Keith prepares for his final ride
Revered jockey Keith Ballard has made his name wrangling thoroughbreds in Queensland for the last 55 years.
As Australia’s oldest active jockey at 71 years...
Club Champs fever
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its annual Club Championships on Saturday, 26 October, with members forced to put their friendships aside ahead of the...
Isisford host Ross Cup Races
The Isisford Race Club hosted their annual race meeting on Saturday, 26 October, with people coming from across the region to be in attendance...
Rugby taking juniors by storm
Rugby fever has taken over the region in recent weeks following a flurry of junior clinics hosted by Western Queensland Rugby Union.
The six-week program...
Young trainer making his mark
Caloundra’s Louis Peoples has branched out training on his own and enjoyed a dream start at Gympie on Saturday, 26 October.
People saddled up a...
Trivia night at Winton
Last week saw the second stage of the cricket coaching intensives at St Patrick’s School in Winton.
Coach Michael Lloyd and the St Pat’s...
Sandy storms home in Ilfracombe
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted their weekly competition last Saturday, 19 October, with a handful of eager members taking to the course for the...
Fast-paced Bush Sprints
The Diamantina Rodeo and Campdraft Committee is gearing up to host an exciting new event this weekend, combining fast-paced horse racing with community activities...
Members ready for club championships clash
With the rugby league season now over and the cricket season experiencing a delayed start, sport in the Central West is set to descend...
Wins hard to come by in Blackall
The Barcoo Amateur Race Club hosted their annual Beef Producers Race Day on Saturday, 19 October, with wins from jockeys and trainers scattered among...
Jones honoured by netball nomination
Netball Queensland hosted its annual awards night at Brisbane’s City Hall on Saturday, 19 October, to celebrate the achievements of the netball community and...
Junior cricketers in action
Longreach Junior Cricket started at their new temporary home at the Longreach High School last weekend.
With a temporary pitch put down on the...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
25 November 1949
A STRANGE FISH AT MUTTABURRA
An unusual catch has sparked curiosity among local anglers after two men fishing at the famous...
