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The Western Rivers Cup is South West Queensland’s only Indigenous regional cricket carnival.  The current Western Rivers Cup model is a joint initiative by the South West Indigenous Network and Queensland Cricket.  The carnival name recognizes and celebrates the cultural significance of the river systems to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.  Each team is named after one of these important rivers throughout Queensland

The past five carnivals have been a great success and the 2018 Western Rivers Cup is shaping up to be a bigger and better event.  The Western Rivers Cup concept was established in 2013 with 6 male teams nominating for the carnival at Newtown Park to witness the men from Mitchell, the Maranoa Hurricanes claim the inaugural cup (WRC01).  8 male teams nominated in 2014 with the Bulloo Suns (Toowoomba based) team seeking revenge on Hurricanes and taking out WRC02 at Newtown Park.  In 2015 the carnival outgrew Newtown Park and moved to Captain Cook Fields Toowoomba in which 12 Male teams nominated for WRC03 and for the first time a SWIN SEAMERS Academy team took honours and claimed the cup.

In the Women’s WRC02 competition the Warrego Tornadoes came out triumphant to take the title from WRC01 winners Balonne Volcanoes. In the WRC05 Men’s competition the Maranoa Hurricanes were successful in gaining back the title and defeating the victors from the last two year’s the SWIN Seamers Academy.

The Carnival has strong support from both Commonwealth and Sate Government as well as some Local Governments within the South West Region.  Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association Indigenous Program Unit are also a key partner in supporting the carnival.  The Toowoomba Chronicle has been the Western Rivers Cup Media Partner since 2013 and continue to provide strong support.  Chairperson Peter Jackson stated, “Without financial and in-kind support from our sponsors from all levels in Government, PCYC, The Chronicle and our corporate sponsors the carnival would not be to the success it is today and we really appreciate their generosity in making this event such a strong success”!

For more information about the Western Rivers Cup please contact our WRC Coordinator:

Western Rivers Cup Coordinator
E coordinator@swin.org.au
M 0437 338 838
P 07 4637 9865


2023 Carnival

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Seeing in the 2023 New Year with a new look board. Seeing in the 2023 New Year with a new look board. Big congratulations to Kieren Gibbs on his appointment to Secretary!
Please note the SWIN offices (Toowoomba, Cunnamull Please note the SWIN offices (Toowoomba, Cunnamulla & St George) will be closed COB Friday 23 December 2022 and will re-open Tuesday 3 January 2023.
South West Indigenous Network Annual General Meeti South West Indigenous Network Annual General Meeting will be held on December 8, 2022 starting at 4pm via Microsoft Teams. All SWIN members are welcome to attend. For further information in relation to the meeting please contact SWIN Secretary Glenn Dennis - secretary@swin.org.au
Wishing @ron_simo_ all the best for his rides toda Wishing @ron_simo_ all the best for his rides today! Ronald was our special guest at Saturday’s MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup 🏇 🏆
It’s race day!! MPK South West Indigenous Netw It’s race day!! 

MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup is happening today, Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm.

Don’t’ miss out on a great night and with only limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Jockey Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games thanks to Undanu Sports, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 1 day till the MPK South West Indigenous Netw Only 1 day till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Jockey Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games thanks to Undanu Games, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 2 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Net Only 2 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 3 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Net Only 3 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 4 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Net Only 4 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
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