Man Charged With Sex Offences
Murgon detectives have charged a 41-year-old man after investigations into multiple alleged sexual assaults in the Moffatdale area over the past six years.
Man Bashed, SUV Burnt
Detectives are appealing for public help to locate three people who allegedly bashed an elderly man with a stick early on Friday.
Biker Suffers Serious Injuries
A motorcycle rider aged in his 40s suffered serious leg injuries when his bike and a truck collided in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Two Locals Are Officially ‘Greats’
Seven outstanding Queenslanders were added to the list of Qld Greats this week, and two are from the South Burnett!
Woman Faces 148 Charges
Murgon detectives have charged a 37-year-old Kingaroy woman with 148 offences following an ongoing drug operation in the South Burnett.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Vax Bus Coming Back
The Autumn VaxBus will be returning to the South Burnett next month to offer more free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to residents.
Museum To Open In July
The official opening of Murgon’s fossil museum and art gallery project has been put back to July 15.
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
A female pedestrian in her 60s suffered a leg injury when she was struck by a vehicle in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Where To See RAAF Aircraft
Two RAAF aircraft will be doing flyovers at some of the local Anzac Day commemorations on Tuesday.
Young Artists Wow Judges
The judges of the Barambah Youth Services Hub’s second annual art competition had a tough job picking the winners after a record number of entries were submitted.
Nick Toasts Silver Medal Win
A little over two years ago, Clovely Estate head winemaker Nick Pesudovs started experimenting with a new product for the South Burnett … gin.
Murgon Legend Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th birthday of retired Murgon businessman – and World War II veteran – Alfred “Mick” Purser was celebrated at a morning tea at Southern Cross Care (Castra) in Murgon on Wednesday morning.
Council To Consult On Historic Tree
South Burnett Regional Council will consult the community about a request from the Murgon Business and Development Association to cut down a hoop pine in Macalister Street, Murgon.
Council To Spend $660k On PCYC
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the equivalent of a luxury home in Kingaroy to build two PWD toilets and renovate other toilets and showers at Murgon’s PCYC.
Survey To Assess VIC’s Future
An online survey will determine what the Murgon community would like to see done with their Visitor Information Centre.
‘South’ Golfers Win Inaugural Shield
Some of the best golfers from clubs across the South Burnett assembled in “North” and “South” teams at Murgon last Saturday to compete for the inaugural Price-Smith Shield.
Easter Comes Early In Murgon
Fortunately the rain – which bedevilled Murgon’s Christmas Fair for so many years – held off for the town’s Easter celebration.
Numbers Dip At Murgon Sale
Yarding numbers were reduced to 450 at the latest fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday (March 28).
