Sport

Leah’s world short course medal reward for endurance

IPSWICH’S most durable swimmer Leah Neale has added two medals to her extensive collection at one of her favourite destinations. Neale, 29, delayed her retirement in an attempt to make the latest Australian Dolphins team competing at this...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Wise message for Ipswich Jets taking a break

THE Ipswich Jets have received some timely advice heading into the Christmas break. After weeks of intensive training in at times testing conditions, the state league players have been told to maintain their fitness while enjoying time with their...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Ipswich FC strikes positives amid wet weather

AFTER a horrible run with the weather, Ipswich FC head coach Andrew Catton just wants a smooth start to the new year. Recent rain and field unavailability forced Catton and his squad to find a different training location preparing for the 2025...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Friendships keep Rosewood club champion hooked

IT’S not only chasing a range of species and the friendships made that Rosewood Amateur Fishing Club champion Daren Henderson enjoys most. Daren, who turned 60 this year, also appreciates the multiple adventures on weekend club outings to...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Horse Racing

Christos learns from the best to do his best

KEEP it simple, keep your horses happy, keep it small, get the one-percenters right. These are the watchwords of emerging trainer Christos Zintilis.

Peter Foley

18 Dec 2024

Horse Racing

The heat is on to get racehorse welfare right

THE Queensland Summer Racing Carnival is off and galloping with the promise of sun, surf and nearly $30 million in prizemoney and bonuses.

Peter Foley

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Smashing 306 not out hot topic as Hornets rise

AS Ipswich Hornets players toiled hard for a confidence-boosting Queensland Premier Grade victory, much talk was about an incredible performance in Community Cricket. A Springfield Sports and Cultural Club Lions batsman known as ‘R Bal’ blasted...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

‘Alliance’ to help tradition rich Swifts and Bulldogs

RUGBY League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent has welcomed a new partnership between the Swifts and West End clubs, designed to bolster junior numbers and strengthen senior footy. Officials from the tradition-rich Swifts and West End clubs have...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

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

Pascoe family welcomes ‘hectic’ new year

IT’S unusual to have seven weeks without super sedan speedway racing so close to the busy Christmas-New Year period. However, that has been the case with a recent Toowoomba round washed out after a month where no major events were scheduled. The...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Horse Racing

Wonderful people help Anna on her horse journey

YOU don’t need to talk to Ipswich jockey Anna Bakos-Schrapel for long to understand why she does what she does.

Peter Foley

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Good mates focus on Norths rugby league revival

NORTHS have launched their Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) senior pre-season with strong club coaching partnerships and high hopes of rebuilding premiership success. Good mates Josh Roberts and Chris Scanlan return to the A-Grade role, leading a coaching...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Tamara’s marathon effort inspires other runners

EVER-focused Tamara Carvolth has been one of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s most consistent performers for more than a decade. However, aged 34, the inspirational mum has no intention of slowing down. Carvolth has actually increased her...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Tight cricket battles shine through gloomy weather

THROUGH the frustration of three weekend washouts, Cricket Ipswich president Simon Emmerson sees positive signs for the months ahead. They include Brothers jostling for the Division 1 competition lead with the Tigers. Recent matches have been...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Ipswich’s ‘future stars’ chasing national goals

AN outstanding contingent of Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) “budding future stars” are preparing for this weekend’s Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The annual competition showcases the talents of promising athletes...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Janelle’s welcoming legacy, country pride

NEW life member Janelle Browning is someone every club needs. The Rosewood Golf Club secretary has been one of the most dedicated committee members since taking on the job in 2014. Before that, she had helped juniors, did ladies handicapping work...

David Lems

04 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