Sport

‘Good vibes’: Jets showcase tenacity in state league thriller

RETURNING Ipswich Jet Julian Christian highlighted his team’s winning determination after sharing in one of the most thrilling Queensland Cup victories at the North Ipswich Reserve. The reinvigorated Jets survived an extraordinary second half...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Ipswich

$4.5m Ripley sports centre could become Swifts home

ONE of Ipswich’s oldest sporting clubs could have a new home base in one of the city’s booming suburbs. Swifts Rugby League has been touted as a major tenant in plans for a $4.5 million sports facility in Ripley. Federal Member for Blair Shayne...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Magic moments to help teams prepare for new footy season

PLAYERS involved in the inaugural Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade Magic Round will be nursing sore bodies this week after battling on in heavy rain. They slipped and slided, dripped and dived when the downpour arrived at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve.

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Swifts youth build for future hockey celebration

SWIFTS Hockey Club secretary Kirsty Lenaghan knows the Bluebirds face challenges keeping pace with power Ipswich clubs like Wests and Hancocks. However, she continues to look optimistically ahead as Swifts prepare for their 20th anniversary in 2026...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Ipswich invited to embrace ‘The Q’ as world-class facility

RACING Queensland official Jason Scott is eager to see Ipswich greyhound traditions embraced at ‘The Q’ when the multi-million dollar facility at Purga is open to the public next month. Scott said the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club had served the...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Hard to keep football spirits high with washouts

EXPERIENCED Ipswich coach Joe Fenech sums up what most regional players and officials are dealing with after another weekend of washouts. “It’s hard to keep them motivated when they’re not playing,” Fenech said.

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Roosters set for influx of junior rugby league enjoyment

ROSEWOOD Roosters club secretary and under-8 coach Chloe Collins needed little extra incentive to continue working with juniors. She knows the value of encouraging young players in the country rugby league club based at Anzac Park. “I think it’s...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Horse Racing

Jake is already up for the Cup

IT’S 65 days till the Ipswich Cup and our city’s own, jockey Jake Bayliss, is already diligently pursuing his goal of securing a coveted home-town victory.

Peter Foley

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Jets help Ipswich footballer Josiah’s NRL return

GOLD Coast Titans prop Josiah Pahulu was quick to embrace former Ipswich State High School teammates and other home-town friends after a valuable game for the Jets. Although he was unable to share in a third consecutive Jets’ state league victory...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Business

First dog race trials at The Q before opening

THE Q at Purga held its first greyhound races last Friday.

Rob Mellett

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Cricket’s ‘cream of crop’ celebrated at elite Ipswich night

A FUTURE Ipswich Hornets captain, exceptional achievements and a popular life member were honoured at the latest Cricket Ipswich (CI) awards. CI general manager Simon Emmerson was delighted to see his son Noah secure the prestigious Gold Jersey as...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Ipswich basketball upgrade provides multi-use benefits

WITH a welcome pledge of $5 million in federal funding, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president Toni Caldwell knows how important future expansion is. A recent feasibility study highlighted that Ipswich was currently nine courts short of what...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Loyal Easts hockey coach backs junior journey

EASTS Hockey Club life member Paul Malcolm had a razor-sharp focus on junior development during his stint as Tigers president. Having stepped down from that role this season, Malcolm can concentrate even more on helping the club’s rising talent...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Washout frustration builds among regional sides

ANOTHER weekend, another round of regional football washouts. It’s understandable that players and coaches involved in Football Queensland competitions are currently getting annoyed. Only two or three games have been played in the first six...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Jets talent earns opportunity at NRL club

IPSWICH Jets Mal Meninga Cup halfback Nathan Fraser is ready for the next major step in his promising rugby league career. Fraser played hooker for the Jets A-Grade side in last season’s Rugby League Ipswich competition where he was named Senior...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Crusaders refocus for post-Easter kick-off

ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club president Tammy Crawford shared in the disappointment of 18 Crusaders teams having to wait until after Easter to launch their 2025 Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) seasons. Tammy was preparing to join the...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Horse Racing

Time for Chris to say goodbye – but how?

HERE’S a tip: if you see Chris Whiteley down to ride one at the Gold Coast – get on; it’s a good chance he’ll be riding the last winner of his career.

Peter Foley

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jets keep rising: Tenacity earns state reward

THE resurgent Ipswich Jets will gain a new level of state league respect if they secure back-to-back home ground victories this weekend. Beating the Broncos-backed Burleigh Bears at the North Ipswich Reserve on Saturday would enhance the Jets’...

David Lems

02 Apr 2025

Sport

Sopper effort delivers Centrals amazing rare feat

WEATHER frustration turned to record-creating joy as Centrals completed a remarkable Cricket Ipswich Division 1 grand final victory. Leading by 194 runs after the first weekend’s play, Centrals needed at least two sessions to deny minor premiers...

David Lems

02 Apr 2025