Sport

Gritty Bombers juniors building fine culture, attracting attention

WITH tenacious and talented under-13 and under-15 players on the rise, the Fassifern Bombers junior rugby league club has a bright future set to expand further. Although both teams lost their finals in QRL South East Community North competitions...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers women make finals’ charge in second season

WITH one match left before the finals, the Fassifern Bombers women are already winners. Their latest 26-0 shutout against Easts Mt Gravatt at Hayes Oval showed the Bombers have the defensive prowess to match their attacking might. In only their...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Community

Erika’s community spirit honours mum on Ladies Day

FASSIFERN Bombers supporter Erika Torresi becomes emotional seeing her mother’s initials on the club training jerseys and special gear prepared for this year’s Ladies Day. Erika’s mum Aleeta Wozencroft was a wonderful fundraiser and popular...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bushrangers looking for higher level help

LOYAL Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock would appreciate more “grassroots” support from state and national bodies. After being re-elected at the recent AGM, Pocock is keen to build on the association’s historic country...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers girls to showcase talent on huge day at Hayes Oval

FASSIFERN Bombers under-13 girls’ coach Troy Bone couldn’t be more proud of his consistent side with one title-deciding match to go. The young Bombers head into Saturday’s SE Community North grand final at Hayes Oval in tip-top shape having...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Historic weekend for Bombers hosting finals, opening new field

THE Fassifern Bombers are bracing for a massive weekend with two days of historic rugby league action at Hayes Oval. Six QRL South East Community under-13 girls’ finals are scheduled for the Harrisville venue on Saturday before Bombers officials...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

‘Fantastic’ effort at Scenic Rim netball carnival

FASSIFERN junior netball coach Charnai Anderson had an added reason to enjoy the latest Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival in Boonah. Apart from watching her son share in a thrilling day’s play, Charnai was delighted to see her 11/12 years side win the...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Brumbies soccer teams kicking on in challenging season

BOONAH’S two senior soccer teams delivered encouraging performances for different reasons in their latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association matches. The Brumbies Senior women only lost 2-0 to Division 1 competition leaders Brisbane Valley in...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Supercars leaders backed for Qld Raceway showdown

SUPERCARS Championship front runners Broc Feeney and Will Brown received a massive boost for this weekend’s series return to Ipswich. Feeney, leading the way with 1759 points, and Brown (1539) gained three-year contract extensions with Triple...

Guest Writer

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers share coach’s grief in tough footy grind

EMOTIONAL Fassifern Bombers players missed an ideal opportunity to improve their third place standing on the Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade ladder. With top four threats Norths outclassed 42-4 by Redbank Plains, the Bombers could have strengthened...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Beaudesert soccer success built on committee, coaching stability

BEAUDESERT Soccer Club president Keiron Walsh believes three main factors are behind the growth of his sport and success this year. With weeks to the Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) competition finals, Walsh said about 75 percent of...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Female force: Fassifern’s wet weather victory treble

FASSIFERN’S female forces showcased their skills in tough conditions to complete another winning treble preparing for SE Community rugby league finals. The Bombers women’s side capped the successful afternoon by beating Aspley 12-0 in the rain...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Fassifern netball teams share in Scenic Rim carnival success

FASSIFERN Netball Association (FNA) officials were relieved the rain stopped in time to allow the latest Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival to go ahead at the Boonah courts. “We were very lucky with the weather,” FNA president Amanda Dover said...

Guest Writer

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Brumbies QCSA victory hopes washed away

THE Boonah Brumbies men’s and women’s teams fell victim to the wet weather which impacted sport across the region over the weekend. Both Queensland Christian Soccer Association games scheduled for Coronation Park last Saturday were postponed...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Resurgent Bombers deliver vital win among surprises

HARD-working Fassifern Bombers try scorer Joel Carr summed up the major turnaround perfectly after sharing in his team’s much-needed A-Grade victory. “This week, we came back with a different attitude at training and it definitely paid off,”...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Scenic Rim carnival provides unique netball experience

PARTICIPANTS of all ages will receive a major opportunity when Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials host the popular Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival on Sunday. FNA president Amanda Dover said the 12th annual event provided valuable experience, especially for young players not involved in representative tournaments like the Darling Downs Interdistrict series.

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Bombers juniors grow, surge ahead with confidence

FASSIFERN Bombers under-11 Maroon coach Andrew Gill has many reasons to enjoy spending time at the progressive junior club this season. Among them is having strong family ties to the sport. “Last year I coached my other son’s team, so it was...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

‘Resilient’ Bombers under-13 girls step closer to final

THE tenacious Fassifern Bombers under-13 girls side highlighted why they deserve a spot in the upcoming SE Community North final after their latest rugby league victory. The Bombers came from 8-0 down against Norths to win 34-14 and consolidate...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Bombers boost top three goal for footy finals

THE Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade team accepts that Brothers and Redbank Plains are setting the standard at this stage of the season. However, the players and coaching staff know that holding third spot for the Rugby League Ipswich finals is the...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025