Students Compete For $2000 Bursary
Murgon’s Quota International club will be hosting the District finals of the organisation’s Student of the Year competition on Saturday (August 4).
Forced Evictions ‘Never Considered’
Minister for Housing and Public Works Bruce Flegg said yesterday forced eviction of Queensland public housing tenants is not – and never was – being considered by the State Government.
Employers Invited To Careers Market
Four South Burnett high schools – Murgon, Nanango, St Mary’s Catholic College and Kingaroy – are working together to stage a Careers Market in the Kingaroy State High School Indoor Sports Centre on August 2.
$269,000 Grants To Local Groups
South Burnett community groups have received more than $269,000 in Community Benefit grants announced today by the State Government.
Robyn Helps Parents Believe They Can Achieve
When Robyn Green rocks up to see the struggling South Burnett families she’s been assigned to help, many recognise her.
It’s Deadly Cool To Go Back To School
Murgon State High School is encouraging teenagers who’ve dropped out of school to have another go.
New Group Provides Support For Carers
A recently formed group which offers companionship and support for carers will meet again in Murgon and Kingaroy next week.
Woman Knocked Over By Truck
A 65-year-old woman was taken to Murgon Hospital as a precautionary measure this morning after she was knocked over by a vehicle reversing at low speed in Lamb Street, Murgon.
Our Best Towns To Suffer A Heart Attack
If you suffered a heart attack in the South Burnett, which towns would give you greatest chance of survival? And which towns would you prefer NOT to be in?
Tee Off For The SES In Murgon On Saturday
The Murgon SES Support Group will be holding its annual Golf Day at the Murgon Golf Course from 7:00am until late on Saturday afternoon (the last tee-off is at 1:30pm).
A Small Thank You For
A Lifetime Of Service
Former Murgon Mayor Bill Roberts has been honoured with the official naming of a footbridge in Murgon
Murgon High Celebrates Success
Murgon State High School celebrated it successes with an Education Week breakfast and activities on Wednesday.
Operation ‘Juliet Tangent’
Police Raid In Murgon
Detectives from the Sunshine Coast’s Drug Enforcement Team have arrested 55 people and laid 230 charges after closing an 11-month operation dubbed “Juliet Tangent”.
Championing The Fight
Against Domestic Violence
Not only was the Barambah Cricket Club crowned B Grade Champions, they’ve also taken a stand against violence.
Graham House Celebrates
With A Free Sausage Sizzle
Graham House at Murgon is celebrating Community Centres Month – a time to recognise and celebrate the role that more than 1000 Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres throughout Australia play in their communities.
Kingaroy’s New Bus Timetables Unveiled
Kingaroy’s new town bus service – part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Enhancing Passenger Transport Project” – will be officially launched next Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Glendon Street bus stop.
St Joseph’s Celebrates 75th Birthday
St Joseph’s Catholic School at Murgon will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend with a string of special events planned.
$208,060 For Early Intervention Youth Service
The Cherbourg-Murgon Reconnect program will receive $208,060 in federal funding for 2012-13.
Safe Havens Offered By CTC
South Burnett CTC staff are working hard in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas to help keep people safe at night.
Graham House Seeks Donations
Graham House is looking for donations to assist the needy during winter.
