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Island fire forces holiday weekend campers' evacuation

Island fire forces holiday weekend campers' evacuation

Fears for the safety of hundreds of long weekend holidaymakers have prompted a massive response to an out-of-control bushfire on a popular Queensland island.

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul

Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.

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Lions romp to AFLW derby win in coach's 100th game

Lions romp to AFLW derby win in coach's 100th game

The Brisbane Lions have made light work of local rivals Gold Coast, winning by 68 points to celebrate coach Craig Starcevich's 100th game at the helm.

'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Melbourne were once interested in signing Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas, but the Brisbane duo are glad they stayed ahead of the NRL grand final.

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Killer inmate fantasised about dismembering victims

Killer inmate fantasised about dismembering victims

Killer inmate fantasised about dismembering victims

Killer inmate fantasised about dismembering victims

A coroner says corrective services officers could not have predicted a sadistic prisoner's murderous plan to lure a fellow inmate to his death.

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.

Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans

The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Michael Maguire will become just the sixth man to coach premiership wins at multiple clubs if his Broncos overcome Melbourne in the NRL grand final.

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Australia's IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will fight mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara in a rescheduled showdown on the Gold Coast.

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From shock to awe: Robinson set for Broncos glory

Brisbane centre Julia Robinson has been a star after a positional switch and has her sights on winning a fourth NRLW decider, against rivals Sydney Roosters.

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners.

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Foul play to be probed in missing Indigenous man's case

The family of a young Indigenous man who went missing will challenge a central theory that he took his own life, a coroner has heard.

Construction 'thugs' on notice at powerful union probe

A stark warning has been issued to militant union officials, labelled "thugs" as a powerful probe into the construction sector gets under way.

'Lose one to win one': wiser Carrigan gets second shot

Broncos lock Pat Carrigan watched his team win through to the grand final while suspended, but he's back in the side wiser and ready to win his first title.

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.

Aged care workers to get fourth pay bump in three years

About 400,000 employees in the aged care sector will receive an extra $60 per week as a pay rise comes into effect

Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come.

Broncos axe rookie for grand final, Mam stays put

Brisbane have made a tough call on their bench rotation with fan favourite Ben Talty missing out, while Melbourne have also named their grand final team.

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