Foley Shield 2025 live updates: Linnett leads dominant Mackay
Mackay has made a statement of its own in the 2025 Foley Shield with a drubbing of Cairns in the men’s competition. Follow our rolling updates of every game here.
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Jett takes off as Burleigh join Redcliffe in Meninga Cup decider
Meninga Cup grand final latest: Redcliffe to play the Bears in the decider after a Broncos signing helped inspire Burleigh to a Gold Coast local derby victory over Tweed.
Sickening ‘crunch’ that meant devastating news for father-to-be
Moranbah Bulls’ player Sam Varley heard his back breaking in a rugby union game last weekend and couldn’t move his leg. Now, with the arrival of his first child just weeks away, he reveals his prognosis from a hospital bed.
Payten lays out recipe for success in NRL showdown with Warriors
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed how he hopes to break apart New Zealand’s brick wall defence when his side takes on the Warriors during Magic Round in Brisbane. Read what he had to say.
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All-women fitness comp makes regional Qld debut
From inspired rookie to elite competitor, online trainer and international flight attendant Laura Roberts has helped bring one of her favourite women’s fitness movements to her new hometown.
Australia’s top jockeys to saddle up in Rockhampton’s $1M race
Craig Williams headlines the star field of jockeys who will ride in regional Qld’s richest race this weekend. See which other hoops will be chasing the rich prize purse at Callaghan Park.
Meninga Cup custodians: Team of the Season named
The Meninga Cup Team of the Season can be revealed after the premiership race was reduced to four teams. See the star-studded squad here.
‘It means everything’: Young Central Qld cowboy to ride for state pride
This 12-year-old is already making a big impression internationally but he loves nothing more than saddling up for his home state. Meet the young cowboy with the world at his feet.
‘A really proud day’: Rangers within reach of Australia Cup finals
Marlin Coast Rangers FC is one step closer to an Australia Cup finals berth. Find out how they defeated their Townsville opponent, and about their next challenger out of Mackay.
Former Rabbitoh lifts league club to red hot start
Moranbah Miners are off to a red hot start in the RLMD 2025 season. Find out how they downed a Souths outfit loaded with ex-NRL talent, and read how their own huge signing has impacted the season so far
Club legend takes reins, ready to guide Saints to more success
Four-time premiership winner James Gallagher has taken on the senior men’s coaching role at the North Mackay Saints. He talks candidly about how he plans to return the celebrated team back to the winner’s circle.
Meninga Cup finals: Cutters claim shock win, Bears thrash Souths
Meninga Cup semi-finals: The Mackay Cutters claimed a shock win while Burleigh Bears produced one of the performances of the season to blow Souths Logan out of the competition. More here.
In pictures: 70 image photo gallery of Meninga Cup the semi-finals
In pictures: 70 images from the Meninga Cup semi-finals which saw the Cutters topple Norths, and Burleigh take care of the Magpies.
‘Not here to mess around’: Female adrenaline junkie goes global
A trailblazing diesel fitter has become the first Australian female in 30 years to compete on the world stage in a heart-pumping sport.
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