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In pictures: Gold Coast hosts inaugural Basketball QLD First Nations Championship
The inaugural Basketball Queensland First Nations Championships have tipped off on the Gold Coast, with teams in the U18 mens, open men’s and open women’s divisions taking to court. See it in pictures here:
‘Really serious horse’: In-from trainer ready to push on with stable addition
Gold Coast trainer Adam Campton is eager to continue his red-hot Queensland form, outlining his plans for a leading runner and highlighting another key chance with solid form.
‘No bad blood’: Tug-of-war over league star ends
Amid talk of ‘ridiculous money’, a Sunshine Coast league star has returned to his boyhood club just weeks after a rival announced he had signed on for the 2024 season. Find out how it has all played out.
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International riders rev up for big night of racing in Bowen
Adrenaline-pumping sidecars, talented juniors and more will entertain spectators when the speedway lights up for the event later this month.
Ipswich stalwart’s birthday boost with Sizzling Babe
Merv celebrates memorable victory on special night at Showgrounds.
Time to knock sporting heroes off the pedestal
It’s high time we take our sporting superstars off the pedestal as heroes to be worshipped or even pseudo-parents, writes Scott Sawyer.
From zero to hero: Bowler’s rocky road to finals glory
After suffering “every injury under the sun”, including a fractured back, Reid Anderson has more reasons than most to celebrate the Swans’ premiership glory.
GALLERY: All the pictures from the TBL final
Southern Cross Bricklaying Eels fight a determined Westridge Warriors in a class act Toowoomba Basketball League grand final. See all the photos here.
Storm watch: Critical hours loom for major event preparation
Weather in the coming 24-48 hours will shape the preparation of several Coast beaches for the upcoming Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
GALLERY: See all the action from Toowoomba sporting grounds
Action pics from the weekend in sport. Cricket, racing, football, rugby league, hockey and baseball.
Daunting decision that changed mum’s weight, and her life
Struggling to keep up with her four kids pushed an overweight mum to step outside of her comfort zone and shed more than 20kg.
Fairytale return ends in heartbreak for former NRL star
Jarrod Mullen’s fairytale return to rugby league has been soured by what could be a serious injury.
Competitors carve it up at inaugural bodysurfing contest
From 360s and 180s to surfing waves backwards, dozens of keen bodysurfers made the most of a wet weekend to carve up the swell at a Coast beach.
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