Gallery Seeks Volunteers
The long-standing Butt Arts Gallery in Coulson Street, Blackbutt recently changed its structure.
A Long Road To The Ekka
Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
Division 2 Candidate Announced
Benarkin resident Liz Hollens-Riley has tossed her hat into the ring for Division 2 at the next South Burnett Regional Council election.
No Way For Roy Emerson
Main Roads has knocked back a bid to rename part of the D’Aguilar Highway as “Roy Emerson Way”
Fr Dan Grundy Celebrates 50 Years
For a Catholic priest who has never been placed formally in any parish in the South Burnett, Fr Dan Grundy seems to know lots and lots of local residents.
Blackbutt Supermarket Still Progressing
A successful tenderer for the Blackbutt supermarket development is expected to be announced within the next few months.
$1000 For Ravenshoe Cafe Victims
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival committee has presented a cheque for $1000 to the Bendigo Bank Ravenshoe Fire Victims Appeal.
Big Plans For Historic Building
Anyone doubting the value of rail trails should have a chat to Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association president Barry Richardson.
Timber Town Turns On A Show
The Blackbutt Show Society is delighted with the turnout to this year’s Blackbutt Show on Saturday.
Les Mis Coming To Blackbutt
Excepts from the epic musical Les Misérables is coming to the South Burnett next month
Blackbutt Show On This Saturday
The Blackbutt Show Society has planned a great day of entertainment for all the family this Saturday
Learn How To Take Better Photos
Have you ever wanted to take better photos? Ever wondered why your camera doesn’t seem to take photos the way you’d like it to? Why your photos are blurry? Too dark or too light?
Timbertowners Remember
Like many other South Burnett towns, Blackbutt held two commemorations on Anzac Day.
Show’n’Shine Dazzles Despite Rain
The inaugural Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Show’n’Shine was so good, it looks it will become an annual event
Planning Starts For Festival
Planning for this year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt festival is starting to get serious.
Mormons Hit The Trail Again
Over the past three days the South Burnett has been playing host to a large group of unusually dressed people from Brisbane … 140 of them to be precise.
Tarong Grant Kickstarts Expansion
A $50,000 grant from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund has kickstarted a major upgrade of SBcare’s Lakeview Friendship Centre in Kingaroy.
Petition Lodged To Honour Emerson
An official e-petition has been lodged with the State Government pressing for recognition of Blackbutt’s favourite son, tennis ace Roy Emerson.
Councillors Query $3m Loan
A decision to borrow $3 million to end flooding problems in Blackbutt’s CBD provoked debate at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
