Thinking Pink To Save Lives
The old Boys Dormitory at Cherbourg became a sea of pink for the Deadly Pink Ribbon Luncheon
New Service Aims
To Close Blindness Gap
National figures show that Indigenous people over the age of 40 who are suffering from diabtes currently have six times the rate of blindness and vision impairment compared to non-Indigenous people.
Life’s Now Sweet For Lolly
Former Cherbourg resident Lolly West’s bittersweet story shows why education is so important for a happier future.
Ration Shed Celebrates 10th Birthday
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum marked its 10th birthday with a celebration at the historic complex on Friday.
School Is Key To
Future NRL Success
Errol Simpson Jnr doesn’t like school but knows he needs it to fulfil his dream of playing rugby league for Australia.
Footy Set Goals For Future Leaders
Footy creates pathways for future leaders, and the Arthur Beetson Foundation says it’s also about saving lives through football.
Big Changes At Gundoo
A $500,000 revamp to Cherbourg’s Gundoo Day Care Centre will lead to better learning for its children.
$1.5m Upgrades At Cherbourg Hospital
Work will begin soon on an $860,000 project at Cherbourg Hospital to provide modern consultation rooms for women and children, part of $1.5 million worth of upgrades scheduled at the hospital over the next six months.
MPs Visit Cherbourg
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Senator Nigel Scullion and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss dropped into Cherbourg today.
Bizarre Fence To Raise Awareness
Motorists on the Cherbourg Road from Murgon aren’t seeing things … yes, those are bras hanging along sections of the roadside fence.
Videos To Promote ‘The Perfect Place’
WBBROC has released a series of videos aimed at selling our region to the world
Get Ready For A Big Weekend!
The South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend – which features more than 60 different events – was officially kicked off on Friday night with a special three-course dinner at the Wondai Hotel.
Sharing History, Changing People
Sandra Morgan watched from afar as people wept, laughed and teased each other when they looked at photos on display at the annual Golden Oldies reunion dances held in Cherbourg.
Americans Enjoy A Taste Of Aussie Life
A group of young US politicians wound up a four-day visit to the South Burnett with a barbecue at the Tessmann family’s property “Hillside” at Coolabunia on Friday night.
Books Bring Family Together
Rebecca Sullivan’s family gets a lot of fun from the Cherbourg mobile library.
Cherbourg To Host Trail Adventure
The bushland around Cherbourg will be “on show” over the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend when the local trail riders club invites visitors to join them for a 30km ride.
Enjoy A Special Lunch At Cherbourg’s Cafe
Cherbourg’s Yurri Muntha Cafe will be adding an indigenous cooking touch to the South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
Ag Training Offers Key To Future
Out past Goomeri, the Shaftesbury Centre has launched its third program in the South Burnett … this time an agricultural training facility for young indigenous men.
Melissa’s Getting Practical
Experience At Cherbourg
Melissa Martin smiles when I suggest she must be highly motivated to do a law degree and Masters in Social Work.
Recycling Option Starting Soon
The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to start a recycling service in both council areas
