Easter Comes Early In Murgon
Fortunately the rain – which bedevilled Murgon’s Christmas Fair for so many years – held off for the town’s Easter celebration.
Numbers Dip At Murgon Sale
Yarding numbers were reduced to 450 at the latest fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday (March 28).
$10,000 Boost For Spinners
The Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball association has received $10,000 from the Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
$35,000 For Local Groups
Three South Burnett community groups have gained a total of more than $35,000 in grants from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Murgon Show Was A Blast
The 99th Murgon Show blew away visitors on Saturday, with the biggest turnout the annual show has attracted for years.
Songbird Centre To Open In May
A date has been set for the official opening of Murgon’s “Ancient Songbird Centre” in Macalister Street.
Murgon Show Ready To Go!
Visitors to the 99th Murgon Show this weekend will get the opportunity to admire all the upgrades that have happened at the showgrounds in recent weeks.
$410,000 Boost For Local Groups
Fourteen local groups will share almost $410,000 in funding thanks to the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Rotarians Welcome District Governor
South Burnett Rotarians gathered together in Kingaroy on Monday night for a special dinner with visiting District Governor Tim Keeler AM.
Flags Abound On Australia Day
Australia Day events around the South Burnett were filled with the usual mix of flags, anthems and quirky events.
Two Salutes To Service
Two ceremonies held in Murgon aim to ensure the memory of Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign will not be forgotten in a hurry.
Sander To Stand For Council
The next South Burnett Regional Council election won’t be held until March 2024 but that hasn’t stopped hopefuls from already tossing their hats into the ring.
Public Meeting On QEII Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon on Monday morning (December 5).
Ceremonies To Honour Royal Jubilee
Murgon community members are going to be busy next week at dual ceremonies honouring the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Council Welcomes Rail Trail Grant
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has welcomed news that Council will receive $631,141 for surface repairs to the South Burnett Rail Trail.
New Novel Explores Kelly Legend
There has long been a story that bushranger Dan Kelly – brother of the infamous Ned – and his comrade-in-arms Steve Hart survived the fiery Kelly Gang siege at Glenrowan in 1880 and fled to Queensland.
Four Hurt In Two Crashes
Two people were injured when two vehicles collided on Gayndah Road, near Murgon, on Tuesday afternoon.
MH17 Tragedy: Trio Found Guilty
Two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist have been found guilty of the murder of 298 people on board Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, including the sister of a former Murgon publican.
Leah Nominated For AACTA Awards
Murgon-born actor and director Leah Purcell has dominated award nominations for this year’s AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards.
Mark’s Memory Will Live On
A large crowd gathered in Murgon’s QEII Park on Saturday morning for an emotional ceremony to honour a well-loved Murgon businessman who died of cancer in May.
