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Qld fire chief leaving after 'the toughest of times'

Qld fire chief leaving after 'the toughest of times'

Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month.

Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report

Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report

Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report

Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report

A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.

Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed 'adverts'

Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed 'adverts'

Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed 'adverts'

Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed 'adverts'

An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.

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Panthers' Leota goes from washing cars to GF weapon

Panthers' Leota goes from washing cars to GF weapon

Moses Leota had a grand final to savour for Penrith, with a stunning display stamping the prop as one of the game's best after humble career beginnings.

Broncos vow to use grand final pain to win comp in 2024

Broncos vow to use grand final pain to win comp in 2024

Brisbane squandered a huge lead in the grand final loss to Penrith but the Broncos have vowed to use the hurt as motivation to go one better in 2024.

Cleary channels Johns in stellar GF display: Lockyer

Cleary channels Johns in stellar GF display: Lockyer

Darren Lockyer has hailed Nathan Cleary's "enormous legacy" and compared him to Andrew Johns after his Clive Churchill Medal winning display in the NRL decider.

Accused murderer 'threw elderly resident from balcony'

Accused murderer 'threw elderly resident from balcony'

A man has been charged with murdering an elderly resident by allegedly throwing him off a balcony in an attack described by police as callous and unprovoked.

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No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over

No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over

No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over

No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over

Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.

Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend

Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend

Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend

Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend

Queensland's long weekend road toll has risen to six after five crashes in the state, including a collision on a sugarcane rail line that left two men dead.

Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters

Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters

Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters

Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters

It's been a headline-grabbing week for Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh but coach Kevin Walters says the fullback's football will do the talking in the grand final.

Titans NRLW star Pelite loves 'junkyard' fullback role

Titans NRLW star Pelite loves 'junkyard' fullback role

Titans NRLW star Pelite loves 'junkyard' fullback role

Titans NRLW star Pelite loves 'junkyard' fullback role

Gold Coast No.1 Evania Pelite's showdown with Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton could decide the NRLW grand final with Pelite set to showcase her raw power.

Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land

Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land

Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land

Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land

Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton hopes to quickly have a clear picture on what type of import to add to the mix after losing the season-opener in Brisbane.

Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers

Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers

Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers

Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers

The Bullets have conceded the first 15 points in their NBL season-opener against Adelaide but thundered home as the 36ers went cold to win 86-71 in Brisbane.

Three taken to hospital after stabbing incident

Three taken to hospital after stabbing incident

Three taken to hospital after stabbing incident

Three taken to hospital after stabbing incident

Police have established a crime scene where three people were injured in a stabbing incident in a suburb of Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane.

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Going to slap the devil, says dad before brutal death

A former Kenyan presidential candidate has admitted killing his three-year-old son after grabbing a Bible and saying he was going to slap the devil.

Salmon farmers' artificial oxygen endangered fish fix

Conservationists have ridiculed a salmon industry plan to try to artificially boost oxygen levels in a harbour where an endangered fish is barely hanging on.

Backpacker rapist to remain in jail indefinitely

A man who lured a German backpacker to a farm with a fake job advert then restrained, drugged and raped her has had his jail term extended indefinitely.

Qld Police admin officer hacked records 'for vanity'

A woman who altered records in the Queensland Police's computer system while an admin officer has been given a suspended jail sentence after an appeal.

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Accused rapist's identity suppressed before new Qld law

A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted name suppression before new Queensland legislation allowing him to be identified comes into effect.

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters has silenced the doubters ahead of the NRL grand final, where he aims to emulate the feats of his famous hooker uncles.

Journey not over: Zorko inspired by former Lions greats

Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.

Titans' Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms

Gold Coast prop Stephanie Hancock has tried to retire on numerous occasions but she put the boots back on and is now playing in the Titans' maiden NRLW decider.

Apprentice tradie dies after construction site fall

A teenage worker has died after falling at a Brisbane city worksite in the second construction fatality in days, prompting a union to demand a safety revamp.

Woman jailed over drink driving that killed teenager

A woman has been sentenced for driving drunk and double the speed limit before a crash that killed a young man and left another with extensive facial injuries.

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