Sport

Bushrangers beaten by run rate rule

LOSING a cricket match under the Duckworth-Lewis formula often raises more questions than answers. Could the beaten team have scored an extra 20 runs or capitalized better on a strong position with the ball? Was enough effort put in at crucial...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Maroon community event on winning Wicket

THE Maroon Single Wicket has generated wonderful community spirit for the past 49 years. It has grown from a small group of cricketers testing the concept in 1975 to decades of excitement and fundraising for Maroon State School. However, many of the...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Pearls shine brightly in Fassifern tennis final

PEARLS are the latest champions in the Fassifern Tennis Association Sunday Mixed competition. Pearls beat Sapphires 37-31 in another terrific battle. The winning team was captained by Fassifern Tennis Association president Graham Prickett. Other...

Guest Writer

13 Nov 2024

Horse Racing

Donna’s happy in charge of Mike’s horse empire

DONNA Stanbridge is living her equine dream, taking charge of a private training operation and guiding horses in her care from the womb to the racetrack.

Peter Foley

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Graham’s epic effort in huge Bushrangers win

IN-FORM Fassifern Bushrangers opener Graham Andrews thrived in blustery conditions and with shorter boundaries to add another milestone to his ever-growing list of achievements. The seasoned cricketer scored an incredible 176 off just 116 balls in...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Maroon braces for annual centre of community attention

THE 49th Maroon Single Wicket competition on Sunday will bring together a mix of talented cricketers showcasing their skills and testing their luck at a tradition-rich annual event. As Maroon State School P&C president Emma Gnech aptly...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

US trip, award gives junior star Eli timely boost

WINNING the Boonah State High Junior Sportsman of the Year award capped a fine 12 months for Kalbar teenager Eli Collyer. However, he is already plotting more representative opportunities in 2025 as a year 9 student and through his club baseball...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Rebels setting the standard in Fassi competition

DEFENDING premiers Rebels can increase their winning advantage with two victories in Saturday’s Fassifern vigoro competition. After becoming the first team this season to achieve that last month, Rebels secured their fourth win in a row against Aussies last weekend.

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

All-rounder Alex praises Bushrangers teamwork

VALUABLE Fassifern Bushrangers contributor Alex Pressler is reluctant to single out his all-rounder ability in a team with several committed cricketers. However, when his bowling and batting comes together in a match, he is happy to have played an...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Loyal Rowan regaining his Hornets rhythm

BOONAH bred cricketer Rowan Lutter always enjoyed a healthy rivalry growing up with his twin Sean. The accomplished brothers continue to provide experience and leadership when they represent the Ipswich Hornets in Queensland Premier Grade or Second...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Maz’s brilliant batting with special family reward

IT’S a rare feat for someone to bat through an innings, especially when the bowling is fast and furious in a shortened vigoro format. However, that’s exactly what Rebels opener Maz Watterson achieved in her team’s latest 45-run victory over...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Bushrangers master keen to help out

AFTER a previous successful stint representing Queensland in masters cricket, reliable allrounder Graham Andrews is happy to focus on the Fassifern Bushrangers this season. His experience and all-round cricket wisdom is particularly important...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

First doubleheader success: Rebels find form at right time

WITH one round of ‘V Bash’ fixtures complete, Fassifern Ladies Vigoro Association president and Rebels captain Jan Dover couldn’t be happier with the state of play. Sharing in her team’s latest doubleheader success lifted Rebels to four...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

‘Excellent’ developments at Boonah club

AS another year of major events is nearly finished, Boonah Golf Club captain Anthony Parker was encouraged by some positive developments. Parker was especially pleased seeing an increase to 250 members playing regularly at the course. “The club is...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Pool master: David’s record swim defies cancer

WORLD record-breaking swimmer David Boylson highlights his commitment by training five mornings a week in Boonah before travelling to the Gold Coast for regular weekend sessions. The retired 81-year-old solicitor wouldn’t have it any other way. He...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Bushrangers miss chance to storm home

THE Fassifern Bushrangers were most likely saved by thunder around Coronation Park in their opening match of the latest Cricket Ipswich Third Grade season. While captain Grant Harvey was unbeaten on 13 when the game was abandoned and called a draw...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Brooke’s best effort as V Bash hots up

FORMER Queensland Schoolgirls cricketer Brooke Noe produced her best bowling performance in vigoro, snaring an incredible 9-22 returning this season. After missing the opening round, the Aussies bowler was delighted to make a valuable contribution...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Boonah indoor venue’s ‘international’ appeal

FASSIFERN Vaulters club president and head coach Darryn Fedrick hopes the region can attract international events after the success of the latest Australian championships. The proud official summed up in three words what was achieved at the...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Bushrangers looking for new openers

THE Fassifern Bushrangers will need to build a new opening partnership after losing two of their most experienced players for the Cricket Ipswich Third Grade season. Mitch Neuendorf, the competition’s highest run scorer in recent seasons, has...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024