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Fears aired over Cherbourg alcohol restrictions
The South Burnett Mayor says he is worried that alcohol restrictions at the Cherbourg Aboriginal community, in south-east Queensland, will push problem drinkers into nearby towns.[MORE]
Alcohol restrictions planned for Cherbourg
The Queensland Government has announced alcohol restrictions for the Cherbourg Aboriginal community in the South Burnett.[MORE]
Mobile service to treat Indigenous ear disease 'epidemic'
Indigenous communities across Queensland are closely monitoring a new mobile health screening service aimed at combating ear disease in children in the South Burnett region.[MORE]
Mobile health clinic to tour Indigenous communities
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A new medical program in Queensland is using state-of-the-art technology to treat children living in remote Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Doctor calls for Qld Indigenous health intervention
An ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Brisbane's Royal Children's Hospital has called for a Northern Territory-style health intervention into Queensland's Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Money woes delay Cherbourg nursing home fix
The Cherbourg Aboriginal Council says money is the biggest obstacle to removing sanctions imposed on its nursing home.[MORE]
Students document Cherbourg history
Primary school children in a South Burnett town are trying to teach toddlers how to read.[MORE]
Cherbourg worker named Qld's top child safety officer
A man who has been working to protect children at risk of being abused in Cherbourg, has been named Queensland's best child safety officer.[MORE]
Severe storm warning, landslide threat in SE Qld
The weather bureau has broadened its severe thunderstorm warning across south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Wide Bay councils welcome Federal Govt funds
Wide Bay councils will get big handouts for local community infrastructure projects after yesterday's inaugural meeting of local governments in Canberra.[MORE]
Murgon bashing death sparks racial tensions
Police at Murgon, in south-east Queensland, have dispelled rumours that caused racial tensions to flare after a bashing death.[MORE]
100 years later, Indigenous man to be reburied
Indigenous people will gather at Nebo in north Queensland tomorrow for the reburial of remains of a man taken from his family 100 years ago.[MORE]
Diabetes group still awaiting nurses
An Indigenous group dedicated to sufferers of diabetes and kidney disease says two years after being supplied with dialysis equipment it is still waiting for trained nurses.[MORE]
Service works towards Indigenous jobs boost
The head of a south Burnett-based Indigenous training and employment service in south-east Queensland says it has almost developed a successful formula for encouraging Indigenous people into the work force.[MORE]
Govt urged to extend state care abuse compo
A former resident of a Government-run home for Indigenous children says families should be able to claim compensation for dead relatives who suffered alleged neglect or abuse while in care.[MORE]
Five Qld nursing homes sanctioned
The Federal Government has imposed sanctions on five Queensland nursing homes in the last seven months. [MORE]
Indigenous support sought for jobs plan
A Queensland not-for-profit Indigenous employment group says a plan to create 50,000 jobs for Aboriginal people must get Indigenous communities onside to be most effective.[MORE]
18 yo charged over family stabbing
An 18-year-old woman has been released on bail after appearing in the Kingaroy Magistrates Court over a stabbing attack at the Cherbourg Aboriginal community yesterday morning. [MORE]
Two in hospital in separate stabbings in north Qld
Two people remain in hospital after being stabbed overnight in separate incidents in north Queensland.[MORE]
Administrator on board at Cherbourg nursing home
The Mayor of the Cherbourg Aboriginal Council says improvements are being made at a council-run nursing home in the town.[MORE]
Govt urged to revamp Cherbourg domestic violence shelter
A Cherbourg community group says it has asked the Queensland Government to upgrade a domestic violence shelter for women and children.[MORE]
Cherbourg council criticises alcohol restrictions
The Cherbourg Aboriginal Council has attacked the Queensland Government's plans to limit alcohol consumption in the community.[MORE]
Parole denied for rapist
A serial rapist, who wants to move to the Cherbourg Indigenous community in the South Burnett, has had his parole application denied.[MORE]
Report reveals Cherbourg assault treatment cases
A recent report shows hospital treatment for assault in the Indigenous community of Cherbourg is 13 times higher than for non-Indigenous Queenslanders.[MORE]
Accused in family stabbing case ruled mentally unfit
A woman charged with stabbing her son and her sister to death at Cherbourg in Queensland's South Burnett last year has been ruled mentally unfit to stand trial.[MORE]
