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
Thank You For Voting!
The Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers want to say a big “thank you!” to everyone who voted for their program in the recent NRMA Insurance People’s Choice Award.
New Structure For Family Legal Service
The Aboriginal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland – which provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence in Cherbourg and Murgon as well as right across southern Queensland – has a new home and a new management structure.
Dingoes Drop By To Say G’Day
There were a couple of very special visitors at Cherbourg State School’s NAIDOC celebrations
Knitters Forge A Link With Cherbourg
Karen Croke began knitting a few clothes for Brisbane’s needy more than eight years ago.
Deadly Ears Nears Milestone
Cecil “Pickle” Brown marvels at what children place in their tiny ears.
Sister Act Takes Final Curtain Call
Martina and Sophie Jacobs will leave Cherbourg State School on Friday, August 8 with a legacy of achievement.
Public Meeting To
Discuss Freehold Land
A public meeting will be held in Cherbourg tomorrow (July 29) to allow local residents to find out more about proposed changes to Queensland law that could introduce freehold title into Aboriginal communities.
Ceremony Unites Present And Past
Wakka Wakka people from all over Queensland gathered near Maidenwell on Tuesday for a special ceremony that reunited people with their land and heritage.
Tom’s Building Bridges Of Understanding
Tom Kirk lived on bush tucker, failed school but made a life for himself by facing challenges, taking a step at a time and learning as he went.
Triple P Extended To Teenagers
The popular Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is being run again at Cherbourg, but this time it is being extended to parents of teenagers.
Floyd Punts On A Footy Career
Floyd Aubrey loves karate, is good at running but has his heart set on becoming a rugby league player.
Expo Focus On Health
Cherbourg’s NAIDOC celebrations this week have attracted lots of people to town so local health workers weren’t going to miss a golden opportunity to share a healthy message with the community.
More Than 1000 Receive Flu Shots
More than 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have benefited from the Darling Downs Public Health Unit’s “Tackle Flu Before It Tackles You” campaign.
Crowds Celebrate NAIDOC Week
The NAIDOC Community Open Day at Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday featured everything from films to flag-raisings, from dancing to damper
Good Sports Launch NAIDOC Week
Cherbourg’s NAIDOC celebrations were kicked off in a spectacular fashion with the official opening on Monday of the Ration Shed’s new Play The Ball exhibition.
New Program Empowers Community
A new self-help and empowerment program began in Cherbourg last month to help strengthen people, families and the community.
Health Expo At Cherbourg
Health workers in Cherbourg will kick off local NAIDOC Week celebrations with a health expo next Monday
