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Carbrook Golf Club has faced more than its fair share of challenges. But it’s turned the tide on its flood resilience. When the club was devastated by flooding in 2022 — and again during ex TC Alfred — the road to recovery wasn’t easy. But after receiving funding from the joint Queensland and Federal Governments Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, Carbrook has come back faster and stronger than ever. We visited the golf course to speak with General Manager Scott Wagstaff about what the flood upgrades have meant for the club and the community. With the funding, the club was able to: ✅ Build 4km of concrete cart paths ✅ Repair erosion around the first tee and carpark ✅ Future-proof the facility for the long term Read more of our interview with Scott Wagstaff about Carbrook Golf Club’s comeback journey: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4fw8zOv #QldSport #Golf #CarbrookGolfClub #TCAlfred

Marlin Coast Rangers Football Club in Trinity Beach can now enjoy even better evening training and games, thanks to a recently completed lighting upgrade on Field 1. With 380 members, including more than 200 juniors, the club plays an important role in supporting grassroots participation and building an active, connected community in Far North Queensland. The new lights not only improve safety and visibility but also help the club better cater to players and families with busy schedules. Upgrades like this make a real difference to local sport — extending access, growing participation, and helping more Queenslanders stay active, more often. ⚽💪 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3HmJbOm 📸 Marlin Coast FC #QldSport

🚨 Play On! Sports Vouchers are now open for applications! Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to deliver Play On! Sports Vouchers — Queensland’s new voucher program to help kids get active and ease cost-of-living pressures for families across the state with vouchers up to $200 now available. These vouchers are about more than sport — they’re about backing our communities and helping children, no matter where they live, access the benefits of being active. For Queensland clubs, this is a chance to grow: ✅ More sign-ups ✅ More members ✅ More kids getting active 👏 Congratulations to the team who made this happen — the response to Play On! Sports Vouchers has been incredible so far. You can learn more about our Play On! Sports Vouchers at www.qld.gov.au/playon #PlayOnQld

🛡️ He might not carry a shield, but hockey umpire Steve Rogers is a real-life marvel on the field! From Ipswich to an Olympic Gold Medal match, Steve’s journey has been nothing short of heroic — and now he can add QSport Konica Minolta 2024 Queensland Sport Official of the Year to his accolades 👏 Read how this “Captain” of the whistle is inspiring the next generation of umpires. 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4l2pnxD Hockey Queensland #QueenslandSport #QSport #HockeyHeroes #OfficialOfTheYear #Qldsport #Sportinqld #CaptainOfTheWhistle

🏆Have you played at Greenbank’s Everleigh Sports Park? It’s officially been crowned the nation’s best after winning the National Ken Gannon Community AFL Facility Award for 2024! What made it the winner? 🏆 MCG-sized field & junior field 🏆 Gender-neutral changerooms 🏆 Gender-neutral, airconditioned umpire room 🏆 Broadcast facilities 🏆 Community café 🏆 Plus more! Teamwork made the dream work, with the project jointly funded by the Queensland Government, Logan City Council, Federal Government, AFL QUEENSLAND LIMITED and developer Mirvac. The winning facility has helped grow AFL participation in the region, particularly amongst female players. Read more about what makes Everleigh Sports Park Australia’s best community AFL facility 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/41atros #SportInQld #AFL #AFLW #Auskick

Benowa Bowls Club has hit the jack with its new, accessible upgrades, helping more people of all abilities to play and watch lawn bowls. 🌿 The Gold Coast venue now has a wheelchair-friendly front entrance plus new, accessible toilets in the clubhouse thanks to our funding. 🧑🦽 🏆 The inclusive upgrades were recently put to the test when the club hosted the Australian Open tournament. Nearly four hundred bowlers competed at the event, with the upgrades receiving the tick of approval from competitors and spectators. ✅ Read more about the club’s new inclusive renovations: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3INeXVf #QLDsport #lawnbowls #SportInQld

There’s been a sporting surge in Rockhampton ⚡ New LED lights at Kettle Park have seen more teams training for longer, and all through winter with five new competition-standard lighting towers. 💡 “Once upon a time the fields would be closed by sundown. Since the lighting’s gone in, there’s between 500 and 1,000 more participants who are able to use the field,” says Rob Alexander, Principal at The Cathedral College. Read more about how Kettle Park’s new lights have transformed Rockhampton’s sporting landscape: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3UBfCM0 #SportinQld #QldSport #Rockhampton Rockhampton Regional Council Queensland Rugby League The Cathedral College Rockhampton

QRL Country Week was on FIRE last weekend 🔥🏉 The Hostplus Cup rolled into regional Queensland last weekend, with seven towns playing host – including first-timers Augathella and Gayndah! 💪 But this wasn't just about the footy. It’s about future National Rugby League and Queensland Maroons stars lighting up country fields, youngsters meeting their heroes, and players getting back to what grassroots footy is all about: inspiring more Queenslanders to lace up, join in, and get active. 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4163C90 We’re proud to support Country Week and loved seeing our regional communities get involved. #QldSport #QRLCountryWeek #SportInQld 📸 Queensland Rugby League

Our $150 SwimStart vouchers are now available to parents! Families with children aged 0–4 years can now apply for a SwimStart voucher to help cover the cost of swimming lessons at participating providers. Parents, apply here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/46q9o95 👉 Swim schools – want to get involved? By becoming a registered SwimStart activity provider, you can: ✅ attract new families and grow your customer base ✅ maximise pool usage by filling quieter times ✅ build long-term relationships with local families Joining SwimStart is simple and hassle-free. Register today to enjoy increased visibility, new enrolments, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. Dive into this opportunity and help promote water safety and early childhood education across Queensland. Swim schools, register here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4la4Yac

Yesterday, we marked a historic milestone - seven years until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And to mark the occasion we coordinated celebrations across Queensland that showcased our commitment to building a lasting sporting legacy. 🏅🤝 Hundreds of students came together with Olympic and Paralympic athletes at Brisbane Showgrounds highlighting the exciting opportunities being created for the next generation. Meanwhile in Rockhampton, locals and athletes took to the Fitzroy River for a special rowing event — connecting regional Queensland to the Brisbane 2032 countdown. 💚💛 Landmarks across all 13 council areas set to host events lit up green and gold as we reflected on our vision: investing in grassroots sport, building participation pathways, and cementing Queensland as Australia’s sporting capital. We’re not just getting ready to host the world’s biggest event — we’re creating a legacy that will benefit Queenslanders for generations. Let the countdown to Brisbane 2032 begin. 🔥 Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4f8xs2H #7YTG #GreenAndGoldRunway #QLDSport Australian Olympic Committee Paralympics Australia Brisbane 2032 Swimming Australia Australian Athletics