
Murgon ratepayers don’t have to choose a councillor at the upcoming Council election – Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff has been returned unopposed – but they still have to vote for Mayor.
Monster Time At Murgon Show
A “monster truck” was a new attraction at the 2016 Murgon Show, taking patrons for rides on Friday night and all-day Saturday.
Murgon Ready To
Dazzle And Delight
The 2016 Murgon Show will open its gates to the public at 6:00am on Saturday
Grant Bails Out Sports Association
The Murgon Sports Association will soon no longer need to buy water from the South Burnett Regional Council to keep Murgon’s Showground green.
Yarraman v Nanango … But Ipswich Won
Yarraman bowlers descended on Nanango Bowls Club on Saturday to play Rotational Triples, but neither local side won after a team of visiting Ipswich bowlers secured the top score of the day.
Average Land Values Dip 4.2pc
Average land values have dipped by 4.2 per cent in the latest figures released by the Valuer General
South Burnett Helps To Pay It Forward
“Don’t pay it back, pay it forward” … that was the spur for Burrumbuttock farmer Brendan Farrell to deliver a load of hay to a struggling family at Bourke three years ago.
Poppy’s Not Ready To Retire Yet
Captain Peter “Poppy” Angel is retiring after 45 years (and one month) at Murgon Fire Station … but he plans to keep on fighting fires.
