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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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GALLERY: Darling Downs sports stars celebrated at awards night

The annual Sports Darling Downs awards night was held on Saturday night with the region’s top athletes celebrated for their achievements. Check out our gallery from the event here

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NAMED: The athletes nominated for Sports Darling Downs Star of the Year

One of the biggest nights on the Darling Downs sporting calendar is here with the annual Sports Darling Downs awards night being held this Saturday. Check out the 24 athletes nominated for two of the biggest sporting prizes in the region.

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TRL’s massive Madsen-Rasmussen announcement for 2025

After the Toowoomba Rugby League Madsen-Rasmussen mid-season final was cancelled in 2024, the TRL has made a major announcement regarding the future of the cup for 2025. Details here.

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Cyril Connell Cup countdown: Western Clydesdales

The Cyril Connell Cup season is just around the corner and the Western Clydesdales are locked and loaded as they look to build from an impressive 2024 campaign. Check out the breakout players to watch and the full squad list in our season preview here.

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GPS First XI cricket Players to Watch from all nine colleges

GPS First XI cricket Players to Watch this season includes an elite talent fresh from Queensland’s U17 national championship campaign.

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Meet the woman at the heartbeat of Professional Bull Riding in Qld

She may never ride the bulls at rodeos, but Jody Ruhland is one of the most pivotal members of the South East Queensland bull riding community. Check out how she became an icon in the male-dominated PBR field.

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UNVEILED: Our Toowoomba cricket T20 Team of the Tournament

After an action-packed T20 competition in the Garden City, we have named our Division 1 Toowoomba cricket team of the competition. See who made our dream team here.

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Harvey Norman U19 countdown: Western Clydesdales

Harvey Norman junior rugby league countdown: Everything you need to know ahead of the Harvey Norman under-19s Western Clydesdales 2025 season, including the full team list and breakout stars.

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NAMED: The 80+ stars of Darling Downs junior football

With the new year upon us, we are shining a light on the Darling Downs junior football stars who were unstoppable in 2024 and those who are set to make their mark in 2025.

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GALLERY: Team claims special win in honour of much loved family member

There were emotional scenes at Jack Martin Centre on Saturday as the William Taylor Memorial side claimed a special victory in the women’s Toowoomba Warriors carnival. Check out all the action find out who made our star players list here.

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