New Digital Literacy Program For Cherbourg
Cherbourg will be part of a new program to expand digital literacy to Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Locals Join Trek To Woorie
Many Cherbourg residents will be travelling to Taroom and Woorabinda this week to mark the 90th anniversary of an infamous moment in Queensland history.
Hospital Renovation ‘Priceless’
A $150,000 renovation at Cherbourg Hospital should prove priceless for families going through the saddest times of their lives.
Alert About Dysentery Outbreak
Local health authorities are urging Murgon and Cherbourg residents to be extra vigilant with hand washing after an outbreak of dysentery in both towns.
Councils Get Reconciliation Week Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council have both received one-off $5000 grants to celebrate National Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 27 to June 3.
Another Record-Breaking Run
Former champion athlete Robert de Castella is used to breaking records, but his marathon efforts weren’t the kind of records the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg were interested in celebrating on Sunday.
Deek Coming For Fun Run
World famous Australian marathon runner Robert De Castella will be coming to Cherbourg this Sunday
Wolves Give Premiers A Scare
The Wondai Wolves ran out of time to run down the Cherbourg Hornets in their opening game of the 2017 South Burnett Rugby League competition last weekend.
Fun Run Bookings Open
Registrations have opened for this year’s Ration Shed Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon Showgrounds to Cherbourg.
Cherbourg Projects Secure $1m Grant
Cherbourg will receive $1 million from the State Government’s Building Our Regions program to revitalise the Ration Shed Museum’s historical precinct and further upgrade the town’s recycling plant.
Spotlight On Cherbourg Health Services
The way health services at Cherbourg work together was showcased at a forum held in the town recently.
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.
