Sports Hub Has 10-Year Vision
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have been asked to provide feedback on local sporting activities to help develop a 10-year “strategic sports plan” for the towns.
Did You ‘Avo Good Time In Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado attracted crowds to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkland near Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Another Bumper Burnett Weekend!
If you thought there wasn’t enough to do over the past few weeks in the South Burnett … there’s another bumper weekend of events coming up!
Mitch Ready For Pro Championship
Blackbutt’s champion axeman Mitchell Argent is busy gearing up for the Australian Pro Championship in NSW on September 16.
Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way
An eight year battle to get a section of road in Blackbutt renamed “Roy Emerson Way” to honour one of Australia’s sporting greats has come to a successful conclusion.
Lance Is Walking For A Cause
On Saturday morning, Nanango resident Lance Nash will be taking his dog, Sandy, for a walk … a very long walk.
Waste Facility To Expand
Blackbutt’s waste transfer station will get a commercial waste collection facility in the next few months.
A Chance To Say ‘Thank You Trish!’
A special event will be held in Blackbutt on Sunday (August 6) to celebrate the life of a tireless local volunteer who recently received a tragic health diagnosis.
MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to the South Burnett Regional Council highlighting concerns by some local residents about the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm at Taromeo.
53 Charged At Music Festival
Police have charged 53 people with 110 offences and seized almost $400,000 worth of drugs after a four-day-long operation at a music event held on a property off Cherry Creek Road, near Blackbutt.
Two Taken To Hospital
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
$97,000 Upgrade For SES
Blackbutt’s SES shed in Muir Street is about to get a $97,649 upgrade, including a new roof.
Blackbutt Show Comes Back!
Blackbutt Show came back with a bang on Saturday after a four-year break caused by wet weather and the pandemic.
Tumuruu ‘End Of Life’ Plan Explained
The proposed Tumuruu solar farm at Taromeo has a projected life of 30 years, but what will happen to the land after that?
Solar Farm Plans Updated
A revised concept plan for the proposed Tumuruu solar farm project was given to the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.
Council Plans Hazard Burns
South Burnett Regional Council has prioritised four sites for its annual hazard reduction burns.
Small Upgrades For Police Station
Small upgrades are on the way for Blackbutt Police Station, but not the new station that had been hoped for.
Winning Day Despite Scoreboard Loss
They may not have come out on top on the scoreboard, but the Blackbutt Yarraman Junior Rugby League Club were the real winners at last Saturday’s “friendly” with the Nanango Stags.
Golf Challenge Ready To Tee Off
Round 1 of the South Burnett Mental Health Golf Challenge will be played this weekend at the Blackbutt Golf Course.
MP Pushes For New Police Station
Is the Blackbutt Police Station safe for the staff who work there? Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington doesn’t think so.
