Ebelthite, Pandzic Claim Ipswich Titles

Fran and Ted of Metro Hotel Ipswich International, with the Mayor of Ipswich and Tennis Players

Experience prevailed over youth on finals day of the 2013 City of Ipswich Tennis International, with Australian Colin Ebelthite and Croatian qualifier Jelena Pandzic clinching the titles at Ipswich Grammar Park Tennis Centre.

In hot conditions, South Australian Ebelthite won his first Pro Tour title since 2010 with a hard fought 6-4 6-7(7) 6-2 victory over New South Wales qualifier Jonathon Cooper.

One break of serve was enough for Ebelthite to close out the first set 6-4 against an agitated Cooper, yet Cooper started to stretch Ebelthite in the second set with aggressive groundstrokes and variety.

He looked set to take the second set after building a 5-2 lead before Ebelthite stormed back to force a second set tiebreak. Ebelthite saved one set point at 7-6 before Cooper closed the tiebreak out 9-7.

Both players required a change of attire in the oppressive conditions for the deciding third set, and it was Ebelthite who lifted his game once again with several net rushes, forcing a break at 3-2 in the third set.

He closed the match out with a series of unreturnable first serves.

Ebelthite was happy with the win and said he hoped it was a springboard for a good 2013 season.

“(I’m) just really happy to win the tournament here in Ipswich. I’d like to congratulate Jonathan on such a great week and I’m sure he will keep up his good form,” he said.

“I’d like to thank all of the sponsors and everyone that works hard behind the scenes to make these events happen. It’s great to have these types of events here in Australia.”

In the women’s final, Pandzic won the 10th Pro Tour title of her career with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 over West Australian 18-year-old Storm Sanders.

Sanders raced to a 5-2 lead in the first set before Pandzic reeled off five games in a row to win the opening set 7-5. In a seesawing affair Sanders regained the momentum by winning the next five games before closing out the second set 6-2.

However, Pandzic would not be denied, winning a tough third set 6-2 and ecstatic with her victory.

“I’m so happy to win this week as a qualifier. The tournament has been really nice and I would especially like to thank the City of Ipswich and everyone who has made the tournament possible.”

Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s second MICE Expo

An invitation to BEN to attend Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s second MICE Expo attracted conference and events planners from as far afield as the Gold Coast.

It was an experience that included a Brisbane Airport pickup in a white stretch limo, the fine hospitality of the Metro Hotel, hot air ballooning over Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley, a stroll through historic Queens Park, a helicopter tour of the city and a touch down at beautiful Brookwater Golf & Country Club with lunch overlooking the fairway at Drift Restaurant and a luxuriating spa treatment at Sang Day Spa.

Gary Long and Div Grover, Metro Hospitality Group, enjoying Ipswich’s Queen’s Park.

Ipswich Is Holding the Aces - Conferences and Functions

Ipswich, Queensland‘s oldest provincial city, is an alluring blend of heritage charm, metropolitan
sophistication and expansive green spaces. Just 45 minutes west of Brisbane and an hour from the
Gold Coast, Ipswich combines rich heritage with the energy of being the hub of today’s growth
region in South East Queensland.

The Metro Hotel Ipswich International is 4.5 star, six storey property overlooking one of the pristine parklands. Offering 97 Accommodation Rooms, consisting of 11 One Bedroom Apartments, 2 Executive Spa Suites, 68 Superior Rooms and 16 Deluxe Rooms.
7 first class Conference and is fast emerging as a strong, affordable destination for small and mid-sized
business events.

Book and hold your Conference before 31st March
For a minimum of 15 delegates on a
Day Delegates Package of $59.00 per delegate
50% OFF Room Hire,
Plus- Free of Charge Data Projector, Screen and Microphone

Fran Edney Sales Manager 07 3812 8077
fedney@metrohg.com

MICE Expo to Show Off Ipswich City - Metro Hotel Ispwich International

IPSWICH businesses will showcase the city as a host for future events and conferences at the MICE Expo at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, South St, on March 13.

On show to regional event organisers will be the many products and services on offer in Ipswich, including hot air ballooning, helicopter winery tours, golf, beauty treatments, art galleries and boutique shopping.

