AFL
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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…
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A cold beer with . . . multiple award winner
IF you took the kick-off, looked up and saw the defence coming you might quickly shuffle the ball on to Ian Thinee to take the…
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Norths life member praises loyal supporters during difficult time
AFTER an emotionally difficult year dealing with family matters, Leanne Haley didn’t expect the massive surprise she received. However, the dedicated Northern Suburbs Hockey Club…
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A cold beer with . . . speedster who scored famous World Cup try
BEFORE Kerry Boustead and Billy Slater, the original Innisfail flyer was Lionel Williamson. The winger represented North Queensland, Queensland, NSW and Australia. Williamson would go…
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Renewed recruitment focus strengthens Bears footy club
REDBANK Plains Bears club president Jodie Elder knows as well as anyone how vital sport is in the community. That’s why the return of the…
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Developing skills adds to healthy boost in kids ready to play
THE timing of the latest Ipswich Ready to Play Festival could not have been any better. As young rugby league players took part in some…
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New-look Ipswich derby rivals brace for battle
ASTUTE Western Pride coach Brian Hastings has too much respect for his Ipswich counterpart to expect anything but another committed challenge in Friday night’s soccer…
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Rising from Olympic ordeal, Leah eyes more elite success
IF Ipswich’s most successful swimmer Leah Neale qualifies for her second Commonwealth Games, she will have plenty to celebrate. Apart from chasing another gold medal…
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Tribute cricket match honours Matt and mateship
THE Marburg community is buzzing. There’s likely to be as many tears and beers. But popular sports fanatic Matt Bowden would surely offer a modest…
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Laidley skipper leads way as club tops up Hornets ranks
AFTER a career best 14 wickets in the previous clash, Laidley captain Alex Welsh had every reason to be satisfied. In 25 years of playing…










