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.
All Go For Proston Show
The 57th annual Proston Show will open its gates to the public at 6:00am on Saturday, March 7, and organisers expect a bumper turnout, particularly for cattle.
Pamper Days Make A Comeback
The popular women’s Pamper Days which ran across the South Burnett for five years between 2008 and 2012 will be making a comeback this year, thanks to BIEDO, Centacare South Burnett and the Department of Social Services.
Smithfield In Top 10
The Smithfield Fieldlot near Proston is the seventh largest single-site feedlot in Australia, according to a study done recently by publishers Beef Central.
Proston Musters Mini Cattle
Proston Show Society is inviting local residents to “create a cow” for this year’s show.
What A Way To Celebrate!
What could be Aussie than eating a pie? Perhaps scoffing a lamington, or damper and golden syrup? How about reciting bush poetry, watching dog jumping, playing bush cricket or even “betting” on cane toad racing …
Elderly Man Kicked In Face
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital by RACQ CareFlight Rescue with facial injuries after he was kicked in the face by a cow this morning.
Traditional Fun In The Streets
The Christmas action continued across the South Burnett at the weekend … and there’s even more on the way this week.
Abbeywood’s History Lives On
At least 150 people turned up on Saturday at Proston to mark the centenary of the former Abbeywood State School.
Abbeywood Ex-Students
To Mark School’s Centenary
Past students and teachers of Abbeywood State School will be getting back together on Saturday at Proston
Proston Rural Water
Scheme May Go It Alone
People who use the Proston Rural Water Supply Scheme may soon carry the full operating costs of the scheme if a proposal to separate it from the rest of the region’s water supply scheme “pool” is accepted.
Some Council Fees To Rise
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its new schedule of fees and charges for 2014-15 at its monthly meeting today.
Golf Under The Stars
Glow sticks, LED golf balls, flash lights and illuminated fairways were the uncommon features of a recent game of social golf at the Proston Golf Club.
More Anzac Commemorations
Many other towns and villages throughout the South Burnett marked Anzac Day with Dawn Services, morning commemorations or marches
Proston Shows How To Do It
The quality of the exhibits at the 56th annual Proston Show on Saturday was a pleasant surprise to judges considering the drought is biting hard in the South Burnett at the moment.
Mad Hatters Launch Show
The Proston Show Society held a Mad Hatters Tea Party in the main street of Proston on Saturday morning.
Proston QCWA News
QCWA Proston Branch held its first meeting for 2014 on Monday, February 3, and it was well-attended.
Ex-Residents Receive Awards
Two former South Burnett residents have been recognised in the 2014 Australia Day Honours list.
Council Defers Decision
On Low-Cost Housing
A proposal to expand the Taabinga housing estate to include low-cost housing in the form of a relocatable home park and multiple dwelling units will face further discussion following a motion at the SBRC’s December meeting.
