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Lachlan Onions is a sports reporter for The Toowoomba Chronicle and CODE Sports. Originally from Brisbane, Lachlan studied a Bachelor of Communication with a major in journalism at the University of the Sunshine Coast. After spending two years studying, he began his career as a cadet sports reporter for The Border Watch in Mount Gambier, where he spent 18 months developing his craft before returning to Queensland.

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Matildas

Matildas legend unleashes perfect comeback to ‘peurile’ Sheargold

Matildas legend Heather Garriock and Queensland Minister for Sport Tim Mander have slammed the comments from radio personality Marty Sheargold – and they did not miss.

Gold Coast

Hardwick turns to Avicii as Suns aim to silence doubters

What do the Gold Coast Suns and music icon Avicii have in common? According to Damien Hardwick, quite a lot. Details inside.

AFL

Pies, Lions, Suns: Who stood out in three-way practice clash

Gold Coast, Brisbane and Collingwood faced off in a series of short clashes, and while the teams have gotten through largely incident-free, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Sport

UNVEILED: Toowoomba’s next generation of tennis stars

We shine a light on the future stars of tennis in the Garden City. Check out which young guns have been making their mark here.

Sport

Father-daughter duo ready to lift game at premier strongman comp

Meatstock is set to return to the Garden City in less than a month. Meet the father who will compete in the prestigious strongman event alongside his daughter next month.

Sport

NAMED: The players who hold the key in race for Toowoomba cricket finals

As we enter the business end of the Toowoomba cricket competition, we shine a light on the players from each club who could shape the premiership race.

Sport

Sport shorts: The Darling Downs and South West stories you need to see

Check out our latest instalment of sports shorts where we shine a light on the region’s sporting stories.

Sport

TRL TRACKER: Former NRL playmaker signed in shock move

TRL TRACKER: A TRL club has made one of the biggest moves this off-season with the acquisition of an elite playmaker. Details here.

Sport

Mountaineers Tracker: Experienced duo signed for 2025 QSL season

The Toowoomba Mountaineers have signed two pivotal players with unrivalled experience for their 2025 QSL team. Details here.

Sport

Mal Meninga Cup countdown: Western Clydesdales season preview

After a midtable finish in 2024, the Western Clydesdales have their sights set on making a statement in this year’s Mal Meninga Cup. Check out our season preview here.

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