120+ stars: Qld’s next generation Matildas
Australia’s stunning World Cup run may have ended but there is a conveyor belt of talent ready to chase the same dream. Meet the next generation of Queensland football stars looking to emulate their heroes.
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‘Commitment over talent’: Inside mindset shift that transformed St Pat’s
Sick of playing second fiddle to the big schools up north, St Patrick’s Mackay changed their philosophy – and now they are flying. Catch their game against Emmaus LIVE today at 1.30pm.
‘We’re here to stay’: Beware the rising power in Schoolboys footy
St Pat’s Mackay are making stunning progress – and they are determined to take the next step into the elite. Catch their playoff clash with Emmaus College LIVE on Wednesday at 1.30pm.
The $40k truth behind Johnathan Thurston’s legendary headgear
JT’s headgear will go down as one of rugby league’s most iconic artefacts, and its full story can now be revealed. Find out why Thurston first pulled it on and why he never gave it up.
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Gold Star’s expansion into NRLW’s newest team
The Mackay winger is the latest signing to a top-flight rugby league team after a strong season in the QRL.
What you need to know for Mackay’s NRL blockbuster
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How Lisa Curry became a heart hero to a lonely woman awaiting surgery
The former Olympian surprised the cyclist with a bedside pep talk in hospital after learning they shared a health problem. ‘She’s incredible, she is my hero,’ the woman said when they met up again six years later in Mackay.
Mackay women gathered to hear Lisa Curry talk about health
Mackay women gathered to hear the former Australian Olympian talk about how to become the best version of themselves.
Mackay to volley for share in 2032 Olympics benefits: MP
It is Queensland’s golden moment, and Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert has vowed to get our region a share in the Olympics glory.
‘The people want it’: Mackay responds to NRL match hope
In the bid to get an NRL match in Mackay, we took to the streets to see what you thought of the game potential and which teams were at the top of your list.
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