Big Expansion For Smithfield
Proston-based Smithfield Cattle Co is expanding its feedlot capacity by almost a third, thanks to an acquisition at Goondiwindi.
Will They Bake Some Tarts?
The theme for this year’s Proston Show is “Hearts”and to help local residents get into the swing, the Show Society will be hosting a Queen of Hearts-themed morning tea in February.
Wondai Wins Rosalie Fours
Yarraman Bowls Club has certainly had its ups and downs this year, but now look like they will finish on a high note.
Proston Mounts Another Bottle Tree
Proston’s annual Bottle Tree Carnival has been one of the region’s big bowls tournaments for many years.
Mystery Of The Missing Grave
The Anglican Church has put out a call for anyone with information about the final resting place of Mr Charles Shephard to come forward.
2016 Yellowbelly Could Be Best Yet
The 2016 Boondooma Yellowbelly could turn out to be the best yet in the popular fishing competition’s 28 year history.
Our Region Remembers …
Wednesday, November 11 was Remembrance Day …
Roadworks At Proston
Work to widen and re-seal Rodney Street, Proston, was scheduled to start on Tuesday.
Big Roll-Up For Ladies Rose Bowl
Nanango’s Ladies Rose Bowl Carnival was held on Tuesday, and there was quite a roll-up.
Marathon Effort To Give Away Cash
Smithfield’s Barb and Don Madden will be hitting the pavements of New York on November 1
Nanango Wins Monthly Triples Clash
The monthly triples clash between Nanango and Yarraman is always a keenly contested match. But last Saturday’s tournament was a real battle.
Dams Are Full Of Fish … And Culture!
Hundreds of fishermen will be descending on the Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam near Murgon this October long weekend, and hundreds more will be doing the same at the Boondooma Holiday Park on Lake Boondooma, near Proston.
We Are Barambah, Our Story Unfolds …
The audience at Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night for the official premiere of the “Beyond Barambah” short film has given it a big thumbs up.
A Long Road To The Ekka
Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month
Young Singers Go ‘Beyond Barambah’
Children from nine South Burnett schools will be the stars in country singer Josh Arnold’s latest music video.
Small Towns Make Big Effort
Anzac Day commemorations in the South Burnett aren’t just confined to the larger population centres
Big Weekend For Golden Spurs
This year’s Golden Spurs Campdraft at Proston set a new record for the 53 year old event.
Free Facebook Workshop
Proston residents will have the opportunity next month to learn how to use social media to improve their business – but they had better book quickly as there are only 16 places at the workshop.
Obituary: Frank Close
A funeral was held in Murgon today for former South Burnett resident Frank Close who died on Monday.
A Reason To Smile
It’s amazing what a better season can do … there were smiles galore at the 57th annual Proston Show on Saturday.
