‘Inclusive Parking’ A Priority: Council
Thursday was International Day Of People With A Disability – and the South Burnett Regional Council wants disabled people to know they have not been forgotten.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage after her vehicle ran off the D’Aguilar Highway and struck a tree near Blackbutt on Thursday night.
Three Hurt In Crash
Three people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover on the D’Aguilar Highway at Gilla on Monday morning.
Man Injured In Truck Crash
A man was airlifted to hospital with suspected back injuries after a truck crash at the top of the Blackbutt Range on Wednesday night.
Show Society Grants Announced
The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, and costs towards the construction and maintenance of showground assets.
Blackbutt Bazaar Cancelled
COVID-19 smashed plans for the Blackbutt Avocado Festival and has now put an end to the “Top Of The Blackbutt Range Bazaar” which was to have run in its place.
Bazaar Bid To Beat COVID
COVID-19 smashed plans for this year’s Blackbutt Avocado Festival but organisers have now come up with a “bazaar” plan in its place.
Man Charged Over Milk Truck
A man has been arrested in Blackbutt following the alleged theft of a milk truck in Toowoomba on Wednesday morning.
Long-Lost Medals Return Home
Vietnam veteran Athol Millar, from Blackbutt, could hardly believe it when he was told his service medals had been found after being missing for 36 years.
Standpipe Price Rise Stays
South Burnett Regional Council has doubled down on its decision to raise the cost of standpipe water by almost 150 per cent, despite community outrage from some affected consumers.
Water Study Highlights Blackbutt
High security agricultural water for Blackbutt is one of five irrigation projects which has been identified as a top priority by the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Off The Wall Plan To Attract Tourists
An historic piece of memorabilia from World Expo 88 could find a new home in Blackbutt if a plan backed by the South Burnett Regional Council becomes a reality.
Mitch Just Misses National Title
Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent just missed out on another national title when he came third in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports 2020 Australian Trophy competition at the weekend.
Blackbutt Housing Haven Expands
Blackbutt retirees looking to downsize have a new option available to them, thanks to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association
Gallery Seeks More Artists
A lot of people might have thought the concept of an art gallery in Blackbutt was a crazy idea back in 2002.
Ergon Energy Responds To Blackouts
Ergon Energy has begun helicopter patrols in the Blackbutt / Benarkin area to check poles and wires after a string of recent blackouts in the region.
Fallen Trees Caused Blackouts
Blackouts in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas at the weekend were caused by trees coming down on powerlines, an Ergon Energy spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Local Man Wins Gold Lotto
A South Burnett man will be quitting his job after winning more than $690,000 in Saturday night’s Gold Lotto.
Avocados Are A Winner For Sam
Blackbutt digital artist Sam Blanch’s winning design will feature on this year Blackbutt Avocado Festival poster.
Woman Charged With Trafficking
Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with multiple drug offences following a police operation in Blackbutt.
