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Fassifern cricket helps enthusiastic Xander thrive

EVERY time Fassifern Bushrangers cricketer Xander Shearer-Sparks runs into bowl, you can see the quiet determination in his eyes. “Quiet” is the apt word as Xander deals with Autism spectrum disorder – a brain development condition that...

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

‘Amazing’ group lead way in Fassifern tennis grand final

NEARING the end of her first term as president, Maz Verrall was “so grateful” for two recent reasons. The first was the Fassifern Tennis Association (FTA) Sunday Mixed competition grand final being able to be played amid storms and flash...

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

Winning double: Fassifern juniors rise in vigoro pennants duels

FASSIFERN’S junior representative vigoro players gained a confidence boost for the state titles after winning both matches in the latest pennants’ round. The Fassifern under 14 side beat Ipswich in the morning game before Fassi’s talent-rich under-18 combination accounted for the home team in blustery and warm afternoon conditions.

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bombers juniors receive valuable community support from The Q

FASSIFERN Bombers Junior Rugby League Club officials are delighted with a timely sponsorship package that will boost next year’s juniors and enhance female participation. Representatives at The Q greyhound and entertainment facility at Purga have...

David Lems

19 Nov 2025

Sport

Queensland-New Zealand match lost to soaked Boonah fields

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock found two positives having Sunday’s planned Cricket Australia National Masters competition match moved from Boonah to Ipswich. Weather permitting, the first reason was the region will still...

David Lems

19 Nov 2025

Sport

Lauren leading new-look Bombers junior committee

INCOMING Fassifern Bombers Junior Rugby League Club president Lauren Miller has taken on the new role feeling “ready” to keep working closely with her colleagues. Lauren, 37, was club treasurer for the past three years before accepting the...

David Lems

19 Nov 2025