Thoroughbred racing on the Darling Downs and South West is set to receive a Budget boost, with 29 clubs sharing in $1.17 million worth of infrastructure grants. Racing Minister Grace Grace says the new funding would result in upgraded facilities and new infrastructure throughout the region. “I … [Read more...]
Major Sport Infrastructure Funding Round About to Open
Member for Warrego Ann Leahy is encouraging local groups and clubs to have a good look at the “The Get Playing Places and Spaces” sport funding program which opens on 6th June 2017. “This program aims to assist local sport and recreation organisations with the development of places and … [Read more...]
Now that’s An Official Cattle Call
When the Police get called in you know things are getting serious and that’s what’s happened as we count down for this weekends’ Annual Injune Golden Bit Campdraft. In preparation for the event officers from Injune Station were called to help direct traffic as 1002 head of cattle were walked … [Read more...]
LNP Deputy Welcomes Racing Back-Flip
A backflip by Racing Minister Grace Grace over corporate betting levels has been welcomed by Deputy LNP leader Deb Frecklington. “This week’s backflip by Racing Queensland on a minimum bet limit for corporate bookmakers in Queensland is not only a win for punters and country racing, it’s a … [Read more...]
Torch is on its way – Headed for Our Towns and Others
The Queen launched the Commonwealth Games baton relay in London yesterday, as the countdown to next year’s Gold Coast Games begins in earnest. It’ll be breezing into Our Towns from March next year and we only have until May to nominate local champions and heroes as Baton Carriers. Between now … [Read more...]
Women’s Sport gets a Boost
Women and girls are being encouraged to get more active through round three of the Queensland Government’s Get Out, Get Active program. Sport Minister Mick de Brenni says it’s an extension of the Programme and there’s a total of $1.7 million in funding available- $1 million for councils and an … [Read more...]
More Help for kids to Get Started in Sport
An extra $750,000 is now being made available to help up to 5,000 Queensland children kick-start their involvement in organised sport or recreational activities through Round 9 of the popular Get Started vouchers program. BEST BE QUICK - The extra vouchers will be available online from 9.15 am … [Read more...]
Netballin’ With the Greats of the Game
If you think you’re in need of some tips, here’s a chance!! Former Australian netball great Vicki Wilson will deliver a series of netball coaching clinics at Charleville from 20–23 February, as part of the South West Hospital and Health Board’s partnership with the HOPE Project and Charleville … [Read more...]
Be Quick to Get Free Sports Vouchers
Eligible parents can now apply to secure $150 Get Started Vouchers sports vouchers for kids, with applications opening this morning. The Round 9 opened this morning offering over 25,000 of the vouchers to eligible kids, with the vouchers are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. These … [Read more...]
Corporates to Kill Country Bookies
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...]
