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Two men charged over 1970s child sex offences

Two men charged over 1970s child sex offences

Police have charged two men over historic child sex offences allegedly involving a girl they knew in north Queensland half a century ago.

Highway criticised by opposition after fatal bus crash

Highway criticised by opposition after fatal bus crash

Highway criticised by opposition after fatal bus crash

Highway criticised by opposition after fatal bus crash

Queensland's opposition says a major highway is "not up to standard" after a crash that killed three women and left two men in a critical condition.

Major coal mine's future uncertain after fire shutdown

Major coal mine's future uncertain after fire shutdown

Major coal mine's future uncertain after fire shutdown

Major coal mine's future uncertain after fire shutdown

An Australian coal mine faces an uncertain future after an underground fire started when methane gas ignited, prompting authorities to start sealing the site.

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Maroons eyes on Titans' Fifita in Big Banana showdown

Maroons eyes on Titans' Fifita in Big Banana showdown

Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.

Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options

Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.

Broncos face forwards crisis ahead of Panthers showdown

Broncos face forwards crisis ahead of Panthers showdown

The Broncos welcome back their State of Origin stars against the Panthers but have just seven middle and edge forwards available from the top 30 due to injury.

Donoghoe ban adds to Dolphin woes, Bennett lashes team

Donoghoe ban adds to Dolphin woes, Bennett lashes team

Wayne Bennett says he has no sympathy for Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe, who will cop a three-game suspension as the coach lamented a key failing of his side.

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Three dead in horror bus, 4WD crash in Queensland

Three dead in horror bus, 4WD crash in Queensland

Three dead in horror bus, 4WD crash in Queensland

Three dead in horror bus, 4WD crash in Queensland

A high-speed crash between a bus with 33 people on board and a four-wheel drive pulling a caravan on a Queensland highway has left three people dead.

Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns

Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns

Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns

Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns

Gold Coast's composure impressed Collingwood coach Craig McRae during a tight Suns win that could trigger a run into the club's first AFL finals campaign.

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

A trio of Collingwood stars made smooth returns from injury but there were frustrations for coach Craig McRae after a tight loss on the Gold Coast.

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Gold Coast looked destined to cough up a big lead and become Collingwood's latest victim before kicking the game's final two goals to notch a vital AFL win.

Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.

Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire

Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire

Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire

Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire

Workers at the underground Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland have been evacuated after a fire, which is under investigation.

Man charged with domestic violence murder in rural town

Man charged with domestic violence murder in rural town

Man charged with domestic violence murder in rural town

Man charged with domestic violence murder in rural town

A man will face court after he was charged with the alleged stabbing murder of a woman at a property in a rural town in Queensland's north.

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Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms

As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.

Connecting business and culture in remote Queensland

A consulting business in a remote Cape York community may seem unusual to some but for Sheridan Teitzel, it's at the heart of what she does.

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

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'Fire in belly': call for home invasion sentence appeal

An attorney-general is seeking advice on whether to appeal sentences handed to teens who attacked a former national rugby star's family in a home invasion.

Loggers more active inside koala park than out: claim

Analysis shows 11 of the 20 active logging operations under way in northern NSW are in areas earmarked for a sprawling koala park, conservation groups say.

Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner

Prisoners should be kept in watch houses for a maximum of 72 hours, not 21 days, says a coroner following an inquest into the deaths of two women in custody.

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.

The NRLW change that could make Origin even better

Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.

Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people

First Nations people are more likely to suffer blindness at a younger age but an Indigenous health program is restoring sight for dozens of patients at a time.

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