Turf ‘war’ in country race club set to come to a head
A bitter divide between the factions tearing apart a beloved Queensland country race club will come to a head this weekend. Who will be victorious?
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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.
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Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
A new fine Cotton affair
His name has superstar qualities but there’s nothing soft about Indy Cotton as he emerges as one of the nation’s best young basketball talents this country has seen. Find out how you can watch him in action this week.
Overhaul: Meet Gympie’s new-look council as local leaders sworn in
Turnover continues to be the word within Gympie Regional Council chambers, with more than half of the region’s local government representatives changing for a third election in a row. Meet your new councillors.
Gen Next: Footy legends gunning to be NRL’s next head coach
Six ex-rugby league stars are building their cases to be the next NRL head coaching hire, while dozens of household names are developing their coaching skills in Queensland’s heartland.
Net breakers: Football Qld’s leading goal scorers
From Cairns to the Gold Coast, we name Football Queensland’s leading goal scorers, top players and run the rule over every major grassroots competition and key Kappa Cup matches.
40+ photos: Tennis players out to ace rivals at Rockhampton Open Age
More than 180 competitors are taking part in the three-day tournament at the Rockhampton Regional Tennis Centre. Check out the photos.
Football wrap: Top-of-the-table games headline big week of action
Football is back and we have your one stop shop for all the latest results, big name players, top teams and news from right across Queensland. Find out what’s happening in your region.
In their words: Where election candidates stand on Gympie’s big issues
A third bridge across the Mary River, reopening the Civic Centre, new sport facilities – the men and women vying to be part of the incoming council have revealed their passion projects and how they plan to fix five of the biggest issues facing the region.
Meet the wild Aussie women who beat the blokes to create world history
A teacher has helped rewrite the history books after guiding her all-female adventure racing team through a gruelling 450km, three day event tackling everything from mountain biking to river kayaking to beat the blokes.
FQPL WRAP: Top-of-the-table clashes headline massive week
Football fans across Queensland are in for a treat with a host of top-of-the-table clashes and grand final rematches headlining a big weekend of action. Get all the latest news and results from across the state here.
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