Nominate Your Top Spot
Lee Porter and Sherianne Talon would like to paint and photograph your favourite place in the South Burnett
Extra $450,000 For Pool Upgrade
The State Government has topped up the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned $650,000 investment in upgrading Murgon’s swimming pool with an extra $450,000
A Fine Night To Celebrate
The postponement of Murgon’s annual Christmas Fair because of wet weather failed to dampen enthusiasm for the much-loved event … if anything, crowd numbers at the rescheduled Fair were up on last year
Date Set For 2015 Fun Run
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum plans to hold a second Reconciliation Fun Run in 2015
A Good Year, Despite Drought
The Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) is confident of better times ahead, despite drought conditions afflicting the Murgon district which some believe are the worst in 70 years.
New Managers Settling In At Yallakool
Andrew and Meredith Jackson are settling into their new positions as on-site managers of the Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam, 12km outside Murgon.
Councillor Wounded In ‘Gun Fight’
Sometimes it can be a tough job being a local government councillor … just ask Cr Kathy Duff
Graham House …
A Key Part Of Murgon’s History
Not many people would know that Murgon’s Graham House was built more than 100 years ago.
Purser’s To Honour Old Tickets
Purser’s Coaches will honour any pre-purchased tickets sold by Brisbane Bus Lines when it takes over the Murgon-Caboolture-Murgon run on Monday.
Legal Service Fears Funding Cuts
Federal Government funding cuts of $13.41 million to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal sector will have a potentially devastating impact on the delivery of frontline legal services, the sector’s peak body warned today.
$5683 Grant To Build Archway
The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will receive $5683 from the Federal Government to help build a new commemorative archway over the entrance to the RSL clubhouse for the Centenary of Anzac.
Blackbutt Supermarket One Step Closer
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest from people willing to build a supermarket on land currently occupied by the Blackbutt Community Hall after passing an amended motion today to do so.
Graduates Ready To Chase Their Dreams
The South Burnett’s indigenous Year 12 graduates are brimming with confidence and set to make their mark
Trail Consultations Start In January
Public consultations on the proposed Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail will start in January if all goes to plan, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told today’s monthly Council meeting.
Wondai Wins Back The Keg
The week’s heat wave played havoc with all the bowls clubs in the area.
Big Night Tops Off School Years
Murgon State High School’s formal night had glamour, glitter and lots of smiling faces, happy that years of schooling were finally over.
Council Previews New Murgon Pool
South Burnett Regional Council has released concept plans for the new Murgon Aquatic Centre
Post Office Celebrates 100 Years
Murgon Post Office celebrated 100 years of serving the local community with a special morning tea celebration on Friday morning.
Rotary Paves Way For New Bus
Murgon Rotary has come up with a unique way to help Castra raise funds for its new bus, and allow local residents to record themselves for posterity at the same time.
The Key To Business Success
One of the biggest problems facing Murgon’s small businesses is the perception amongst some customers that they don’t offer the range, the prices or the services that businesses in bigger towns offer.
