Kindy Request Splits Council
A disagreement over the “not-for-profit” status of a Blackbutt kindergarten led to two split votes at this month’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting on Wednesday.
Petition Pushes For Blackbutt Breakaway
Blackbutt resident Cheryl Kneipp has launched a petition pushing for Blackbutt and Benarkin to be excised from the South Burnett and added to the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Blackbutt Enjoys Festive Season
Blackbutt’s annual Christmas celebrations – which have been organised for the past 13 years by the Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club – drew to a close on Saturday after a week of events.
Local Health Initiatives Get Funding
Several South Burnett health programs and providers have received a funding boost from Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local.
Submissions Call For Higher
Speeds On Blackbutt Range
The speed limit on the D’Aguilar Highway between Blackbutt and Moore will be examined following a recent call for submissions on speed limits by the State Government.
Council Sponsors ‘Shop Local’ Campaign
The South Burnett Regional Council will sponsor a “Shop Local” campaign for the South Burnett’s retail businesses this Christmas in an effort to boost the region’s economy.
Carols On Sunday
Nanango and Kingaroy will be kicking off the Christmas season this Sunday with Community Christmas Carols.
Your Rates: How They Have Risen
Blackbutt/Benarkin residents have enjoyed the lowest average rate rise of any South Burnett town in the past six years while Kingaroy residents have suffered the steepest.
MPs Call On Australia
Post To Review Postcodes
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has seconded a motion in Federal Parliament calling on Australia Post to review the postcodes for areas such as Blackbutt-Benarkin.
B There Or B Square
A Trivia Night will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 7:00pm on Friday as a fundraiser for the 2014 Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Angry Driver Charged With
Assaulting Lone Policeman
A driver angry that his Toyota LandCruiser was about to be impounded under the State Government’s new “anti-hoon” laws allegedly took his frustration out on a lone Blackbutt police officer in a frightening attack on the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday.
Bee Baffled At Blackbutt
Will you Bee baffled or Bee brilliant? Blossom, the Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt bee, wants to know …
Axe Falls On Brisbane Bus Service
In a move sure to stun many local residents, Brisbane Bus Lines confirmed today it plans to axe its Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus service in the New Year.
Art Exhibition In Blackbutt
The Friends Of Cultcha will be opening their latest monthly exhibition at the Blackbutt Art Gallery Space in the Archie Muir Centre in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 7:00pm on Monday, November 4.
Australia Post Refuses To Change Postcode
Lobbying by local residents, Council and Federal MPs has failed to convince Australia Post
Mug Punters Back A Winner
While most of Australia is looking forward to the Melbourne Cup, the good folk of Blackbutt have staked their hopes on the Blackbutt Mug.
Mayor Answers Blackbutt Critics
About 300 people packed into the Blackbutt Community Hall on Tuesday evening to tell South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann something he probably already knew … the $200 compulsory road levy on annual rates is not popular.
Help Needed For Hampers
A charity group which has been helping needy families in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas needs a hand in the lead-up to Christmas.
Public Meeting To Quiz Mayor
A public meeting will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall on October 15 to allow South Burnett ratepayers to quiz council on rates, charges and the $200 roads levy.
Bakery Scores 10/10
Blackbutt Bakery has secured a perfect 10 out of 10 result at the “Official Great Aussie Pie Competition” in Sydney last week.
