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
Droughtmasters Pay Off For George
Three droughtmaster cattle raised near Murgon sold for an average $8500 a head at the annual Droughtmaster National Sale in Rockhampton on September 13-14.
Take A Last Look At Graham House
An 104-year-old building that has played a central role in Murgon’s history will be demolished soon.
Kallangur Wins Women’s Carnival
The Kingaroy Bowls Club’s recent “Ladies Only” Women’s Country Bowls Weekend saw 80 bowlers from as far away as Gladstone take part
Free Camping Ground Pays Off
The number of visitors using Murgon’s free 48 hour camping ground has continued to rise
A Big Night At St Joey’s
St Joseph’s School fete is always a big night for Murgon, and this year’s effort didn’t disappoint.
Old Skills Win New Fans
The talented women from the QCWA were making a big impression in Murgon on Friday with their annual display of the best handcrafts from across the Gympie-South Burnett Division.
Healthy Crowd Rolls Up For Expo
Murgon’s “Focus On You” Community Health Expo has been declared a huge success by organisers.
Crash On Highway
One person was transported to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway on Friday afternoon.
Celebrity Chef To Star At Murgon Expo
South Burnett residents will be treated to a visit next week from celebrity chef Matt Golinski
Murgon Rotary’s Helping The Community
Rotary Club of Murgon has been very busy recently, making donations to several very worthwhile organisations.
MP ‘Will Be Held To Promises’
The Murgon Business and Development Association intends to hold new Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien to his promises.
Murgon Backs South Burnett Rail Trail
The Murgon Business and Development Association is enthusiastic about the South Burnett’s new rail trail, which will be officially opened on the October long weekend.
