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'Bite down and fight': bloodied Paro a champion again

'Bite down and fight': bloodied Paro a champion again

Liam Paro has joined Jeff Fenech as a boxing history-maker after winning world titles in multiple weight classes, pipping champion Lewis Crocker in Brisbane.

'We're in the fight': Lions' three-peat dream not over

'We're in the fight': Lions' three-peat dream not over

'We're in the fight': Lions' three-peat dream not over

'We're in the fight': Lions' three-peat dream not over

Chris Fagan is adamant Brisbane are on target for a deep run in finals, believing the reigning premiers have made amends for an alarming mid-season slump.

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.

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'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost of living package that critics say doesn't make a difference to families.

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

An 87-year-old man accused of a 1964 murder was described by witnesses as someone rumoured to have killed a man and hidden their body inside a dam wall.

Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo

Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo

Brisbane veteran half Ben Hunt has been backed to justify why he was re-signed at the age of 36 as the injury crisis at the Broncos takes another dire turn.

Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff

Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff

Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn.

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Paro's skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy

Paro's skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy

Paro's skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy

Paro's skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy

Former champion Danny Green expects the highly skilled Liam Paro to pick Lewis Crocker apart in their world title fight in Brisbane.

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

A detective senior constable has been accused of multiple violent offences including using his police-issue firearm as part of threatening behaviour.

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost of living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations.

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Brisbane have hit a new low after 16 rounds for any defending NRL premiers and must turn it around against Sydney Roosters without Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds.

No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

Lions ruckman Sam Draper isn't getting ahead of himself despite an encouraging start to life with two-time defending premiers Brisbane.

'Boxing saved my life': initials fuel Paro title shot

'Boxing saved my life': initials fuel Paro title shot

'Boxing saved my life': initials fuel Paro title shot

'Boxing saved my life': initials fuel Paro title shot

Remembering his late mate, Liam Paro credits boxing as his "medicine" as he nears a 39-year Australian first in the sport.

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side.

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Going ballistic: spider spins a spring-loaded trap

A bizarre new species of spider has been discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland that spins a unique trap to snare a single species of ant.

Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos

Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension.

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

A senior detective is accused of committing a range of stalking and domestic violence offences over a period of years, some while he was allegedly on-duty.

Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur

Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.

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Teen either 'troubled kid' or terror plotter, jury told

A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard.

Campbell sees Titans' turning point in halfback heroics

Jayden Campbell feels the future is bright with Zane Harrison as the Gold Coast halfback after the youngster kicked the Titans to one of their finest wins.

Rough sleeper: Paro's blue Corolla and no Plan B

Liam Paro, on the cusp of joining Jeff Fenech on Aussie boxing's top shelf, quit his apprenticeship as a teenager to chase a dream most thought was crazy.

Record cash splurge ahead of state's high-stakes budget

A record building program looks set to collide with volatile coal royalties, weakening stamp duty and rising debt in a state government's high‑stakes budget.

Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.

'I'm going to beat this': boxing Thornberrys fight on

World title-chasing David Nyika and his trainer - future father-in-law Noel Thornberry - are back in the ring after a six-month fight of a different kind.

Premier threatens to name and shame energy retailers

Cost-of-living rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a state budget as leaders deliver warnings to energy companies.

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