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Fassifern’s vital role in Cricket Ipswich growth

FASSIFERN-bred Paul Newlove is embracing his new role as Cricket Ipswich (CI) president. He has made a smooth transition from acting president last season to overseeing a number of important areas for the 2025/26 season. His priority is encouraging...

Fassifern Bushrangers survive in bizarre victory

IN near darkness and with eight overs remaining, the Fassifern Bushrangers were declared winners under bizarre circumstances. The Bushrangers were just two runs ahead under the Duckworth-Lewis formula when play was called off at 5.59pm at Coronation...

Rebels captain’s reward for selfless vigoro move

SPORTY Rebels captain Maryann “Maz” Watterson retired on 42 to give other teammates the chance to enjoy the start of the new Fassifern vigoro season. The opening batter’s selfless decision paid off with Rebels scoring 89 and dismissing...

Thanks for outstanding Fassifern club commitment

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

Fassifern Bombers life members deliver club spirit

EMOTIONS ran high when dependable club men Greg Schumacher and Gavin Herrmann were awarded life membership of the Fassifern Junior Rugby League Football Club (FJRLFC). Both men made valuable contributions as Bombers’ players before focusing on...

Fassifern Bushrangers building for more cricket success

EVER-reliable Fassifern Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey is always humble about his team’s cricketing success. The Bushrangers are rarely far from finals’ action in Cricket Ipswich Third Grade competitions. Last season, the Bushrangers finished...

Fassi players return for popular ‘Big Bash’ series

REFRESHED from a family holiday touring Tasmania, new Fassifiern Ladies Vigoro Association (FLVA) president Janet Wilson is excited about the 2025-26 season starting this weekend. Senior club champions Funtastics launch their title defence with...

Captain’s tribute to coach, teammates after tough year

FASSIFERN Bombers captain Pat Samatua wished A-Grade coach Wayne Finch the best after he collected the latest Best and Fairest Award. It was the second year in a row the Bombers’ leader won the major accolade at the senior club presentation night...

Top recognition for dedicated Bombers women

TWO of the Fassifern Bombers’ most dedicated club people were honoured at the latest awards presentation at Harrisville. Chloe Cobbin was surprised but grateful to be recognized as Club Person of the Year. Bombers’ senior club president Paul...

Fassifern netball’s spirit displayed in latest awards

THE achievements of Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) participants were celebrated at the latest presentation function at the Vue Restaurant in Boonah. Winning teams and runners-up from the recent grand finals united along with recognizing the...

Fassifern club receives ‘champion’ recognition

WHEN it comes to being a “healthy” club, the Fassifern Bombers continue to provide a strong heartbeat in the community. The dedication of officials, players, coaches and supporters was recognized with the Bombers named Senior Club Champions at...

Ruby’s reward for Jets netball dedication

AGED 16 and on the rise, Boonah netballer Ruby Stanford is already going places. But after displaying incredible dedication travelling regularly to Ipswich and Brisbane, Ruby has received a major boost. She was awarded the Emerging Jet of the Year...

Young Fassifern netballers in ‘amazing’ final

“I’M exceptionally proud . . . and they improved out of sight”. “It was super exciting . . . it was a nail biter.” That’s how Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) Intermediate coaches Emily Lochran and Tracey Hartmann summed up one of the...

Roadvale athlete Darcy’s state trip with supportive family

SPORTY athlete Darcy Leadbetter will have plenty of family encouragement when he represents Met West at next month’s state championships in Townsville. The Roadvale State School Year 6 student has qualified in discus after throwing an impressive...

Boonah soccer club’s growing success

BOONAH Soccer Club players, coaches and officials have created a fantastic foundation for the future with another boost on the way. Light towers have gone up at Coronation Park with night games planned at the Boonah Sports Complex next season.

Midweek Fassifern cricket idea as new season lights up

AS the Fassifern Bushrangers build up playing numbers for the new cricket season, club official Ian Pocock is already looking ahead. The Fassifern Cricket Association president has raised the idea of staging a midweek cricket competition at...

Winning program for Boonah High athletes

ATHLETICS is going ahead in leaps and bounds at Boonah State High School with a new representative program yielding fine results. Talented students Cash Baldwin, Poppy Leadbetter, Ella Lutter, Montanna Richters and Shontae Schneider have been...

Future Bombers seniors celebrate U18 grand final success

AFTER a tough season for Fassifern Bombers senior teams, some players in the club’s under-18 side could soon be lending a skilful hand. “That is definitely the hope if they hang around,” head coach Jeff said. Some of the Bombers’ juniors...

Craig’s valuable sports trainer role extends into final

HAVING grown up and lived on farms at Warrill View and Harrisville, Craig Harsant is proud of his Fassifern upbringing. “I’m always a Bomber first and foremost,” Harsant said, having played for 11 years and coached juniors at the Fassifern...