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Bombers training setback hinders tough task

BEING unable to train preparing to tackle the competition leaders provides an unwanted challenge for any team. That was the situation for the Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side last week leading into their latest duel with Redbank Plains in Ipswich. The...

Loyal Sam’s valuable leadership role at Bombers

EVER dependable Bombers Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell is in his 27th year of footy and still standing tall. After shelving retirement plans late last year, O’Connell is performing a valuable role in Reserve Grade and helping out in A-Grade...

Fassifern mum typifies netball carnival spirit

THE recent Darling Downs Interdistrict carnival in Roma was more than another opportunity for Fassifern’s most exciting junior netballers to display their skills and connect. It gave supportive netball mums like Emma Ehrich a chance to share in...

Brumbies women keep positive chasing first win

BOONAH Brumbies Senior women’s coach Nick Nordstrom senses a breakthrough win is on the way after his team’s latest Division 1 effort. Although the Brumbies lost 1-0 to Sunnybank, Nordstrom welcomed a return encounter against the same team at...

Brock locks in A-Grade skills with Bombers

AS the future of the Fassifern Bombers, Brock Taylor was keen to forget the A-Grade side’s latest defeat. Taylor said going down 58-16 to the speedy and skilful Ipswich Jets was a valuable learning experience for the depleted Bombers. “Last week...

Young Fassifern Bombers learning resilience

AS Fassifern Bombers junior coaching director, Robin Gilloway knows the importance of encouraging young players and building their skills for the future. With an added role as the club’s under-15 boys’ mentor, Gilloway also appreciates the value...

Bombers women respond to Tigers threat

THE Fassifern Bombers women are back in winning form after a minor setback in this year’s SE Community competition. After their first loss of the season to competition frontrunners North Lakes, the Bombers beat Norths Tigers 26-10 in Ipswich...

Tough times for Brumbies Senior women

THE Boonah Brumbies Senior women’s side is still chasing their first win of the season after another tough outing at Coronation Park. The Brumbies women lost 5-0 to Blackstone United in their latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association Division...

Mitch’s inspired footy return from three cruel setbacks

FORMER Fassifern Bombers footballer Mitch Harsant has displayed incredible tenacity just to be back playing. He has endured two knee reconstructions and three ACL injuries since the 2022 season that threatened to derail his promising rugby league...

Bombers girls on top after tough weekend for club

THE player-depleted Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side has a weekend off to reflect on their worst defeat in months, ending a run of victories at their home ground. With 12 footballers unavailable for the club’s latest A and Reserve Grade games, the...

Thrilling reward for Brumbies good sports

WHEN it comes to building team spirit, the Boonah Brumbies under-14 boys’ soccer team is making a wonderful impact this season. The incredible excitement displayed after the team’s recent first win highlighted the satisfaction being shared by...

Bombers back Boonah Bulls school development

BOONAH State High School (BSHS)’s sporting program has received a major kickalong with community support from the Fassifern Bombers. The Bombers are sponsoring about 60 training shirts for students involved in the school’s Rugby Development...

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...

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’...