Sport

6 August 2024

Kilcoy local jumps high in Mexico comp

The 18-year-old placed fourth in her class out of 80 competitors, calling the experience ‘surreal’ because the expectation wasn’t to win. “They told us when we got there, ‘You’re not going to beat these guys’,” she said. “I just did my best to do rig...

1 August 2024

Dressage dreams come true for youth

Nearly 70 competitors from Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia rode into Moreton Bay, ranging from ages eight to 25. Event Director Anita Barton said one of the highlights of the weekend was watching the next generation of dressage riders...

30 July 2024

We're all so proud!

Swimmer Kaylee McKeown, track and field specialists, Calab Law, Ella Connolly, and Liam Adcock, Matildas’ goalkeeper, Teagan Micah, and shooter Dane Sampson are all representing Australia in a variety of sports. Kaylee McKeown has already won one gol...

27 July 2024

U25s Women bowl over NSW team

Dekota played alongside three other talented bowlers as part of one of the two four bowler teams which each state had. Each four person team played three matches each against their rival state. Brindle’s side won 24-26 in the first test, 18-15 in the...

26 July 2024

Rail Trail Classic marks 21 year event

It’s an event that promotes active and healthy lifestyles with running, walking and cycling events suitable for the whole family. Events are run along Australia’s longest recreational rail trail – Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. There were 950 registered...

24 July 2024

Cameron breaks ice on his hockey dreams

The Tullawong State High School (SHS) year 9 scholar will compete in the 15 years and under boys division at the School Sport Australia National Championships, played at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre from July 27 to August 3. While Cameron has played ...

23 July 2024

Lightning strikes netball

The primary schoolbased netball competition and carnival event will see 76 teams (532 students) from schools across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Noosa and Gympie regions competing for one of the three trophies up for grabs – Lightning (Championsh...

18 July 2024

Polocrosse carnival triumph

Despite fielding one and a half teams, the club managed to finish as runner ups in the B Grade, after some tough games against Chinchilla, Tara, and Wandoan. “This was the highest result for the club so far this season,” commented a spokesperson for ...

16 July 2024

Fashion gallops into Esk Races

Many racegoers brought their own camping chairs and picnic blankets, covering the field with laughter and fun. Fashion was also a plenty, with fancy hats, bright colours, and stunning dresses and suits filling the race club.