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New Ipswich Jet appreciates leadership role, shares in winning boost

HAVING played more than 40 state league games, Ipswich Jets vice-captain Ollie Pascoe is ready to take the next step in his rugby league career. Pascoe, 25, knows his debut season with the Jets will have a huge bearing on his NRL ambitions. “With...

‘Right’ time for Burnsy’s Norths coaching return

FOR someone so entrenched in the Norths Devils, Jamie Burns will do whatever is needed to keep the Ipswich club moving forward. He has been a premiership-winning player and coach, assisted with junior development and taken on a vice-president role...

Hat-trick boost, lessons for Ipswich FC

IPSWICH FC’s top team is looking to rebound quickly after the club shared in two vastly different results at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex. The senior side never really got into the game, losing 4-2 to Capalaba in Saturday night’s Football...

Centrals in hunt for outright final milestone

CENTRALS captain Lachlan Vellacott will “more than likely’’ enforce the follow-on as his First Division team strives to achieve a rare cricket feat. Defending premiers Centrals are in a strong position challenging to become the first side to...

Fitter, faster Ripley Valley on top in local derby

EXPERIENCED Ripley Valley FC goalkeeper Brent Witney seized his opportunity with a tidy performance in his team’s latest 6-1 Football Queensland Premier League 4 (FQPL4) Metro victory. On a night ever-energetic striker James Holden scored four goals, Witney made the most of his call-up to guard the net in the local derby against Ipswich FC.

Jets young guns rise after tough road trip

THE Ipswich Jets under-17 side strengthened their Cyril Connell Cup final hopes with a “clinical” 28-6 rugby league victory over the Bulls in Bundaberg. However, it was what the young side had to deal with that most impressed coach Kaine...

Vital family roles help Rosewood club tackle hurdles

AS a busy Thagoona mum, Abbey Bird knows what it’s like to run around fulfilling multiple duties. However, she makes time to help the Rosewood Branch Little Athletics where her sons Arthur and Spencer regularly train and compete. “It’s great...

Major Rosewood Golf Club focus after cyclone passes

FIRST-time Rosewood Golf Club president Ken Parker shared the relief of members surveying the course after the recent major weather scare. The 18-hole course on Karrabin-Rosewood Road escaped damage from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. One tree came...

Ipswich athletic club’s incredible medal rush

LATEST Queensland champion Hudson Severinsen typifies the commitment to training and ambitious goals of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC)’s leading performers. Hudson, 12, won three gold and a silver medal at the recent Queensland...

Experience is teaching Olivia priceless lessons

HORSE riders have countless euphemisms for it: ‘I ate dirt’, ‘My horse and I went our separate ways’, ‘I had an unscheduled dismount.’

Steve’s dugout tribute ensures he’s never forgotten

STEVE Profke would have stood outside his favourite dugout, smiled and wondered what the fuss was about. He would have been proud of how his Norths Devils’ Division 1 men’s side repelled another threat from rivals Hancocks to open the season...

Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

Hornets build stronger side for future, junior award winners

FROM T20 captain to one of his team’s most consistent performers, Noah Emmerson has every reason to be excited about the future. Although disappointed the Ipswich Hornets lost their Queensland Premier Grade semi-final, Emmerson summed up the...

Jets Cyril Connell, Mal Meninga young guns boost final hopes

A VICTORY in this weekend’s road trip to Bundaberg could propel the Ipswich Jets under-17 side into this year’s statewide Cyril Connell Cup final. A win by the Jets under-19 Mal Meninga Cup combination in Brisbane will also keep their final...

Father-son share Ipswich football loyalty

FORMER Ipswich Knights captain and coach Stewart Drinkeld is happy spending time on the sidelines watching football these days. After many years as a leading player for the Knights, Lions and Strikers before coaching regional teams, Drinkeld still...

Paul embraces Cricket Ipswich leadership change

ACTING Cricket Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has left the door open to nominating for a full-time position in the future. However, the highly regarded Fassifern born and bred administrator is keen to continue serving country and city cricket...

Aussie rep Eden’s praise in thrilling hockey duel

FRESH from representing Australia in indoor hockey, Wests captain Eden Jackat looked supremely fit and ready to lead another skilful Magpies side to victory. However, the defending Division 1 premiers left it until the final seconds to secure...

Rosewood coach Kim boxing on helping Crusaders mums

ROSEWOOD United Crusaders women’s coach Kim Bennett is keen to continue helping mums learn and enjoy their sport in this year’s Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) competition. After a successful 2024 season guiding the Crusaders to...

Rosewood Roosters eager to train on after flood threat

“RELIEF” was the best word to describe how Rosewood Roosters club president Jasmine Hassett felt after the recent impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The club fields at Anzac Park were covered in water as the rising threat peaked on Sunday...