More Funding For School Repairs
The State Government will commit an extra $100 million to school repairs on top of the $200 million it committed in last year’s budget, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington announced today.
Council Will Consult Over Halls
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult local communities over the next twelve months about the future use of their halls.
More Blackbutt Development
The South Burnett Regional Council has approved a second new subdivision in Blackbutt
A Gala Night For Cultcha
Blackbutt arts group The Friends Of Cultcha celebrated a milestone when they held their 12th annual Gala Night at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Friday.
Historic Cemetery Comes Alive
Buried somewhere within the walls of Taromeo Cemetery is a time capsule which contains the names of everyone who worked to restore the pioneer site after the devastating 2011 floods.
New Housing Estate Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application for 123 lots in Blackbutt
Taromeo Cemetery Escapes Damage
The South Burnett Regional Council reports that the recently restored Taromeo Cemetery has stood tall and steady during the Australia Day weekend floods.
Back To One Lane …
It’s back to one lane again … the Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that from tomorrow (February 1) there will be single lane closures on the D’Aguilar Highway through the Blackbutt Range.
SBRC Looking
For Preferred Suppliers
South Burnett businesses will have a once-in-two-year opportunity to put their names into the hat for South Burnett Regional Council business next month.
Two Lanes To Re-Open On Range
South Burnett residents should receive an early Christmas delivery with two lanes on the Blackbutt Range due to re-open by the end of the week.
It’s Looking A Lot Like Christmas
The annual round of Christmas carnivals has kicked off with celebrations in Nanango and Blackbutt.
Bank Offers 2013 Scholarship
The South Burnett Community Bank Group is inviting applications for it 2013 tertiary study scholarship.
Blackbutt, Nanango Christmas Carnivals
Blackbutt and Nanango will both be holding their annual Christmas Carnivals this Friday (December 7).
Keys Handed Over
The South Burnett Regional Council officially handed over the keys of the Scott Haven Units in Blackbutt to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association Management Committee on Monday.
Aged Care Group To Take Over Units
The Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association will officially take over the lease on the Scott Haven Aged Units in Hart Street, Blackbutt, on December 3.
SBRC Approves More Flood Grants
The SBRC has approved three more grants from its Community Recovery Flexible Funding Program – a program whose guidelines are “so hard” that in September the Council took the extraordinary step of asking the Department Of Communities to loosen them.
Three Roads Earmarked For Recovery
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced it will spend $1.17 million to widen three local roads … but road users may have to wait as long as 18 months for the work to be completed.
$50,000 For Local Events
Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt and the Nanango Country Muster have received a total of $50,000 under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program.
Truckload Of Thanks in Blackbutt
The “Truckload of Thanks” tour that has been winding its way through the South Burnett held its last pitstop today at Blackbutt, outside the Council offices in Hart Street.
Medical Centre A Step Closer
A new medical centre at Blackbutt has moved a step closer with the acceptance of a tender to construct the building.
