Racing goes sky high
By Richard ‘Nugget’ Turnbull
THE EMERALD Jockey Club hosted the club’s first standalone Sky 1 mid-week Tab meeting of 2021 last Tuesday with a...
Social tennis
AS the storms rolled in over Longreach
there was a fantastic turnout on the courts, as players of all ages enjoyed a match....
Central Queensland racing loses key member
By Richard “Nugget” Turnbull
CENTRAL Queensland lost a country racing legend when Bill Cogill passed away last week.
The late Taroom Trainer stalwart...
Ups and downs on the green
Ray Harmsworth defeated Russell Schofield by 31-18 in a very competitive Men’s Singles Championship with Ty Jesberg defeating Alan “Bub” Barbeler by 31-23 on...
Scorcher week for local golfers
By Peter Bailey
IN FEBRUARY 27 members teed off in the coveted Wednesday club monthly medal proudly sponsored by John and Vonnie Pusey. ...
Brothers cruise to win at local derby
By Lyn Brown
LOCAL cricket teams geared up over the weekend to take each other on in a local derby.
With junior representative cricket...
Local racing sees new venture into breeding
By Richard “Nugget” Turnbull
IT IS ONWARDS and upwards for Blackall Boy Dan Fletcher and Tambo girl Rae Fletcher’s venture into breeding world class...
Local player selected for prestigious academy
AN UP-AND-COMING rugby league player has been given the opportunity of a lifetime after he was selected for a prestigious program earlier in the...
Social Tennis
Tuesday night’s Longreach tennis was the best turn out so far in the year.
32 people joined in the fun to play...
Local members shoot for the stars
A LOCAL club has held their annual competition event over the Valentine’s Day weekend, proving to be one of the biggest events yet.
Springsure...
Dreary drizzle no problem for local golfers
LAST month 18 players teed off under overcast skies in the Wednesday sporters club.
While we got several drops of rain it did...
Emerald says Kia Ora to Waitangi Day
IN FEBRUARY a local community banded together to celebrate our neighbours across the pond.
The Emerald community celebrated Waitangi Day Saturday, February 13, putting...
Community Events Billboard
Friday 3 May
Repurposing used service uniforms
On the first Friday of every month. Meet in Edgley hall to repurpose used service uniforms into clothes...
