COVID Clinic Coming Back
Darling Downs Health is returning to Cherbourg next week to provide more COVID-19 vaccinations for local residents – and there will also be a face-to-face opportunity to ask questions about the vaccines.
Council Urges Agencies To Act
A frustrated Cherbourg Council summoned welfare agencies to a public forum this week to focus attention on suicide and self-harm in the community.
Come On Down To Super Clinic: Mayor
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow is happy that more than 300 people received a COVID vaccination at the special “super clinic” set up on Tuesday, but she hopes even more will turn up today and tomorrow.
COVID ‘Super Clinic’ Coming
A COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine “super clinic” will be running at Cherbourg Hall from August 3-5.
‘Star’ Stirs Up Thoughts Of Taroom
Last week’s visit by the “Star Of Taroom” to the South Burnett brought back some vivid memories for one former Cherbourg resident who returned home especially for the visit.
Triple P Back At Cherbourg
A third round of the successful Cherbourg Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) has been scheduled to begin later this month.
Love Your Liver, Love Your Life
A community awareness event will be held at Cherbourg Hospital later this month to raise awareness about liver health.
NAIDOC Event To Welcome ‘Star’
Kingaroy’s NAIDOC celebrations this year will revolve around a special visit to the area by the “Star Of Taroom”.
Three Local Finalists In Awards
Three South Burnett nominations are among the Darling Downs South West regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards.
Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off
South Burnett residents eager to cash in their cans and bottles now have some new pop-up options which might be a bit closer to home.
‘Champion’ Impressed By Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new Ministerial “Champion”, Leanne Linard, paid her first visit to the community on Tuesday … and she admitted she was impressed.
Budget Plans For Sustainability
Cherbourg’s 2021-22 Budget will continue the Council’s long-term focus on building major infrastructure and acquiring plant and equipment for the community.
Young Artists Create A Magical Mural
A magnificent mural that now graces the back wall of the gym in the Cherbourg Sports Complex honours one of Cherbourg’s true sporting heroes.
Plans To Upgrade School Oval
Cherbourg State School hopes to begin work on a major upgrade of the school oval and staff car park later this school term.
$220,000 Needed For Footpath
A $3 million footpath connecting Cherbourg to Murgon is likely to cost more than expected after funding for a pedestrian bridge was rejected.
First Nations Group Launched
Cherbourg Radio is one of the foundation members of a new Queensland First Nations Media Coalition (QFNMC).
Cherbourg Calls For Change
Frustration over the number of young people killing themselves – and drug use in the community – spilled over at a public forum held at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
