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Qld govt defends youth crime laws after ex-judge's plea

Qld govt defends youth crime laws after ex-judge's plea

The Palaszczuk government has defended its watch house laws after a former top appeals judge called for an end to "the race to the bottom" on youth crime.

Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban

Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban

Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban

Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban

Canberra's hopes of making the NRL finals have taken another blow, with forward Corey Horsburgh hit with a suspension for a shoulder charge against Brisbane.

Broncos can't wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters

Broncos can't wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters

Broncos can't wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters

Broncos can't wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters

Brisbane can wrap up the minor premiership with a win over Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium, a venue where they have not beaten the Storm since 2009.

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Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is not under threat from a leadership challenge after flying out for an overseas holiday, deputy Steven Miles insists.

Off-the-scale marine heatwave forecast for south east

Off-the-scale marine heatwave forecast for south east

Another marine heatwave is about to hit the waters off south east Australia and there are some lessons about what might be in store from an earlier event.

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.

Teen charged over Gold Coast security guard stabbing

Teen charged over Gold Coast security guard stabbing

A security guard is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after he was attacked at a Gold Coast shopping centre.

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Tough love drives Dolphins' Isaako toward 33-year first

Tough love drives Dolphins' Isaako toward 33-year first

Tough love drives Dolphins' Isaako toward 33-year first

Tough love drives Dolphins' Isaako toward 33-year first

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is close to matching Mal Meninga's 1990 feat of being the season's leading try and points scorer, after Wayne Bennett saved him.

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Traditional owners occupying part of a coal mining lease in Queensland will host talks, music and ceremonies as they mark two years of the camp.

Penrith team speculation won't help Cowboys: Payten

Penrith team speculation won't help Cowboys: Payten

Penrith team speculation won't help Cowboys: Payten

Penrith team speculation won't help Cowboys: Payten

Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side must be better no matter what team changes Penrith make in next week's finals deciding clash.

Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive

Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive

Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive

Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive

Fullback Scott Drinkwater's creativity has lit up North Queensland's 34-10 win over the Dolphins that keeps the Cowboys in the NRL finals hunt.

Man jailed for trafficking, fleeing police on motorbike

Man jailed for trafficking, fleeing police on motorbike

Man jailed for trafficking, fleeing police on motorbike

Man jailed for trafficking, fleeing police on motorbike

Van Trieu Nguyen has been jailed after fleeing police, driving dangerously with a passenger through a Brisbane tourist spot before crashing his motorcycle.

Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode

Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode

Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode

Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode

Daniel Rich will struggle to break into the Brisbane Lions' team for the AFL finals as they look to seal a home qualifying final by beating St Kilda.

Former premier Mike Ahern 'left Qld a better place'

Former premier Mike Ahern 'left Qld a better place'

Former premier Mike Ahern 'left Qld a better place'

Former premier Mike Ahern 'left Qld a better place'

Mike Ahern has been remembered as the right person at the right time as the former premier's character and contribution were celebrated at a state funeral.

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Man jailed for 'traumatic' attacks on crash bystanders

A man attacked and threatened several people with a machete after a bystander refused to let him flee the scene of a vehicle collision.

Family loses Mount Isa mine lead-poisoning claim

A Queensland court has ruled against a family claiming $5 million from Mount Isa Mines alleging a teenager suffers brain damage as a result of lead poisoning.

Child detention changes labelled Qld's 'darkest hours'

The Palaszczuk government has defended new laws allowing watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres.

Gritty Raiders aim to drag down surging Broncos

Canberra will be looking to seal their ticket to the NRL finals when they host the in-form Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.

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Qld seeks 'urgent' advice over councillor murder charge

Queensland's deputy premier has sought urgent legal advice over a Gold Coast city councillor charged with murder.

Pangai not on Broncos radar for return: Walters

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Tevita Pangai Jr won't be back at the club, but is adamant that star No.6 Ezra Mam will be re-signed before November 1.

'I enjoy rehab': Broncos warrior Robinson returns early

Fast-healing Brisbane NRLW winger Julia Robinson's positive mindset has got her back on the park weeks ahead of schedule after a hamstring tear.

Outrage as child watch house changes pass parliament

Disputed laws that will allow watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres have passed Queensland parliament.

Father and son charged after raid on major MDMA lab

A father and son have been charged after police discovered what they say is the largest MDMA lab of its kind ever found in Queensland.

Man had crowbar for 'scare tactics' before fatal punch

Michael Collins says he grabbed a crowbar for "scare tactics" in a confrontation with two men before Shannon Finemore was fatally punched in November 2020.

Future uncertain as Oates plays 200th game for Broncos

Off-contract Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Canberra in round 26, with an offer for next year still unsigned.

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