Glitz, Glamour And Great Fashion
It was Murgon State High School’s turn on Friday to glam up for the traditional Year 12 end-of-school formal celebration.
Local GP Wins Health Care Award
Murgon GP Dr Graham McAllister has been named as Innovative Health Professional Of The Year by Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local.
Asbestos Removed From Hospital
Work has begun to remove asbestos at Kingaroy Hospital as part of a $50.6 million maintenance program across the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.
Storm Causes Blackouts
About 1000 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett region lost power this evening as storms passed across the region.
Music Fans Muster At Murgon
The Murgon Music Muster is continuing to grow with almost 160 caravans and campervans rolling in
Axe Falls On Brisbane Bus Service
In a move sure to stun many local residents, Brisbane Bus Lines confirmed today it plans to axe its Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus service in the New Year.
Meeting To Discuss Water Plan
A public information session about the draft Water Resource (Burnett Basin) Plan 2013 will be held at Murgon Town Hall nest week.
Local GP Nominated For Award
Murgon and Wondai GP Dr Graham McAllister has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local Primary Health Care awards.
Palliative Care Services ‘Improving’
South Burnett patients and families will benefit from greater co-operation and co-ordination of palliative care services in Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg, the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board said today.
11 Charged Over Alleged
Attack At Police Station
Eleven people have been charged with a total of 27 offences following an alleged attack on a family seeking shelter at Murgon Police Station on Sunday night.
School Captains Going To Holland
Murgon High School 2014 captains Kirsten Upton and Geoffrey Kinsella will be travelling to the Netherlands in 2014
Shona’s Plea … Help Me Walk Again
Nine years ago, Murgon woman Shona Muckert was driving home on Reifs Road at Manyung when her Mitsubishi Pajero lost traction in some loose gravel. The 4WD slid sideways and then rolled about five times, ending up in a paddock.
Mum Is A Shining Example
Chantal Harth dropped out of high school and had three children before the age of 21. but has gone on to become a shining example through further education.
Jobs Make Girls Smile
Takani Warner and Gloria Lacey flash smiles that could light a small city to customers at Murgon’s Commonwealth Bank.
Fun Day At Dairy Museum
The Queensland Dairy Industry Museum’s Open Day on Saturday was a “great success”, according to Dairy Industry Museum chairman Ritchie O’Neill
Have A Bush Tucker Lunch By The Lake
Visitors to Yallakool Tourist Park on Sunday, October 6 will be able to enjoy a unique treat: an authentic bush tucker lunch of freshly-caught fish and kangaroo tails prepared by one of Australia’s leading indigenous chefs.
End Of An Era At Kilkivan
An era will come to an end at Kilkivan in November with the de-consecration of St Matthew’s Anglican Church after 125 years serving the local community.
Try Dairying With A Medieval Twist
The Queensland Dairy Industry Museum will be holding an Open Day with a special medieval twist on Saturday, October 5.
Rotary Plans Monster Auction
Murgon Rotary will be holding a monster auction of “leftovers” from the old Castra Retirement Home to kick off a fundraising drive to raise funds to purchase a new bus for the centre.
Mission Memories Come Flooding Back
Murgon resident Coral “Peg” Perkins had a surprise when she visited Cherbourg’s The Ration Shed recently … up on the wall in the museum was a reminder of her own younger years at the former mission.
