Premiership star gives praise to expanding regional AFL pathways
Brisbane Lions premiership star Jack Payne has praised the growth of Queensland AFL’s regional pathways with an increase of rising talents breaking into the elite level.
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‘More flair and physicality’: Lightning eager to erase ‘nice’ label
Sunshine Coast Lightning head coach Belinda Reynolds says her side needs to lose its ‘nice guy’ reputation and step up in physicality to have any chance of matching the Super Netball best in 2025.
Teen superstar set to compete on the world stage
A 16-year-old from Gympie has been chosen to represent Australia in prestigious athletics events in Canada, and she needs your help getting there.
Revealed: 120+ sports stars of the southeast
The new year looms, and athletes have already begun their prep for season 2025. From the track to the pool and everywhere in between, these are the 120+ southeast Queensland young guns you must watch and why. Full list:
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Council scuttles plan for major subdivision near Gympie speedway
The Gympie council has cited noise concerns as one reason for its decision to reject a developer’s plan to create almost 50 housing blocks within a kilometre of the Mother Mountain Speedway.
QLD School Sport pushing for mens netball nationals
Calls have been made to get the ball moving on a senior schoolboys nationals in 2025 as men’s netball participation continues to grow in the state and beyond, both in playing and officiating capacity. Details here:
Kickboxer ‘Billy the Kid’ back in ring with eye on Muay Thai record
Popular regional Qld boxer Billy Degoumois, whose fighting career ended with a 28 win record from 36 bouts, is stepping back into the ring after more than a decade away from the sport.
40 teams, 240 players as Qld State Polocrosse titles get underway Tansey
Perfect spring weather heralded the official opening of the Queensland State Polocrosse Titles at the Tansey Polocrosse Club on Friday.
Rodeo legend and family fun at Mary Valley Show and Rodeo
A full program of family fun is planned for the annual Mary Valley Show and Rodeo at the Imbil Showgrounds this Saturday.
‘See you around buddy’: Tributes flow after 16yo speedway star dies
The Queensland speedway family is in mourning following the death of an inspirational young driver, larrikin and “absolute soldier” who has died just shy of his 17th birthday.
5000+ FACES: Qld’s ultimate race day galleries
There has been endless rain, searing heat and everything in between, but it hasn’t stopped Queenslanders from getting to the races. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Next up: Top U19 Sunshine Coast rugby league stars uncovered
The Sunshine Coast under-19s rugby league season has uncovered a number of rising stars, standout performers and could-be-anythings. See the players from every club plus what the coaches had to say.
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