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Water Polo: A family sport

Carly Lubicz

October 8, 2023

You could say that water polo was somewhat of a family tradition for Brett Foster. Originally from South Africa, Brett’s grandfather Richard was known as Rhodesia’s* “Mr Water Polo” and represented the nation 102 times …

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New heights for Sam Lavender and ‘rock monkeys’

Carly Lubicz

August 10, 2023

The moment Sam Lavender reached the top of his first climbing wall, he was hooked. That was three-and-a-half years ago and now the 15-year-old is getting set to head to the QLD State Boulder Titles …

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Set for the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim

Carly Lubicz

July 26, 2023

The sixty-second Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim is this weekend. This 8km ocean race will be challenging teams and solo swimmers alike; with about 100 contenders of all ages taking part in this iconic Townsville …

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Meet Rebecca Sheppard

Carly Lubicz

July 19, 2023

Rebecca (Beck) Sheppard recently did the ‘impossible’ — she completed a full Ironman (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42km run), battling injury, three flat tyres and six-months of training 20 hours a week, juggling working full …

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How are you getting active on Mother’s Day?

Carly Lubicz

May 6, 2023

We caught up with three local mums to find out what they are doing to celebrate Mother’s Day. It may include a cup of tea and a piece of cake, but only after they have …

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Go Try: Indoor Rock Climbing

Carly Lubicz

April 17, 2023

Whether you’re scared of heights or you can scale a wall faster than Spiderman, Hot Rock Adventure Centre has something for every skill (and fear) level, as mother and daughter Carrie and Sophie Kiernan found …

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Women in Cycling Series: Chloe Brewer

Carly Lubicz

April 14, 2023

At 15 years old, Chloe Brewer loves the speed, balance and determination that are all part of track cycling. And she’s clearly got a knack for it – already racing in the women’s grade locally; …

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The world game for little ones

Carly Lubicz

March 18, 2023

With the most recent ABS statistics showing soccer as the second most popular sport for Australian children and football registrations in Queensland growing by 5% this year – double the national average – there’s no …

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Rewarding kids with active alternatives

Carly Lubicz

March 4, 2023

Survived another week at work? Get home, crack a bottle of wine and get the cheese platter out. Got a promotion? Cake all round for the office! Daughter scored an award at school? Off you …

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Ask a Nutritionist: The biggest nutrition myth?

Carly Lubicz

February 11, 2024

TheGo asks our local, qualified and respected nutritionists a question that has been puzzling you. This month we posed the question what’s the biggest nutrition-related myth or misconception our panel hears from clients. There are …

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Sign-on for fun

Carly Lubicz

January 28, 2024

Attract and engage kids in organised sport With sporting club sign-on days in full swing and a vast array of local sports to choose from, we caught up with some local experts who are in …

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Video: 2014 – The Active Year that Was…

Carly Lubicz

December 31, 2023

As the sun sets on 2014, we get ready to welcome another exciting and active year in Townsville. To celebrate your impressive achievements over this time, we are pumped to give you this video – …

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Active school holiday fun to beat the heat

Carly Lubicz

December 8, 2023

The excitement of summer school holidays is upon us, but so is that humidity. The last thing you want to kids doing is spending the whole summer in the house; so we have tracked down …

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Have you Tried: Flippa Ball

Jazmin Malcolm

October 24, 2023

Looking for a fun sport for the kids to play in summer? We caught up with Townsville Water Polo Association president Kat Giles to find out what flippa ball is and why it’s making a …

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Fighting for Tama

Carly Lubicz

September 17, 2023

No stranger to the boxing ring, when John Bryce from Butcher on Bundock heard about the inaugural Fight for your Cause charity fight night this month, he was keen to get involved. He just couldn’t …

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Meet Linda Pinker

Carly Lubicz

July 28, 2023

Thriving off exercise, Mum to four-month-old Ruby and two-year-old Archie, Linda Pinker has needed to rethink her training strategy and goals over recent years. Even if that means making the kids part of her routine. …

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Free, fun and active things to do with kids in …

Carly Lubicz

June 27, 2023

Whether it’s school holidays or another weekend has rolled around where you’re out of money and ideas; we have put together this list to help you to get outside with the kids and do something …

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Five minute breather with… Craig Sullivan

Carly Lubicz

May 5, 2023

As an occupational therapist, in a matter of months Craig Sullivan became a first-time-father to twin girls, plus welcomed Queensland’s only private chronic pain management clinic north of Brisbane into the world. And — admirably …

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