Racing

‘The Q’ giving back to sport, community groups

AS greyhound trainers prepare for the upcoming Summer Carnival at The Q, a number of initiatives are under way to build on the growing profile of Ipswich’s multi-million dollar facility. Queensland Greyhound Racing Club (QGRC) board chairman David...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

New Queensland Greyhound Racing Club board’s ‘safe, enjoyable’ focus

AS a long-serving Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman, David Nugent is used to tackling issues head-on. That’s why he has quickly injected himself into his new role as Queensland Greyhound Racing Club (QGRC) board chairman focused on “safety and...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

Million reasons The Q racing ahead in Ipswich

IPSWICH sports enthusiast Steve Harling said the merging of two greyhound clubs was one of the biggest demands in his new role at The Q. “It’s definitely been a challenge with bringing two separate clubs together – two sets of staff –...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

The Q improves access for country racegoers

HAVING grown up in a town of 500 people in South West Queensland, Steve Harling understands how country people band together and support major events. That’s why the former Injune resident appreciates the value being offered at the newly-opened...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

The Q’s rich prizemoney, trainer lure for Ipswich, Queensland racing

THE official opening of the multi-million dollar ‘The Q’ greyhound facility at Purga was not only a historic event for Ipswich. It launched a series of major races over the next month, including million dollars on offer in next month’s Group 1...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Wow: The Q launched in Ipswich as world-class asset

IPSWICH’S latest multi-million dollar asset was officially launched with a “wow” factor featuring a showcase of track speed and a dazzling light and lazer special effects show. Hundreds of people visited The Q greyhound facility at Purga for...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Ipswich invited to embrace ‘The Q’ as world-class facility

RACING Queensland official Jason Scott is eager to see Ipswich greyhound traditions embraced at ‘The Q’ when the multi-million dollar facility at Purga is open to the public next month. Scott said the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club had served the...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Racing

‘The Q’ to open with world class features

THE multi-million dollar ‘The Q’ greyhound facility at Purga opens to the public next month with some of the world’s safest animal welfare practices. The greyhounds race on one of three specially designed tracks which are wider with cambers designed by the University of Technology in Sydney to suit dogs of all abilities.

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Business

First dog race trials at The Q before opening

THE Q at Purga held its first greyhound races last Friday.

Rob Mellett

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Award-winning Ipswich Basketball progressing major asset

BOOSTED by three recent awards, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) officials are focused on progressing a much-needed sporting facility that will shape the city for years to come. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a feasibility study...

David Lems

20 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

Sport

Alex returns home with vital Qld racing role

ACCEPTING state-wide challenges in the racing industry is nothing new to high-achieving Ipswich administrator Alex Kitching. However, the latest role allows Kitching and his young family to return home after three years working in Victoria following...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

Racing

Border Trots 14th February 2024

Grant Dixon’s five-year-old, who may well be as good as any pacer in the world right now, made it two wins from as many starts in this Victoria trip when he romped away with last night’s $100,000 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup.

Guest Writer

14 Feb 2024

Racing

Border Trots 7th February 2024

Harness fans who thought current Inter Dominion champ Leap To Fame was a ‘good thing’ for the AG Hunter Cup at Melton last Saturday night were right on the button.

Guest Writer

07 Feb 2024

Racing

Border Trots 31st January 2024

TIME is a great leveller, and age is its bulldozer. This we must accept. But, as we turn into the home straight ourselves, so the pain of loss is deeper felt.

Staff Writers

31 Jan 2024

Racing

Border Trots 17th January 2024

LEAP To Fame’s Brisbane Inter Dominion win made him the highest earning Australian standardbred for 2023.

Guest Writer

17 Jan 2024

Racing

Border Trots 20th December 2023

THE Brisbane Inter-dominion for 2023 has been decided with no surprises at either gait. Leap To Fame made a one act affair of the Pacer’s Grand Final.

Guest Writer

20 Dec 2023

Racing

Border Trots 13th December 2023

LEONARD Cain faces off against some of Queensland’s best drivers on an almost daily basis but will face a new challenge in next week’s 1Equine 2023 Australasian Young Drivers Championships.

Guest Writer

13 Dec 2023

Racing

Border Trots 29th November 2023

QUEENSLAND’S leading driver, Nathan Dawson, has become a frequent flier of late.

Guest Writer

29 Nov 2023