No. 21Friday 26 June 2026Brisbane, queensland

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Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Queensland Wins Border Trophy 2026
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Queensland Wins Border Trophy 2026

Queensland claimed the Border Trophy 2026 in a great day of croquet across all codes, with players from many regional clubs mixing well.

Eildon: Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a festive afternoon of great food, good company, and Christmas cheer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at the Clubhouse.

Eildon: New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit
Eildon

New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit

A new rankings website drawing data from the World Croquet Federation offers interactive player search, game history, ranking movements, and performance statistics for Golf Croquet and Association Croquet.

Toombul: Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship
Toombul

Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship

Toombul Croquet Club prepared for the CAQ Women's AC Championship with Wayne setting hoops and maintaining the lawns. Yuni Rowell won the championship over the weekend.

Graceville: Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned
Graceville

Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned

Congratulations to John Garrard and Randall Whyte from Graceville Club, winners of the Graceville Doubles Competition on 21st June. Runners-up were Sid and Kerry Bates from Stephens, with a final score of 7-4.

Headland-Buderim: GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa
Headland-Buderim

GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa

Headland-Buderim's GC Plate team won 4 of 8 singles but couldn't overcome Noosa in the doubles, resulting in a narrow loss at Noosa.

Eildon: Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night
Eildon

Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a BBQ Night on Friday 26th June with croquet, burgers, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus dessert. $10 per person.

Stephens: Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament
Stephens

Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament

Toombul Croquet Club hosted the CAQ Association Women's Open Singles with 13 participants. Yuni Rowell took the winners trophy and Bonnie Johnston was runner-up.

Coolangatta: Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC
Coolangatta

Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC

Yuni and Sharon represented Coolangatta Croquet Club in the Queensland Open Women's AC tournament this weekend, with Yuni winning all her games to take the title.

Windsor: Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026
Windsor

Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026

Congratulations to Windsor Croquet Club member Shane Davis on becoming the QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion for 2026.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club: Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club

Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

We had a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend. Great people, great prizes, and great games. See you all again soon for some crackin' croquet.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice
McIlwraith

McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice

McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted a practice session for the CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad, led by Murray Tinker and Dick Byres, with a showcase of club improvements.

McIlwraith: Anne Barry Wins the Bucket Competition
McIlwraith

Anne Barry Wins the Bucket Competition

Anne Barry has won the McIlwraith Croquet Club's Bucket Competition, defeating Jeffrey Searle 2 games to 1 in a closely contested best-of-three final.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Family Fun Day a hit at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Family Fun Day a hit at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club enjoyed a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend, filled with great people, prizes, and games.

Eildon: Eildon members selected for 2026 GC State Team
Eildon

Eildon members selected for 2026 GC State Team

Croquet Queensland has announced the 2026 GC State Team, with several Eildon members selected including Jenee Molyneux, Bob Martin, Desley Bischoff, and Casey De-Vene.

Windsor: Windsor Club members part of historic 1963 Interstate Cup wi
Windsor

Windsor Club members part of historic 1963 Interstate Cup win

Mrs Edna Rudder and Mr Hedley Gunton were proud members of the Windsor Croquet Club when the Queensland Team won the Interstate Cup for the first time in 1963.

Windsor: Claire selected for 2026 GC Qld State Team
Windsor

Claire selected for 2026 GC Qld State Team

Windsor Croquet Club congratulates Claire on her selection in the 2026 GC Qld State Team.

Windsor: Graham Selected for 2026 GC QLD State Team
Windsor

Graham Selected for 2026 GC QLD State Team

Congratulations to Graham on his selection in the 2026 GC QLD State Team. His Windsor Croquet Family is proud of him.

Caloundra: Knowledge to help you drop your handicap
Caloundra

Knowledge to help you drop your handicap

Caloundra Croquet Club shares practical tips and insights to help players improve their game and lower their handicap.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition Heats Up
McIlwraith

McIlwraith's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition Heats Up

McIlwraith Croquet Club's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition has drawn 16 entrants, with a best-of-three final between Anne Barry and Jeffrey Searle set for tomorrow.

Stephens: Queensland Open Men's Championship at Stephens Croquet Club
Stephens

Queensland Open Men's Championship at Stephens Croquet Club

Late afternoon on nearly the shortest day of the year, Stephens Croquet Club invites you to come and have a look at the Queensland Open Men's Championship for Association Croquet on our beautiful grass.

Headland-Buderim: Ross Rillie named captain of 2026 Qld GC State Team
Headland-Buderim

Ross Rillie named captain of 2026 Qld GC State Team

Headland-Buderim member Ross Rillie has been selected for the 2026 Queensland GC State Team and appointed as captain. The Interstate Series will be held at Cairnlea, Victoria in September.

Eildon: Eildon Croquet Club supports Breakfast Club Redcliffe
Eildon

Eildon Croquet Club supports Breakfast Club Redcliffe

Eildon Croquet Club members donated food to The Breakfast Club Redcliffe, with Judy and Peter delivering the supplies to support local families.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim wins all three ricochet pennants matches
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim wins all three ricochet pennants matches

Headland-Buderim Croquet Club played its final ricochet pennants match of the season against Bribie Island, winning all three games.

Eildon: Learn about ricochet croquet with Eildon
Eildon

Learn about ricochet croquet with Eildon

Ricochet croquet is easy to learn and can be played by up to six people, making it a great stepping stone to association croquet. Watch a helpful video to find out more.

Eildon: Curry Night a Feast at Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Curry Night a Feast at Eildon Croquet Club

Eildon Croquet Club hosted a wonderful Curry Night with delicious food, great company, and friendly competition on the courts.

Dalby: Dalby Croquet Club Member Makes Engagement List
Dalby

Dalby Croquet Club Member Makes Engagement List

A Dalby Croquet Club member shares their delight at being recognised as a top engager on the Croquet Talk weekly engagement list.

Wynnum: Worm castings a sign of healthy lawns at Wynnum
Wynnum

Worm castings a sign of healthy lawns at Wynnum

After weeks of wet weather, Wynnum Croquet Club's lawns are covered in worm castings — a healthy sign of improved soil structure, drainage and nutrient cycling.

Wynnum: The hidden challenge of worm castings on croquet lawns
Wynnum

The hidden challenge of worm castings on croquet lawns

Worm castings on croquet lawns can deflect balls, slow play, and leave muddy deposits on equipment, turning precision shots into a game of chance.

Wynnum: Handy boot cleaners help keep clubhouse clean
Wynnum

Handy boot cleaners help keep clubhouse clean

Wynnum Croquet Club's homemade boot cleaners by the clubhouse steps help remove mud before players head inside.

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In This Issue · Features

Features

El Niño is here, but it hasn't bitten yet
News

El Niño is here, but it hasn't bitten yet

The Bureau has declared El Niño active and says it could be the strongest on record. For croquet clubs, the useful news …

16 June 2026
From the President
News

From the President

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

6 June 2026
FLASHBACK Murray Tinker: 2017 Australian Champion
News

FLASHBACK Murray Tinker: 2017 Australian Champion

Caloundra's Murray Tinker won the 2017 Australian Golf Croquet Men's Singles. Watch the final, point by point and ad-fre…

Croquet Claude·6 June 2026
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Cherry Street reports a strong year, ricochet success and a purple Friendship DayCommunity

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Come and Try: Clubs Across the South-East Open Their DoorsCommunity

Come and Try: Clubs Across the South-East Open Their Doors

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