Woman Faces 66 Drug Charges
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old woman with 66 drug-related offences after a search of a house in Barber Street, Cherbourg, on Wednesday.
Local Businesses Win Top Awards
Two South Burnett businesses took out major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards held during a glittering gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Cherbourg Sets Up Elders Group
Cherbourg Council has formed an Elders Advisory Group to advise council on setting strategic goals for the community.
Cherbourg Council Freezes Rents
Cherbourg Council will not be increasing rents during the next 12 months, but CEO Chatur Zala has warned councillors they may have to tackle this tough topic in future years.
Thieves Steal Caravan
Murgon police are seeking information from the public about two recent incidents in the region.
Cherbourg Keeps The Fire Burning
Cherbourg’s annual NAIDOC Family Fun Day attracted a big crowd to the community’s Memorial Park on Tuesday morning.
Telstra Grants For Local Groups
Two local not-for-profit groups have received grants from Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
RSPCA Vets Help Out
RSPCA vets visited Cherbourg recently as part of the charity’s Visiting Vet Program.
Taskforce Charges 63 Youths
A police operation has resulted in 37 young people – and one adult – being arrested and charged with 75 offences.
Boost For Local Tourism
Three South Burnett tourism ventures will receive funding from the State Government’s $10 million Building Bush Tourism Fund.
‘Champions’ Visit Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new State Government “champions” visited the community last week to catch up with Mayor Bruce Simpson and discuss issues with residents and council.
Firies Douse Burning Vehicle
Firefighters sprung into action on Thursday afternoon after an overturned vehicle was set on fire within metres of houses in Cherbourg.
BIEDO Offers Tech Roadshow
BIEDO is bringing a roadshow to the South Burnett later this month to help demystify digital “connectivity”.
Bursary Honours Late Elder
Applications are now open for Education Queensland’s “Bevan Costello Senior Bursary”, named in honour of the late Wakka Wakka Elder who died in 2021.
Two Students With Big Dreams
What would you do if you were PM for a day? Cherbourg’s Reuben Simpson, 15, had the opportunity to experience a taste of life in Canberra recently.
Survey Finds High Levels Of Distress
A door-to-door mental health and wellbeing survey in Cherbourg, Kingaroy and Murgon has found 33 per cent of people reported consistently high, or very high, levels of distress.
Asbestos Dumped In Forestry
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking the public’s help with an investigation into illegal dumping of asbestos in the Cherbourg Forest Reserve.
Rubbish Fire Sparks Alert
Piles of burning rubbish sent a large plume of smoke into the air near Cherbourg late on Sunday afternoon.
Big Crowds Gather Across Region
Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Thursday to mark the 109th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
Flowers Help Young Women Blossom
A dozen girls – all students at the Silver Lining school at Ficks Crossing – have created stunning floral arm pieces and crowns thanks to a unique arts program run in the South Burnett.
