Two Locals Are Officially ‘Greats’
Seven outstanding Queenslanders were added to the list of Qld Greats this week, and two are from the South Burnett!
Jackie Appointed ARLF Patron
Author and historian Jackie Huggins AM has been named patron of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF).
Simple Message: No More Violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness march through the streets of Cherbourg on Tuesday had a simple message: “No More Violence”.
Woman Charged With Car Theft
A 20-year-old Cherbourg woman has been charged after she allegedly stole a motor vehicle from an address in Jerome Street, Cherbourg, on May 27.
Where To See RAAF Aircraft
Two RAAF aircraft will be doing flyovers at some of the local Anzac Day commemorations on Tuesday.
Mayor Calls For Support
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow called an urgent meeting with police, Youth Justice and other community service providers on Tuesday after a weekend of “chaotic behaviour” in the community.
Community ‘Yarn’ On Truth, Treaty
The Interim Truth and Treaty Body will be hosting a “Community Yarning” session in Cherbourg next week as part of the State Government’s Treaty process.
Wondai Wolves Romp Home
Wondai Wolves hosted – and dominated – the Wide Bay Female Nines rugby league carnival last Saturday.
Ration Shed Hosts Forum Visitors
The State Government’s Path To Treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was one of the subjects on the agenda for Monday’s Wide Bay-Burnett-Fraser Coast Regional Community Forum.
Cherbourg To Host Forum
Cherbourg will be hosting a State Government Regional Community Forum on Monday.
Call Centre Celebrates First Birthday
A special celebration was held at Cherbourg last week to mark the first anniversary of the Cherbourg Digital Service Centre, aka the call centre!
Twenty Sign Up At Call Centre
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has congratulated the 20 new starters who began their training at the Cherbourg Call Centre on Wednesday.
Cherbourg Visit Was A Knockout
A bunch of veteran sportsmen dropped into Cherbourg on Thursday to pay their respects to some of the community’s sporting legends of the past.
Council Presses For Pond Upgrade
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit on Wednesday by representatives from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to inspect work completed after the 2013 floods.
Stolen Vehicle Burnt
Fire crews were called on Sunday night after a suspected stolen vehicle was torched in Cherbourg.
What Happens With Your Yellow Bin?
Mayor Elvie Sandow and Mayor Brett Otto are in furious agreement … the SBRC’s new recycling program is benefiting both the Cherbourg community and the South Burnett region.
Robert ‘Rocko’ Langton: 1962-2022
Much-loved Cherbourg musician, artist and family man Uncle Robert “Rocko” Langton died in hospital in Brisbane last Wednesday after a long illness.
TAFE Students Celebrate Success
The auditorium at Nurunderi TAFE was filled with proud students, their friends and family members for the college’s annual graduation.
Two More Vehicles Torched
Firefighters were called on Tuesday to extinguish two more stolen vehicles dumped and burnt in Cherbourg.
Two Stolen Cars Set Ablaze
Police are investigating the arson of two stolen vehicles torched in Cherbourg at the weekend.
