Extra Funds For Blackbutt Upgrade
Funding for Blackbutt’s CBD upgrade received a go-ahead last Wednesday when South Burnett councillors voted to expand the project’s budget by $750,000 to $1.3 million.
New Look Planned For Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s CBD will get a softer, more modern look if the South Burnett Regional Council votes to spend an extra $750,000 on revitalisation for the town.
Boys Charged Over Break-In
Two local boys have been charged by police in relation to the vandalism of the Blackbutt cricket and rugby league clubhouse.
Solos Take Over Showgrounds
Blackbutt Showgrounds has become the latest South Burnett tourist hotspot thanks to a week-long visit by 349 motorhomes and caravans.
Council To Examine ‘Bat Plague’
Possible remedies for a bat plague in Blackbutt will be presented to next month’s South Burnett Regional Council Community standing committee.
Blackbutt Show Cancelled
COVID-19 and other organisational difficulties have led to the cancellation of the 2021 Blackbutt Show.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a crash near Blackbutt early on Saturday morning.
Why Did They Do This?
Damage caused to the clubhouse at Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval in Blackbutt at the weekend has sparked outrage in the local community.
Thieves Trash Sports Club
Thieves who broke into the clubhouse at Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval in Blackbutt at the weekend trashed the building, pouring tins of paint on trophies and cabinets and smashing every window.
Three Grants To Ease Tough Times
Three South Burnett organisations will be smiling after the announcement of the latest round of “Tackling Tough Times Together” grants.
Cycling Tourists To Explore Area
Motorists should keep an eye out this weekend for a group of cycling tourists who’ll be exploring Cooyar and Upper Yarraman
Three In Blackbutt Crash
Three people were taken for hospital for assessment after two vehicles collided in Blackbutt on Monday evening.
Crash In Kingaroy CBD
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for observation after a minor collision in the Kingaroy CBD on Wednesday afternoon.
Grants To Aid Avocado Exports
An industry body has been awarded $109,176 in Federal Government grants to help streamline avocado exports and help growers target the Japanese and New Zealand markets.
‘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.
