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The inaugural season of the NBL1 North is stacked full of exciting talents as we put together a list of the top young players from around the league.

New-look Ipswich basketball side finding its range in competitive NBL1 North competition.

Premium Content Subscriber only IPSWICH Force head coach Chris Riches knows how valuable the NBL1 North series will be as excitement builds for this weekend's new competition launch. "It's been a long time coming with the false start that we had last year with COVID,'' Riches said. "Everyone just wants it to start. There's a real sense of just getting underway with it and us being able to take off with the rebranding of having it as NBL1. "There's been a lot of positives that a lot of associations have seen through that connection with the NBL. "There's a lot of good stories happening an...

THERE was one thing that stood out for me in our story this week with former Ipswich state MP Rachel Nolan and her view on the past, present and future of her city. As she reflected on her own time as an MP, her relationship with former mayor Paul Pisasale and the dramatic changes that have occurred in the past four or five years, Ms Nolan commented that she believed Ipswich was at a critical point in shaping its future. I’m sure this comment resonated with a lot of readers as there has been a feeling of ground zero – both literally and metaphorically – since our entire council was dism...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING secured arguably the best player for this year's NBL 1 North women's competition, Ipswich Force players, coaches and fans are counting down the days. Medal-winning Olympian Abby Bishop will bolster the talented Ipswich women's line-up when she returns to Australia following her latest stint with top four European league team Virtus Bologna. For new Force head coach Brady Walmsley, the wait will be worth it. "It's a big signing and I think it's probably bigger than most people have realised,'' the well-travelled coach said. "She's an Olympian and a W...