History

Steve’s wonderful hockey legacy as admired leader

VALE: Steven Joseph (Beau) Profke 21.10.77 to 29.12.2024 STEVE Profke’s sudden passing aged 46 rocked the Ipswich hockey community and left everyone who shared his wonderful qualities in disbelief. The loyal Norths Hockey Club achiever was...

David Lems

22 Jan 2025

City Life

Harry’s 100 year celebration of remarkable life

HIGHLY regarded Ipswich rugby league player Harry Griffiths was as modest as ever preparing to turn 100 on Sunday. After an exceptional life on the footy field and serving in the air force, Harry was happy to avoid the fuss approaching a major milestone.

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Sixty-year midweek tennis milestone celebrated

LONG-serving Ladies Midweek Tennis Association supporter Coral Dutney typifies the Ipswich group’s motto that has served the players incredibly well for six decades. Wise former player and secretary Del Rawlings once said: “We do not stop...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

History

Book launch for greatest of murder mysteries

ROSEWOOD crime writer Caroline Stevenson has spent the past 17 years getting to the bottom of two infamous crimes and says she has uncovered startling new revelations.

Staff Writers

06 Nov 2024

Sport

$5m ‘breakthrough’ for much-needed Ipswich track

AS a former sprinter, respected coach and long-serving club president, Vic Pascoe knows the value of having a synthetic track in Ipswich. Pascoe has been campaigning for a new tartan surface for more than 20 years, along with other regional...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Ipswich

‘Unique gift’ becomes ‘incredible’ for Ipswich school

BEING a Keys to the City recipient for the first time was “unique”. Having a second Ipswich State High School [ISHS] team also receive the elite honour was “incredible”. That’s how proud ISHS Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton summed...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Historic shield revamped for Rosewood juniors

ROSEWOOD Bowls Club champion Karen Kington thought her sport was for “old people” when she was encouraged to try it as a late starter. Years later, the former club vice-president was delighted to see a group of juniors discovering the benefits...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

School buzzing: Ipswich girls conquer elite national feat

AS Ipswich State High School’s latest national champions celebrated with medals around their necks, the reaction was something to cherish. ISHS Open team coach Alex Nicholson said sharing in the National Schoolgirls Cup rugby league victory was...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Elite spirit: Extra reward for Jets netball champions, coach

THE history-making Ipswich Jets netballers celebrated their latest awards with a massive announcement. Grand final-winning mentor Paula Stuart has been appointed assistant coach of the Queensland Firebirds national league team. “It’s so...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Titans boost for Ipswich Jets as awards celebrated

GOLD Coast Titans recruits Joe Stimson and Aaron Schoupp became the first current NRL players to claim the major Ipswich Jets rugby league honour. Stimson and Schoupp shared the prestigious Allan Langer Best and Fairest award previously won multiple...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Ipswich basketball’s new shot of knowledge

POSITIVE psychology assistance for players, coaches and parents, years of teaching experience, and exciting development support. Two Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) management committee newcomers add a diverse range of skills to the sport, with...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Elite challenges: Ipswich duo displays Olympic qualities

WHILE pool prodigy Mollie O’Callaghan extended her international reputation with three gold medals at the Olympics, another Ipswich swimmer was building a successful career for the future. Ipswich born and bred Ella Ramsay was also learning to...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Grand final glory: History-making Jets give region a lift

HIGH-achieving Ipswich Jets coach Paula Stuart hopes her history-making team helps build a new regional pathway to elite netball. But first it was time to celebrate after the Jets won their maiden Netball Queensland Sapphire Series championship in...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Marathon man’s healthy advice at milestone Ipswich event

QUEENSLAND’S “Forrest Gump” Tim Franklin didn’t have any athletic experience before he ran 26,245km across five continents over 576 days. Although Franklin wore out 23 pairs of shoes, the running newcomer surprisingly fared better than he...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

‘It’s terrible’: 50 year squash era over at Brassall

THREE of Ipswich’s most loyal squash servants are shattered that fixtures will no longer be played at Brassall as they were preparing for a 50 year milestone. Among the sporting icons is state, Australian and international masters champion Brian...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Ali’s Ipswich inspiration kicks on

GROWING up in Ripley as an outstanding touch footballer, Ali Brigginshaw dared to dream she would one day play rugby league for Australia. The Ipswich-bred star of the future achieved that with trademark professionalism but initially had to pay her...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Brothers’ best remembered at 75th milestone event

BROWSING the list of surviving Brothers Cricket Club life members highlights the quality people associated with one of Ipswich’s most iconic sporting organisations. The impressive list features family connections like Kev, Brent and Mark Kinnane...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

Sport

Coalstars to celebrate 60 year milestone

AS the last Coalstars club president, Ross Hallett knows the importance of preserving history and celebrating wonderful football milestones. That will be the case on July 7 when people from former Ipswich club Coalstars commemorate the 60th...

David Lems

12 Jun 2024