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Pickleballers benefit from national clinic

WITH strong military links, Ipswich pickleball enthusiasts Lorraine Owens and Alexandra Flanagan said they appreciated being invited to join a Team Invictus Day at the recent Australian championships.

David Lems

17 hours ago

MBN

Official’s call to level major Ipswich track

AN experienced sporting administrator is hoping for Ipswich City Council approval to “level” the Bill Paterson Oval running track citing safety concerns for young people and the public.

David Lems

17 hours ago

Sport

Coaching stability: Brothers out to improve on rare feat

BROTHERS face a mighty challenge in 2025 replicating this year’s Rugby League Ipswich grand final grand slam achievement. Winning the A, Reserve and C-Grade men’s deciders on the same afternoon was a remarkable feat. However, Brothers are aiming...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

C Grade vital to building club strength

BROTHERS C-Grade co-coach Jordan Oldfield knows the importance of lower division teams in maintaining club strength and unity. From past seasons where the C-Grade division often attracted older or more social players, recent competitions have featured younger and faster footballers.

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Harry’s new Hornets mission after English boost

REFRESHED after a beneficial five-month stint in England, new Ipswich Hornets captain Harry Wood expected his youth-laden team to create a new cricket culture. Wood has taken over leadership of the Queensland Premier Grade team after playing 20 one...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Dedicated Amayra’s pool of talent reward

WITH A beaming personality and wonderful work ethic, Amayra Mehta has received a major boost looking for more success in coming months. Amayra, who has just turned 12, was preparing for Year 7 at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School having excelled in...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024