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Remembering Toowoomba Croquet clubs' proud history of aiding Australia's soldiers
How Darling Downs croquet women raised money for the soldiers in both world wars.
Wade Hart with research by CroquetClaude·7 min read
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Windsor members selected in 2027 Queensland State Team
Congratulations to three Windsor members selected in the 2027 QLD State Team: Shane Davis, Willy Silk and Greg Bury.
Wynnum croquet courts flooded in storm as Geoff Hull retires after 13 years
Severe storms flooded Courts 2 and 3 at Wynnum Croquet Club when the creek beside the clubhouse swelled. Separately, Geoff Hull, 86, has resigned after 13 years as a member.
Pine Rivers Gateball team enjoys Caloundra tournament
Pine Rivers took six players to the Masters and Apprentice tournament at Caloundra. They didn't bring the trophy home, but it was a very good weekend.
Sue Norman elected new Merthyr Croquet Club President
Congratulations to Sue Norman, the new President of Merthyr Croquet Club!
Great three-day Gateball weekend in Caloundra
A great three-day weekend of Gateball in Caloundra has concluded with the Doubles.
Bundaberg Regional Council grant delivers new mower engine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Greg Bury wins 2026 QLD AC Bronze Medal
Congratulations to Greg Bury, winner of the 2026 QLD AC Bronze Medal.
Wynnum members tidy gardens at Sunday working bee
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 Sunshine Coast Masters and Apprentices winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Masters and Apprentices Gateball Tournament, played at Caloundra. It was an extremely close win.
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.
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.
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.
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'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 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 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.
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Croquet Queensland·20 July 2026
All the different types of Queensland's croquet club logos
You'd think there are only so many ways to draw a mallet, yet all our clubs' logos look nothing alike.
14 Oct 2026
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
Bribie Island's doubles final goes all the way to the last hoop
Bribie Island Croquet Club's October news: a doubles final won at sheep station, Steve Bickley 8th at the GC Nationals, …
Bribie Island Croquet Club·1 Oct 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Brisbane's twenty councils, and the croquet clubs that outlived them
On 1 October 1925 twenty Brisbane councils were abolished to form one Greater Brisbane City Council. A century on, Brisb…
19 Aug 2026
Bundaberg hits the airwaves and promotes comeandtrycroquet.com
When Bundaberg got a chance to promote croquet, they used comeandtrycroquet.com to get signups. This helps every club in…
6 Aug 2026
Bribie Island's Community Challenge raises $1,800 and enrols 14 in a learn croquet course
A Community Fund Raiser Day at Bribie Island raised $1,800 for the town's Neighbourhood Centre and enrolled 14 newcomers…
Bribie Island Croquet Club·4 Aug 2026
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1st Draft of the 2027 Fixture List: Open for Public Comment
20 July 2026
The proposed 2027 calendar across all four codes is out for comment. Have a look, and tell us what works and what doesn't — anonymously or with your name.
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Come to Toowoomba: Darling Downs Regional Tournament 2027
12 November 2026
Every event of the Darling Downs Regional Croquet Tournament, 13 to 21 February 2027, in one place: Association croquet, Ricochet and Golf Croquet, all level play, with fees and how to enter.
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2026 Gold Coast Tweed Ricochet Champions
16 October 2026
Dave Luxmore won Division 1 and Gavin Clarke won Division 2 at the Gold Coast Tweed Region Ricochet Championship, held over 22-23 September 2026. Gavin took the title on a countback after finishing level on games with Doug Turner.
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An Egyptian Golf Croquet tournament organised by Kaz Boswell on 6 September drew seventeen players, with Bob Taylor winning the men's title and Kathe Trethewie the women's.
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