Watson can't cure hometown hoodoo

DESPITE his current state allegiance with NSW, Shane Watson is a bona fide Queenslander. He was born in Ipswich, was educated in the rarefied halls of Ipswich Grammar, and with his buffed physique and blond locks, could be the centrepiece of a campaign for the state tourism board.

Bianca's Connections Having A Gai Old Time

JOCKEY Scott Seamer paid tribute to the "Waterhouse magic" after unheralded mare Bianca stormed to an upset win in the $200,000 Ipswich Cup (2150m) yesterday.

Ryan Sets Stronger Synonym On Ipswich Cup Path

IN-FORM gelding Synonym will be given the chance to capitalise on his new-found maturity in next month's Ipswich Cup.

Prime May Pursue Ipswich For Radio Stable

PRIME Media Group has signalled it may look to buy Fairfax Media's radio station in Ipswich, which the publisher is forced to unload to appease competition concerns.

Ipswich Circuit Gets One More Year Of V8s

THE one blank date on next year's V8 supercar calendar - the July 18-20 weekend - has been filled by Queensland Raceway.

Sculpter Figures

TRAINER and part-time actor Peter McKenzie's belated decision to start Sculptor in yesterday's $200,000 Ipswich Cup (2150m) came up trumps.

Twist In Tale Gives Stewart Top Ride

IN an ironic turn of events, Brad Stewart will take over from injured jockey Jim Cassidy on Shinkickin Cowgirl in Saturday's Gai Waterhouse Classic, 1350 metres, at Ipswich.

Ipswich Truckie In Court On Five Murder Charges

A TRUCK driver who lives in the red-light district of Ipswich has appeared in court charged with murdering five prostitutes whose naked bodies were found over 10 days in eastern England.

Prostitute Murders: Man, 48, Charged

POLICE have charged a man over the murder of five prostitutes near Ipswich after a giant manhunt for one of the most prolific serial killers in British history.

Fresh Suspect Held Over Prostitute Killings

POLICE yesterday arrested a second man on suspicion of having murdered five prostitutes in Ipswich, a day after arresting a 37-year-old supermarket worker, Tom Stephens, in one of the largest manhunts in British history. The second man, aged 48, was arrested at 5am in what may be his home just two streets from Ipswich's red light district, where the five women worked in order to buy heroin. The bodies of all five were found naked in countryside. All appear to have been strangled or suffocated.

Uk Police Arrest Second Suspect

POLICE have arrested a second man on suspicion of murdering five prostitutes in Ipswich, a day after arresting 37-year old supermarket worker Tom Stephens in one of the largest manhunts in British history.

Strangler Suspects

A SECOND suspect has been arrested in the investigation into the murder of five prostitutes in the eastern English town of Ipswich, police said yesterday.

Man Arrested Over Five Prostitute Murders In Britain

POLICE have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of murdering five prostitutes near Ipswich in the case of the "Suffolk Strangler" that has appalled and transfixed Britain.

Prostitute Murders: Client, 37, Arrested

POLICE yesterday arrested a 37-year old man on suspicion of murdering five women near Ipswich in the case of the "Suffolk strangler" that has appalled and transfixed Britain.

Town Seeks Justice, Not Judgement

A quiet English town is intent on giving five murdered prostitutes a measure of dignity in death. James Button reports from Ipswich.

It's Unlikely Latest Murders Will Be The Last

The killer of five Ipswich women is growing ever more confident, writes Joseph Diaz.

It's A Miracle Anyone Got Out Alive: Town Mourns As Plane Salvaged

THE placid waters of a farm dam at Mutdapilly, near Ipswich, yielded up four bodies yesterday when a Cessna 206 that crashed on Monday was lifted out by a crane.

Big-hitting Mcintosh Leads After A 64

BIG-HITTING Wollongong professional Brad McIntosh took the first step towards overcoming the disappointment of last year's final-round washout with a superb 64 in the opening round of the Queensland Open at Ipswich Golf Club.

Punters Win Tab Bonus On Race Dead-heat

Some lucky punters betting on the second race at Ipswich on Saturday received a windfall from the NSW TAB, while others had better check their First Four betting tickets.

Double Makes It A Winter Of Pleasure For Pattillo

JOCKEY Tony Pattillo continued his remarkable winter carnival form when central Queensland sprinter Nessuno caused an upset win in the Listed Eye Liner Stakes (1200m) at Ipswich yesterday.