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🏆 Magpies 2026 Affiliates Challenge 🏆

It was a great night at Sologinkin Oval as our Magpies affiliated clubs came together for some fun, food and a bit of friendly rivalry. After a series of challenges, the competition was fierce, but a few clubs rose to the top!

🥇 1st Place: Magpies Mackay Touch Football Club – $800
🥈 2nd Place: Magpies Mackay & District Obedience Club – $600
🥉 3rd Place: Magpies Mackay Junior Rugby League Club – $400

Congratulations to our winning clubs and a big thank you to all affiliates who took part. Each participating club also received $250 to support their teams and programs. 👏

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Sonny Hutchinson is taking his golf game to the international stage with support from a $600 Magpies Community Grant.

In 2024 and 2025, Sonny won multiple junior titles across North, Central Queensland, and the Central Highlands, and represented Mackay and Queensland at the Australian Junior Age Division Championships. These achievements led to his selection to represent Australia at the Champion of Champions World Junior Championships and the Irish Junior Open.

Competing internationally comes with significant costs, and this grant helps Sonny continue pursuing high-level opportunities while bringing his experience and skills back to the Mackay Golf Club.

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Sisters Isabella and Dakota Daniel are making big waves in the pool, each achieving outstanding results at state and national level, and both supported through Magpies Community Grants.

Isabella qualified across every stroke for the Capricornia Region, competing in 50m, 100m, 200 IM and relays at the Queensland School Sport 10–12 Years Swimming Championships. She raced in nine events, made four finals, and placed 8th in the 200 IM, 5th in the 50 Backstroke, and 6th in both the 100 Backstroke and 100 Butterfly.

Dakota competed at the 2025 Australian Age Championships after earning multiple medals and seven national qualifying times at the Queensland Championships, an incredible effort for her first national meet. She raced seven events, placing 19th in the 400 IM, 18th in the 200 Fly, and achieving personal bests across the board.

With events like these costing families thousands in travel, accommodation, nomination fees and more, these grants help young athletes keep chasing their goals at the highest level.

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Fletcher McLaren continues to push his futsal and soccer skills to the next level, supported by a $600 Magpies Community Grant.

Fletcher has been playing since age six and trains regularly with Mackay City United Futsal Club, competing at local, regional, and international levels. He recently represented Australia at the Jiangmen Futsal Festival in China, where his team went undefeated throughout the tournament.

This grant helps with training and travel costs, supporting Fletcher as he develops his skills and takes on new challenges in the sport.

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We’re proud to support Dane Shepherd with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as he represents Australia with the U15 Boys Futsal Team on their 2025 Brazil International Tour.

Dane earned his place after representing Pioneer State High School and Queensland at national competitions. The Brazil tour gave him the chance to play against top teams in four cities, improve his skills with coaching from Australian and Brazilian coaches, and experience international competition first-hand.

This grant helps with the significant costs involved in competing internationally and supporting Dane’s growth as a player.

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We’re proud to support Imogen Paul with a $250 Magpies Community Grant as she competes at the Queensland State Netball Titles at Nissan Arena, Brisbane.

Imogen has been making waves in Division 1 netball for her local club, Magpies Netball Club, and was the youngest development player in their Premier League team. This year she also represented Mackay in multiple representative teams, including the Under 16s Senior State Age carnival and the QISSN State Netball Carnival.

This grant helps cover costs associated with competing at the state level, giving Imogen the chance to test her skills against the best in Queensland.

Magpies Community Grants will continue in 2026, supporting more local athletes like Imogen to reach their goals.

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We’re proud to support Yindee Robertson with a $250 Magpies Community Grant as she competes at the 11–12 Years Girls Rugby League State Championships in Townsville.

Yindee trialled for the Mackay & District team and earned her place, going on to play two strong carnivals before being selected for the Capricornia team. She’s already making an impact on the field, scoring two full-length tries and holding her own with some impressive tackles.

This grant helps support costs such as levies, accommodation and travel as Yindee continues her rugby league journey.

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We’re proud to support John Thomas with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as he prepares to compete in the 2025 World Age Sprint Championships in Triathlon.

John qualified for the Australian team after racing in four selection events across NSW and Queensland, earning the points needed to secure his spot on the national stage.

Competing internationally comes with significant costs, and this grant will help support expenses such as uniforms, registration, travel and accommodation.

We wish John all the best as he represents Australia, and look forward to continuing our support for local athletes when Magpies Community Grants return in 2026.

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We’re proud to support Turril Taylor with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as she continues to shine in her chosen sport, Baton Twirling.

Turril has been twirling since age 6 and excels in the 2-baton event, competing at local, state and national level. After a successful trial performance last year, she earned a place on the Australian Baton Twirling Team in the Junior Level B 2-Baton category.

This year she travelled to Torino, Italy, where she represented Australia and placed 11th in the world, missing a finals spot by only one point.

We’re proud to support athletes like Turril and celebrate the diverse range of sports represented in our region.

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We’re proud to support Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club Inc. with a $700 Magpies Community Grant in our final funding round for 2025. 🖤🤍
For 25 years, Eimeo SLSC has helped keep Eimeo Beach safe with more than 360 volunteers, 52,000 patrol hours, and a big impact on the 38,000 beachgoers who visit each season. Last year they completed 1,700 patrol hours, 2,100 preventative actions, and 29 first aid treatments.
Eimeo SLSC also offers training, youth development and inclusive programs like Albatross Nippers, giving people of all ages a place to learn, belong and contribute.
This grant will help purchase new Nipper boards for their growing Youth Development Program. More than 125 kids take part in Nippers each Sunday, and these boards are essential for surf safety skills and preparing future lifesavers.
Community groups like Eimeo SLSC are an important part of our region, helping keep people safe and connected. We’re proud to support the work they do.
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🏏 Kiana Dunn received a $400 Magpies Community Grant in Q4 2025, and we were grateful to be able to help support her in her selection for the Queensland Under 19 School Sport team for a four-game series against NSW. Kiana trialled through Mackay & District and Capricornia before being chosen for Queensland, even after the state competition was cancelled due to a cyclone. Her costs included uniforms, carnival fees, flights, a rental car, and accommodation; expenses that grants help families manage. Kiana performed strongly, taking 1/21 off 4 overs in the one-day match, helping Queensland defeat NSW for the first time in three years, breaking their 13-game streak. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🏐 Mackay State High School Volleyball Academy received a $700 Magpies Community Grant in Q4 2025 to support their new program developing student athletes and growing volleyball locally. The grant helps the school secure essential equipment like nets, balls, and training aids, and supports coaching and travel for competitions. Volleyball in Mackay faces unique challenges, with few local clubs and families often covering time and costs to enable participation. Grants like this help students access representative pathways and continue pursuing their sport. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026 to support programs like this. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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⚽ Tarcisio Pritchard received a $250 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025 to support his participation in the QRSS Futsal State Championships. Representing Queensland takes dedication, with countless training sessions, competitions, and travel across the state. Families often manage flights, accommodation, tournament fees, and volunteer their time to make it all happen. Grants like these help ease that load and allow young athletes to focus on their sport. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026 to continue supporting local talent and community initiatives. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants