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Olympic superstar Jackson’s valuable Ipswich mission

FIVE-time Olympian Lauren Jackson inspired the next generation of Ipswich basketballers, coaches and officials delivering a special message of encouragement. “Seeing the amount of people who just want to be involved and be around it is awesome,”...

David Lems

9 hours ago

Sport

New Ipswich Knights coach sets fresh goals

NEWLY-appointed Ipswich Knights head coach Vadim Bendin has launched his new role aware of the region’s proud football traditions. “It is a very strong football town,” he said, keen to make the most of his head coaching role after gaining 20...

David Lems

9 hours ago

Sport

Dependable Jacob to play on after milestone reward

ALL going to plan, Ipswich cricket stalwart Jacob Sarra hopes to still be playing aged 50. Having given so much to his sport and still going strong, Sarra has no reason to cut short his goal. Sarra, 42, has just joined an elite Ipswich first grade...

David Lems

10 hours ago

Sport

Towering Jemyma’s state team reward after national honour

SHE’S 195m tall, eager to learn and one of Ipswich’s most exciting basketball prospects. Ipswich Force teenager Jemyma Manyok is rising up the representative ranks being selected in her first Queensland South under-18 team for the national...

David Lems

10 hours ago

Sport

Ipswich couple hooked on 60 year double celebration

KEEN Ipswich fishing couple Phil and Heather Scott are celebrating two 60 year milestones in a matter of days next month. The Federal Amateur Fishing Club (FAFC) officials are preparing for a February 22 celebration at Rosewood Bowls Club reliving...

David Lems

11 hours ago

Sport

Rosewood ‘Cobbers’ welcome 70th year boost

AFTER a tough 2024 trying to attract members, loyal Rosewood Bowls Club (RBC) supporters are hoping for an early boost to the new year. Past and present members are preparing to celebrate the club’s official opening, 70 years ago, on February 8...

David Lems

11 hours ago