FIRST LOOK: Plans unveiled for radical golf course facelift
The owners of Gympie’s golf course have revealed a first glimpse at a major overhaul of the grounds with mini golf, a driving range and accommodation among the proposed new additions.
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Revealed: Stars named in Qld schools basketball teams
Up-and-coming basketball stars from across the state lit up the courts in Rockhampton as they battled for victory and state selection. See which teams finished on top and which players are bound for next month’s nationals.
50+ photos: Touch talent on show at school sport state champs in Rockhampton
Players from across the state are showcasing their skills as 24 boys and girls teams contest the four-day carnival at the Cyril Connell Fields. Check out the action in our photo gallery.
‘Meant a lot’: Dreams come true for Maroon debutant
Rugby league star J’maine Hopgood has shared how making his Origin debut felt and the heartfelt words his coach Billy Slater had for him at the end of the match.
Historic first at Qld school state basketball champs in Rockhampton
A contingent of young players is proudly flying the flag for their region as they suit up for their very first appearance at the state champs. Read how a former Rockhampton basketball stalwart helped make it happen.
Football Queensland’s top players and MiniRoos teams named
Football Queensland has named its top players and MiniRoos after another huge weekend of action across the state. Find out who from your club cracked the list here.
‘My time done’: Dropped Rebels rookie to Aussie debut in fortnight
A former Melbourne Rebel who was dumped in the dark days of COVID-19 has made a stunning turnaround and is now representing Australia. Read his story.
‘Would give you their last 5c’: Friends, speedway community mourn loss of trio in highway crash
Long-time family friends and the speedway community have opened up about the three family members tragically killed in a shocking crash near Nanango. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Rugby titles: Every result and more than 60 pics from stellar schoolboy rugby championships
Queensland’s best schoolboy rugby players are battling it out at the state championships in Toowoomba. See every result and more than 60 pic from the massive four day event here.
‘Played with heart’: QLD Netball U12s state squads revealed
The Queensland under-12s boys and girls netball teams have been revealed after four days of intense State Titles in Toowoomba, with South Coast’s Deanne Hamilton (girls) and Met East’s Justin Wise (boys) set to take their squads to the National Championships in September. Squads revealed inside:
120+ photos: More than 7000 in epic Noosa Marathon battles
The legendary Noosa Marathon has produced more magic moments as entrants broke through pain barriers and cramps to achieve personal bests among a field of more than 7000. ALL THE WINNERS, PHOTOS, VIDEO
FQPL WRAP: Who from your club cracked our star players list?
With teams and clubs jostling for supremacy across the Sunshine State, Football Queensland has named the top players and MiniRoos teams. Find out who cracked the list here.
Winners crowned at QLD Schoolboys rugby league, state squads revealed
See which young guns earned state team honours after four days of intense schoolboys rugby league on the Gold Coast. Plus hear from the winning coaches on their triumphs, including how a nasty head knock that left one player in hospital fired Met North’s hunger for gold.
Why Cotter is confident Dearden will get job done for QLD
Reuben Cotter has thrown his full support behind Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden to step up for his state and deliver Queensland its fourth Origin series in five years. Find out why.
Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
Watch: Cruel twist in Qld sport star’s Olympics call up
An elite young sportsman scored a spot on the Australian Olympic Team but a shocking accident means he’ll be watching from the sidelines. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Chips are down: Iconic stall gone, cost of living fails to dull show spirit
Higher prices and the loss of a few fan favourites including a hugely popular hot chip stall have not stopped thousands from crowding the city’s showground to enjoy People’s Day.
FOOTBALL WRAP: We name QLD’s top footballers and volunteers
STATE WRAP: From Cairns to the Gold Coast we’re shining a light on the state’s best grassroots competition. Find out who from your club cracked our top male and female players list here.
REVEALED: Queensland’s 2024 Schoolgirls rugby league teams
Queensland has named its 15/16s and 17/18s Schoolgirls rugby league teams following the state championships in Townsville. Catch up on the tournament and see who made the cut.
‘Not guaranteed a spot’: QLD netballer’s motivation for 2024 nationals
Eighteen-year-old netball sensation Jayden Molo admits missing out on selection into the 2023 AIS squad served as much needed motivation to work harder. Twelve months later, the teen has ticked off another goal in her netball career. Read her story here:
Plans lodged to rebuild devastated sport on the banks of the Mary River
The tenacious Gympie Netball has lodged plans to rebuild at its old home in Hyne Street, where almost 4m of muddy flood water destroyed everything in 2022, and left the sport homeless for more than two years.
‘Helps so many’: Mum’s plea for youth crime solution gathers steam
A Gympie mum is petitioning the state government with a solution aiming to put an end to the region’s youth being left with ‘nothing to do’.
