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Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.

'Police state': hate speech laws arrests spark anger

'Police state': hate speech laws arrests spark anger

'Police state': hate speech laws arrests spark anger

'Police state': hate speech laws arrests spark anger

A government has been accused of overseeing an "authoritarian police state" after the Australia-first arrests of activists for reciting banned slogans.

Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured

Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured

Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured

Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured

Police are investigating the death of a mother and her baby daughter after an injured man was hit by a car close to the grisly scene of the crime.

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Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

A "black flight" that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia to Indonesia has led to the arrest of an aviation company owner for people smuggling.

Fatal mine crash likely had medical cause, coroner told

Fatal mine crash likely had medical cause, coroner told

There were two plausible theories for why a drill rig worker suddenly accelerated his ute before fatally crashing into a mine truck, a coroner has been told.

Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement

Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement

Mitchell Barnett has agreed to join Brisbane on a two-year deal from 2027, if the Broncos can offer up a suitable replacement player to the Warriors.

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is bulldozing his way back into the Wallabies frame but, inspired by Jai Opetaia, admits he'd love a chance to test himself in the ring.

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Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut

Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut

Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut

Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut

The addition of three New Zealand stars, in all three thirds of the court, could transform last year's Super Netball cellar dwellers the Firebirds.

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.

Teen's 'insulting' jail term over violent home invasion

Teen's 'insulting' jail term over violent home invasion

Teen's 'insulting' jail term over violent home invasion

Teen's 'insulting' jail term over violent home invasion

A teen has been sentenced for his role in a violent home invasion in which a man was attacked with a knife, stabbing him in the hand.

Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Conservationists are celebrating after the pesticides regulator moved to restrict rodenticides from sale due to their severe impact on native wildlife.

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.

Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp

Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp

Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp

Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp

An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map.

Eels 'silly' not to test Broncos backs: Maguire

Eels 'silly' not to test Broncos backs: Maguire

Eels 'silly' not to test Broncos backs: Maguire

Eels 'silly' not to test Broncos backs: Maguire

Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.

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'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.

'Insult': appeal upsets slain grandmother's family

A teenager who fatally stabbed a grandmother during a carjacking when he was aged 16 is seeking to have his prison sentence reduced, arguing it is excessive.

Super-charged season will go to 'new level': Moloney

The Melbourne Vixens' Super Netball premiership defence won't come easy thanks to widespread player movement and the carrot of the Commonwealth Games.

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'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.

Bronco butter fingers brace for Moses aerial assault

A failure to defuse kicks cost Brisbane dearly against Penrith and Hull KR, and Brisbane's back five have been preparing for another bombardment.

'Full faith': Panthers shine under 'Milky' way on wing

Penrith winger Tom Jenkins insists coach Ivan Cleary was right to drop him for last year's finals as he prepares to keep firing in his anytime, anywhere role.

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.

'Put Riki on him': Broncos place target on Pezet's head

Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

A 15-year-old has been charged with terrorism and child exploitation offences, months after his arrest for alleged torture and indecent treatment.

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