Cherbourg Shares Its Truth
There were strong messages and tears mixed with defiance and optimism at Cherbourg’s go-it-along truth-telling event on Monday morning.
Seven Teenagers Charged
Police have charged seven teenagers with more than 60 property crime offences allegedly committed in the South Burnett.
Volunteers Supported By Grants
Four more South Burnett community groups have received funding from the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grant Program.
Thieves Target Murgon, Cherbourg
Murgon police are seeking help from the public in relation to two recent break-ins in the region.
Cherbourg Goes It Alone
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is pressing ahead with its own “go-it-alone” Truth-Telling session next Monday (November 18).
Plea To New Premier: Please Visit
Cherbourg is going to press ahead with “truth telling” despite the State Government’s decision to scrap the official Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry.
‘It’s Imperative Our Voices Are Heard’
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the Cherbourg Elders Advisory Group expressed their profound disappointment on Friday about the State Government’s decision to freeze the Truth-Telling and Healing process.
Truth-Telling Inquiry Axed
The new LNP State Government has scrapped the Truth-Telling And Healing Inquiry, part of the Path to Treaty process.
Golden Memories Worth Sharing
Cherbourg’s town hall was packed again for this year’s Golden Oldies, the annual reunion which attracts busloads of over 60s back to town from right across Queensland.
CTC Celebrates Another Year!
South Burnett CTC employees headed to Cherbourg and Murgon recently to enjoy their annual “CTC Day” away from their desks.
Thieves Steal Two More Vehicles
Murgon police are investigating two more more break-and-enters and vehicle thefts in the local area this week.
Ration Shed Celebrates 20 Years
The Ration Shed Museum celebrated its 20th birthday on Friday … that’s two decades of sharing Cherbourg’s history and stories with visitors, tourists and, importantly, younger residents in the community.
Council Challenges QPS Over Policing
Cherbourg Council has challenged the Queensland Police Service to think differently about how policing is delivered in Cherbourg.
$26m Upgrades To Fix Water
Water quality issues have plagued the Cherbourg community for years, thanks to ageing infrastructure and the quality of the water that is drawn from Barambah Creek.
47.5 Million Reasons To Celebrate!
An astounding 47.5 million containers – that’s the equivalent of $4.75 million in refunds! – has passed through the Kingaroy Containers For Change refund point since it opened.
CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO
A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
Mayor Backs Truth-Telling Inquiry
Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson attended the official launch of Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry in Brisbane on Monday.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Digital Centre Celebrates Birthday
Students and guests gathered at the Nurunderi TAFE campus in Cherbourg last week to mark the second birthday of the town’s Digital Service Centre.
