Netball

Ipswich Jets benefit from timely Firebirds boost

THE Ipswich Jets players received a special visit before their latest Premier Netball League victory in the Sapphire Division. Jets head coach Megan Lynch invited Firebirds mentor Kiri Wills and her assistant Paula Stuart to run a Wednesday night...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Skilful Holly shooting for higher netball goals

TALENTED Aratula netballer Holly Maskelyne and her family deserve praise for their commitment helping a promising teenager fulfil her sporting dreams. Holly is travelling regularly from her country location to Ipswich and Brisbane as part of her...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Growing bond: Jets netball teams build rising talent

THE Ipswich Jets were left to reflect on a Premier Netball League victory that got away after losing a one-point thriller to the Bond University Bull Sharks. The Bull Sharks won the latest Sapphire Division encounter 61-60 at Nissan Arena. However...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Sore bodies after Jets double netball success

IPSWICH Jets coach Julia Wadham expected to see some tired bodies this week after her team’s hard-fought doubleheader success in the Premier Netball League Ruby Division. The Jets consolidated third place after securing their seventh and eighth...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Jets in winning form for tough doubleheaders

THE Ipswich Jets head into a testing doubleheader weekend after encouraging performances in their latest Premier Netball League games. The Jets Sapphire series side beat Moreton Bay 47-42 at Nissan Arena despite still being without some key players having Firebirds commitments.

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

‘Amazing’ Amy shines in fine Jets shooting effort

IPSWICH Jets shooter Amy Williams showcased her skill and composure in guiding her team to a valuable victory in the latest Premier Netball League games. Williams was named player of the match after a superb 100 percent shooting record in the Jets...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Winning double keeps Jets netballers rising

THE Ipswich Jets are building some valuable momentum with both teams delivering encouraging performances in their latest Premier Netball League encounters. After a first-round 56-52 loss to the Gold Coast Titans, the Jets Sapphire series side led...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jets recognise value of netball legacy

THE defending champions made a powerful statement even before the Ipswich Jets launched their latest Premier Netball League Sapphire season. The Jets Sapphire players received their official playing dresses last week as part of a special Player...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Jets Sapphires to build on club team’s premier netball start

AS the Jets players reflected on a heart-breaking one-point loss in their latest Premier Netball League Ruby Division match, they had plenty to keep them motivated moving forward. The Jets Sapphire Series team is preparing to start defending their...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

Sport

Amy’s netball rise highlights value of Jets Rubies

CONSISTENT Ipswich Jets goal shooter Amy Williams is a terrific example of how the Premier Netball League Ruby competition is showcasing the most promising up-and-coming players. Williams was named Jets’ Player of the Match in her team’s latest...

David Lems

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets kick off ‘bold’ pickleball expansion

PROGRESSIVE Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes is thrilled to link another, although “unexpected”, sport to the club’s growing portfolio. “We’re officially adding pickleball to our sporting program, right alongside football and netball,”...

Guest Writer

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies rebound in ‘much improved’ winning effort

A WEEK of reflection and hard work has rewarded the Ipswich Jets Rubies with their first victory of the new HART Premier Netball League season. After a disappointing first-up 59-51 loss to the Darling Downs Panthers, the Jets rebounded strongly to beat the Moreton Bay Pulse 71-52 at Nissan Arena.

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Gail’s wise words after receiving top recognition

FOR someone who has contributed so much over more than 50 years, Gail Lyne appreciates being recognised. Not that the former long-serving Ipswich Netball Association (INA) president looks for that.

David Lems

14 May 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies gain early netball shooting lesson

THE talented Jets side in this year’s Premier Netball League Ruby Division received a valuable lesson in their season-opening loss to the Darling Downs Panthers. The Jets lost 59-51 after the home side made the most of their two-point shots in the...

David Lems

14 May 2025

Sport

‘Stronger’ Jets Rubies netballers ready to shine

JETS Rubies netball head coach Julia Wadham gained immense benefit last season being a part of the Ipswich club’s historic Sapphire series grand final triumph. Wadham said being mentored by victorious Jets coach Paula Stuart helped her establish...

David Lems

07 May 2025

Sport

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,”...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

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

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Supercars return revs up Ipswich’s economic impact

AS the Gold Coast soaks up benefits from the latest Supercars round in Queensland, Ipswich can also take advantage of the return of the national series. After a five-year absence from Ipswich, the Supercars juggernaut will roll back into the city in August next year.

David Lems

13 Nov 2024