Blackbutt Aiming For Aces
A public meeting held at Nukku Nook in Blackbutt last Thursday night has decided to press ahead with re-establishing the Blackbutt Tennis Club and reintroducing the sport to the town.
Meeting To Discuss Tennis Court
The future of Blackbutt’s tennis court will be discussed at a public meeting this Thursday, August 20
Blackbutt Gets Its Supermarket
A new supermarket could open on the current site of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall by as early as December next year.
Banks Back Chopper Month
Bendigo Bank branches in Nanango, Yarraman and Blackbutt are taking part in “Chopper Awareness Month” to help raise funds to purchase more medical kits for RACQ CareFlight Rescue.
Bendigo Kicks In To Help
Community groups from Goomeri to Goombungee received more than $34,000 in grants and sponsorship from the Bendigo Bank on Wednesday night to fund local community projects.
Blackbutt Home Wins Two Awards
A Blackbutt home has won two prestigious awards from the Queensland Master Builders
Festival Opens Main Street Office
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival opened a Festival office in the front of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall today.
Big Night At Butt Art
If just more Australians had the same level of passion and commitment to their communities that artists do …
Petition Launched To
Open Rail Trail ‘Gaps’
An online petition has been launched seeking support from the State Government to complete two “missing” sections of the Brisbane Valley Rail trail.
Gallery Seeks Volunteers
The long-standing Butt Arts Gallery in Coulson Street, Blackbutt recently changed its structure.
A Long Road To The Ekka
Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
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.
No Way For Roy Emerson
Main Roads has knocked back a bid to rename part of the D’Aguilar Highway as “Roy Emerson Way”
Fr Dan Grundy Celebrates 50 Years
For a Catholic priest who has never been placed formally in any parish in the South Burnett, Fr Dan Grundy seems to know lots and lots of local residents.
Blackbutt Supermarket Still Progressing
A successful tenderer for the Blackbutt supermarket development is expected to be announced within the next few months.
$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.
Big Plans For Historic Building
Anyone doubting the value of rail trails should have a chat to Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association president Barry Richardson.
Timber Town Turns On A Show
The Blackbutt Show Society is delighted with the turnout to this year’s Blackbutt Show on Saturday.
Les Mis Coming To Blackbutt
Excepts from the epic musical Les Misérables is coming to the South Burnett next month
