Thargomindah Bulls Rugby League Revival

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories, right here on Sydney News today. In the remote outback town of Thargo Minda in southwest Queensland, the local rugby lead team, the Bulls, has made a comeback after sitting idle for 24 years. They took the field for the first time on March 14, facing off against the Charleville comets and a revived regional competition. The ideas sparked casually over beers last year, drawing players from nearby properties and towns like Kunimula. This comes just a year after severe flooding battered the community, leaving fields damaged and spirits low, but training kicked off in January on the recovering oval. Locals are buzzing with excitement, with the club president noting how it feels a gap for social activities beyond motorbikes and horses. The coach, Liam Stitt, moved there to help with flood cleanup, stepped up despite his own health battle with cancer, and now leads with renewed energy. After treatment, the whole town is rallied, hosting fitness sessions, pub raffles,

1:01and drawing 40% of residents to the debut game despite the loss. It's become a true community effort, giving everyone a role and a sense of purpose. Queensland rugby league officials see this as a rare revival for outback footy, with the current four-round season laying groundwork for bigger things. Next year, as rivalries heat up and participation grows.