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
Award-winning actor and director Leah Purcell remembers the first day school finally made sense to her.
Council Defers Decision
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
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 took over the heart of Murgon with hundreds of people turning out for the town’s annual festive celebration
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
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 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
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.
Calendar Brings Shona A Step Closer To Surgery
The Murgon Golf Club hosted a special fundraiser on Friday night to assist local mum Shona Muckert
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
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.
Carols On Sunday
Nanango and Kingaroy will be kicking off the Christmas season this Sunday with Community Christmas Carols.
Your Rates: How They Have Risen
Blackbutt/Benarkin residents have enjoyed the lowest average rate rise of any South Burnett town in the past six years while Kingaroy residents have suffered the steepest.
Special Night For Calendar Girl Shona
A special calendar to help raise funds for dual amputee Shona Muckert will be launched at the Murgon Golf Club at 5:00pm on Friday (November 29).
Gumnut’s Ready For Christmas
Workers and volunteers at The Gumnut Place at Murgon are gearing up for a busy Christmas with the not-for-profit organisation ready to tackle catering requests and hamper orders from across the region.
Man Charged Over Fire Threat
A 40-year-old Murgon man has been charged with three counts of breaching a domestic violence order, and one count of wilful damage, after he allegedly threatened to burn down a woman’s house.
SES Members Thanked At Awards
Local SES members were presented with service medals at the recent SES Week State Awards ceremony held in Gympie.
Young Talent In The Spotlight
Murgon Town Hall will be the place to be on Sunday afternoon if you’re a fan of Shrek … or dancing!
