$26m Upgrades To Fix Water
Water quality issues have plagued the Cherbourg community for years, thanks to ageing infrastructure and the quality of the water that is drawn from Barambah Creek.
47.5 Million Reasons To Celebrate!
An astounding 47.5 million containers – that’s the equivalent of $4.75 million in refunds! – has passed through the Kingaroy Containers For Change refund point since it opened.
CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO
A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
Mayor Backs Truth-Telling Inquiry
Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson attended the official launch of Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry in Brisbane on Monday.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Digital Centre Celebrates Birthday
Students and guests gathered at the Nurunderi TAFE campus in Cherbourg last week to mark the second birthday of the town’s Digital Service Centre.
Woman Faces 66 Drug Charges
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old woman with 66 drug-related offences after a search of a house in Barber Street, Cherbourg, on Wednesday.
Local Businesses Win Top Awards
Two South Burnett businesses took out major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards held during a glittering gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Cherbourg Sets Up Elders Group
Cherbourg Council has formed an Elders Advisory Group to advise council on setting strategic goals for the community.
Cherbourg Council Freezes Rents
Cherbourg Council will not be increasing rents during the next 12 months, but CEO Chatur Zala has warned councillors they may have to tackle this tough topic in future years.
Thieves Steal Caravan
Murgon police are seeking information from the public about two recent incidents in the region.
Cherbourg Keeps The Fire Burning
Cherbourg’s annual NAIDOC Family Fun Day attracted a big crowd to the community’s Memorial Park on Tuesday morning.
Telstra Grants For Local Groups
Two local not-for-profit groups have received grants from Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
RSPCA Vets Help Out
RSPCA vets visited Cherbourg recently as part of the charity’s Visiting Vet Program.
Taskforce Charges 63 Youths
A police operation has resulted in 37 young people – and one adult – being arrested and charged with 75 offences.
Boost For Local Tourism
Three South Burnett tourism ventures will receive funding from the State Government’s $10 million Building Bush Tourism Fund.
‘Champions’ Visit Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new State Government “champions” visited the community last week to catch up with Mayor Bruce Simpson and discuss issues with residents and council.
Firies Douse Burning Vehicle
Firefighters sprung into action on Thursday afternoon after an overturned vehicle was set on fire within metres of houses in Cherbourg.
BIEDO Offers Tech Roadshow
BIEDO is bringing a roadshow to the South Burnett later this month to help demystify digital “connectivity”.
