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Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.

'Right-handed Rafa' Kubler relishing shot at Nadal

Home-town hero and former world No.1 junior Jason Kubler can't wait to go toe-to-toe with Rafael Nadal at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Rodionova wants Open wildcard after sinking Sofia Kenin

Arina Rodionova is through to the round of 16 at the Brisbane International after defeating America's Sofia Kenin - and wants an Australian Open wildcard.

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Imperious Nadal makes triumphant comeback in Brisbane

Imperious Nadal makes triumphant comeback in Brisbane

Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has made a triumphant comeback to tennis with a straight-sets first-round win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.

Fisherman's lucky escape as crocodile leaps into tinnie

Fisherman's lucky escape as crocodile leaps into tinnie

Wildlife officers are on the lookout for a potentially dangerous crocodile after it reportedly leapt onto a small boat while a man was fishing.

ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy

ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in storm-ravaged areas of southeast Queensland and northern NSW from Thursday.

'Low level' cocaine found in fatal chopper crash pilot

'Low level' cocaine found in fatal chopper crash pilot

The pilot of one of the helicopters involved in a crash that killed four people on the Gold Coast consumed cocaine in the days before the mid-air collision.

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New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return

New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return

New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return

Naomi Osaka was made to work for her first WTA win in 15 months, the new mother beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 (11-9) in Brisbane's first round.

Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash

Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash

Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash

Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash

Constant rain has forced the abandonment of the unbeaten Brisbane Heat's BBL clash against the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba.

Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane

Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane

Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane

Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane

Danish top seed Holger Rune has been made to work hard to reach the Brisbane International second round, needing three sets to see off home hope Max Purcell.

Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February

Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February

Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February

Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February

Brisbane Roar have hired Ben Cahn as the club's new head coach - the club's fifth in 21 A-League Men's games - in response to their historic City drubbing.

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

No suspicious circumstances in child's hot car death

No suspicious circumstances in child's hot car death

No suspicious circumstances in child's hot car death

No suspicious circumstances in child's hot car death

Detectives say there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of a two-year-old girl found unconscious in a hot car in central Queensland.

Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again

Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again

Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again

Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again

The Cairns Taipans continue to save their NBL best for the league-leading Melbourne United, this time with a strong 95-78 home win on New Year's Eve.

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Popyrin outlasts O'Connell in all-Aussie thriller

Alexei Popyrin defied Chris O'Connell's best in a three-hour Brisbane International thriller after Arina Rodionova had a winning return to the top level.

Browne escapes NBL suspension for Baynes gut punch

South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Gary Browne has escaped an NBL suspension after he was ejected for punching Brisbane centre Aron Baynes in the stomach.

Don't hold me to it, says Nadal on retirement plans

Rafael Nadal contemplated retirement during his injury absence but, now that he's back the Spanish great is keeping his options open.

Browne ejected as Sobey lifts Bullets for vital win

Nathan Sobey has scored 35 points in a standout performance for the Bullets, while Gary Browne was ejected in the Phoenix's 95-83 NBL loss to Brisbane.

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Thiem's slithering surprise in Brisbane qualifier win

A deadly brown snake stopped play before Austrian Dominic Thiem produced a great Brisbane International qualifying escape against Australian James McCabe.

Storms threaten to hamper Queensland recovery effort

Queenslanders are on alert for more storms as recovery efforts continue after wild weather ravaged much of the state's southeast.

Three all-Australian ties in Brisbane first-round draw

The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.

Nadal plays down hope of Aussie mission 'impossible'

Rafael Nadal isn't contemplating a title in Australia after almost a year sidelined by injury, but that didn't stop him in similar circumstances in 2022.

Osaka ready for Brisbane, but Czech Muchova withdraws

Ahead of her comeback Naomi Osaka says she has a new pain threshold after giving birth, while Brisbane third seed Karolina Muchova is out with a wrist injury.

Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits

Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could take some time, with devastating storms and scorching heat smashing parts of the state.

Australia's most expensive cities for petrol revealed

Perth retains its title as Australia's cheapest petrol capital with regular unleaded costing an average of 183.9 cents per litre for 2023.

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