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.
Cherbourg Council Wins Award
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council was recognised with an award at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference on the Gold Coast.
Stanwell Offers Round 2 Scholarships
Stanwell is inviting applications for Round 2 of its First Nations Scholarship program for eligible applicants who live in – or have a connection to – the South Burnett region.
‘Domo Girls’ Share Their Truths
Many “Domo Girls” – the women who grew up (and survived) the Cherbourg dormitory system – feel they are the forgotten people.
Two Stolen Vehicles Burnt
Police are investigating two incidents where stolen vehicles were torched earlier this week.
MPs Discuss Cherbourg Priorities
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.
Hornets Sting Kingaroy In Grand Final
The South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Final between the Kingaroy Red Ants and this year’s Minor Premiers Cherbourg was always going to be a tough encounter.
Obituary: Eva Collins 1922-2025
Highly respected Cherbourg matriarch Eva Collins died at age 102 on Saturday, just months short of her 103rd birthday.
Get Up, Stand Up, Sit Down!
South Burnett residents trudging the long path to Reconciliation will now be able to enjoy a breather along the way thanks to a unique project by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Boost For Arts Studio
The Yidding Art Studio at Cherbourg will receive a $25,000 boost thanks to the State Government’s “Backing Indigenous Arts” program.
Man Charged Over Crime Spree
A man has been charged with a 20 offences – including four counts of armed robbery – following a crime spree in Kingaroy.
Elders Group Marks First Anniversary
The Cherbourg Elders Group met this week to reflect on their first 12 months of acting as an advisory body to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
