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Toowoomba: Bunnings barbecue set for 13 December
Toowoomba

Bunnings barbecue set for 13 December

Toowoomba's Bunnings barbecue will be held on 13 December. Members who can assist on the day are asked to add their name to the roster.

Headland-Buderim: Hodgins and Beckett win Headland-Buderim Championship Double
Headland-Buderim

Hodgins and Beckett win Headland-Buderim Championship Doubles

Carolyn Hodgins and Col Beckett won the club's Championship Doubles on 5th November. The event was played in a Handicap format for the first time.

Caloundra: Caloundra Gateball event opened by Club Patron
Caloundra

Caloundra Gateball event opened by Club Patron

Kendall Hatcher, Club Patron and the Caloundra State MP, has opened a prestigious Gateball event. Team play begins today.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Hudson Cup Division 2 winners announced, plus one more from
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Hudson Cup Division 2 winners announced, plus one more from Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Also from Burleigh Heads Palm Beach today: Everyday Massive's annual croquet showdown at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach.

Wynnum: Why Wynnum's lawns are being scarified
Wynnum

Why Wynnum's lawns are being scarified

Troy, our groundsman, has been scarifying the lawns to keep them in good condition and promote healthy grass growth. Here's why the process matters, and why the lawns may look rough for now.

Windsor: Melbourne Cup Day celebrated in style at Windsor
Windsor

Melbourne Cup Day celebrated in style at Windsor

Twenty participants enjoyed mahjong and a world class luncheon on Melbourne Cup Day. Congratulations to Cathy Berry, who won best dressed.

Stephens: Heather and Tom Knight runners-up in CAQ AC Open Doubles
Stephens

Heather and Tom Knight runners-up in CAQ AC Open Doubles

Heather and Tom Knight finished as runners-up in the CAQ AC Open Doubles Tournament at Toombul Croquet Club. Stephens had eight members playing in the tournament.

Toombul: Last spots left for Future Legends Cup
Toombul

Last spots left for Future Legends Cup

A couple of spots remain for Toombul's 9+ Handicap Event. This is the last chance to be the inaugural Future Legends Cup winner.

West Toowoomba: West Toowoomba and Laurel Bank meet in pennants final round
West Toowoomba

West Toowoomba and Laurel Bank meet in pennants final round

West Toowoomba took on Laurel Bank in the final round of the annual golf croquet pennants competition on Saturday 31 October. Toowoomba Croquet Club won the overall competition.

Dalby: Sunday afternoon croquet returns on 1 November
Dalby

Sunday afternoon croquet returns on 1 November

Sunday afternoon croquet is back at Dalby, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to join the club on 1 November from 3 pm to 5 pm.

McIlwraith: Anne Barry wins Penny Jackson Open Women's Singles
McIlwraith

Anne Barry wins Penny Jackson Open Women's Singles

Anne Barry has won the Penny Jackson Open Women's Singles Trophy at McIlwraith after a closely fought match against Gayle Petrie. The club thanks its gallery and sponsor Penny Jackson.

Twin Rivers: Di wins Mary McMahon GC Invitational; Pukeroa and Colman tak
Twin Rivers

Di wins Mary McMahon GC Invitational; Pukeroa and Colman take Lohrisch Shield

Di won the inaugural Mary McMahon GC Invitational at Southport, with Francesca de Wytt runner-up. Ephraim Pukeroa and John Colman also won the first J.G. Lohrisch Shield, finishing one hoop clear.

Eildon: Jill Cole receives Volunteer Award
Eildon

Jill Cole receives Volunteer Award

Eildon Croquet Club President Jill Cole has received a Volunteer Award from Redcliffe MP Kerri-Anne Dooley. The club thanks her for her tireless devotion to its betterment.

Ipswich: Hans and Nev claim second at Twin Rivers doubles
Ipswich

Hans and Nev claim second at Twin Rivers doubles

Congratulations to Hans and Nev on winning second place at the Twin Rivers doubles on the weekend.

Coolum: Cath Duncan wins bronze at AP&ES Games
Coolum

Cath Duncan wins bronze at AP&ES Games

Coolum member Cath Duncan won a bronze medal at the 2026 Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games at Southport. She presented the medal to Club President Garry Hudson.

Capricorn Coast: Local businesses back Capricorn Coast multi draw, plus one m
Capricorn Coast

Local businesses back Capricorn Coast multi draw, plus one more from Capricorn Coast

Also from Capricorn Coast today: Gladstone wins Pinefest Trophy in regional competition.

Graceville: Graceville shifts to summer play times
Graceville

Graceville shifts to summer play times

Graceville Croquet Club's Golf Croquet players are moving to summer play times from Sunday, 11 October. Most sessions start at 2:30 pm for a 3 pm play start, with Tuesday remaining at 1:30 pm.

Toowoomba: Golf croquet sessions every Wednesday and Friday
Toowoomba

Golf croquet sessions every Wednesday and Friday

Toowoomba Croquet Club invites players to join regular golf croquet sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Headland-Buderim: Members enjoy a fun Melbourne Cup day
Headland-Buderim

Members enjoy a fun Melbourne Cup day

Headland-Buderim members enjoyed a fun Melbourne Cup. Thanks go to Colin for organising the event and Robyn for coordinating the lunch.

Caloundra: Wendy wins her group at Bribie Halloween gala day
Caloundra

Wendy wins her group at Bribie Halloween gala day

Wendy won her group at the Bribie Halloween gala day. Great fun was had by all.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Greg Hays wins Div 1 Club Champion and Hudson Cup
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Greg Hays wins Div 1 Club Champion and Hudson Cup

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach has a new Div 1 Club Champion in Greg Hays, who took the Hudson Cup. Ann Rawding finished as runner-up after a tight game.

