Sport

9 October 2025

Little stags, big hearts

This year’s event took place at the Townsville & District Junior Rugby League Grounds, drawing teams from across the state for a weekend of spirited competition and camaraderie. Parent and volunteer Meghan Poustie said the kids “had an absolute ball,...

8 October 2025

Broncos win will help to inspire girls

The Brisbane Broncos’ double premiership triumph — with both men’s and women’s sides lifting the trophy — was especially sweet for the Stanley River Wolves, whose former player Reegan Hicks was part of the Broncos NRLW squad for the Grand Final win o...

6 October 2025

Esk Cricket Club bats for community in new season

Esk Cricket Club’s Karly McInnes said the “small club” is “very proud” of itself and places community above all else. “Most of the kids have been doing it for many, many years, so we’re proud of all of them in the club,” she said.“We’re not in there ...

5 October 2025

Somerset’s seven bursary winners

Three soccer players were each awarded $500 for representing Somerset in Queensland Christian Soccer Association teams attending the 2025 Christian Football Federation Australia National Titles at Cranbourne, Victoria over 28 September to 2 October. ...

3 October 2025

Caboolture hits season for six

Now in his third season as president, Ben is optimistic about the future for both junior and senior players. “Our main goal with the juniors is to get as many boys and girls playing cricket as possible and enjoying it, so they come back,” he said. Th...

1 October 2025

Equestrian state comp gallops through Kilcoy

The four-day event brought together riders from across Queensland and northern New South Wales, with competitions spanning the Formal Gymkhana, Sporting Gymkhana, Stockman’s Challenge, and Campdraft. For the first time at a state event, competitors w...

30 September 2025

Clubs shine at awards

The Stanley River Wolves dominated the awards, with Jackson Sambrooks named Rookie of the Year and Ethan Szendrey taking home both Coach of the Year and SCJRL Volunteer of the Year awards. Ethan filled in as coach for the Wolves’ junior teams, having...

26 September 2025

No one ‘Pips the Pollie’ with Powell

Andrew finished on 131 points and got $1000 prize money to gift as a donation to a local charity, community group or sporting club of his choice. This year, his club of choice was the Stanley River Wolves, who just came off a smashing Grand Final win...

24 September 2025

Racing into record books

By Yarin Barrett HE’S only five years old but Beachmere’s Leo Melia has just become the youngest driver ever in Australia to join kart company Parolin Australia’s development program. The young Irish-Australian kart racer was announced as a Factory D...