Have You Seen Melvyn?
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 73-year-old man reported missing from a property at Oakdale near Murgon this morning.
Fire Blackens Murgon Airstrip
A large grass fire which broke out about 1:15pm in windy conditions on the outskirts of Murgon has blackened most of the Angelfield airstrip but fire crews have protected buildings in the area.
Public Meetings To Look
At QCWA Re-Openings
Two public meetings will be held later this month to look at reopening some local QCWA branches
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
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’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
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
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
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
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.
