Sport

The Title Race Tightens

The Title Race Tightens

The buoyant crowd at Lee Park last Saturday reaffirmed the tradition that the Easter Saturday meeting is a great opportunity for locals and tourists to socialise and have a flutter.

Fun Run Bookings Open

Fun Run Bookings Open

Registrations have opened for this year’s Ration Shed Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon Showgrounds to Cherbourg.

Easter Races Eggs-trordinary

Easter Races Eggs-trordinary

An extraordinarily large crowd filled Lee Park on Saturday to enjoy the Nanango Race Club’s annual Easter race meeting in near-perfect Autumn weather.

Too Good To Miss

Too Good To Miss

Recent rain and a high number of acceptors make for an ideal setting at Nanango on Saturday.

McQueen To Join Tigers

McQueen To Join Tigers

Former Kingaroy Red Ant Chris McQueen, who signed a two-year deal with the Gold Coast Titans in December 2015, will be heading to Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season.

Campdrafters Prepare For Busy Weekend

Campdrafters Prepare For Busy Weekend

The Kumbia and District Charity Campdraft Association are preparing for a big Easter weekend … and campdrafting fans are unlikely to be disappointed with their efforts.

In The Running For Big Weekend

In The Running For Big Weekend

Runners from Port Moresby to Adelaide – and all over Queensland – will be coming to Maidenwell over Easter to take part in the annual Maidenwell Running Festival.

Murgon Celebrates Second Win

Murgon Celebrates Second Win

Murgon cricketers have topped off a big year with a closely fought victory in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s B Grade Grand Final played on Saturday.

Hoops In A Whirl

Hoops In A Whirl

The lives of jockeys have always been programmed by the demands of travel – for example, racing fans are used to the swift raids the Hong Kong stars make on Australia’s carnivals.

Saddles Left High And Dry

Saddles Left High And Dry

Although Queensland’s wet weather has been welcome on one hand as a valuable stimulus, the downside has included some disruptions to the racing calendar.

Cyclone’s Rain Disrupts Sports

Cyclone’s Rain Disrupts Sports

Fortunately Cyclone Debbie doesn’t appear to have damaged much local infrastructure, but she has definitely tossed a spanner into local sports competitions.

Big Night Wraps Up Junior Season

Big Night Wraps Up Junior Season

It was a big night last Thursday for junior Futsal players with the semi-finals and finals of various grades being decided at the Kingaroy State High School indoor sports auditorium.

A Nimble Type Of Nimbus

A Nimble Type Of Nimbus

Wags were playing with words when they suggested that “She Will Rain” left her rivals in her wake in last week’s “Golden Galoshes” at Rosehill.