Councillors Inspect Roadworks
Councillors and staff inspected roads at Ellesmere, Kingaroy, Wooroolin, Wondai, Murgon, Byee, Booie and Wattle Camp last week.
Tackle Some Great Fishing At BP Dam
The Yallakool Tourist Park on the foreshores of Bjelke-Petersen Dam will be packed with hundreds of keen fishermen over the South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
Graziers Buy Own Butcher Shop
The grass-fed beef business launched earlier this year by Crownthorpe graziers Brett and Simone Greer has proven so popular that the couple have decided to open a butcher shop in Murgon.
New-Look Castra Opens Its Doors
Murgon’s new, ultra-modern $14 million aged care facility was officially opened on Wednesday by Catholic Bishop Brian Finnigan before a packed room of invited guests.
Murris Will Make Music Under The Stars
Visitors to the BP Dam Inland Family Fishing Classic at Yallakool Tourist Park this October long weekend are in for a special treat.
Science Can Be Wonderful
Do you know what a Rube Goldberg machine is? Well, some local students have been building them
Kindy Volunteer Charged
A former committee member has been charged with one count of fraud following a police investigation at the Wondai Community Kindergarten.
Photo Competition Entries Close Friday
Entries in the South Burnett’s biggest photography show – the Cliff Krebbs Memorial South Burnett Interclub Competition – will close this Friday, September 13.
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.
