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.
Winds Whip Up Two Fires
A quick response by fire crews helped contain a potentially dangerous fire whipped up by wind at Redgate on Thursday afternoon.
Pride And Sadness At Hall Of Fame
It was a proud – but sad – day for Cherbourg residents when Jeffrey “Mitta” Dynevor was inducted into the Queensland Boxing Hall of Fame.
Cherbourg Steps In To Fill Gap
A Container Refund Point to fill the recycling gap left by the closure of the Re.Turn-It Express branch at Lifeline will open in Kingaroy in September.
Domo Stories Recorded Forever
Lots of memories – and many stories – were shared in Cherbourg on Saturday with the official opening of the Domo Exhibition in the historical precinct.
State ‘To Partner’ Over Alcohol
A review of Alcohol Management Plans (AMPs) in Queensland’s 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has been finalised by the State Government.
Visit Shares Tales Old And New
Representatives from the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation came to Cherbourg recently to visit The Ration Shed and speak to Elders.
Security With Bonus Wi-Fi
A high-tech CCTV security system being installed around Cherbourg will have a bonus spin-off for local residents … wi-fi coverage for the town.
Cherbourg Celebrates With Pride
Singing, a smoking ceremony and lots of different types of dancing … a large crowd of Cherbourg residents and visitors celebrated NAIDOC Week with enthusiasm on Tuesday.
Residents Warned To Boil Water
Cherbourg Council issued a “boil water alert” on Thursday for the township following increased turbidity in the town water supply.
Mitta Heads Into Hall Of Fame
A special ceremony will be held later this month to induct one of Cherbourg’s sporting greats, Jeffrey “Mitta” Dynevor, into the Queensland Boxing Hall of Fame.
Fierce Blaze Destroys Home
No one was injured but a house in Douglas Street, Cherbourg, was gutted by fire early on Monday evening.
Quick Work Stops Forestry Blaze
Quick work by firefighters on Friday afternoon prevented the first big fire of the winter season becoming much worse.
Record Roll-Up At Fun Run
The Ration Shed’s annual Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg celebrated its sixth outing on Sunday with a record attendance.
Cherbourg Launches ‘Do Not Knock’ Program
Cherbourg community has erected roadside signs to remind door-to-door traders about their legal obligations under Australian Consumer Law.
