$168,000 To Help Volunteers
South Burnett not-for-profit groups will receive a total of $168,840 in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
Evonne Shares Her Tennis Dream
Evonne Goolagong Cawley MBE, AO is a firm believer that tennis can change lives, after all, it definitely changed hers …
Water Changeover Goes Smoothly
The commissioning of the new $7.5 million Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant has gone smoothly and produced a couple of unexpected extra benefits.
Walk With Lynda Nears Finishing Line
Brett and Trevor Otto’s 500km charity “Walk With Lynda” from Gladstone to Kingaroy is on the final straight with the walkers arriving in Cloyna on Wednesday.
Cooper Visit Raises $25,000
A visit to Murgon by rugby league all-star Gavin Cooper over the Easter weekend helped raise $25,000 for Murgon’s junior rugby league club.
Business Breakfasts Aim To Boost Sales
South Burnett businesses will be able to get a sneak preview of an exciting new “Shop Local” campaign soon … providing they’re willing to get up early.
Murgon Salutes The Anzacs
Murgon celebrated Anzac Day in the town’s traditional fashion on Monday.
Murgon Says Hi To Hyundai
Hyundai has arrived in the South Burnett with the official launch of the brand by Huston Hyundai
Sports Fields To Get Recycled Water
The SBRC has launched a program to supply recycled water to major regional sporting clubs
Murgon CBD To Get Defibrillator
A defibrillator donated by Murgon’s Baptist Church may soon be available to anyone using Murgon’s CBD.
More Parking At Castra
Castra Residential Aged Care Facility in Murgon will receive $14,157 from the Federal Government to provide extra car parking under the Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
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!
