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.
$410,000 Boost For Local Groups
Fourteen local groups will share almost $410,000 in funding thanks to the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
‘Valiant’ Failure Created Rail Trail
Former Blackbutt resident Jeanette Morrison returned to her old stomping ground on Friday to unveil a history of a local grassroots fight, memories of which could have been in danger of fading away.
Flags Abound On Australia Day
Australia Day events around the South Burnett were filled with the usual mix of flags, anthems and quirky events.
Large Blaze Destroys Home
Crumpton Drive at Blackbutt North was closed to traffic for hours on Saturday afternoon while firefighters battled a large house fire.
$1.6m Upgrade Almost Finished
The $1.6 million Blackbutt streetscape and upgrade of Les Muller Park is almost complete.
Woman Injured In Rollover
A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Googa Creek Road at Blackbutt South on Sunday morning.
New Life For Old Slab Hut
An empty slab hut in Blackbutt’s Les Muller Park will get a new lease of life soon, thanks to the organisers of the annual Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
Mine Death Charges In Court
Charges laid after a former Blackbutt resident was killed in an incident at a Central Queensland coal mine in 2019 are likely to be heard in mid-2023.
Town Clock To Be Restored
South Burnett Regional Council is refurbishing Blackbutt’s distinctive town clock and plans to install a new movement.
Celebrity Chef Will Avo Go
A celebrity chef who first rose to popularity on the TV show Ready Steady Cook will be a new face at this year’s Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Anne Makes Woodchopping History
Blackbutt has a proud history of producing champion axemen … but now a woman has added her name to the town’s record books!
