Sport

9 February 2024

Kilcoy swimmers star at Kingaroy

Ranging from 5 to 13 years of age, the Kilcoy contingent was among about 100 swimmers as clubs included Biggenden, Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Mundubbera and Wondai. All strokes were swum in the 25m and 50m distances, while...

8 February 2024

Invitation for dragon boating

A paddle session will start at 10am, before a celebratory brunch is held at 11.30am. Club patron and Moreton counsellor Brooke Savige will attend along with MPs Terry Young and Ali King, in addition to senior citizens, veterans, other sporting bodies...

7 February 2024

Award-winning Nicole relishes a change of team

It was the second year Nicole took part in the Blind and Low Vision division of the NCIC, having represented Queensland primarily as a bowler last year when the team in maroon placed third. Nicole also represented Australia at last year’s World Blind...

6 February 2024

Career highlight for young Cienna

Queensland beat Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and NSW twice, each before edging out NSW 1-0 in a semi-final. In the decider, Queensland beat NSW 9-2 to secure the Esther Deason Shield. “It was most definitely a career highlight to be n...

2 February 2024

Football Precinct is taking shape

The $9 million facility will be one of the premier women’s sporting facilities in the country, with Brisbane Roar women’s players set to move in mid-2024, once their new fields are completed. Mayor Peter Flannery said he hopes the facility will conti...

2 February 2024

Bronze caps for Masters duo

Stephanie swam in the 35- to 39-year age group, while Karin swam in the 75- to 79-year age group, as about 25 clubs and several hundred swimmers took part in the Masters event at the Miami Swimming Club last February. Among the Queensland swimmers, S...

1 February 2024

Award win for Woodford Golf Club

The award, titled ‘My Golf Centre Term 3’, was presented at the Woodford golf venue on Wednesday January 24. Woodford gained the accolade due to its program for juniors aged 4 to 16 years. The junior program began in Woodford about two years ago, sho...

31 January 2024

Australia Day races enthral crowd at Kilcoy

Amid the sweltering heat and humidity, there were a couple of showers, which fortunately did not disrupt proceedings as the track maintained a Good 4 rating. Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle thanked all patrons and the racing fraternity for he...

30 January 2024

Woodchoppers on fire

The youngsters joined dozens of competitors at the Kilcoy Exchange Hotel’s World Champion Woodchoppers festival last Saturday, with Hartley winning the Juniors event. The packed event started earlier than planned, due to a high number of competitors,...