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
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.
