Celeste Loves To Work
Celeste Purcell hates 3:00pm on Wednesdays. It’s the time when she has to pack her things at Graham House Community Centre’s transport service office.
Fantastic Fete At Murgon
St Joseph’s annual fete at Murgon went off with a bang on Friday night with the school grounds filled with rides and activities.
Springtime Feted
In ancient times, celebrations were held all across the world to mark the departure of Winter and the arrival of Spring.
PCYC Gains Health Grant
The South Burnett PCYC at Murgon has been successful in a grant application aimed at improving the health of Aboriginal people living in the local area.
Green Light For Murgon-Kingaroy Rail Trail
Tourism opportunities in the South Burnett received a major boost on Friday (August 30) in the form of a $550,000 grant from the Federal Government to develop a “rail trail” linking Murgon to Kingaroy.
What Are You Doing?
Leah Purcell looked in the bedroom mirror of her Perkins Street home in Murgon at age 18 and said “Who are you, what are you doing?”
What’s Happening At Graham House
Here’s a round-up of what’s happening at Graham House Community Centre in Murgon
Forums To Discuss Health Needs
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Board chairman Mike Horan is asking communities across the South Burnett to have input into the plan that will steer health service provision over the next 10 years.
Bridge To Be Replaced
The South Burnett Regional Council will start work soon to replace the Thompson Street timber bridge in Murgon with a concrete culvert.
Leah Scoots Back For Some Fun
A crowd of almost 600 school children thronged to the Murgon Skate Park in Gore Street on Friday afternoon to witness the new facility’s official opening by former Murgon resident Leah Purcell
Warmer Start To Swimming Season
The South Burnett’s 2013-14 swimming season will kick off soon with warmer pools.
Naturally From Paddock To Plate
Crownthorpe grazier Brett Greer believes that to make money out of his small cattle herd he has to take charge of the whole process … right up to the dinner plate.
Murgon Cook Is ‘Blue Ribbon’ Material
Every year hundreds of talented amateurs spend countless hours preparing entries for cookery competitions run as part of local shows across Australia.
Rangers Walk A Straight Line
Young Cherbourg Police Rangers struggled to walk a straight line last week. They had lost their co-ordination and kept bumping into each other.
Big Sunday of Football Coming Up
Barambah is hosting the 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League Semi Finals this Sunday in what will be a huge day of football at Murgon Showground.
Three Parts To A Successful School
Well-known South Burnett educator Eric Law says three groups have to work together to make a successful school … the students, parents and staff.
Leah To Open Skate Park
Leading Australian actress – and former Murgon resident – Leah Purcell will be the special guest at the official opening of the new Murgon Skate Park later this month.
Uncle Eric Receives Award
Well-known local educator Uncle Eric Law, from Murgon, was one of seven Queenslanders who were presented with awards recently as part of Catholic Education Week.
More Pals Ready To Help
Another two trailer loads of PALS (Personal Assistant Lighting System) have been built, thanks to the Murgon SES Support Group and the BIEDO Grant Angel program.
Students Show Their Style
Practice makes perfect … which is what was happening at the Murgon PCYC on Sunday.
