‘Oldies’ Share Golden Memories
Spring Fever hit Cherbourg in style at the recent Golden Oldies celebration.
Obituary: Henry Hegarty
A funeral service will be held at the Cherbourg Community Hall from 11:00am on Monday (November 18) for well-known local community elder Henry Hegarty
Researchers Uncover Hidden Toll
Most people have heard of the Spanish flu, the 1918-19 pandemic which killed at least 25 million people around the world at the end of World War I.
Treaty Meeting In Cherbourg
A community consultation meeting about Queensland’s “Path To Treaty” will be held in Cherbourg on November 26.
Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
Treaty Conversation To Start
The journey towards a treaty with Indigenous Queenslanders will take another step forward this week, with the beginning of statewide consultation sessions.
Barbecue To Welcome Vets
A community barbecue will be held next Tuesday (October 22) to celebrate the start of the annual vet visit to Cherbourg.
Cherbourg Holiday Declared
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has declared Friday, October 18, a public holiday within the shire to mark “Cherbourg Day”.
Kingaroy Recycling Depot Ready To Go
Kingaroy’s new Container Refund Point – the spot where you can drop off cans and bottles for a 10 cent refund – will open on Tuesday.
Aunty Shirley To Fill Council Role
Well-known local resident Shirley Law has been selected to fill the vacancy on Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell
‘Stolen Wages’ Update
A legal firm which launched a class action over “stolen wages” will be holding an information session in Cherbourg next week.
Have You Seen Elizabeth?
UPDATE September 18: Elizabeth has been located safe and well.
Firies Called To Murgon Blaze
Fire crews were called to a grass fire in a paddock alongside the Bunya Highway near Murgon on Sunday night
Security Training Opportunity
An information session will be held in Cherbourg next week for residents interested in becoming community safety officers in the town.
Family Health Day At Cherbourg
Cherbourg Health Service is marking Women’s Health Week with a Family Health Day which aims to raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD).
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Cherbourg CEO Retires
One of Queensland’s longest-serving Council chief executive officers, Warren Collins, is retiring.
RIP Alana Purcell
A funeral service will be held in Cherbourg next week for much-loved Cherbourg councillor Alana Purcell
New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
