Sport

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

‘Star’ keen to share coaching experience with Fassifern Bombers

AFTER more than a decade coaching Ipswich club teams, highly regarded mentor Alistair ‘Star’ Taua’aletoa is taking on a new country role. Star has been secured as Fassifern Bombers head coach for next year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI)...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Wilson’s ton of experience sets example for Strollers

AS former Ipswich Hornets captain Anthony Wilson plundered another First Grade cricket century, the Bundamba Strollers continued their steep learning curve. Wilson made 101 off 88 deliveries before being bowled by Centrals’ skipper Lachlan Vellacott in their latest Division 1 one-day match at Bichel Oval.

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich school program launches elite talent

AFTER seeing so many team and individual successes this season, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton was immensely proud of the high standards. “Most exciting as a whole, the program is continuing to be...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich Hornets refocus after runs dry up in final

IT was a case of not enough runs but a step closer to ending a Queensland Premier Grade one-day competition title drought for the Ipswich Hornets. Disappointed captain Harry Wood summed it up perfectly after losing to the powerful Wests’ side...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

National feat: Archie’s world-class advice encouraging others

IPSWICH Senior Sportsperson of the Year Archie Graham will be a keen observer when the latest annual awards are presented later this month. However, the world number one tennis player finishes his stint as a 2024 City of Ipswich award recipient with...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Jack’s back with renewed pennants purpose for Rosewood

FORMER Rosewood Golf Club Division 1 champion Jack Wojcicki was glad to be back helping his pennants team after suffering a right hand injury. The greenskeeper received the painful setback in late August, forcing him to miss the first three rounds...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Rosewood United soccer awards complete ‘amazing’ season

HAVING been re-elected Rosewood United Soccer Club president, Tammy Crawford has a chance to reflect on another successful season at Thagoona. “We’ve had a great year. It’s been amazing,” Tammy said. Apart from sharing in the Rosewood...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Horse Racing

Graeme loves days at the races with mates

GRAEME’S racing mates - Kerry, David, Sonia, Grant and Pete - might scoff, but he reminds us that good things do happen to good people - him and those around him.

Peter Foley

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Ali’s boost for Aussie mission, excited for fearless Shalom’s future

AFTER one of the most emotional celebrations of her illustrious sporting career, Ali Brigginshaw was back home “in recovery mode”. However, the Ipswich star didn’t have long to enjoy some family time and birthdays before preparing for her next...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich Hornets eye historic one-day final victory

ANOTHER impressive victory, another milestone for the rising Ipswich Hornets. The Hornets have qualified for their first Queensland Premier Grade One-Day competition grand final after sealing a fifth consecutive win. The Ipswich cricketers will play...

David Lems

15 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

Mateship, development focus for Cricket Ipswich

CRICKET Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has a simple motto as he settles into his new full-time role. “We just want to see people playing cricket,” Newlove said, working with CI general manager Simon Emmerson and the board. “We’ve got...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich FC newcomer’s youth focus building pathways

STANDING 218cm, or “seven foot two” tall, Sam Gahan could have easily pursued a basketball career. However, the latest Ipswich FC technical director always had football in his blood. After years working with major clubs like Lions and the Roar...

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

Positive future: Ripley Valley FC’s award-winning season

RIPLEY Valley Football Club players, coaches and officials can look forward to next year buoyed by positive 2025 results and stability at their South Ripley headquarters. Head coach Nick Paterson is among the coaching staff that has re-signed along with club president Paul Milne and vice-president Henry Mooney who will also continue their valuable mentoring roles.

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich connection in dramatic NRLW final

IPSWICH is celebrating the city’s latest dramatic sporting success with five elite achievers in the national spotlight. Rising star Shalom “Lom” Sauaso scored the third try in the Brisbane Broncos’ 22-18 NRLW victory over the Sydney...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Noah backs Hornets’ smashing effort preparing for semi-final

WHEN he’s not taking vital middle innings wickets, Noah Emmerson regularly makes an impact with the bat. Look out when the Ipswich Hornets allrounder does significant damage in both aspects of the game. After some handy wicket hauls in previous...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025