Keep On Boiling, Blackbutt
The “boil water” alert for Blackbutt and Benarkin will have to stay in place until at least Monday
Caught Short By Missing Paperwork
A dispute between an electrician and Ergon Energy has delayed the reopening of Benarkin’s public showers and toilets.
Did You Ava Good Time?
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have a new town song – and a new sport to practise for next year – following the 7th annual Bloomin’ Beautiful festival at the weekend.
Schoolkids Get Stuck Into Stamps
A plan by the Nanango Stamp Club to encourage South Burnett school children to take up stamp collecting has exceeded even the club’s wildest expectations.
Driver Escapes As Rig Overturns
The driver of a semi-trailer was lucky to escape with only minor injuries when his truck overturned
Blackbutt Surveys Aged Care Needs
What sort of aged care facilities is the South Burnett likely to need within the next few years?
Scott Again Targets
Bizarre Blackbutt Postcode
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has again called for an urgent review of Blackbutt’s postcode
Timbertowns To Be Recorded In Song
Josh Arnold, the singer-songwriter who crafts special songs for small towns, is coming back to the South Burnett … this time to Blackbutt and Benarkin.
Rally Drivers Will Be Back!
It’s been at least a decade since the Brisbane Sporting Car Club last held a rally on the forestry tracks around Benarkin and Yarraman.
Drivers To Rally At Benarkin
The last round of the Queensland Rally Championship will be raced around Benarkin and Yarraman on Saturday
Take A Tour Around Taromeo
The Blackbutt Heritage Association will be running a tour of historic Taromeo this Friday, November 6
Blackbutt Releases 2016 Pavilion Schedule
The Blackbutt Show Society announced today its 2016 Pavilion Schedule has been finalised and is now available on the Show Society’s website.
Beautiful Weekend At Blackbutt
The best of Blackbutt was on show at the weekend during the bigger-than-ever Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Planned Burn At Benarkin
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn in Benarkin State Forest on Tuesday (September 15) – weather permitting – as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program.
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.
$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.
Blackbutt Votes For Master Plan
The Blackbutt community’s three top priorities for the coming five years were decided last Wednesday
Riders Beat The Blackbutt Heat
An influx of endurance riders, their horses and support teams gave Blackbutt a mini-economic boost at the weekend.
Emu Creek To Reopen By Christmas
The Emu Creek campground and day use area in the Benarkin State Forest will be re-opened in time for the Christmas-New Year holidays.
Car Flips On Highway
A woman suffered minor injuries when the vehicle she was driving overturned on the D’Aguilar Highway south of Benarkin this afternoon.
