Stolen Triton Linked To Bag Snatch
A stolen vehicle which was torched in Cherbourg on Thursday night is believed to be linked to a bag snatch in Murgon earlier in the day.
Award-Winning Poet Dies
Award-winning poet, author, artist and First Nations activist Lionel Fogarty died on Thursday, aged 68.
Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1
Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.
Council, Trad Owners Look To Future
Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.
Maroochy Barambah: 1955-2026
Cherbourg-born mezzo-soprano singer Maroochy Barambah – who also had a surprise hit on the US dance music charts – died on January 28, aged 70.
Burnt Out Car Found In Gully
Police are investigating after a burnt out vehicle was located near Barambah Creek at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Girl Charged Over Stabbing
Detectives have charged a 17-year-old girl over a stabbing in Cherbourg on Saturday (January 3).
Teenage Boys Charged
Murgon detectives have charged two teenage boys as part of ongoing investigations into offences in the South Burnett.
Crime: Residents Want Answers
Murgon Town Hall was packed again on Wednesday night for the follow-up public forum on local crime … this time with Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in attendance.
Four Teenagers Charged
Police have charged three teenage boys and a teenage girl with property and vehicle-related offences as Operation Martello ramps up in the South Burnett.
Police Launch Special Operation
A week-long special police operation – dubbed “Operation Martello” – launched by police on Monday to counter a spike of crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas has already resulted in five arrests.
Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree
Police have charged two teenage boys with a total of 33 offences following a crime spree in the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen
Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Residents Want Action On Crime
A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.
Students Visit State Parliament
Four outstanding Cherbourg uni students were welcomed to State Parliament recently by Attorney-General and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
Pedestrian Hit By Stolen Vehicle
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a stolen vehicle in Cherbourg on Saturday.
Boy, 14, Charged With Robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in relation to an alleged robbery with violence in Murgon on Sunday.
Stolen SUV Set Alight
Police are investigating the theft of a Kia Seltos from Murgon which was located on fire in Cherbourg early on Friday morning.
New Venue Welcomes ‘Golden Oldies’
Upgrades to the Cherbourg Community Hall meant this year’s Golden Oldies shifted up the hill to a new venue for last Saturday’s celebration.
