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No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

Steve Smith and West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite don't see any demons in the Gabba pitch for the second Test, but bowlers are still expected to find joy.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

A tropical cyclone is finally set to form before intensifying as it heads toward the north Queensland coast, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast.

O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

O'Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on

Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor has no plans to retire this year and would love another chance to end a fluctuating Wallabies career on his terms.

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Trio accused of 'violent' pro-Gaza protest granted bail

Trio accused of 'violent' pro-Gaza protest granted bail

Protesters have allegedly forced their way into two defence contractors' buildings in the belief they were supplying Israeli forces in Gaza.

Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents

Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents

People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant.

Green, McDonald catch COVID-19 as Head tests negative

Green, McDonald catch COVID-19 as Head tests negative

Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald have contracted COVID-19 ahead of the second Test against West Indies, while Travis Head has received the all-clear.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community have received temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated.

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Sixers set sights on O'Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL

Sixers set sights on O'Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL

Sixers set sights on O'Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL

Sixers set sights on O'Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL

Steve O'Keefe is the spinner to stop Brisbane Heat blaster Josh Brown from stealing the show at the Big Bash League final, the Sydney Sixers believe.

Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach

Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach

Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach

Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach

Veteran West Indies paceman Kemar Roach wanted to follow in the footsteps of his nation's great fast bowlers and says tyro Shamar Joseph can do the same.

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email

A female teacher's email to herself about a male teenage student has been used by prosecutors as evidence of intent to procure a child for sex.

Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink

Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink

Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink

Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink

National cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the highest-profile sporting star to call for a move away from marking Australia Day on January 26.

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.

Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death

Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death

Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death

Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death

An ethical standards unit will probe police involvement in a fatal e-scooter crash, following reports the rider was fleeing officers in Townsville.

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.

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McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss says former colleague and new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is an ideal candidate for the role.

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

A man who sold illegal drugs and guns was told mandatory minimum sentencing laws made it inevitable that he would spend a significant amount of time in prison.

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Native species are being added to Australia's in-danger list at an alarming rate and 2023 was the worst year on record, a new analysis shows.

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Booed Baynes has last laugh as Bullets beat Taipans

Brisbane have moved back to fourth in the NBL standings, beating Cairns 102-84 thanks to a dominant first half and some handy buckets from Aron Baynes.

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.

Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight

A homicide investigation has been launched after police say a 53-year-old man died following a fist fight with his neighbour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.

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