Leah Wins $125,000 Prizes

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

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.

Children’s Skills On Display

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

$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

‘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.

Council Invited To Nominate Project

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.

Cherbourg Welcomes Top Musicians

Cherbourg Welcomes Top Musicians

Cherbourg’s inaugural Yhurri Gurri festival was a key part of the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend … and if the performers have their way, it won’t be the last!

Cherbourg Authors Win Premier’s Prize

Cherbourg Authors Win Premier’s Prize

Mother and daughter writing team Lesley and Tammy Williams, from Cherbourg, have won the prestigious $25,000 Queensland Premier’s Award for their book, “Not Just Black and White”.