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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...

Brothers building momentum in ‘hard footy’ battles

DEFENDING premiers Brothers are back of top and building some winning momentum after a classic Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade top-of-the-table clash. However, it took plenty of Brothers commitment – including two patched-up heads - to hold out the...

Gritty Bombers keep winning for home fans

THE Fassifern Bombers maintained their unbeaten A-Grade record at home after an effort that highlighted the team’s tenacity and spirit under pressure. The latest 40-34 victory over the West End Bulldogs came after recent nail-biting successes at...

Boonah soccer mum’s special pride helping kids

FIRST-time soccer coach Stacey Pearce is setting a wonderful example for her Boonah Gold under-8 team and other mums. Stacey has “stepped out of her comfort zone” to guide the young players in only her second year at the club. “It’s my first...

Brad’s special comeback Boonah golfing victory

WHEN helping family is so important to regional sporting and business guru Brad Freiberg, playing golf has often been put on the proverbial backburner. Brad has spent countless hours supporting his talented daughters Hannah and Keely, and...

Ruby’s shining progress preparing for national camp

EVEN with all the travelling for training and matches, exciting netball prospect Ruby Stanford appreciates her country upbringing. “It’s the early mornings and just time management and stuff,” Ruby said, living in Boonah and regularly heading to Ipswich and Brisbane to fulfil her sporting demands.

Boonah soccer duo rewarded for extra effort

BOONAH Soccer Club coach Ben Oppermann gains immense satisfaction seeing young players enjoying their sport and improving. The dedicated dad has an “extra” reason to be pleased after his daughter Annabelle and Boonah under 13-14 years girls’...

Fassifern Bombers women, girls lead victory charge

FASSIFERN’S women and under-13 girls’ rugby league sides maintained their unbeaten records on a tough weekend for the club’s men’s teams. The Bombers women secured their fourth win of the season - 8-6 against Brothers - in what coach Cary...

Bombers going forward with more exciting talent

FASSIFERN Bombers master coach Wayne Finch has an uncanny knack of bringing the most talented players into his victorious rugby league sides. The former Swifts premiership-winning mentor was quick to recruit a proven core of powerful forwards in his...

Proud young Bombers play with respect

BOMBERS under-12 rugby league manager and mum Mandy Taylor describes her young team “as a blend of skills, sizes and personalities”. “We have a few quiet and smaller kids who come alive with the ball,” she said. “Some are keen playmakers...

Rising son faces famous dad in historic Winternats duel

IF drag racing fanatic Cheyne Phillips has a career anywhere near as successful as his legendary dad Gary, he will be a happy man. Cheyne is already on a record-breaking track as he prepares to celebrate a double milestone at next week’s annual...

Brumbies mates unite for winning reward

A GROUP of Boonah-based mates are enjoying some early success having re-formed a Brumbies senior men’s team this season. The Brumbies men secured their second win last Saturday beating Westminster 3-2 in their latest Queensland Christian Soccer...

Bombers Reserves learning to play ‘smarter football’

IT’S just as well Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade coach Shane Gillett has plenty of patience and faith. His youth-laded side received another valuable lesson in their latest 28-10 loss to Norths at Hayes Oval.

Bombers defy Bears threat, rise in mighty home ground victory

THE smile on the face of Fassifern Bombers captain Pat Samatua said it all as he stood proudly among teammates at Hayes Oval. In his second season with the Bombers, the former Swifts stalwart didn’t have to look far to see why his team recovered...

‘Easter miracle’ rewards loyal Bombers juniors

THE Fassifern Bombers under-18 rugby league side has already displayed an abundance of commitment preparing to return home for Friday night’s match at Hayes Oval. The club struggled to secure enough playing numbers prior to Easter before a group...

Josephville jockey on inspirational ride

BE AWARE: talking to Colleen Krahnen may lead you to feel you’re not working hard enough or that you haven’t done much with your life.

Ward brothers unite to help Bombers move ahead

THE result was far from what the Fassifern Bombers wanted welcoming two of the club’s most loyal brothers back. The Bombers suffered their first loss in this year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade season, going down 20-8 to the Ipswich Jets...

Kyesha’s Brumbies boost after state carnival win

EVER dependable Boonah Brumbies Senior women’s team goalkeeper Kyesha Schneider was thrilled to share in the West Zone’s latest state carnival success. Kyesha played in all five matches as the representative side topped the points table to win...

Fassifern Bombers three-peat female team success for club

THE Fassifern Bombers are celebrating another clean sweep of female footy victories after dominant performances in their latest South East Community competition matches. The Bombers women’s side made it three wins in a row after accounting for...