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.
Do You Recognise These Players?
Do you recognise any of the tennis players in this old black and white photograph? Or can you remember the occasion on which it was taken?
Developer Gets Six-Year Extension
A property developer who won approval to convert a large block of land in George Street, Blackbutt into 27 residential lots has been given an extra six years to turn their plans into reality.
History On Show At Blackbutt
Railway buffs should take a moment to drop into the restored Nukku rail siding building which now sits alongside the former Nukku School on the rail trail at Blackbutt.
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.
