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Town braces for more flooding after heavy downpours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Stoinis, Maxwell fire as Stars end BBL losing streak

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.

Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka

Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka

Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.

Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen

Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen

Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.

Stormy start to new year triggers flash flooding risk

Stormy start to new year triggers flash flooding risk

Storms and possible flash flooding have been forecast for the first day of 2025 for areas that are already soaked after heavy rain hit on New Year's Eve.

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Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans

Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans

Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans

Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans

The last game of the 2024 year pitted the two coldest teams against each other with the New Zealand Breakers emerging victorious over the Cairns Taipans.

World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane

World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane

World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane

World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.

'Need a miracle': Kyrgios cops comeback reality check

'Need a miracle': Kyrgios cops comeback reality check

'Need a miracle': Kyrgios cops comeback reality check

'Need a miracle': Kyrgios cops comeback reality check

Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.

Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists

Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists

Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists

Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists

Residents and businesses face a challenging start to the new year in parts of one state after record rainfall caused flash flooding.

Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.

He can beat anyone: Djokovic's big call on Kyrgios

He can beat anyone: Djokovic's big call on Kyrgios

He can beat anyone: Djokovic's big call on Kyrgios

He can beat anyone: Djokovic's big call on Kyrgios

The great Novak Djokovic believes Nick Kyrgios still has the game to beat anyone on any day after teaming with the mercurial star on his long-awaited comeback.

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.

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Kyrgios returns with dazzling doubles win with Djokovic

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to competitive tennis with a classy Brisbane International doubles win with Novak Djokovic.

Thompson scores fightback Brisbane win over Berrettini

Australia's Jordan Thompson has shown fighting spirit and outside-the-box tactics to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the Brisbane International.

Birrell wins all-Aussie clash to set up Navarro meeting

Australia's Kimberly Birrell fought back from a set down to beat friend and countrywoman Priscilla Hon in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

Knife-wielding man Tasered and shot by police

A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police following allegations he threatened officers with a fishing knife at a suburban business.

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Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025

Australians are set to ring in the New Year but revellers have been urged to party with a plan to ensure a night to remember - not one to forget.

'Domino effect' could unlock national sex offender list

A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.

How Bendigo teacher ran fastest Aussie marathon time

School teacher Andy Buchanan learned a lot to become Australia's faster marathon runner, but a powerful lesson came from a former AFL player in his classroom.

'Kept in dark': Djokovic weighs in on doping drama

Novak Djokovic has added his voice to the frustrations in tennis over the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's doping cases.

Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka

Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.

Sixers stay unbeaten in BBL with big win over Heat

The Sydney Sixers have started their BBL campaign with four wins, with Josh Philippe and Ben Dwarshuis starring in an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.

'I can help him': Kyrgios to give Djokovic doubles fun

Nick Kyrgios believes he can help 'completely different personality' Novak Djokovic enjoy his tennis more when they play doubles at the Brisbane International.

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