Official Thank You To JP Jeff
Blackbutt Justice of the Peace Jeff Connor has been presented with a certificate marking his 40 years of service as a JP.
Mitch Wins Gold In Germany
Blackbutt’s champion axeman Mitch Argent has struck gold again on the international stage.
Volunteers Plant Rail Trail Avenue
A bunch of Blackbutt volunteers banded together early on Saturday morning to plant an avenue of trees along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail’s entrance into Blackbutt.
Lions Gather With Pride
Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club members went all out last weekend to impress visitors attending the 2023 District 201 Q4 convention.
From Blackbutt To The World
Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent will be testing his skills against the best in the world at the Stihl Timbersports World Championship this week in Germany.
Blackbutt Looks Back On 110 Years
World War I was yet to begin and Kingaroy Shire was just one year old … but down in Blackbutt, everyone was thinking about football!
Blackbutt To Host Lions Convention
Blackbutt is about to be inundated by a pride of Lions … of the service club variety, that is.
Powerlink Releases First Route Map
Powerlink has released the final Corridor Selection Report for the southern section of the transmission line route for the proposed Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro project.
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.
