‘New’ Castra Marks First Decade
The 10-year anniversary of the opening of the new Castra aged care building at Murgon was celebrated on Wednesday.
It’s Full Steam Ahead At Murgon
The volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed are building up a head of steam for what could be one of the biggest projects they’ve tackled … the restoration of a 96-year-old locomotive.
Two Face Almost 180 Charges
Murgon detectives have charged a 29-year-old Gympie man and a 21-year-old Proston man after a year-long drug operation.
Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).
Would-Be Thieves Smash Window
Murgon police are investigating a suspected attempted burglary at a house in Gore Street.
Have You Seen This Bike?
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for an expensive mountain bike, stolen recently in Murgon.
Police Identify Car Thief
Police have identified a man who allegedly threatened an 18-year-old woman in Murgon on Saturday night before stealing her car.
Rotary Celebrates 100 Years
South Burnett Rotarians attended a reception at State Parliament last week to mark 100 years of Rotary in Queensland.
Man Charged With Sex Offences
Murgon detectives have charged a 41-year-old man after investigations into multiple alleged sexual assaults in the Moffatdale area over the past six years.
Man Bashed, SUV Burnt
Detectives are appealing for public help to locate three people who allegedly bashed an elderly man with a stick early on Friday.
Biker Suffers Serious Injuries
A motorcycle rider aged in his 40s suffered serious leg injuries when his bike and a truck collided in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Two Locals Are Officially ‘Greats’
Seven outstanding Queenslanders were added to the list of Qld Greats this week, and two are from the South Burnett!
Woman Faces 148 Charges
Murgon detectives have charged a 37-year-old Kingaroy woman with 148 offences following an ongoing drug operation in the South Burnett.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Vax Bus Coming Back
The Autumn VaxBus will be returning to the South Burnett next month to offer more free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to residents.
Museum To Open In July
The official opening of Murgon’s fossil museum and art gallery project has been put back to July 15.
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
A female pedestrian in her 60s suffered a leg injury when she was struck by a vehicle in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
