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Bombers efforts impress coaches preparing for bonding camp

IT’S always a positive sign of future success when a club leader is training the proverbial house down. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where last year’s Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell has shelved retirement thoughts in a quest to enjoy more finals’ football.

Extra hockey tests against Gold Coast in new Ipswich season

THE 2025 Ipswich Hockey season starts on March 14 with a welcome additional challenge looming for players in men’s and women’s A-Grade teams. After getting their season underway with a round of fixtures at Raceview, Ipswich club teams will play...

Blake’s back with dreadlocks to share Jets milestone

HAVING played for the Ipswich Jets during the successful Walker brothers era, Blake Lenehan appreciated a positive home environment. Lenehan, 26, is back with the Jets as the progressive Ipswich club unveiled its 10th anniversary jersey in tribute...

Ipswich FC eager to impress at home

IPSWICH FC players are focused on making a winning start on home soil this weekend after gaining some recent pre-season benefits. Ipswich FC lost 4-2 to Easts in their latest Queensland Kappa Pro Series match at Heath Park last Friday night. That...

State praise for Jets netball success, growth

NETBALL Queensland (NQ) CEO Kate Davies knows the extra pressure the Ipswich Jets face aiming to win consecutive Sapphire Series titles later this year. “They will but it’s nothing like the motivation of backing up and going back-to-back,”...

Dependable Ipswich bowler thrives on pennants challenge

IPSWICH representative vigoro player Lee Scudds would love to have more days like last Saturday’s pennants win over Fassifern. Scudds snared 6-10 and 7-6 across two innings to help her Veterans side beat their Fassifern opponents by an innings and...

Hornets junior coach helps build pathway

THE term “progression” has added meaning for loyal Ipswich cricket coach Marcus Hillier. The former Marburg and Northsiders premiership-winning allrounder has been appointed Ipswich Hornets Lord Taverners [under-17] coach for next season. That...

Rosewood clubs share precious sporting history

Opinion AS Rosewood rugby league and soccer officials gear up for 2025 seasons, it’s timely to see the region’s sporting history being celebrated. Rosewood Bowls Club members and supporters recently shared in a 70th anniversary “Cobbers...

Treating horses as individuals is vital to Tenille

HAPPY horses make happy people who make happy – well, you get the picture. It’s the harmonious cycle horse people dream of and work to make come true.

Jets players of the future focus on being better

THIS season’s promising Ipswich Jets Mal Meninga Cup side received an early reminder nothing comes easy in such a competitive state under-19 competition. However, new team coach Brad Winzar is confident the Jets will rebound quickly having so much...

Ipswich’s record-breaking multi-class athletes impress

THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s reputation as a state powerhouse has continued to grow in recent months. A dedicated group of multi-class athletes are making an invaluable contribution to the Ipswich club’s ongoing success. They include...

Wood brothers lift Hornets Qld Premier Grade final hopes

POWERHOUSE efforts by Wood brothers Jack and Harry have kept the Ipswich Hornets with a chance of making the Queensland Premier Grade cricket finals. However, it took a sensational turnaround to ensure the Hornets have plenty to play for in their last two qualifying matches.

Bluedogs back on top in country cricket boost

EVER-successful captain Alex Welsh was extra pleased after leading a Laidley Mulgowie District team to a historic Cricket Ipswich one-day grand final victory. Country clubs Laidley and Mulgowie agreed to share resources this season in what Welsh...

Joe’s renewed Spirit for exciting club future

OVER many years helping Ipswich regional football clubs, Joe Fenech has injected incredible enthusiasm and energy into teams he has worked with. His latest approach at Western Spirit FC has reinvigorated the master mentor for another season. Fenech...

Force women settle into NBL1 build-up

AFTER a scramble to get everything sorted this time last year, Brad George is a more relaxed coach preparing for a new season. The Ipswich Force NBL1 North women’s team mentor has just launched training knowing that three months of pre-season work...

103 year-old Edie’s visit caps 70th anniversary celebration

ROSEWOOD Bowls Club members, officials and supporters celebrated their 70th anniversary “party’’ with a special visitor. Life member Edie Bambling, who turns 104 in August, was all smiles mixing with friends and helping cut the cake marking...

Rosewood athletes hope to be at school soon

ROSEWOOD Little Athletics centre manager Kyrlie Thomson deserves a gold medal for her leadership during a tough five months. However, she hopes an important meeting in the near future provides a much-needed boost. After a season without access to...

A horse-powered life is perfect for Jan

JAN Pritchard lives horses, loves horses, works day and night, takes the good with the bad and couldn’t imagine wanting her life to be anything else.

Victorious Bushies brace for Lions test; Sean’s great save

THE Bushrangers are building winning momentum with some help from regular performers and a teacher returning to Boonah. Having played for the Bushies in the past, allrounder Jack Freeman returned in the latest 62-run victory over Centrals, providing...