Wynnum: Rillies win Bayside Cup 6-5 at Wynnum as 32 players take par
Wynnum

Rillies win Bayside Cup 6-5 at Wynnum as 32 players take part

Helen and Ross Rillie beat Mary McMahon and Gordon Giles 6 to 5 in a gripping final of the Goseetouring-sponsored Bayside Cup. Open doubles also kept all four courts busy at Wynnum.

Windsor: Davis and Rowell win 2026 QLD Open Doubles
Windsor

Davis and Rowell win 2026 QLD Open Doubles

Shane Davis (Windsor) and Yuni Rowell (Coolangatta) are the 2026 QLD Open Doubles Champions. Thanks go to Toombul Croquet Club for hosting.

Stephens: Discover the history of the Stephens Shire
Stephens

Discover the history of the Stephens Shire

The Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc has an event on 7th November at the Yeronga Community Centre. It's a chance to learn more about what shaped our local area, originally the Stephens Shire.

Toombul: Shane Davis and Yuni Rowell win CAQ AC Open Doubles
Toombul

Shane Davis and Yuni Rowell win CAQ AC Open Doubles

Toombul hosted the CAQ AC Open Doubles over the weekend. Shane Davis and Yuni Rowell took the title, with Tom and Heather Knight as runners-up.

West Toowoomba: West Toowoomba's Friendship Day draws 36 players, and a gran
West Toowoomba

West Toowoomba's Friendship Day draws 36 players, and a grandmother coaches a budding champion

West Toowoomba Croquet Club held its annual Friendship Day on Thursday, with 36 players enjoying themselves despite tricky conditions. Newcomer Amanda also coached her granddaughter at the event.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith Blue wraps up Division 3 Pennants against Eildon
McIlwraith

McIlwraith Blue wraps up Division 3 Pennants against Eildon

McIlwraith Blue finished the Division 3 Pennants competition with a win on games against Eildon Croquet Club. The real winner on the day, as always, was croquet.

Twin Rivers: Twin Rivers club singles championships results
Twin Rivers

Twin Rivers club singles championships results

Twin Rivers held its club singles championships in September in good conditions. Carl McGifford won the 9+ handicap for the second year running, and Di Michels took the open singles.

Eildon: Eildon postpones return to play, morning tea still on
Eildon

Eildon postpones return to play, morning tea still on

Eildon has postponed its return to play because of the wet weather. The Volunteers' Morning Tea will still go ahead for all members at 9.30am.

Coolum: Coolum celebrates Alan George's 100th birthday
Coolum

Coolum celebrates Alan George's 100th birthday

Coolum Croquet Club marked a special milestone this week, celebrating Life Member Alan George's 100th birthday with family and friends.

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Croquet Queensland·20 July 2026
What Queensland clubs did this month
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What Queensland clubs did this month

46 club stories from 13 September to 11 October: pennants, new players, coaching, visits between clubs and a few big mil…

13 Oct 2026
No need to sign in to play
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No need to sign in to play

Registered players don't need to sign in. Only visitors and overseas players must be recorded.

29 Sept 2026
Di Michels wins Twin Rivers Club Singles Championship
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Di Michels wins Twin Rivers Club Singles Championship

Di Michels won the Twin Rivers Club Singles Championship in 30-degree heat, with Bruce Peters runner-up on hoop count.

Maia McGhee, Twin Rivers Community Mallet Sports Club·25 Sept 2026
Have a gander at Twin Rivers' New Clubhouse
Community

Have a gander at Twin Rivers' New Clubhouse

Ten years with no ground of its own, then courts and a shed. Now Twin Rivers has a clubhouse. Take a walk round with Wad…

CroquetWade·23 Sept 2026
West Toowoomba celebrates 100 years in a busy year
Community

West Toowoomba celebrates 100 years in a busy year

Planning started in early January for the celebration of our club's Centenary on 14th February 2026. A sub-committee was…

West Toowoomba Croquet Club·7 Sept 2026
Preparing your courts for a dry summer
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Preparing your courts for a dry summer

A record-strength El Nino means a hotter, drier spring run-in. Five things to put to your groundsman this month, while t…

20 Aug 2026
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Come and Try: the biggest membership campaign CAQ has run

CAQ has begun its biggest membership campaign in memory, inviting the public to try croquet at clubs across the state. The President explains what we are doing, and why.

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John van Barneveld on feeling positive about croquet and why membership is his number one priority.

Around the clubs: winners, runners-up and pennant wins across QueenslandEvents

Around the clubs: winners, runners-up and pennant wins across Queensland

A busy fortnight on Queensland's lawns: Open Doubles champions at McIlwraith, the Headland Cup, Gracemere's 14 Point Extravaganza, Stephens at the Gold Coast Tweed, Sue's top-four in NSW, and tight pennant wins for Windsor, Eildon and Ipswich.

New committee, government grant and the Margaret Webley ahead at BundabergCommunity

New committee, government grant and the Margaret Webley ahead at Bundaberg

Bundaberg welcomes a new committee, secures a government grant for equipment and security, and looks forward to the Margaret Webley tournament on 30-31 July.

Social play and afternoon teas continue at Murwillumbah, with a farewell to Joan EccleshareCommunity

Social play and afternoon teas continue at Murwillumbah, with a farewell to Joan Eccleshare

Murwillumbah keeps social play and Sunday afternoon teas going despite rain, and remembers long-term member Joan Eccleshare.

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West Toowoomba marks its centenary and supports the Darling Downs Tournament

West Toowoomba planned and held its centenary celebration, hosted dignitaries and media, then moved straight into Darling Downs Region Tournament duties.