Barry’s Work Hasn’t Gone Unnoticed
Barry Richardson – and his dog “Tank” – are a familiar sight around Blackbutt … at times, Barry seems to be involved in just about everything that goes on in the town!
Blackbutt To Get New Postcode
A decade-long fight to get Blackbutt its own postcode paid off on Friday when Australia Post agreed to split the old 4306 postcode area in half.
Cyclists Ready For 100km Trail
There should be some very tired cyclists pedalling into Yarraman on Saturday afternoon after completing a 100km cycling challenge on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies
Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to take meal breaks during training and reduction burns thanks to Yarraman IGA who have come on board as the brigade’s first “Feed The Firies” sponsor.
Footpath Work In Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council workers have begun the reconstruction of a concrete footpath in Hart Street, Blackbutt.
Gala Concert Relaunches Hall
If there’s any truth to the old belief that rain falling on a significant event is lucky, then Blackbutt’s Memorial Hall should have many, many happy years ahead of it.
Taromeo Brigade Holds AGM
There were almost 30 people in attendance when the Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday.
Woman Trapped In Wrecked 4WD
Police have advised that a serious single-vehicle crash on the Blackbutt Range has temporarily closed the Blackbutt Range.
Artists Paint Town Red, Gallery White
Painting – in particular, painting walls – was a popular topic at a Wine and Cheese Night held at the Blackbutt Art Gallery last Wednesday.
Gala Concert To Re-Open Hall
The official re-opening of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall will be held on Saturday, October 7.
A Smashing Time In Blackbutt
There was plenty of avocado fun to be had in Blackbutt on Saturday, without anyone having to worry about their mortgages!
Ava Go At This Bike Ride
A special social bike ride is being organised up and down the D’Aguilar Range to coincide with Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival on September 9.
Helping Hand For Firies, RSL
The Blackbutt RSL Sub-Branch and Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade each received cheques for $575 this week after a massive fundraising effort by a local Blackbutt business.
$250,000 Upgrade For Blackbutt School
An old, demountable-style classroom block at Blackbutt State School is about to get a $250,000 overhaul.
Two New Units For Scott Haven
Two new two-bedroom aged care independent living units will be built at the Scott Haven Complex in Blackbutt, thanks to a $204,740 Federal Government grant.
History Comes Alive At Bush Picnic
More than 90 former residents returned to the tiny timber town of Benarkin at the weekend to swap memories, tell tales and catch up on what’s been happening in their old home town.
New Fence Is A Work Of Art
Drivers on Bowman Road in Blackbutt have witnessed the creation of a new piece of public art over the past few weeks.
Street Performers Needed For Festival
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival is looking for buskers and other performing artists to entertain the crowds at this year’s event.
Australia Post Grilled Over Postcode
Australia Post officials got a surprise on Friday when they visited Blackbutt and were met by Federal and State MPs, local councillors and a crowd of more than 40 residents.
Chance To Protest Against Postcode
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents will finally have a chance to complain face-to-face to Australia Post representatives about their bizarre postcode problem next week.
