Sport
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New coach encourages ‘little kids with a big heart’
COACHING one of two Boonah under-6 soccer sides this season, Ben Oppermann knows the value of encouraging young people to enjoy sport. “I believe physical…
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Playing for a laugh, lifestyle, is all Roses
IT’S not only the competitive challenge that keeps tennis players like Racheal McNiven returning to the Boonah courts. It’s because the mid-week matches suit her…
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Jets players rebuild physical form in A-Grade
AS the Ipswich Jets celebrated a third win in this year’s state league, two regular squad members were strengthening future claims in the Rugby League…
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Jets players benefit from time with Bombers
THE Ipswich Jets loss is the Fassifern Bombers gain. Despite missing the successful Ipswich Jets trip to Mackay, regular squad members Nic Flocas and Kirisome…
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Fun Fassifern tennis served with tasty treats
WHEN you have delightfully positive people like Marion “Maz” Verrall to share time with, sport is so much more enjoyable. Having community-minded residents like Maz…
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Magic community memories being relived at gala dinner
A MOTTO that typifies one of the region’s strongest community sports will be highlighted when the Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) celebrates a magic milestone later…
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Family appreciates Rock-solid support at Boonah club
WHAT began as a “weird idea” has become a wonderful family connection in the Boonah Soccer Club’s senior men’s side this season. Father Glen overlooked…
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Bombers shock just as they were on way up
JUST as the proverbial tide was turning, the Fassifern Bombers were swamped by a wave of Goodna attack in their latest Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade…
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Older Boonah mates still share love of the game
BEING unable to play after rupturing his ACL, Dan Long accepted the next best role. He has been coaching the Boonah over-30 men’s team in…
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Fassifern stalwart’s speedy return in epic duel
FIVE years after his previous A-Grade match, Scott Ireland made an impact like he had never left. Unfortunately for the Fassifern Bombers, a third Rugby…
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Bombers, family backing helps Boonah team kick on
HAVING a strong connection to the Fassifern Bombers is just what Boonah State High’s rugby league team needs. Captain Lachlan Schumacher has been playing in…
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Skilful Boonah women tackle higher challenge
WHEN it comes to coaching a women’s soccer side, Mason Cole is in a happy place. Having recently married captain and centre midfielder Melissah, Mason…
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