Gone But Not Forgotten … Farewell Ficus!
Proston’s famous footpath ficus plant is no more … local residents watched in stunned disbelief – and some with anger – as the hardy plant was given the chop on Monday.
Tearoom Restores A Proston Tradition
For the past four weeks Proston residents have been able to enjoy something people in most other South Burnett towns take for granted: going to a local cafe to enjoy a good cup of coffee and a slice of freshly-baked cake.
Visitors And Locals Mingle
Proston Round Table joined with the Proston Men’s Shed to host a meet’n’greet on Easter Saturday
Proston To Launch
New Camping Area
The Proston Round Table community group will be officially launching the town’s new free overnight camping area on Saturday, April 15.
Song Recalls Tragic Accident
A former South Burnett resident who was killed in a tragic workplace accident almost 50 years ago has been remembered in song by his granddaughter and her friends.
Proston Show Ready To Rock
A crowd of about 50 people packed the Proston Community Hall on Saturday night to revive one of the town’s long-standing traditions.
Freestay Plan For Proston
Proston may get a free overnight camping area after the idea got a thumbs up on Wednesday night
Christmas Comes To Proston
The eruption of a super storm cell over Proston on Saturday night may have brought a slightly early end to the town’s Christmas Carnival, but it failed to dampen festive spirits.
Seniors Celebrate In Style
About 200 people packed into Proston Community Hall on Thursday to enjoy lunch and celebrate Queensland Seniors Week.
Men’s Shed Gets Permanent Home
The Proston Men’s Shed will get a permanent home in a portion of Proston’s Railway Park
O’Dowd Coming To Visit
Federal member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd will be paying a three-day visit to the South Burnett on June 15-17.
Proston Owes A Debt Of Gratitude
A special morning tea was held at Proston on Wednesday to acknowledge Margaret Westerman
$168,000 To Help Volunteers
South Burnett not-for-profit groups will receive a total of $168,840 in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
Cattle Star At Proston Show
Proston Show is held in the heart of cattle country so it’s no wonder its cattle exhibits are always second to none – and the 2016 Show on Saturday was no exception.
Man Injured In ATV Crash
A 19-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after his ATV crashed on a private property at Ironpot on Saturday.
It’s All Go For The Proston Show!
This year’s Proston Show is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year’s outing, thanks to a good season and strong cattle prices.
Cattle Producers Back Current Tick Line
A meeting of 70 cattle producers at Proston Community Hall on Thursday night voted to keep the Tick Line between Mondure and Brigooda in its current position.
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.
