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Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

A theme park's chief helicopter pilot was tearful from stress and took cocaine before tourist flights leading up to a fatal crash, a coroner has heard.

'Go nuclear': inquiry hears of rogue union's threats

'Go nuclear': inquiry hears of rogue union's threats

'Go nuclear': inquiry hears of rogue union's threats

'Go nuclear': inquiry hears of rogue union's threats

An inquiry into a rogue union has heard allegations it sought to pressure a state's peak body to indefinitely delay a piece of legislation.

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'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

England batter Ollie Pope has his sights on rectifying a flaw that has emerged in his limited Tests against Australia as he chases a big score at the Gabba.

Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall

Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall

A man has died and another has been seriously injured after a wall collapsed at an inner-city building site, marking the second fatal incident in 24 hours.

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.

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England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

One of the youngest survivors of a fatal helicopter mid-air collision outside a theme park has attended an inquest into the crash for the first time.

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has been forced into retirement by concussion, with the 28-year-old set to begin a coaching career at the club.

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Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

The Brisbane Bullets have found their replacement for former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who left the club early in his deal.

Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.

Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect

While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie.

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Rory McIlroy's much-hyped Australian Open return will allow Marc Leishman, in the form of his life, some respite as he chases an elusive home-soil title.

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Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Spaniard David Puig has defied the chasing pack in Brisbane to become just the second international winner of the Australian PGA Championship in 27 years.

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba.

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win

Cowboys lose two for start of NRL season

North Queensland will be without two important forward to begin the NRL season following injuries in the Pacific Championships.

Scott's sentimental option with Australian PGA on move

The Australian PGA Championship could leave Queensland for the first time since the turn of the century, but Adam Scott has a solution to keep it close to home.

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