September 10, 2025
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy visited Cherbourg last Friday with Member for Nanango and Attorney-General Deb Frecklington to discuss strategic priorities for the community.
The Ministers met with Cherbourg councillors as well as touring the community.
Topics discussed included juvenile crime, and the State Government’s focus on sentencing guidelines, providing schooling in youth detention and support for 12 months after children are released from detention.
Mrs Frecklington said she believed the “adult crime, adult time” laws were working.
Other topics covered included health issues in Cherbourg and access to after-hours medical care.
Council also pressed the Ministers on funding opportunities for the community’s proposed new youth leadership and civic centre.
The two Ministers also visited The Ration Shed historical precinct, the YAG Shop and inspected one of the new houses in Cherbourg, part of a large housing project being undertaken by Cherbourg Council.
