Athletics

Ipswich Little Athletics Centre manager’s upgrade focus

FIRST-year manager Josh Roney welcomes the challenge of helping maintain the Ipswich Little Athletics Centre’s status as Queensland’s largest club. He praised previous committee and life members for servicing the needs of more than 500 young...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Thanks to loyal people making an impact in Ipswich

Opinion AS we move from the winter to summer sporting seasons, it’s timely to acknowledge the many dedicated people in the Ipswich region. We are so fortunate to have a diverse range of players, officials, coaches, referees and umpires, along with...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Strong bond helps athletic twins keep leaping ahead

AS “pretty typical twins”, Kobe and Cooper Blake help each other in a way that is beneficial to their athletics progress. Although they often compete in different events, the 19-year-old Ipswich and District Athletics Club siblings train...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Rosewood athletics relaunch that benefits community

PARTICIPANTS and branch officials at Rosewood Little Athletics were thrilled to be back on home turf with some welcome support. They returned to Rosewood State High School last Saturday for the “relaunch” of their venue and new season which will...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Marburg homecoming enhances Kelly’s sporting success

AUSTRALIAN Country hockey representative Kelly McNamara missed the Marburg lifestyle so much she had to move back. Kelly, 25, was recently chosen in the national team preparing to tour Malaysia next year. She was selected in her first Australian...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Record-breaking Hudson in Ipswich athletics club success

TWO records set by rising thrower Hudson Severinsen set the tone for another impressive Ipswich and District Athletics Club (IDAC) campaign at the latest North Queensland Championships. Hudson was a standout performer in Mackay, bettering the 13...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Running on determination: Persistent Jude’s world titles reward

RUNNING thousands of kilometres around Limestone Park and the streets of Ipswich, Jude Thomas had a single-minded focus to represent Australia. He broke records and endured injury setbacks like a broken rib and being cut up badly by spikes but never...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

Record feast, top sprinting at Ipswich athletics carnival

SEVENTEEN records were broken along with some thrilling Gift racing at the 42nd Ipswich Winter Carnival at Bill Paterson Oval. The records were across 16 field events and one track competition. The 34th Lightning Gift was won by James Forrest off...

David Lems

27 Aug 2025

Sport

Beneficial Ipswich athletics carnival rich in tradition

WHEN a carnival is successfully run for more than 40 years, club officials must be doing something right. That’s the case at the Ipswich and District Athletic Club where officials are preparing to host the 42nd Ipswich Winter Carnival at Bill...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Ipswich athlete Claire’s Oceania reward for leap of faith

FROM being a cheerleader with no sporting background, Claire Gouws is about to represent Australia in athletics. Claire’s remarkable rise in triple jump is a wonderful story of “raw talent” being recognized and earning her selection to contest...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Vic’s lifelong dream closer after elite Queensland honour

AS proud as he is of multiple major honours, Vic Pascoe has an unfulfilled goal that will crown more than 55 years of service. The Ipswich athletics supremo retains hope the city will secure a long overdue tartan track to assist a record number of...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Olympian inspires Bremer State High students

PATRICK Johnson was nearly impossible to catch on the track. But during his recent visit to Ipswich, a group of high school students were quick to catch every word of the former Olympic sprinter’s captivating story. Students from the Ipswich...

Guest Writer

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Consistent Addison a versatile achiever

ENJOYING a well-deserved break from athletics, busy Ipswich sporting allrounder Addison Hayne is already tackling new sporting pursuits. Addison has started playing Aussie rules with the Ipswich Eagles along with netball at school and with Western...

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Rising Ipswich athletic stars gain extra inspiration from Gout Gout

AS regional athletic achievers Gout Gout and Jude Thomas prepare for more world-standard events, the Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) continues to nurture future stars. An IDAC team of 42 athletes won nine gold, seven silver and six bronze...

David Lems

07 May 2025

Ipswich

Council spearheads push for city Tartan track

DIVISION 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle last week led the charge for Ipswich Council to develop plans for a new synthetic athletics track in the city.

Rob Mellett

07 May 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

26 Mar 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

26 Mar 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025