‘No Threat’ From Googa Fire
Firefighters remain at the scene of a vegetation fire burning near Spelling Gully Road at Googa Creek, south of Blackbutt.
‘How We Made Our Armistice Ball’
Blackbutt celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on November 10 with a ball that attracted a stellar line-up of speakers and performers and drew more than 180 paying guests.
Towns Pause To Honour Centenary
The past four years have been very special … marking the 100 years since the start of World War I, 100 years since the Gallipoli landing, and finally, 100 years since the Great War ended.
Fun Day At Blackbutt Course
Blackbutt District Community Organisation held its inaugural Putt-a-Putt event at the Blackbutt Golf Club on Sunday.
Ava Go At This Event!
Grey skies and a small shower in the morning had the organisers of the Blackbutt Avocado Festival a little worried on Saturday … but despite the gloomy start, the crowds “rolled” in.
Avo Good Time In Blackbutt
It’s that time of the year again when usually sane people don’t only smash avocados, they toss them, roll them, juggle them … and yes, even eat them.
Man Charged Over Avocado Theft
A 41-year-old Blackbutt man was charged on Friday with the alleged theft of four tonnes of avocados during 2017 and 2018.
Three Towns To Get Safer Entries
Blackbutt, Nanango and Murgon are three of 18 rural towns selected for Town Entry Treatments (TET) by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of an effort to improve road safety.
Two Escape Fiery Crash
Two men escaped with minor injuries after their Holden Statesman sedan crashed and caught on fire on the Blackbutt Range on Thursday afternoon.
Irrigation Ban Looms As Dam Levels Slip
Boondooma Dam levels are slipping dangerously close to the cut-off level when irrigators will be banned from taking water from the supply.
Reconciliation Fun Day Draws Crowd
Blackbutt ran its first-ever Reconciliation Week celebration recently, and now organisers hope to make it an annual event.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
Codi’s A Real Little Hero
A seven-year-old Blackbutt boy is being hailed as a “genuine little hero” by his mum after he managed to get his aunt out of a potentially dangerous house fire on Sunday afternoon.
Mitch Takes On Best In The World
Blackbutt axeman – and Aussie champion – Mitch Argent came third against the world’s best in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports Champions Trophy held in France at the weekend.
Schools On Show At Blackbutt
Large crowds rolled up for the 84th Blackbutt Show held on Saturday … and the weather and attractions didn’t disappoint.
Small Grants To Promote Reconciliation
Local organisations have received small grants from the State Government to help celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
Art Helps Aged Care Fundraising
Artworks collected in Alice Springs over 25 years will be on display in Blackbutt on April 28
April Plan For Supermarket Opening
Blackbutt residents have been waiting for their new supermarket for some time but finally there looks to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Aged Living Units Come At A Cost
The Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association (BBAC) has launched a public appeal to raise $204,740 to build two new independent living units at its Scott Haven complex.
Four Hurt In Crash
Four people were injured when a car slammed into a tree on the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin on Thursday morning.
