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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Headland-Buderim: Ross Rillie wins Div 1 GC Singles again
Headland-Buderim

Ross Rillie wins Div 1 GC Singles again

Ross Rillie has won the Headland-Buderim Div 1 GC Singles for 2026 once again. Congratulations to Ross on another title.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gracemere: Gracemere players shine at Bundaberg AC Medal
Gracemere

Gracemere players shine at Bundaberg AC Medal

Jake Kitchiner and Alyssa Close represented Gracemere at the Croquet Queensland AC Division 4 Medal in Bundaberg, each winning three of their five games in their first singles Association competition.

Bundaberg: Bundaberg Croquet Club Come and Try Sessions
Bundaberg

Bundaberg Croquet Club Come and Try Sessions

Try croquet at Bundaberg Croquet Club. Free coaching is available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact Russell or Joy for details or just come along.

Laurel Bank: Devonshire Tea at Laurel Bank today and Monday
Laurel Bank

Devonshire Tea at Laurel Bank today and Monday

Come and visit Laurel Bank Croquet Club. Serving Devonshire Tea until 4pm today and Monday 21st September.

Wynnum: Kleidon and McGrath win Wynnum Mixed Doubles Level Play
Wynnum

Kleidon and McGrath win Wynnum Mixed Doubles Level Play

Carol Kleidon and Nathan McGrath won the WCC Mixed Doubles Level Play, with Ann Brooks and David Selth runners-up. Eight partnerships played seven round-robin games for the Richard Pickvance Shield.

Toombul: Toombul wins Brisbane Division 3 Pennants Final
Toombul

Toombul wins Brisbane Division 3 Pennants Final

Toombul, the Northside winners, beat Wynnum 7 games to 3 in the Brisbane Division 3 Pennants Final. The club congratulates Wynnum on a tight contest and their Southside Competition win.

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.

Windsor: Support Windsor Croquet Club at Wilston Village Bar tonight
Windsor

Support Windsor Croquet Club at Wilston Village Bar tonight

Windsor Croquet Club is hosting a fundraising-style night at Wilston Village Bar tonight. Enjoy a great meal, catch up with friends and win a meat tray.

Caloundra: Reminder: Caloundra session this Sunday 1 November
Caloundra

Reminder: Caloundra session this Sunday 1 November

Caloundra has a session this Sunday, 1 November, from 10am to noon. Call Deb or Sam to register your interest.

Headland-Buderim: Condolences on the passing of George Ebbett
Headland-Buderim

Condolences on the passing of George Ebbett

Headland-Buderim members remember Glenis and George Ebbett, regular visitors from New Zealand. The club extends its sincere condolences to Glenys on George's recent unexpected passing.

Stephens: Why play croquet? A message from our President
Stephens

Why play croquet? A message from our President

Our President shares why she loves croquet, from the friendships to the tactics. The club thanks Jacky for the eye-catching result.

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.

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What Queensland clubs did this month
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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
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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…

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West Toowoomba celebrates 100 years in a busy year
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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
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