‘The Justice System Isn’t Working’

‘The Justice System Isn’t Working’

“The system isn’t working!” That’s the message Cherbourg Council CEO Chatur Zala wants to get out after a string of break-ins and vandalism in the community over the past few weeks.

Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot

Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot

Current mayor Elvie Sandow has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper to contest the upcoming Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council election.

Local Control ‘Key To Closing The Gap’

Local Control ‘Key To Closing The Gap’

Community-controlled organisations – such as the Cherbourg-based CRAICCHS – hold the key to meeting Closing The Gap targets, according to the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).

Trainees Dig Deep For Elders

Trainees Dig Deep For Elders

Four trainees have been making a big impact at the Ny-Ku Byun Elders Village in Cherbourg, thanks to a UnitingCare Queensland program.

Radio Fans Mourn Shock Loss

Radio Fans Mourn Shock Loss

Cherbourg residents are mourning the shock loss of local radio announcer Harold Chapman Jr, aka “Big Chance”, who died on Sunday.

Six Cars Stolen In Six Days

Six Cars Stolen In Six Days

No charges have yet been laid after a string of car thefts in the Murgon area over the past week.

Thieves Steal Three Cars

Thieves Steal Three Cars

Murgon police are investigating three car thefts this week from local streets, with one of the vehicles still missing:

Foundation Lends A Hand

Foundation Lends A Hand

A chance encounter at a Local Government Association of Queensland conference in Cairns last year led to a helping hand from the RACQ Foundation at Cherbourg recently.

Young People Look To The Future

Young People Look To The Future

Confident, colourful and creative … this was the face of Cherbourg’s young people on show at the official opening of the community’s new “YAG Shop” on Friday.