Auditor-General Gives Councils A Tick
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council managed its finances extremely well in 2021, better than nearly all Indigenous councils and better than some local non-Indigenous councils.
Trailblazing Call Centre Opens
Cherbourg’s trailblazing new community call centre was officially opened on Wednesday at a ceremony which attracted a mix of Council and State Government officials.
Telstra Upgrade To Improve 4G
Cherbourg residents and motorists on the Bunya and Burnett highways will soon have better mobile phone coverage thanks to a new Telstra 4G macro cell base station.
$13,000 Grant For Men’s Shed
Cherbourg Men’s Shed has received a $13,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Police Probe Cherbourg Fire
Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a house in Broadway Street, Cherbourg, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Art Competition Closes Soon
Entries in the Murgon Cherbourg Youth Hub’s art competition close on May 20.
Rains Came, Crowds Remained
Wet weather and a chilly morning could not deter South Burnett residents turning out in force at Anzac Day commemorations across the region on Monday.
Army Explains Career Opportunities
Cherbourg Council hosted visitors from the Australian Army on Thursday to discuss possible career pathways into the Australian Defence Force for local young people.
Always Was, Always Will Be …
The Australian legal system has finally recognised what Wakka Wakka people have always known … it’s their land.
Boost For Youth Programs
The Federal Government will invest $400,000 in Cherbourg in a bid to help young people improve their mental health and reduce the risk of self-harm.
Grant Aims To Prevent Disaster
Cherbourg will be better able to prepare for this year’s bushfire season, thanks to an $89,450 grant.
Fujitsu Launches Cherbourg Project
Fujitsu Australia has formally launched its new First Nations Service Centre in Cherbourg.
Council Puts Spotlight On Police
Cherbourg councillors were assured by senior police on Thursday that youth offending in the community had actually halved over the past few years.
Women Celebrate Their Strength
The “strong women” of Cherbourg celebrated International Women’s Day with gusto on Tuesday, with fun, fashion and a fancy lunch.
Major-General To Draft Recovery Plan
Cherbourg community received some high praise last week when the new State Recovery Coordinator for Queensland dropped by in the wake of recent flooding which cut off the town.
Car Thief Taunts Police
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was brazenly driven past police in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
‘Truths’ Aired At Health Forum
The newly formed Cherbourg Health Council Forum met for the first time last week to discuss community concerns about the provision of health services in the town.
Woman Charged Over Theft
A 57-year-old Durong woman has been charged after an allegedly stolen Hitachi tracked loader was found by a police in a paddock on Mundubbera-Durong Road at Durong.
Council Calls For Police To Step Up
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has queried crime statistics presented to her Council at a meeting with senior police on Thursday.
Cobbo Named In All Stars Squad
Former Cherbourg Hornets player Selwyn Cobbo – now with the Brisbane Broncos – has been selected in the 2022 Indigenous All Stars Squad.
