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Club members were lining up to tell stories about our John in between the rain recently to celebrate his 90th birthday. John got lots of well deserved hugs and handshakes and congratulations from everyone. There were lots of laughs.
East Brisbane Croquet Club·2 min read
A great three-day weekend of Gateball in Caloundra has concluded with the Doubles.
Eight Wynnum club members gave up their Sunday morning for a working bee organised by Tony. The gardens bordering the croquet lawns are looking much tidier thanks to their efforts.
Congratulations to Greg Bury, winner of the 2026 QLD AC Bronze Medal.
Bundaberg Croquet Club has received a grant from Bundaberg Regional Council to fit a new engine to its Toro mower. The lawns are looking great.
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.
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.
Also from Burleigh Heads Palm Beach today: Everyday Massive's annual croquet showdown at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Congratulations to Hans and Nev on winning second place at the Twin Rivers doubles on the weekend.
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.
Also from Capricorn Coast today: Gladstone wins Pinefest Trophy in regional competition.
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.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Masters and Apprentices Gateball Tournament, played at Caloundra. It was an extremely close win.
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.
Twenty participants enjoyed mahjong and a world class luncheon on Melbourne Cup Day. Congratulations to Cathy Berry, who won best dressed.
Toowoomba Croquet Club invites players to join regular golf croquet sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Headland-Buderim members enjoyed a fun Melbourne Cup. Thanks go to Colin for organising the event and Robyn for coordinating the lunch.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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