Pottery Returns To Cherbourg
Pottery making has returned to Cherbourg after a break of many years, and it’s all thanks to the success of the Barambah Pottery exhibition which toured Queensland art galleries last year.
‘Pickle’ Earns Health Service Award
Cherbourg senior health worker Cec “Pickle” Brown has been commended for his dedication to helping South Burnett school children achieve their full learning potential.
New Superintendent At Hospitals
Dr Robyn Cooke has taken over as Medical Superintendent of Cherbourg and Murgon hospitals.
Motorcyclist Thanks
Crew Who Saved His Life
There was an emotional reunion at RACQ Lifeflight’s Toowoomba helicopter base on Wednesday
Leah Wins $125,000 Prizes
One of Murgon’s favourite daughters has won Australia’s richest literary prize … the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.
Two Projects In Running For Funding
Cherbourg Council has two projects shortlisted for funding under a special supplementary round of the State Government’s “Building Our Regions” funding scheme.
Boy Charged With Arson
Police have arrested four youths following a fire at Cherbourg State School on Tuesday afternoon.
Holiday Fun Planned For Cherbourg
Cherbourg youngsters will have a range of activities to keep them busy over the Christmas break.
‘You Can Be Whatever You Want’
Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.
Cherbourg Art On Show In Brisbane
Historic Cherbourg pottery – which has been featured in exhibitions locally earlier this year – is now on show in Brisbane.
Cherbourg Receives $336,000 In Grants
Cherbourg will receive $336,000 in funding from the State Government’s $70 million infrastructure program
Upgrade For Recycling Plant
Cherbourg’s recycling facility will get a $499,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government
Wellbeing Service For Families
A new “wellbeing service” will start operating in Cherbourg soon, part of a $150 million package announced by the State Government.
Children’s Skills On Display
The Ration Shed Museum now has a special area set aside that Cherbourg children can call their own following the opening of a new exhibition on Thursday.
$12,500 Grant For Museum
The Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg has been successful with another funding application … this time under the Federal Government’s Community Heritage Grants Program.
‘Oldies’ Enjoy A Great Weekend
Cherbourg’s Welfare Hall was decorated in the Hornets’ colours of orange and black for the 26th annual Golden Oldies reunion held in the town at the weekend.
Ration Shed Team Says ‘Thank You’
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum hosted a special visitor on Tuesday as a way to say “thank you”
$237,000 Grant For Ration Shed
Cherbourg’s historic Ration Shed Museum will receive $237,000 from the Federal Government
Council Invited To Nominate Project
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council is one of 31 Queensland councils which have been invited to apply for funding under a one-off special $5 million round of the State Government’s Building our Regions infrastructure program.
Holiday Weekend Is Looking Good
Visitor numbers at most events in the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend were up … which has encouraged organisers.
