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Boonah school mates share in amazing Bushrangers’ feat

FORMER Boonah State High teammates Jack Freeman and Lachlan Andrews enjoyed batting together through their school and junior club years. However, it was as adults that they have achieved a cricketing milestone that will take some beating. Jack and...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Bombers ‘Star’ recruit shares Fassifern plans

NEWLY-appointed Fassifern Bombers head coach Alistair ‘Star’ Taua’aletoa is excited about becoming part of the country club’s culture. The highly experienced mentor is eager to work with returning Reserve Grade coach Shane Gillett and new...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Touch football returns to Aratula with expansion plans

TOUCH football is back in Aratula with renewed interest and hopes to make it a regular sport in the area. Long-serving Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) president Amanda Dover is one of the driving forces having helped run previous competitions in 2014 and 2021.

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Humble Rosie leads Aussies to first Fassi vigoro victory

WITH some experienced players to return, Aussies captain Ella Faulkner was encouraged by her team’s first win of the 2025-26 Fassifern vigoro season. Regular contributors Carmel Prince (broken wrist) and Laurenn Neuendorf (shoulder reconstruction)...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025