Treasurer Wants ‘Value For Money’
The Queensland Productivity Commission has been asked to conduct an inquiry into the delivery of services in indigenous communities.
Some Serious Fun On Saturday
Alana Purcell proved earlier this year a wheelchair can’t stop her from playing a valuable role in the community, and she’s keen to share that message in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Local Authors Shortlisted For Award
“Not Just Black And White”, a book by Cherbourg mother and daughter Lesley and Tammy Williams, has been shortlisted in this year’s Queensland Premier’s Award for a Published Work of State Significance.
Concert To Pay Tribute To Angus
Cherbourg will hold an outdoor concert on Saturday, October 1 as part of the October long weekend
Oral History To Support
Claims For ‘Stolen Wages’
Oral history will be approved for the first time to allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people without formal documents to claim “stolen wages” back via the Reparations Review Panel.
Cherbourg Seals Victory … Again!
Nanango’s hopes of a fairytale ending to their return to the South Burnett rugby league competition were brought back to earth with a thud on Saturday afternoon by the Cherbourg Hornets, who have now won four South Burnett premierships in five years.
Boy, 4, Airlifted After Accident
A four-year-old boy was airlifted from Cherbourg on Thursday evening after being hit by a car.
Cherbourg Council Applies
To Upgrade Recycling Plant
An upgrade to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is one of 63 projects shortlisted by the State Government for funding under Round 2 of the Building our Regions program.
Spotlight On League Legend
Cherbourg rugby league legend Henry Hegarty will be the special guest at an event being held at the State Library on July 29
MP Appointed Cherbourg ‘Champion’
Cherbourg has a new “champion” within State Cabinet.
Angus Rabbitt: The End Of An Era
Country music fans are mourning the passing of Cherbourg musician Angus Rabbitt, who died on Monday
Chris Wins NAIDOC Award
Former Cherbourg School principal Chris Sarra has been named “Person Of The Year” at the NAIDOC Awards
Exhibition Offers Something For Everyone
The Kingaroy Art Gallery’s July exhibition offers an insight into a little-known aspect of the region’s past, along with a spread of beautiful craft works being created by present-day artisans.
Centre Salutes Passion For Education
Cherbourg’s new Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre was officially opened on Monday
A Little Rain Can’t Stop NAIDOC!
The rainy weather didn’t stop Cherbourg’s annual NAIDOC Day celebrations on Tuesday, or keep away the many visitors who return every year to catch up with friends and family.
‘Domo Girls’ Join Boys On Film
Last year former residents of Cherbourg’s Girls Dormitory – known as “domo girls” – held an emotional reunion on the site of the building.
Instant Garden … Just Add Water
Cherbourg’s new Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre – which will be officially opened on Monday – is sporting a new garden thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim.
Faster Data For Tingoora, Cherbourg
Tingoora and Cherbourg will soon get faster mobile 4G data coverage.
Cherbourg Gets Ready For NAIDOC
Cherbourg is gearing up for a big day of activities on Tuesday, July 5, as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week activities.
Got Suga? Free Workshop
People with diabetes – and those who want to avoid it – are invited to attend a free Diabetes Queensland “Got Suga” workshop in Cherbourg on Tuesday (June 21).
