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.
MPs Call On Australia
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.
Photo Competition Entries Close Friday
Entries in the South Burnett’s biggest photography show – the Cliff Krebbs Memorial South Burnett Interclub Competition – will close this Friday, September 13.
Bloomin’ Beautiful Sunshine
The weather was bloomin’ lovely this year which lured a record number of visitors to the annual “Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt” spring festival at the weekend.
Gardening Guru At Blackbutt
Toowoomba gardening guru Brian Sams will be a special guest presenter at this weekend’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt
Petition Too Late To Stop Toilets
A petition by Blackbutt residents opposed to a South Burnett Regional Council plan to upgrade a 30-year-old toilet block in Les Muller Park will have no effect.
New Blackbutt Art Exhibition
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, September 2.
Car Club Gives Away Lessons
The Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts’ Club will be giving away eight free driving lessons at their display at this year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Blue Light Disco In Yarraman
A Blue Light Disco will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 4:30pm until 10:00pm on Friday, August 30.
‘Hillbilly’ Cyclists To Haul In Prizes
Cyclists will have the opportunity to ride along part of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – and compete for prizes – as part of next month’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
