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Woman struck with axe handle before death: police

Woman struck with axe handle before death: police

A man has been accused of using an an axe handle to strike his partner who died in hospital a day after the alleged assault.

Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination

Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination

Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination

Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination

A skull found in a national park popular with tourists has police baffled, with no evidence of a recent death or foul play in the area.

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will defend his IBO Global title on Wednesday night on the Gold Coast after bravely brushing aside bone chips in his elbow.

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Opelka injury hands Brisbane crown to Lehecka

Opelka injury hands Brisbane crown to Lehecka

Czech Jiri Lehecka has won the Brisbane International after feelgood story Reilly Opelka retired with a back complaint when trailing 4-1 in the final.

Ruthless Sabalenka's AO tune-up nets Brisbane crown

Ruthless Sabalenka's AO tune-up nets Brisbane crown

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will gun for a third-straight Australian Open title with a new trophy under her belt after winning the Brisbane International.

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Jai Opetaia has lofty long-term goals in boxing but says they mean nothing unless he defends his IBF world cruiserweight title against David Nyika.

Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke

Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke

A state government is investigating ways to financially target those selling vapes and illicit tobacco in an effort to disrupt the underground criminal market.

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Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane

Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane

Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane

Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane

Jiri Lehecka will face fit-again Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International men's final while world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka aims for the women's crown.

Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe

Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe

Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe

Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe

Injury has ended Grigor Dimitrov's Brisbane International defence, the Bulgarian retiring in his semi with Jiri Lehecka, who'll play Reilly Opelka in the final.

Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets' shooting misfires

Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets' shooting misfires

Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets' shooting misfires

Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets' shooting misfires

Former league MVPs Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks have starred as the Sydney Kings finished strongly to defeat the Brisbane Bullets by five points.

Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam

Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam

Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam

Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ensured he'd be ready when the inevitable title shot arrived.

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Jordan Thompson, set to be seeded for the first time at the Australian Open, is now under an injury cloud after suffering a foot injury in Brisbane.

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Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka

Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title goes on after the Serb was beaten by towering American Reilly Opelka in a monumental Brisbane upset.

Mariners beat Roar in ALM after two late goals

Brisbane Roar set new unwanted records in a 3-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners at home after finishing with 10 men.

AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit

Kimberly Birrell will move on fast after having her fairytale ended in Brisbane, where world No1 Aryna Sabalenka is in ominous form.

Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area

A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.

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'My heart is full': Novak boosted by family at his side

Novak Djokovic has found balance and serenity from having his family with him in Australia for the first time -- and it's reaping rewards on the court.

Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again

Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth

World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane International.

Town braces for more flooding after heavy downpours

The clean-up has begun at a rain-hit town after flooding caused "massive damage" to roads while another community is bracing for rising water levels.

Sheik of Scrubby Creek's reign ends, Morgan dead at 91

Tributes are flowing for Australian country music great Chad Morgan - dubbed the Sheik of Scrubby Creek - who has died at the age of 91.

Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena

For Jordan Thompson, Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena was where his 2024 breakthrough year began so splendidly - and the way he's started 2025 there bodes well too.

Stoinis, Maxwell fire as Stars end BBL losing streak

Glenn Maxwell took one of the great BBL catches and captain Marcus Stoinis shone with the bat as Melbourne Stars romped to a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.

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