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Risk assessment on deadly scaffold made in owner's head

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.

From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven

From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven

From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven

From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven

Sam Walker started his rugby league journey in Ipswich where Allan Langer once ruled the roost so it is fitting he now gets to wear the Queensland No.7 jersey.

Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’

Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’

Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’

Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’

A man has faced court charged with more than 30 offences after being accused of paying to watch children being sexually abused online in almost 50 live shows.

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'Chills': Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained

'Chills': Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained

Queensland will field a new-look spine and a suite of debutants in the State of Origin opener while remaining loyal to last year's series-winning stars.

2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history

2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history

The NRL's festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.

Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round

Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round

Ladder-leading Penrith have defeated St George Illawarra but the final game of Magic Round was not as one-sided as had been predicted.

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Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.

Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow

Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow

Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow

Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow

The Warriors have lost their chief playmaker Tanah Boyd to a suspected ACL rupture as their NSW hopefuls starred in a 42-12 thrashing of Brisbane.

Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans

Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans

Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans

Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans

First-year Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has won bragging rights over Gold Coast, who controversially fired him midway through the 2023 season.

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.

Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over

Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over

Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over

Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over

Manly winger Lehi Hopoate has become the latest NRL player to receive a suspension for physical contact with a match official.

‘Be like him’: Cowboys warrior fires Luki’s Origin push

‘Be like him’: Cowboys warrior fires Luki’s Origin push

‘Be like him’: Cowboys warrior fires Luki’s Origin push

‘Be like him’: Cowboys warrior fires Luki’s Origin push

North Queensland forward Heilum Luki has overcome two ACL injuries to put himself in Queensland contention as he aims to follow in Reuben Cotter's footsteps.

Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Melbourne can thank their so-called "big three" - Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes - for orchestrating their Magic Round defeat of Parramatta.

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Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

Firebirds continue Super misery for winless Giants

Queensland Firebirds have kept their very slim Super Netball finals hopes alive, while the Giants are still searching for an elusive win.

Cowboy outshines Roosters No.7 in 'gritty' Qld shootout

North Queensland have overcome two sin-binnings to beat the Sydney Roosters 18-12 as Cowboys half Jake Clifford enhanced his Queensland selection hopes.

Lightning strike ends Melbourne Vixens' winning run

Sunshine Coast have ended Melbourne Vixens' unbeaten run, delivering the first loss of the Super Netball season for the reigning champions.

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Holy Haumole: Manly forward runs riot in Blues trial

Rampant Manly giant Haumole Olakau'atu has all but secured a NSW recall in a big win over Wests Tigers, who lost Taylan May to a possible season-ending injury.

Coach Cleary's exit won't sway Nathan's future plans

Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary has opened up on his father's plans to step down as coach of the Panthers at the end of the 2027 NRL season.

New Coates unleashed as 2006 Broncos provide incentive

Brisbane have given several young stars debuts this year and Phil Coates, brother of Xavier, has been backed to produce his own highlight reel.

'Special plays and big moments': Staggs backed for NSW

Kotoni Staggs has been backed to provide "special plays'' for NSW if selected after an injury scare to Latrell Mitchell, who limped off at Magic Round.

'Filthy': Dragons' contract call hurt Damien Cook

Damien Cook is pleased to have his playing future sorted but admits he was hurt to have been overlooked by St George Illawarra for a new contract.

Knights' turnaround on show ahead of Titans clash

Newcastle and Gold Coast were in a shootout to avoid the wooden spoon eight months ago, but the scenario is different as the sides meet in Magic Round.

Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park

The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.

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