‘Being chased down’: South Coast Netball bring home gold
South Coast Netball has continued its five-year reign of Queensland School Sport, comfortably taking out the 13-15 years and 16-19 years divisions at this year’s State Championships. Hear from the coach, plus see the MVPs from every team and who made the state squads:
Maryborough former junior player to debut for Brisbane Lions
In what the Lions’ general manager has described as ‘one of those great football stories’, former forklift driver, meat worker and prospective diesel mechanic Bruce Reville will realise his dream this weekend. Read the full story:
STATE STARS: We name Football QLD’s leading scorers and players
FOOTBALL WRAP: As more competitions across the Sunshine State return to action the Golden Boot race is heating up. Check out our list of top goal scorers and star players here.
Named: 36 players making a big difference in 2023-24 NTFL season
From former AFL stars to some of the best state league players, we take a look at the top interstaters from across the country in the NTFL this season. See the list.
Champions crowned, top players at National Futsal Championships
The 2024 National Futsal Championships have drawn to a close after five days of exciting play at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre. We reveal the top performers from every age group in every state.
Qld’s top junior hockey players of 2023
It’s been a huge year of hockey for Queensland’s youngest brigade. Discover the top junior players from every corner of the Sunshine State
‘The ultimate top bloke’: Webb remembered as life of the party
Carl Webb will go down as one of rugby league’s most feared opponents, loyal teammates and greatest characters. Read Matt Bowen’s touching tribute to the Queensland legend.
Top players, teams: Qld Junior rep cricket hub 2023
As junior representative cricket sweeps across the state we will keep you up to date with daily wraps, teams of the day and a team of the tournament. Find out how to access them here
4200+ players: Every cricketer ranked and top performers revealed
It was a weekend of washouts across the Sunshine Coast but that hasn’t dampered our top 10 junior and senior performances with a number of standout batting and bowling efforts. See who starred plus the full updated batters and bowlers rankings.
BEARS, Gold Coast play out final classic at TSS
The under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival have saved the best game for the last as Gold Coast and the BEARS play out a classic final at TSS. Check out the match wraps and team of day three here >>>
2023’s most unbelievable grassroots footy moments
They’re the sporting efforts – and numbers – that almost defy logic. From monster hauls to almighty streaks, these are the stats you have to see to believe.
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:
‘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.
‘Needy ego:’ Serial tagger strikes fear, mocks victims
A graffiti artist who has been spray painting his, her or their tag across multiple community buildings near the Gympie West School has shown no sign of letting up, brazenly revisiting buildings once they’ve been cleaned up.
Players of the Tournament revealed at AVSC 2023
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is well underway on the Gold Coast for 2023. We reveal the top players from every team in the Open and Year 11 Honours plus Division 1. See the full list here:
In pictures: Aus Volleyball Schools Cup finals
AVSC has wrapped up for another year on the Gold Coast, with some schools more successful than others. Check out the finals gallery for the open honours boys plus year 11 and year 10 girls honours. 80+ pics inside:
Qld’s most uplifting moments in local sport for 2023
As the end of the year edges closer, we take a look back at the most uplifting stories in local sport in Queensland across 2023. Discover them here
Finals game changers: Aus Volleyball Schools Cup hub
Finals have arrived at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup as day five of the action gets underway. Who are the game changers for your school? Discover the top players, biggest moments and see our photo galleries here
Qld’s top junior tennis stars
The Australian Open tennis tournament is looming large and the next generation of potential Grand Slam winners are moulding their skills on courts across Queensland. Discover the top juniors of the Sunshine State here
Qld’s ultimate family sporting dynasties
Their influence spans across multiple generations and success on and off the field seems part of their genetics. Meet some of Queensland’s greatest family sporting dynasties here
Ball tampering scandal a disgrace, but not how you think
In the wake of Mitchell Johnson’s swipe at Australian test opener David Warner, it’s time to revisit the ball tampering scandal and the toxic behaviour aimed at Warner’s wife that led to that decision.
Queensland Swimming titles – an A to Z guide
Here’s our annual A to Z guide featuring 510 youth swimmers, just some of the exciting talent who will dash down the pool at the Hancock Prospecting Queensland Swimming Championship from Saturday.
3-2-1: AVSC day 2 top moments reviewed
It started with a Western Australian Derby and ended in an emotional underdog triumph. See the top three moments at Australian Volleyball Schools Cup day 2, 2023. Full details:
NAMED: Taverners U17s Team of the Season
Revealed: Our Taverners Boys Under 17 Team of the Season, including two stars from the Gators and aces from both Coasts, Brisbane and Toowoomba sure to shake up the GPS First XI cricket competition.
Mid-season report card: Teams graded, star players named, predictions revealed
The Sunshine Coast cricket season has flown by as we uncover our mid-season report cards. See each side’s grade, predictions and who the captains have named as their key players.
Mentor and role model: Gympie’s best coach named
The memory of Rob Murray, who coached one of Queensland’s top NRL players, has lived on as the Gympie sports community vote him best coach in 2023, despite his death a year ago.
Council’s ‘urgency’ under fire as much-needed stadium takes step closer
Progress on a long-desired indoor sports centre continues to bounce along with a potential home located, but one prominent sports leader says the issue is not being given the urgency it needs.
Vote now: Who is Gympie’s best sports coach | 2023
The search for Gympie’s best sports coach has begun. Vote now from the list of 21 finalists, as nominated by readers.
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