Swimming

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

Swimming

Community funding improves pool comfort

POOL users will no longer have to wear wet suits as the region benefits from a $34,000 grant providing new covers at the Boonah Community Aquatic Centre. The grant, from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, was used to replace covers that were...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Good sport Emmett appreciates support

BOONAH State School talent Emmett Rasmussen highlighted his sporting camaraderie reflecting on his wonderful efforts in year 6. Emmett rated his favourite moment finishing alongside good mate George at the swimming age championships. “I have never...

David Lems

20 Dec 2023

Sport

Boonah award winners with ‘outstanding’ qualities

SOME of Fassifern’s most dedicated and versatile achievers were honoured with recent Boonah State High School sporting awards. Boonah State High Head of HPE Jai Yong Gee was full of praise for this year’s standout performers. “They are all...

David Lems

01 Nov 2023

Sport

Boonah’s record-breaking students fine leaders

SEEING the smiles of surprise on his students’ faces makes Boonah State School principal Mark Winrow proud. However, when his young leaders break school records, it’s even more satisfying. That’s the case after talented year 6 students...

David Lems

24 May 2023

Sport

Praise for coach as Barracudas celebrate season success

BOONAH Barracudas club president Ben Service appreciated the support of former swimmer Gabi Wilson as the latest awards were presented. “We had a tough year in terms of coaching as our much loved coach of the last three years, Kierston Kuskelly...

David Lems

05 Apr 2023

Sport

“Fantastic” experience for Barracudas talents

FOUR promising Boonah Barracudas Club swimmers gained valuable experience and impressed at the latest Met West trials in Brisbane. Grace Hunt, Griff Hayman and Sebastian Calle Service represented the Western Ranges team. Griff’s brother John, who...

David Lems

01 Mar 2023

Sport

Sebastian’s promising progress in pool

RISING Fassifern swimmer Sebastian Calle Service is keeping his options open as he continues to progress at representative carnivals. The year 6 Boonah State School boys captain impressed at the recent Western Ranges district trials where he...

David Lems

22 Feb 2023

Sport

Boonah schools dive into healthy sport

WITH the recent spate of hot weather, Boonah State School students have been enjoying their main term one sport. About 100 students in years 3-6 have joined in weekly swimming lessons at the Boonah State High School pool, preparing for a carnival on...

David Lems

15 Feb 2023

Sport

Barracudas build confidence, provide carnival racing

BOONAH Barracudas Swimming Club official Ben Service was happy to step up as president to help maintain a strong family focus. The former club treasurer took over the presidency from Kate Bennie, who fulfilled the important role for three years...

David Lems

07 Dec 2022

Sport

Fassifern’s gold medal effort providing community spirit

OF all the qualities needed to succeed in sport, community spirit is surely the most important. The Fassifern district deserves a gold medal for the way people inject their admirable country-bred commitment into their sporting activities.

David Lems

18 May 2022

Sport

Swimmer’s confidence grows with higher level medal haul

WITH measured training, confidence and renewed enjoyment, it’s amazing what an individual sportsperson can achieve. Just ask Ripley-based masters swimmer Chris Savage.

David Lems

04 May 2022

Sport

Boonah Barracudas boosted by latest season efforts

BOONAH Barracudas Swimming Club members celebrated their 2021/2022 successes encouraged by state titles competition and a large number of participants progressing in the sport.

Guest Writer

13 Apr 2022

Sport

Comeback swimmer trains smarter, eyes more success at Pan Pac titles

HAVING won a swag of state medals, re-energised masters swimmer Chris Savage has his sights on even higher competition. Fresh from winning five gold and a silver at the Victorian championships, Ripley-based Savage is focused on the upcoming national...

David Lems

16 Mar 2022