Mini Racers Powering Ahead

Mini Racers Powering Ahead

Interest in the sport of radio-controlled car racing has been powering ahead since the Murgon RC (“radio control”) group was formed late last year under the umbrella of the South Burnett PCYC.

Farewell To Last Two Nuns

Farewell To Last Two Nuns

The era of Catholic nuns being active in South Burnett schools appears to have drawn to a close with the recent retirement of two Presentation nuns attached to Murgon parish, Sr Vianney and Sr Carmel.

Cherbourg Alcohol Ban Being Reviewed

Cherbourg Alcohol Ban Being Reviewed

Cherbourg’s alcohol ban may be lifted depending on community attitudes and the result of a joint application by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the South Burnett Regional Council.

Murgon Sends Out Hope And Hay

Murgon Sends Out Hope And Hay

Loaded with hay and hampers, baked goods and biscuits, the Murgon Baptist Church’s Eat Dirt Drought convoy rolled out of town on Friday afternoon headed for drought-stricken western Queensland.

Youth Charged Over Fire

Youth Charged Over Fire

A 15-year-old Murgon youth has been charged with a string of offences after a fire was lit inside a hairdressing salon in Gore Street this morning.

Fraud Charge Adjourned

Fraud Charge Adjourned

A fraud charge laid after a police investigation at Wondai Kindergarten was adjourned again today at Murgon Magistrates Court.

Ex-Residents Receive Awards

Two former South Burnett residents have been recognised in the 2014 Australia Day Honours list.

Skier Injured At Dam

A 35-year-old man was taken to Murgon Hospital, and then airlifted to Nambour Hospital, after a water ski-ing accident on Bjelke-Petersen Dam on Saturday afternoon.

From Reluctant Student To Star

From Reluctant Student To Star

Award-winning actor and director Leah Purcell remembers the first day school finally made sense to her.

Council Defers Decision
On Low-Cost Housing

Council Defers Decision<br> On Low-Cost Housing

A proposal to expand the Taabinga housing estate to include low-cost housing in the form of a relocatable home park and multiple dwelling units will face further discussion following a motion at the SBRC’s December meeting.

Coomba Falls Boardwalk Back On Track

Coomba Falls Boardwalk Back On Track

The boardwalk and steps leading down to Coomba Falls near Maidenwell will finally be completed early next year after the South Burnett Regional Council was forced to wait almost 12 months for parts

Christmas Spirit Has Murgon In A Spin

Christmas Spirit Has Murgon In A Spin

Christmas spirit took over the heart of Murgon with hundreds of people turning out for the town’s annual festive celebration

Couple Wins Super Meat Tray

Couple Wins Super Meat Tray

John and Irene Flegg, from Murgon, have received an early Christmas Gift after winning a month’s worth of meet from a local butchershop.

Wombie Raises An Impressive $1200

Wombie Raises An Impressive $1200

The fundraising campaign to help Murgon mum Shona Muckert pay for breakthrough surgery that will help her walk again received a $1200 boost at the weekend.

Students Compete In
Wonder Of Science

Students Compete In<br> Wonder Of Science

Students from Murgon SHS have gone head-to-head with St Mary’s … all in the name of science

Local Health Initiatives Get Funding

Several South Burnett health programs and providers have received a funding boost from Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local.

Council Looks At Levers Road Options

Council Looks At Levers Road Options

Repairs to Levers Road at Tablelands could cost close to 10 per cent of the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual budget, a public meeting at Tablelands Hall was told on Friday.

We’re Ready For Anything!

We’re Ready For Anything!

Thirty young indigenous men and women from the South Burnett are all set for a bright future

Council Sponsors ‘Shop Local’ Campaign

Council Sponsors ‘Shop Local’ Campaign

The South Burnett Regional Council will sponsor a “Shop Local” campaign for the South Burnett’s retail businesses this Christmas in an effort to boost the region’s economy.