Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
Club Brings New Life To Murgon Airfield
A group of enthusiastic aviators is breathing new life into Murgon’s 80-year-old Angelfield airstrip.
$5500 For Graham House
Graham House Community Centre in Murgon will receive an extra $5500 in Federal Government funding in recognition of their role in assisting people in need during the recent flooding in the area.
Heartfelt Thanks From Murgon
The Murgon community paused for a moment on Wednesday night to farewell two much-loved local residents who are retiring to the Gold Coast.
Camera Club Teaches Digital Tricks
Members of the Murgon Camera Club took a walk around Kinbombi Falls last month to practice tricks and techniques they’d learned at recent camera club meetings.
Murgon, Cherbourg ‘Need Welfare Trial’
The State Government has flagged a possible extension of the Family Responsibilities Commission – which administers the quarantining of welfare payments – to cover indigenous communities throughout Queensland.
Man Stole Keys To Police Station
A 32-year-old Cherbourg man charged with stealing the keys to the local police station and obstructing police during an incident which turned into a near-riot in the town last December has been sentenced to 120 hours community service.
Tips To Open Longer
Opening hours at the Wondai and Murgon Waste Transfer Stations will be extended in the near future.
$750 Fine For Lighting Fire
A man who lit an unauthorised fire in the Cushnie area in August last year was fined $750 in Murgon Magistrates Court this morning.
Murgon Shows Its Spirit
Farming areas on all sides of Murgon were devastated by 2013’s trio of floods but the disasters couldn’t stop the annual Murgon Show going ahead on Saturday.
Council To Fight Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has allocated extra funds in a bid to eradicate the dengue mosquito from the region.
Irma’s Earned Her Retirement
Back in 1994, the South Burnett was in crisis … it looked like the vital helicopter medivacs that serviced the local hospitals may have to be cut back, or even discontinued, because of the cost.
Police Drop Nine Fire Charges
Police have dropped nine charges against a man who had been accused of lighting unauthorised fires in the Cushnie area.
Banker Warns: Use It Or Lose It
Heritage Bank CEO John Minz today issued a warning to bank account holders about a change to the law that could see the Federal Government seize control of their funds if their account has been inactive for just three years.
Council Newsbriefs
Fitzroy Street in Nanango will soon have two ATM machines after the South Burnett Regional Council refused Bendigo Bank permission to locate an ATM in Drayton Street.
Murgon’s War Hero To Be Honoured
Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan will be remembered in 2014 at a 70th anniverary ceremony in the Netherlands, and the South Burnett will be represented at the event.
Can You Help BlazeAid?
Can you spare a day or two to help BlazeAid fix fences or maybe supply meals to the volunteers?
Art With A New Dimension
It’s not everyday that you’re handed 3D glasses to view a painting … but visitors to an exciting exhibition of contemporary indigenous art in Murgon on Friday night would have seen the paintings spring to life when they donned a pair.
BlazeAid Comes Back To Help
BlazeAid is coming back to the South Burnett to help farmers mend the many fences destroyed by the Australia Day weekend floods.
Council Extends Tip Hours
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the Wondai and Murgon Transfer Stations will be open this weekend to assist residents dispose of the waste caused by the floods.
