Sharp criticism from Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington of the Government’s refusal to enforce a minimum bet limit for corporate bookmakers which she believes will kill country bookies and impact across the racing scene in regional areas. Ms Frecklington says the ‘no minimum’ move means … [Read more...]
Dig Deep for Local’s Opportunity of a Lifetime
A soccer training camp with AC Milan in Bundaberg, given to him has a birthday present, has seen local champ, 12-year-old Rhett Harris offered the opportunity to train in Milan, ITALY and play two days of Friendlies games. And as if that’s not exciting enough for a talented young boy from the … [Read more...]
Australian Swim Team Splashes across the West for WASTID
South West Police and schools have had a fantastic week of activity with the Australian swim team and their head coach Richard Scarce visiting the Queensland Outback, taking in Charleville, Tambo and Longreach. Cameron McEvoy, Jenna Strauch, Elijah Winnington, Brayden McCarthy and Amy Forrester … [Read more...]
Vale – Max Walker – Australian Cricket Legend
Max Walker, AM, has died aged 68 after a two-year battle with cancer. Known by Australians for his cricketing prowess, football ability and overall sports knowledge, ‘Tangles’ or ‘Tang’ as he was known played a key role in modernizing the games in Australia and achieving much by way of corporate … [Read more...]
Intrepid shooters stay on target in Tambo
50 people were marooned at the gun club for Sunday night, but no-one was complaining at the Tambo Clay Target Club’s annual two-day shoot. Heavy rain in the Barcoo River headwaters on Thursday saw the river cut access to the sports complex for a few hours on Friday but organisers and competitors … [Read more...]
A Leap and Jump of faith
Our athletes are taking to the track with the Longreach Athletics Club holding meets and the Outback Sunset Carnival over the next two weeks. So if you see someone running and leaping, know they’re practicing. The Athletics Club has a meet this Sunday starting at 0830 at the State High School … [Read more...]
New Racing Queensland CEO
Racing executive and qualified vet Dr Eliot Forbes is the new CEO of Racing Queensland in a timely announcement today following the NSW decision yesterday to ban Greyhound racing from 2017. Racing Minister Grace Grace has welcomed the appointment via an independent merit-based selection … [Read more...]
Cash for Sport and Clubs
If you’re looking for an injection for the local club, now is the time to go knocking on State Government doors with Round 5 of Get Going Clubs and Get Playing Places funding and grants open now. The good news is the criteria has been changed in an effort to make the processes for application and … [Read more...]
Ilfracombe Recreation Centre is Re-Born
A new name, a great playing surface and a general meeting place for sports arts and culture is he culmination of four years of planning and work for the Ilfracombe community and it culminates this Friday with an Official Opening of the new Centre. Locals from Ilfracombe will gather Friday night … [Read more...]
A Footballer Appointed to Promote Racing
In an effort to restore faith in the ailing Queensland racing industry, and to give it a kick along, the Queensland Government has appointed a footballer. Racing Minister Grace Grace has announced Queensland rugby league legend Billy Slater as an official ambassador for all racing codes in … [Read more...]
