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Family shattered after woman fatally hit by police car

Family shattered after woman fatally hit by police car

A 71-year-old woman has died after being hit by a marked police 4WD in far north Queensland, sparking a major crash probe and corruption watchdog oversight.

'Trust is earned': Hardwick on in-demand Suns forward

'Trust is earned': Hardwick on in-demand Suns forward

'Trust is earned': Hardwick on in-demand Suns forward

'Trust is earned': Hardwick on in-demand Suns forward

Weighing up his future, Jed Walter has made the most of his chances after injury opened the door for more regular AFL opportunities.

Tough little Rooster: Walker's 22 needles in 21 games

Tough little Rooster: Walker's 22 needles in 21 games

Tough little Rooster: Walker's 22 needles in 21 games

Tough little Rooster: Walker's 22 needles in 21 games

Sam Walker is a brilliant footballer but the Queensland debutant's toughness in his debut season shows why he is cut out to handle the State of Origin cauldron.

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Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues are the "villains" in homes where children are removed into a broken system of state care.

Mad Max detoured past Broncos roadblock into Maroons

Mad Max detoured past Broncos roadblock into Maroons

Queensland debutant lock Max Plath blazed his own path to the NRL and State of Origin.

Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high

Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high

Queensland, facing a tricky trip to face Moana Pasifika, are in a frustratingly familiar position at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year

Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year

Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.

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Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Athletes in Airbnbs: Aussie homes line up for Olympics

Households will be prepared to sleep international athletes, officials and tourists as a hotels crunch leaves Brisbane short of beds for the 2032 Olympics.

'Grateful to have my leg': Mariner eyes stunning return

'Grateful to have my leg': Mariner eyes stunning return

'Grateful to have my leg': Mariner eyes stunning return

'Grateful to have my leg': Mariner eyes stunning return

Deine Mariner has recovered from surgery that saved his right leg and has his sights set on getting back on the field in eight weeks for Brisbane.

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Olympic swimming great Neil Brooks and his wife Linda have had fraud charges involving almost $2 million dropped after almost a decade.

Farnworth out as Dolphins prepare for Raiders clash

Farnworth out as Dolphins prepare for Raiders clash

Farnworth out as Dolphins prepare for Raiders clash

Farnworth out as Dolphins prepare for Raiders clash

The Dolphins have lost Herbie Farnworth for their NRL fixture against Canberra, heaping more pressure on a side already missing a plethora of players.

'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

Briton Nikora will become the first New Zealand Test player to represent Queensland since the new eligibility rules for State of Origin were put in place.

Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

Horwill's pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot

James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.

Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side

Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side

Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side

Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side

Te Maire Martin has replaced the injured Tanah Boyd at the Warriors, while Luke Metcalf has missed the chance to play against his next club, the Dragons.

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Former doctor charged with 94 counts of rape

A former doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting 15 women at a private health centre after being charged with almost 100 counts of rape.

Wilson, Fife headline Aussie lawn bowls team in Glasgow

Reigning lawn bowls champion Aaron Wilson is heading to Glasgow in search of more Commonwealth Games glory, joined by fellow gold medallist Ellen Fife.

Houses, town water supply sold in mining mega‑deal

A $5.8 billion mega-coal mining deal has all but put a town up for sale, handing the new owner the mines, hundreds of homes and crucial community services.

No Darwin hangover for tinkering Suns: Powell

The form of Daniel Rioli and John Noble in a potent backline has given the Suns confidence there won't be a hangover after their latest Darwin dalliance.

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Heat is on for race to play BBL opener in Chennai

Cricket Australia has sought expressions of interest from BBL franchises to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.

'Different beast': don't write off Wallabies for Cup

Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.

Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind

Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.

Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank

Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.

Woman killed, dozens of teens rescued in flood chaos

A month’s worth of rain has hit some regions over 36 hours, with the wild weather leading to a fatal road crash and the rescue of stranded students at a camp.

'Crack on': Flegler back from brink in Maroons miracle

Prop Thomas Flegler will play his first State of Origin match in 1071 days when he makes an inspirational return for Queensland.

Risk assessment on deadly scaffold made in owner's head

A man who erected a scaffold that later killed a dad watching his son play soccer admitted he did not consider the risk posed to the public by adverse weather.

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