The MICE expo runs from 11am-2pm.

Exhibitors on display at the hotel will include Drift restaurant, Pterodactyl Helicopters, The Wine Company, Sang's Day Spa, Simply Elegant Occasions, Ipswich Tourism, Ipswich Sports House, Ipswich Office of Economic Development and limousine services.

Phone 3812 8077 for details.

View the Official Metro Hotel Ipswich International website

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Adam Brand & Beccy Cole - I Was Here 2013 Tour

Featuring – Adam Brand and Beccy Cole

If ever there was a concert line up not to miss out on….then this is it! Two of Australia’s biggest and best, a young gun hungry and ready to rock, and a veteran top level musician embarking on a solo project that everyone’s talking about.

It’s fair to say that ADAM BRAND had a 2012 that many artists dream about. The highest charting Australian country album of the year, capital city airplay on mainstream radio networks, MIX FM and Triple M local works, TV syncs (Farmer wants a wife), national TV campaign for Salvos Christmas Appeal using current single, “I Was Here”, sell out concert dates, TV appearances on Sunrise, Morning Show, TEN late news, Better Homes and Garden, and to top it off, signed by Channel 7 as a new host on “The Great Outdoors”!! His latest album “There Will Be Love” is being heralded as his best ever! This is an artist at the top of his game and 2013 is already shaping up to be even bigger.

What a year BECCY COLE has had, recently taking home two Golden Guitars at the 2012 40th Jayco Country Music awards of Australia. Winning the top awards for Female Artist of the Year and Vocal Collaboration of the Year (with Kasey Chambers) has brought Beccy’s Golden Guitar total to an impressive nine. Add to this her 3 Gold records, 12 number one singles, 2 Entertainer of the year awards and a legion of loyal fans, Beccy has again proved she is here to stay.

Anyone who has ever seen Beccys live show knows this is one performer who gives it everything and knows how to deliver!

TRAVIS COLLINS is as well-known for his masterful guitar playing and stellar vocals as he is for his storytelling style of song-writing. Travis is a powerful performer and it’s only a matter of time before the world finds out about this budding superstar!

SUZI QUATRO had this to say after watching Travis open her shows on her last Australian tour – “I watched Travis go out there simply with his voice, guitar, and his warmth and blow ‘my audience’ away.”

MATT CORNELL is one of Australia’s up & coming country artists, who for the past decade has been an in demand musician & backing vocalist, who has toured the world with some of the biggest names in the music business. His new single,‘Days Too remember’ is airing nationally on CMC, & his new Ep will be on iTunes early 2013.

Get your ticket early coz this one will sell out fast!

I WAS HERE 2013….. BE THERE!!!

Elvis to the Max - The King in Concert

Featuring – Max Pellicano

It’s 35 years since the passing of “The King”, but Elvis Presley’s legend lives on in the guise of Max Pellicano, whose uncanny resemblance and thrilling performances have mesmerised Australians over the last two decades.

Max’s tribute goes beyond impersonation. His looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour are so accurate it’s truly amazing. The attitude – shy but confident – that Max Pellicano mimics, with a rich Mississippi drawl, is typically Elvis. Even his costumes are exact replicas, made by Elvis’s personal tailor.

The Elvis To The Max production, The King In Concert, will be presented in three stages: King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – the '50s Masters; the ’68 Comeback TV Special that was regarded as a forerunner of the “Unplugged” concept; and the music concert called Aloha From Hawaii.  In true Elvis-style, Max will be supported by an 11-piece band and four back-up singers.

Elvis To The Max – The King In Concert is being presented in Australia by Abstract Entertainment.

Show Dates: Friday 19 April 2013

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Some Places of Interest in Ipswich, Queensland

Ipswich is a city in South-East Queensland, Australia. Along the Bremer River Valley, it is approximately 40 km west of the Brisbane CBD. 
 

The locality of the same name forms its Central Activities District, business and administrative centre

Some Places of Interest in Ipswich, Queensland:

Riverlink

Queensland Raceway

Willowbank Raceway

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Roma Street Parkland