News & Events

Community safety officers in training

In February of this year, Cherbourg Council announced funding from the federal government for a community safety and digital connectivity initiative. $987,000 allocated to install digital monitoring, Wi-Fi technology and to launch the new community driven security business. The Cherbourg … Read more

Cherbourg DAY 18th October

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council are encouraging friends, family and residents of the Cherbourg community to take a day out to celebrate everything that is great about Cherbourg. The Queensland State Government allows for special holidays to be appointed for special … Read more

Severe thunderstorm warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas. Issued at 2:47 pm Tuesday, 1 October 2019. Heavy … Read more

Cherbourg Welcomes New Councillor

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council officially welcomed the newly selected Councillor Shirley Law at a meeting today. Councillor Law, who was among a number of community members that nominated for the position recently vacated with the passing of Councillor Alana Purcell, … Read more

Total FIRE BAN Continues

Total Fire Ban Continues. Due to the ongoing Fire Weather conditions and ongoing fire activity – The current Declaration of Local Fire Ban for our Cherbourg Regional Council and neighboring Council Regions will continue through Midnight Friday 4th October 2019

New Flags Raising over council

Today marked a new beginning at our CASC chambers as we raised new flags over our council chambers. Current Mayor Arnold Murray, a Former Mayor Eric Law and current Acting Ceo Chatur Zala were on hand this morning to hoist … Read more

Community grants on offer in latest funding round

MEDIA RELEASE Attorney-General and Minister for JusticeThe Honourable Yvette D’Ath Community organisations can apply for funding of up to $35,000 under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants which is now open. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice … Read more

Full steam ahead for indigenous scholarships program

MEDIA RELEASE Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills DevelopmentThe Honourable Shannon Fentiman Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders who wish to study science, technology, engineering, arts or maths vocational courses are being encouraged to … Read more

CFC Bags in CBG

Cherbourg Mayor Arnold Murry is delighted with continued and growing success of “The Containers for Change” program. In the latest move to improved outcomes for the community, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council have authorised a special project for the town where … Read more

Vale Councillor Alana Purcell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Councillor Alana Purcell this morning, Thursday the 8th of August 2019. Aunty Alana, much loved community elder, an advocate for change and advancement in our community, championing and leading … Read more