Sport

4 June 2025

Basketballer heads to Brazil

Duncan helped Australia claim gold at last year’s International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Men’s Asia Oceania Championships, securing qualification for the tournament.Despite his strong performance, all players were required to re-tr...

28 May 2025

Bible wins at 40th Great Court Race

Now in its 40th year, the annual 636m sprint around UQ’s heritage-listed sandstone cloisters is a highlight on the university’s sporting calendar. Bible, an Education student, has dominated the event since 2022 and says she may return in 2026. “I hav...

27 May 2025

From Caboolture roots to Knights glory for Grace

Grace played for the Caboolture club from Under 13s and went on to play in the Open Women’s team for two years, debuting at just 17 years of age. A Newcastle Knights spokesperson said Grace experienced a "mountain of emotions" when she first signed w...

23 May 2025

In the bowls business

Organised by Woodford Bowls Club sponsor manager, Barry Phillips, the Woodford Business House Bowls featured 16 teams representing a diverse range of local businesses and community groups, with each business supplying three to four players. The final...

21 May 2025

Brooke’s blitz in the pool

The 39-year-old Caboolture local trains at the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and will travel to South Australia next month for the Australian Para Swimming Trials. The event will determine national selections for the International Para S...

17 May 2025

First win in the QWAFL

Playing the also winless Yeronga Devils, the game was contested fiercely early as both sides showed desperation in their endeavors to get on the scoreboard. Yeronga, with the aid of a significant breeze, opened their account first and held a one-goal...

16 May 2025

Swane’s athletic flair

But now at 29-years-old, Allie is kick starting her QWAFL journey, debuting for the Moreton Bay Lions development squad this year. She first started playing AFL just shy of two years ago, when she was living in Mackay and a friend asked her to sub on...

8 May 2025

Swimming dream from Burpengary to Brisbane

The team, which trains at the Burpengary Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre, delivered a highly successful campaign at the national competition. Team coach James Paterson led a nine-swimmer squad, with each competitor earning their own achievements....

7 May 2025

Bible praying for a victory

The Great Court Race is a special track event that UQ holds annually, and this year is entering its 40th anniversary. First, there are trials to narrow the field down to four competitors. The race start is signified by a chime from the clock tower. T...