Displaying all titles categorised in:
Sports News
Find out the latest news from the fantastic sports clubs we have in our local area
Newsfeed, Sports News
A Tip For a Better Barefoot Bowler
Our long time coach, George, at Gaythorne Bowls Club has always stressed on bowlers, and particularly new bowls members, the importance of ‘Rolling The Jack’. This also applies to anyone wanting to become a better barefoot bowler. A lot of bowlers at any club can often be seen quickly going onto the green and immediately rolling the Jack (with hardly... Read More
Sports News
Keperra local qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open
Congratulations to Keperra Golf Club’s Emily Maher who, at the ripe young age of 20, has qualified to play in the 76th U.S. Women’s Open – the biggest tournament in women’s golf in the world! Emily was born and bred on Brisbane’s Northside and called Samford home before moving over to the U.S. after immense talent. It comes as no... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Mums Matter at Arana Netball
Arana Netball Club would like to put a BIG shout out to all of the families who give so much to their club. Arana Netball is a local Netball club supported by volunteers who are the heart and soul of their organisation. They have a tribe of managers who help keep their daughters’ teams organised each week, coaches who develop... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Local pools get a facelift over winter break
Two of Moreton Bay Region’s most popular pools are set for a facelift over winter. Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre will get a $470,000 overhaul of an upgraded pool heater a year early, and the recently reopened Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool will be getting top-of-the-line $624,000 heating and filtration equipment for the indoor heated program pool by September. Mayor Peter... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Hockey club honours fallen soldiers
Northern Suburbs Hockey Club is honouring fallen Australian Defence Force members – including one of its former players Ashley Birt – with a special commemorative ANZAC Day jersey. Norths has a proud tradition of Australian Army personnel in its playing ranks, given the Ashgrove club’s close proximity to the Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera. The club has paid tribute to Australian... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Bocce Taking Things up a Notch-ee!!
Welcome to my world of Bocce. Keeping some sporting clubs active and growing these days can be a difficult task, so you do need to put some effort into it and have a committed group of people to run the club, as the Newmarket Bocce Club has. I thought I would give my take on an inspirational few words. To... Read More
Community, Sports News
You Can’t Keep a Good Team Down
The season got off to a rocky start for Arana Netball Club, with interruptions from torrential rain and COVID lockdowns. Nevertheless, the folk at Arana Netball are a resilient bunch and, with safety plans in place, their youngest teams were able to take to the court on Saturday 27th March. A great day was had by everyone from players and... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Arana Netball Ready and Raring to go!
Arana Netball Club is ready to go and nothing is going to ruffle their feathers during the 2021 netball season! As the players, coaches, officials and families prepare for the first game, their local community is right behind them. Just one example of this is when Red Rooster Owners Chris and Jenny Iannetta reached out to Arana Netball Club Inc.... Read More
Health, Sports News
Get Into Golf
Ladies! Who wants to learn to golf? The great news is that our local Golf Club, The Keperra Golf Country Club are hosting a Woman’s ONLY Golf clinic on the 27th March from 8am – 9am. Golf Clinics at the club are designed as social golf experiences but with a difference, and that experience is unique to the individual. Whether... Read More
Newsfeed, Sports News
Golf Rounds Boom
This time last year the Keperra Country Golf Club was holding daily meetings with its committee and leadership team to determine how it would remain open as COVID-19 began to take hold in Australia. Over a period of three weeks, the club bounced between being open and shut, in line with the Queensland Government guidelines. Michael Dash, Keperra Golf Club’s... Read More
