Ben Walker

Ben Walker (born 13 September 1976 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A five-eighth or halfback, he played in Australia's National Rugby League for the Brisbane Broncos, Northern Eagles, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs, as well as in Europe's Super League for the London Broncos and Leeds Rhinos. He currently coaches the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup alongside his brother Shane.

Walker is the eldest of a trio of footballing brothers (Shane Walker and Chris Walker) who all began their careers with the Brisbane Broncos.

Playing career

While attending St Mary's High School in Toowoomba in 1993, Walker was selected in the Australian Schoolboys team.

Ben Walker later joined his brother Shane at the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Career highlights

  • First Grade Debut: 1995 - Round 13, Broncos vs Parramatta Eels at Parramatta Stadium, 25 June
  • Premierships: Member of the Broncos 1997 Super League Grand Final winning team (interchange bench)
  • Thurston High School shooting

    The Thurston High School shooting took place on May 21, 1998. Expelled student Kip Kinkel first murdered his parents before engaging in a school shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon that left two students dead and 25 others wounded. He is serving a 111-year sentence without the possibility of parole.

    Events leading to shooting

    Expulsion

    On May 20, 1998, Kinkel was suspended pending an expulsion hearing from Thurston High School for being in possession of a loaded, stolen handgun. A friend of Kinkel's had stolen a pistol from the father of one of his friends and arranged to sell the weapon to Kinkel the night before. Kinkel paid $110 for the Beretta Model 90 .32-caliber pistol loaded with a 9-round magazine, which he then placed in a paper bag and left in his locker. When the father discovered he was missing a handgun, he reported it to the police and supplied the names of students he believed might have stolen the firearm. Kinkel's name was not on the list. The school became aware of his possible involvement and questioned him. When he was checked for weapons, he reportedly stated: "Look, I'm gonna be square with you guys; the gun's in my locker." Kinkel was suspended pending an expulsion hearing from Thurston High School, and he and his friend were arrested. Kinkel was released from police custody and driven home by his father.

    The Golden Compass (film)

    The Golden Compass is a 2007 British-American fantasy-adventure film based on Northern Lights, the first novel in Philip Pullman's trilogy His Dark Materials. Directed by Chris Weitz, it stars Dakota Blue Richards, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Tom Courtenay, Christopher Lee, Nicole Kidman and Sam Elliott. The project was announced in February 2002, following the success of recent adaptations of other fantasy epics, but troubles over the script and the selection of a director caused significant delays. At US$180 million, it was one of New Line Cinema's most expensive projects ever, and its middling success in the USA contributed to New Line's February 2008 restructuring.

    The story depicts the adventures of Lyra Belacqua, an orphan living in a parallel universe on a world that looks much like our own. In Lyra's world, a dogmatic ruling power called the Magisterium is conspiring to end tolerance and free inquiry. Poor, orphan, and Gyptian children are disappearing at the hands of a group the children call the Gobblers. When Lyra discovers that Mrs. Coulter is running the Gobblers, she flees. Rescued by the Gyptians, Lyra joins them on a trip to the far north, to the land of the armored polar bears, in search of the missing children.

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    The Tifton Gazette 20 Mar 2025
    Walker and Ben Smith are Tiftarea Academy’s 2025 first-team All-Region basketball players ... Kate Phillips, Kate Coogle and Lexi Connell made All-Region for the Lady Panthers, and Elijah Smith, Ben Smith and J.R. Walker for the Panthers.

    Ben Rice’s red-hot Yankees spring continues with fifth homer

    New York Post 20 Mar 2025
    That belonged to Ben Rice, who smoked an offering from Taijuan Walker for his fifth home run of the spring, coming off the bat at 110.3 mph ... Ben Rice belts his fifth homer this spring training to help ...

    Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner ruled out for Pacers

    IndyStar 17 Mar 2025
    All three were listed as questionable heading into Monday's game ... 1 to Jan. 16 ... For the other three spots, Carlisle will be choosing among guards Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin and forwards Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker ... I'm excited for them ...

    Aspen City Council talks transportation strategies

    Aspen Times 11 Mar 2025
    During the session, Ben Weber of Walker Consultants led a discussion on 10 prioritized strategies for short- and mid-term implementation.

    'I thought initially we were safe. But then ...' Massillon man describes brutal dog attack

    The Independent (inde) 09 Mar 2025
    MASSILLON ‒ Jim Walker stood at the curb, looked down, then up and stared across the street to a driveway ... Walker said a loose dog, an Australian cattle breed, emerged from the driveway and approached them ... But then ...," Walker said.

    Wire suffer Vegas hangover at home - post-match reaction

    Yahoo Daily News 09 Mar 2025
    More to follow. > INSTANT REACTION ... Wolves. Cai Taylor-Wray; Josh Thewlis, Rodrick Tai, Arron Lindop, Alfie Johnson; George Williams, Stefan Ratchford; James Harrison, Danny Walker, Paul Vaughan, Dan Russell, Ben Currie, Luke Yates. Subs ... Subs ... .

    How Jarace Walker went from G League on Monday to Pacers' starting lineup on Thursday

    IndyStar 07 Mar 2025
    ... Pacers needing somebody to slide a starting wing spot with Andrew Nembhard moving from shooting guard to point guard, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle picked Walker over his draft classmate Ben Sheppard.

    Without Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana Pacers fall to Atlanta Hawks

    IndyStar 07 Mar 2025
    The absence of two of the Pacers' top three scorers necessitated a new starter, and with the Hawks playing big wings from positions 2-4, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle went with Walker over draft classmate Ben Sheppard.

    ‘Power’ walking on a tour of Hoover Dam history

    Las Vegas Review-Journal 07 Mar 2025
    At Boulder Dam Hotel, walkers are invited inside to study the photography of Ben Glaha, who documented the construction of Hoover Dam and captured its impressive design elements against stark surroundings.

    Puerto Rico Open Scores

    Wtop 07 Mar 2025
    Thursday. At Grand Reserve Country Club. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Purse. $4 million. Yardage. 7,506; Par. 72. First Round ... Danny Walker 34-32—66 ... Ben Kohles 35-34—69 ... Ben Polland 38-33—71 ... Jimmy Walker 37-34—71. Ben Warian 34-37—71 ... Ben Crane 37-37—74 ... Source .

    Puerto Rico Open Par Scores

    Wtop 07 Mar 2025
    Thursday. At Grand Reserve Country Club. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Purse. $4 million. Yardage. 7,506; Par. 72 ... Danny Walker 34-32—66 -6 ... Ben Kohles 35-34—69 -3 ... Ben Polland 38-33—71 -1 ... Jimmy Walker 37-34—71 -1. Ben Warian 34-37—71 -1 ... Ben Crane 37-37—74 +2.

    Liberty boys basketball defeats South Carroll, 66-53, for 1A West Region II title

    Baltimore Sun 07 Mar 2025
    With Liberty down 10 points Thursday night, some in attendance did just that as South Carroll guard Walker Fowble led a charge that stunned the Lions at the start of an intense regional final matchup.
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