Traditional Fun In The Streets
The Christmas action continued across the South Burnett at the weekend … and there’s even more on the way this week.
Blackbutt Supermarket One Step Closer
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest from people willing to build a supermarket on land currently occupied by the Blackbutt Community Hall after passing an amended motion today to do so.
Teelah Fire Still Burning
QFES advised on Wednesday evening that fire crews are still at the scene of the Teelah fire but no homes are at risk and the ‘Advice” message has been cancelled
Blackbutt Keeps History Alive
A long-time resident of Blackbutt and district, Mr Brian Bidgood, kept his audience captivated with stories of his life experiences in Blackbutt at a recent history morning organised by Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage.
Council Calls For Expressions
Of Interest To Build Supermarket
South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann has written to Blackbutt and Benarkin residents to update them on the proposal to have a supermarket developed in Blackbutt.
A Region Pauses To Remember
Communities across the South Burnett paused at 11:00am on Tuesday to recall the exact moment the guns fell silent in 1918 at the end of the Great War.
Our QCWA Ladies Do Us Proud
Recently I had the real privilege of addressing the 2014 Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) State Conference held in Ipswich.
ALP Candidate Predicts Big Swing
Benarkin resident and ALP candidate for the State seat of Nanango, Liz Hollens-Riley, knows she has a big task ahead of her to unseat the LNP at the next election, but she’s confident it can be done.
Blackbutt RSL Launches Appeal
The Blackbutt RSL and Country Music Club have organised a Christmas Tree appeal to help brighten the lives of local children during the festive season.
Main Street Upgrade Starts
Blackbutt residents who have been calling for kerbing in Coulson Street will be pleased to know that work is starting today on a roadworks project in the town.
Attempt To Break Hashtag Record
Blackbutt Visitor Information Centre will be taking part in a attempt on Saturday to break a world record attempt for the most people using a single hashtag on Instagram in one day.
Campaign Backs Woolies For Blackbutt
An anonymous group in Blackbutt has launched an online campaign to invite Woolworths to open a store in Blackbutt rather than IGA – the franchise most mentioned in recent supermarket discussions.
Blackbutt Votes Yes To Supermarket
A well-attended public meeting held at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Monday night has given overwhelming support for a South Burnett Regional Council plan to try to get a supermarket built in the town.
Public Meeting To Discuss Supermarket
A public meeting will be held next Monday night to gauge Blackbutt’s reaction to a supermarket proposal
A Bloomin’ Great Weekend!
This year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival was “the best in the last three years” according to Festival chairman Jeff Connor.
It’s Bloomin’ On
Again In Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s annual spring festival, “Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt” is on again this weekend
Avocados To Take Centre Stage
Kingaroy chef Jason Ford is hard at work planning avocado-inspired recipes for September’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Bendigo Invests In Community
Community programs and projects in the Yarraman, Blackbutt and Nanango areas are $55,000 better off
Push To Open Rail Trail ‘Missing Links’
The South Burnett isn’t the only area hoping to get rail trail funding from the State Government
Community Rallies To Raise Funds
The Blackbutt community is rallying together to help the family of a teenage girl badly injured in a horse-riding accident on Saturday.
