Museum Looks To The Future
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum complex is focussing on the future with two major upgrades currently underway.
New Patient Bus Service Starts
A new patient transfer bus service between South Burnett hospitals and Toowoomba Hospital was introduced this week.
Artists Explore New Skills
Well-known Brisbane sculptor Laurie Nilsen, a foundation member of the Campfire Group of artists and a member of the proppaNOW Indigenous arts collective, is taking a group of Cherbourg artists on a journey of discovery.
G’Day On Australia Day
A highlight of this year’s South Burnett Australia Day Awards ceremony at Proston was the welcome received by a new Australian citizen into the local community.
Stolen Wages Scheme Opens
The State Government’s $21 million stolen wages reparations scheme is now open to receiving applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders whose wages or savings were withheld by previous governments.
Stolen Wages Meeting On Thursday
The Stolen Wages Reparation Taskforce will be holding a community meeting at Cherbourg on Thursday (November 12) to collect feedback and submissions from local residents.
More Meetings On Stolen Wages
The closing date for public submissions and feedback to the Stolen Wages Reparations Taskforce has been extended to Friday, November 20.
Us Mob Radio Goes Digital
Cherbourg elder Uncle Rory Boney was given the honour of officially launching Radio Us Mob’s new digital studio
Police Team Up With Students
South Burnett PCYC is keen to help break down the barriers between young people and police
Thumbs Up For A Great Weekend
Cherbourg’s annual “Golden Oldies” gathered again at the weekend to celebrate, have fun and swap stories
Mum And Daughter Are
A Winning Combination
Lesley and Tammy Williams’ award-winning book, “Not Just Black And White”, has its roots back in 1993
Dormitory Memories Will Never Fade
There was lots of laughter – and some tears – when former residents of Cherbourg’s Girls Dormitory gathered on Friday afternoon to unveil a plaque on the site of the building.
Cherbourg Celebrates With Rodeo
The rodeo came to Cherbourg as part of Mental Health Week … and it brought smiles to everyone
Big Weekend Ready To Roll!
It’s finally here … the October long weekend, home of the huge “South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show” promotion! There’s 40 events in four days to explore, enjoy and keep your holiday dollars in the South Burnett.
Explore History At The Ration Shed
The history of the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg will be on display at the award-winning Ration Shed Museum during the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
Bushfire At Cherbourg
Eight fire crews are at a fire burning in the vicinity of Collins Road, Emu Farm Road and Wattle Camp Forestry Road at Cherbourg.
Submissions Sought On Stolen Wages
Queensland’s Stolen Wages Reparations Scheme Taskforce is calling for public submissions ahead of its inaugural meeting in Cairns on September 24.
Petero Pays A Visit
Footy hero Petero Civoniceva made good on a promise he’d made to Murgon and Cherbourg children when he paid a visit to Cherbourg recently to take part in the town’s inaugural “Catch Me If You Can” day.
Gift To Cherbourg Will Save Lives
St John Ambulance have an ambitious goal: they want to have a first responder on every street in every Aboriginal community in Queensland to help save lives.
RACQ Brings Safety Message
A team from the RACQ will be visiting Cherbourg on Friday (September 4) to give local children lessons in how to be safe in and around cars.
