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Missed cancer scans reveal major hospital bungle

Missed cancer scans reveal major hospital bungle

Up to 20,000 medical images are being reviewed after a weeks-long delay in the assessment of a cancer patient's scans revealed a systemic failure.

Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal

Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal

Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal

Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal

A man who fatally stabbed a young footballer has had his murder conviction set aside after a prosecutor asked him to rate his own level of honesty.

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he’s older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.

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Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.

Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges

Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges

A bystander stopped a man from sexually assaulting a woman soon after he allegedly committed a fatal stabbing outside a shopping centre, police say.

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.

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Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Researchers have identified four key issues faced by people experiencing dementia at home or in aged care to evaluate whether quality care is being delivered.

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane.

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Brisbane have piled on the final six goals against Richmond to ensure a weekend that started with an AFL premiership ended with an AFLW victory.

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Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters

Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.

Man found dead at shops after 'brutal' attack

Police want help from the public following a "brutal and violent" attack that left a man dead at a suburban shopping centre.

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.

'Pretty similar': Panthers climbing Everest again

Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later.

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Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final.

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

Walsh ownership of big moments fires Broncos' belief

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been backed to execute the big plays when games are won or lost in the prelim final against Penrith, as he has done in 2025.

Star half felt responsible for Panthers' poor start

Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12.

Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.

'Rush' to win comps: Maguire reveals Broncos mindset

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire.

Charge downs and try-savers that rescued Penrith's year

Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.

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