A New Era Of Medical Services
The opening of the new Blackbutt Medical Centre next month will mark the end of one chapter of medical services in the town and open an exciting new era.
18,000 Tonnes Of Concrete Later …
South Burnett residents who registered for SMS alerts about the Blackbutt Range received a welcome message on their mobile phones on Thursday … the major construction works are now complete.
NBN On The Way
Infrastructure for the National Broadband Network will begin to appear in the South Burnett soon after the South Burnett Regional Council approved three NBN sites at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Roadworks Finished … At Last!
South Burnett residents have something celebrate with the completion of roadworks on the Blackbutt Range.
Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’
The South Burnett Regional Council will reconsider the idea of public swimming pool closures after receiving negative feedback from some South Burnett residents over the past few days.
Life Is Great In The Raining State
Queensland: Beautiful one day, raining the next … a drizzly, overcast day put a chill on the outside activities at the Queensland Week celebrations at Blackbutt at the weekend, but inside the Memorial Hall, the music was pumping.
SBRC Considers Pool Closures
The South Burnett Regional Council may be forced to look at closing some town swimming pools
Blackbutt To Celebrate
Blackbutt will be going all out again this year to celebrate Queensland Week with a Family Fun Day of activities next Sunday (June 9).
Blackbutt Catholics Celebrate 100 Years
On May 25, 1913, the indomitable Archibishop James Duhig arrived in Blackbutt for the official blessing of the new Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Big Boost From Bendigo
Community members gathered in Yarraman on Wednesday night for the presentation of grants cheques
Rob’s Code For Success
Rob Cantle’s work to build the Barambah PaCE website is evidence of how a man can change his life to find a job he truly loves.
Best Blackbutt Show Ever!
“It was the best show we have ever had! Everything was just excellent … and the gate was way up on previous years!”
Petition Handed To Local MP
Benarkin mother Betty Day today presented Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with a petition containing 1233 signatures seeking support for better mental health services in Queensland.
Thank You For Years Of Service
Former Nanango firefighter Col Kowitz retired three years ago but he hasn’t been forgotten by his colleagues.
House Destroyed By Fire
A fire investigation unit is on site this morning to determine the cause of a blaze which destroyed a home in Blackbutt in the early hours of this morning.
Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
Blackbutt Kindy Set To Expand
The Blackbutt Kindergarten is set for a major overhaul after receiving a $193,000 grant for building extensions, a bathroom upgrade and landscaping.
More Delays On Range
Drivers can expect delays again on the Blackbutt Range after Easter for more slope stabilisation work.
Chat With Local MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is inviting local residents to come along and have a chat at any of her “mobile offices” being held in the South Burnett soon.
Rail Trail Open for Easter
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ambassadors have repaired the trail between Blackbutt and Moore to “as good as new” just in time for the Easter long weekend, the South Burnett Regional Council said today.
