On a cool Thursday evening at Daryl Bourke Oval in Moranbah, the local women's rugby league team is putting on their boots.
Even with the chill in the air and the exhaustion of recently completing a 12-hour shift, these women are ready for training.
Moranbah, a small community of nearly 10,000, is surrounded by numerous coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Though the town's economic backbone is hidden beneath the surface, its community thrives high above it.
Like many rural towns, the local football club is integral to its spirit and vitality.
After relocating from New Zealand at the age of 16, Mah Te Hiko discovered a sense of belonging at the Moranbah Miners Rugby League Club last year.
Reflecting on her experience, the now-18-year-old shared, "When I first moved here, I started with footy and that's how I made all my connections, made all my friends."
Joining her new friends on the field is her mother, Gwen Te Hiko.
This shared passion has fostered a unique connection between the mother and daughter.