Sport

Murray going fishing after winning Coronation Park home ground tribute

POPULAR Coronation Park groundsman Murray Schneider appreciated being recognized at the recent Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA) anniversary. “It was lovely. That 125 year night was like a farewell,” he said, after earlier announcing he was...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

‘Level-headed’ Paul steps up cricket commitment

ACTING Cricket Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has left the door open to nominating for a full-time position in the future. However, the highly regarded Fassifern born and bred administrator is keen to continue serving country and city cricket...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Rebels in form for twin Fassi vigoro finals’ quest

EXPERIENCED Fassifern vigoro player and coach Maz Watterson is kept busy on most Saturdays being involved with Rebels’ senior and junior teams. Maz will again have extra demands for the latest grand finals at Coronation Park on Saturday. Apart...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Fassifern netballers welcome new courts, fresh faces

PLAYERS of all ages and abilities will test to newly refurbished netball courts for the first time on Monday (March 24) from 3.30pm. Netballers can still register for the 2025 season and join the social competition. “Mondays are for netball” is...

Guest Writer

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Skilful Fassifern sisters with exciting futures

IN a Fassifern sport rich in junior talent, two sisters are eager to finish their current vigoro seasons on a high with grand final victories. But regardless of what happens at Coronation Park later this month, Indi and Ruby Jorgensen are already...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Boonah golfers prepare for major event

BOONAH Golf Club captain Anthony Parker was anxiously monitoring the impact of Ex-Cyclone Alford hoping the course escaped major damage. Sunday night indications were the popular venue had. “I’ve just come back from the club and the club’s...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Tennis ace Graham keen to become cricket hit

WITH a powerful tennis forehand and superior skills around the court, Graham Prickett could easily become a handy cricketer. After his first taste of senior cricket with the Fassifern Bushrangers, Graham is hoping for more opportunities in the...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Major milestone: Lifetime praise for Fassifern cricket

THE Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA)’s latest life member Darren Noe praised the efforts of his predecessors after being recognized at the organisation’s 125th anniversary function. “To enjoy it with the other life members is an honour,”...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Tom’s terrific effort in surprise Bushrangers loss

EVER dependable Bushrangers allrounder Thomas Lehmann displayed his true grit compiling his highest score for the Fassifern cricket side. However, his 40 not out anchoring a rescue mission was not enough as the Bushies fell 19 runs short of victory...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Community rallies behind Fassifern rep netball

THE call went out for financial support of Fassifern Netball’s three representative teams and Association officials were impressed by the response. Eight local businesses are backing the 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 teams this year, meaning all 27...

Guest Writer

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Brumbies soccer boost for new season

BOONAH Soccer Club players, coaches and officials are preparing to achieve more goals this year after a positive pre-season with ongoing growth and new teams. Re-elected club president Nick Nordstrom is thrilled to already have 220 players...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Bushrangers double celebration for milestone occasion

IT was the perfect time for the Fassifern Bushrangers to produce one of their best performances in many games. They upstaged Third Division competition rivals Los Redbacks at Coronation Park before honouring the Fassifern Cricket Association’s...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Beaudesert trainer Tenille with happy approach

HAPPY horses make happy people who make happy – well, you get the picture. It’s the harmonious cycle horse people dream of and work to make come true. Tenille Ranger has always been into horses but reckons she was tricked into becoming...

Peter Foley

26 Feb 2025

Horse Racing

Beaudesert trainer with happy approach

HAPPY horses make happy people who make happy – well, you get the picture. It’s the harmonious cycle horse people dream of and work to make come true.

Peter Foley

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Rosie’s terrific run of comeback pennants success

FASSIFERN vigoro icon Rosie Dwyer is such a good sport she started walking from the wicket when she thought she was run out. But after being called back to bat on, the Fassi Veterans team opener was rewarded with 35 runs that effectively set up her...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Bombers efforts impress coaches preparing for bonding camp

IT’S always a positive sign of future success when a club leader is training the proverbial house down. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where last year’s Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell has shelved retirement thoughts in a quest to enjoy more finals’ football.

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Teacher’s cricket lesson keeps Bushies in hunt

THE Fassifern Bushrangers have consolidated a top three spot for the Post-Christmas finals after a tremendous all-round effort by teacher Jack Freeman. The Bushies have another shot at the competition-leading LOS Redbacks returning to Coronation...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Helping Bushies keeps Marshall connected to sport

SCENIC Rim Councillor Marshall Chalk has achieved many successes in his accomplished sporting career. He represented the Canberra Raiders in 71 NRL matches and made 13 appearances for Welsh Super League side Crusaders between 2004 and 2009. The...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025