A new yacht race hoping to kick off the Whitsundays racing season will feature a special showdown between the Mackay mayor and a Gold Coast councillor — and they’ll have to swim too.
With halfback Talan Cottom in red-hot form, Mackay SHS are finishing their season strongly. Can they pull off a fourth win in five games? See them LIVE on Wednesday evening.
This is a matchup that will likely be repeated in a more cut-throat setting a week from now, but both teams will gladly take any early advantage they can get. See the action LIVE on Wednesday.
The Cowboys are prepared for their biggest weekend of the year with two teams in action as the NRLW kicks off. Catch up on the latest from both coaches including updates on Luki and Taulagi.
With Talan Cottom picking apart Mareeba defenders with ease, Mackay SHS cruised to a big Payne Cup win – but it wasn’t the only area where they stood out. Catch the Challenge/Cup REPLAYS.
As the race to secure a finals spot heats across Queensland we name the players leading the charge for your club. Find out who cracked the list here.
There were dominant performances and thrilling last-gasp grand final wins from North Queensland’s best at the AFLQ Schools Cup. Check out the schedule, watch the REPLAYS.
Much like his idol Reuben Cotter, St Brendan’s Harrison Hill is punching above his weight in rugby league circles, winning one of schoolboys footy’s most prestigious awards. Read what the hard-working forward is aiming for next.
Go inside the moment 18-year-old Cowboys rookie Jaxon Purdue latched onto a pass and raced away to deliver North Queensland a famous comeback win. Read what he had to say in the sheds.
Meet the Hard Knocks Boxing Club, a community organisation training enthusiastic people all ages. Full details for tonight’s fight night event.
Kyle Feldt has called on his teammates to take more pride in their home performances while Todd Payten confirmed five Origin stars were “good to go” for Sunday. Read the latest from Cowboys HQ.
Imagine taking to the start line in an Olympic 100m final, that experience may not be exclusive to the athletes in 2032. Read why.
Australia’s top junior hockey stars battled for national glory on the Gold Coast. Find out which players starred across the tournament here.
With time running out, McSherry kicked a long-range penalty goal to lead St Patrick’s College to a stunning upset of previously unbeaten Kirwan SHS. See the Challenge/Payne Cup REPLAYS.
Mackay’s only Olympic weightlifting club has moved to a new space as two masters champions secure state and national records. DETAILS.
Queensland’s goalkeepers were kept busy at the weekend with plenty of goals scored. We reveal the Sunshine State’s Golden Boot race leaders and the star players here.
A first look at the NBL25 preseason Blitz schedule reveals Queensland’s own Brisbane Bullets and Cairns Taipans will feature in an electric opening double-header. Full week-long fixture inside:
Patrons headed to Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park on Saturday for the feature race of the popular Rockhampton Jockey Club Winter Racing Carnival. See who we snapped in the crowd.
The PBR Mackay Invitational 2023 was a sensational event, as riders put their nerve and bravery on show for a cheering crowd. CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS.
More than 300 mountain bike riders from across Australia descended on North Queensland at the weekend for an inaugural event boasting some of the country’s ‘best airflow tracks’. SEE THE PICTURES.
More than 300 mountain bike riders from across Australia descended on North Queensland at the weekend for an inaugural event boasting some of the country’s ‘best airflow tracks’. Pictures, video.
There’s nothing like watching Australia take on the world in front of a giant outdoor screen in a sea of green of gold. See where it’ll be.
Catch up on the best regional football action from Cairns to the Gold Coast and see which players starred as the competition for finals places heats up. All in this week’s round ball round up.
A rural suburb will be keeping its BMX track after the club running it leaves as the council looks to take over operations.
Gold Coast’s under-18 men’s academy is filled with hot commodities. We profile every player before all eyes turn to the national draft.
Austin Ludwik couldn’t be happier winning trophies with the Gold Coast Knights, but you can’t help but wonder what could’ve been. More here, plus the top 100 NPL male and female players.
Considered one of the best prospects to come out of Rockhampton Basketball, Isla Shackleton is blazing her way through the ranks. Read how she changed to the game that looks set to take her to great heights.
A rising sports star headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics got her start on a Mackay club team at the age of 12, playing against adults. We spoke to the coach about this extraordinary young woman.
The Cowboys launched their upcoming NRLW season with high hopes of a first-time finals appearance in their second campaign. Read more about the full squad and the options in every position.
‘We’re a very fast-paced team for this age group.’ They picked up bronze in 2023, now with six players backing up, does 2024 promise even more for Queensland North at the BA U16 Nationals? See them LIVE from Sunday.
A stunning return to the National Basketball League could be on the cards for Gold Coast if the Rollers can secure a stadium in one of the city’s major sporting precincts. Read the full story:
Meet the x-factor players, big boppers, big improvers and super subs of the Queensland 16-18 years schoolboys squad ahead of the part 2 of the ASSRL National Championships starting Sunday.
Fifty-one teams are playing at three different venues at the four-day event in Rockhampton. See who we snapped on court and in the crowd in our bumper gallery.
Read the deep dive on every member of the Queensland schoolgirls under 17-18 years squad who will launch into action at the ASSRL Championships from Sunday.
The Gold Coast Suns under-18 women’s academy is littered with future AFLW stars and we’ve run the rule over each player. Discover the profiles.
The captain of a team playing the Burleigh Bears has been sensationally marched after an alleged homophobic slur marred a Queensland Cup rugby league clash. Read what he said
Three-peat champions Canterbury College and St James College feature in our mega gallery from the 2024 QISSN carnival in Townsville. See the 100+ snaps inside (part 2):
Two of SEQ’s top netball schools have made QISSN history this week, taking home the prestigious division one honours for a third consecutive year. Full story and pictures inside:
More than 1000 athletes from under-13 to open age groups are competing at the three-day carnival, the largest event of its kind ever staged. See who is playing and who is watching in our gallery.
The 2024 QISSN tournament has come to a close, with Canterbury College (girls) and St James College (boys) taking out division one honours. Catch up on the action with our mega gallery from throughout the week. 100+ pictures inside (part1):
Australia’s top female rugby league players have called for two major changes to Women’s State of Origin ahead of the blockbuster Game III decider in Townsville. Read what they want.
A Central Queensland young gun has done what no girl has done before in her region as she joins a statewide rugby league all boys team. DETAILS.
Queensland White centre Kyron Arthy made the journey from Perth to Redcliffe to chase his ambition. Catch all the action LIVE from the ASSRL U15s from Sunday. Check out the schedule.
Cousins Evelyn Roberts and Leilani Taofinu’u are set to form a dynamic duo for Queensland schoolgirls at the ASSRL Championships. Read the deep dive on every member of the side.
The Cathedral College coach Damon Moore is predicting ‘one hell of a battle’ when his team tackles the skilful Mackay outfit in a replay of last year’s carnival decider. See the full team lists in our game preview.
A Whitsundays young gun has made the team to represent our state at the Women’s State of Origin. Will you be there to support her?
The brother of a NSW Blues player will spearhead the Queensland schoolboys at the ARSSL championships. Enjoy our deep dive into his style of play — along with an insight into his 14-15 years Maroons’ teammates.
After an exciting opening day at Maroochydore, relive 25 more games from one of Football Queensland’s biggest tournaments on Monday. Watch the replays here.
South Queensland claimed a historic double over their North Queensland rivals in dramatic circumstances. Find out how, plus all the analysis, talking points and top players from both intrastate clashes.
The CQ Capras came from behind to beat the Mackay Cutters in the Hostplus Cup’s Rivalry Round on Saturday. Check out the key moments that played out in the hard-fought clash in Rockhampton.
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