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'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

A state attorney-general has successfully applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.

Man fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

Man fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

Man fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

Man fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

The second fatal shooting in as many days south of a major capital has police calling for anyone who left the scene or with other information to come forward.

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'Is this worth it?' Opetaia on hard road, long wait

'Is this worth it?' Opetaia on hard road, long wait

Straight-talking Jai Opetaia has launched another verbal grenade at his critics and even clipped the fighters on the undercard ahead of his title defence.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

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Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

An inquiry has heard an agreement between police and a state industrial relations regulator enabled an embattled union to continue an ongoing bullying campaign.

Switch flicked: Opetaia's ominous fight-week warning

Switch flicked: Opetaia's ominous fight-week warning

Switch flicked: Opetaia's ominous fight-week warning

Switch flicked: Opetaia's ominous fight-week warning

Jai Opetaia had a pointed message to ducking rival Gilberto Ramirez and an ominous warning for his more immediate target ahead of the champion's latest defence.

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Police dogs have helped track a man found hiding in a pond after fleeing through bushland following a fatal shooting, with charges expected to be upgraded.

More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

A man faces additional charges over the death of his dog after initially claiming the pet was taken in a stolen car, sparking a desperate search.

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Only two years after taking up track racing, Korey Boddington is the second paracyclist to win the Oppy Medal as Australian cyclist of the year.

B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

Olympic organisers have unveiled a slogan they promise will define the legacy of its host city long after the 2032 Games are over.

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

A helicopter pilot involved in one of Australia's worst air disasters was likely but not certainly affected by drugs and stress, experts testified to a coroner.

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

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CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

The CFMEU followed and intimidated delegates of a rival union at a $19 billion project and made threats against the life of its secretary, an inquiry has heard.

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

Man found hiding underwater after fatal park shooting

A man attempting to escape a police manhunt has been found hiding underwater "amongst the reeds" in a pond after a fatal shooting in public parkland.

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.

Opetaia rival's 'bad intentions' will bring out best

A former world champion on Jai Opetaia's undercard isn't sure if Huseyin Cinkara is crazy for "poking the bear," but hopes the challenger lives up to his words.

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

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