Traditional Owner Urges Action
After two more attempted suicides in two days at Cherbourg, Wakka Wakka traditional owner Cindy Button is demanding that things change.
New ‘Champion’ For Cherbourg
State Government MP Leanne Linard is the new “Ministerial Champion” for Cherbourg.
Record Crowds At Commemorations
Any suggestions Anzac Day commemorations are losing public support were blown away in the South Burnett on Sunday.
Cherbourg Travel ‘Not Encouraged’
Cherbourg is still open to visitors at the moment, but it is not being encouraged, Mayor Elvie Sandow said on Wednesday.
Find A Phone, Save A Life
Police are urging residents to dig through their cupboards and drawers … and maybe just help to save a life!
Cherbourg Plans High-Tech Project
In an Australian first, Cherbourg Council is planning to integrate artificial intelligence into its Materials Recycling Facility.
Gospel Music Hits Airwaves
Cherbourg’s Sports Complex attracted a large crowd on Sunday afternoon to enjoy some special Gospel music.
Every Day Should Be RU OK Day
RU OK? This is a message with extra resonance for Cherbourg families who have lost so many loved ones …
Elders Celebrate Diamond Day
Cherbourg Elders Jack and Ada Simpson were treated to a special day by family members on Saturday to mark 60 years of marriage.
Boil Water Alert For Cherbourg
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has reminded Cherbourg residents and visitors that a “boil water” alert remains in place in the community.
Brian’s Close Shave Changes Lives
Ever thought about going walkabout with scissors, razors and a barber’s chair? All packed into a special hairdressing salon on wheels?
Nurunderi TAFE Seeks A ‘Yarn’
TAFE Queensland is holding a “yarning” session at the Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg next week to help plot the future direction of the facility.
Happy HIPPY Program Is Recruiting
You may have seen them recently at the Murgon Markets, outside Murgon IGA or at the Have-A-Go Day on Thursday at Cherbourg’s Ration Shed precinct … the team from HIPPY is very keen to get their message out.
Council Explores Bush Tucker Project
Traditional owners and people interested in “agriculture, horticulture, bush tucker, research and innovation” have been invited to learn more about a new plan to grow and supply bush tucker and fauna products for commercial sale and distribution.
Research To Spotlight Parenting
Research into positive parenting in Indigenous communities is one of 14 health programs to receive funding under Round 2 of the Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship program.
Health Summit Aims For Change
A Health Summit which aimed to bring agencies and the people they serve face-to-face to thrash out solutions to entrenched issues has been hosted by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Nurunderi Graduates Beat 2020!
A special celebration to mark the graduation of students from Nurunderi TAFE College has become a new tradition over the past five years at Cherbourg … and one that always brings smiles to plenty of faces.
Podcast Explores Death In Custody
A six-part ABC podcast, prepared by Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Allan Clarke, is exploring the events surrounding the tragic death in custody of Wakka Wakka dancer Daniel Yock in November 1993.
Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag
An historic moment occurred in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag was hoisted for the first time in a small park near the Murgon RSL Club.
We Remember Their Sacrifices
The sacrifices of veterans from all wars – but in particular World Wars I and II – were commemorated at Remembrance Day services across the South Burnett on Wednesday morning.
