50th Triple P Parent Graduates
Barambah PaCE has now had more than 50 people do the Positive Parenting Program to gain confidence as carers of children.
School Was Tool For Family’s Success
Christine Kaden-Grohn’s mum was given a traditional Aboriginal upbringing. She spoke four tribal languages and lived by tribal law until her husband Des Petersen walked onto Gordon Downs station.
‘Domo Boys’ Remembered On Film
A new film which premiered in Cherbourg on Wednesday as part of NAIDOC Week is cataloging a piece of the South Burnett’s history … and it’s also helping to give a measure of peace to many of the people who survived it.
Fun Way To Celebrate Culture
NAIDOC Week celebrates history, culture and achievements … and all three were highlighted in the big community celebration held at the Ration Shed Museum complex in Cherbourg on Thursday.
Cultural Program Captured On Film
Cherbourg State School’s cultural program is to be used as an example for other educators to follow.
Bread, Meat & Good Coffee!
Yurri Muntha … bread, meat … they’re some of the most important things in life.
MoJos Step Into The Spotlight
Cherbourg’s MoJos (mobile journalists) have stepped away from the back of the camera to become the centre of attention at a special NAIDOC Week awards ceremony.
Busy Week For NAIDOC
Cherbourg residents are gearing up for a big week of celebrations during NAIDOC Week (July 7-14).
Gundoo Makes Everyone Smile
A feeling of “wow” flows through Jacquie Tapau and her Gundoo Day Care staff in Cherbourg every day.
Legionella At Four Local Hospitals
Testing has detected legionella bacteria in water samples at four South Burnett hospitals
$128,000 For Respite Care
Carers in Cherbourg will benefit from a $128,000 Federal Government grant to the Ny-ku Byun Respite Service.
Kids Take Home A Serious Message
Cherbourg State School recently hosted a “Stop Domestic Violence Day” to help raise awareness of among students about where they could turn to for help if they ever felt scared at home or in the community.
Kalina’s Wrestling With Her Career Goals
Year 11 Murgon State High School student Kalina Bond found herself back at Cherbourg State School last week, but this time around as part of work experience.
Bad Start On Holiday Roads
The school holidays have started badly on South Burnett roads with three road crashes occurring on Friday
High Court Dismisses Alcohol Appeal
Today’s High Court decision to dismiss an appeal by a woman against her conviction for breaching alcohol management plan (AMP) restrictions on Palm Island has been welcomed by the State Government.
Mentoring Brings Family Smiles
Aggie Dynevor has been able to provide a happy family life since she began mentoring at her children’s schools.
Cherbourg Added To Hospital Website
Cherbourg residents will be able to gain a greater insight into the performance of the local hospital with the addition of Cherbourg Hospital to Queensland Health’s Hospital Performance website.
Good Habits Lead To Success
The five Saltner boys never stop to think about whether they’ll go to school.
Man Charged Over Stabbing
A 20-year-old Cherbourg man will appear in the Murgon Magistrates Court today charged with unlawful wounding after a 33-year-old woman was found with stab wounds at 11:00pm on June 1.
Indigenous Councils Told To Lift Fees
The State Government has announced a “carrot and stick” approach to indigenous councils, aimed at ending what it describes as a “handout approach” to government funding.
