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Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.

Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is targeting a deep finals run before joining St George Illawarra as the Cowboys chase a key improvement in their game.

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Mitchell refuses to press panic button after Hawks rout

Mitchell refuses to press panic button after Hawks rout

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell knows his team failed to deliver in a 67-point AFL loss to Brisbane on Friday night but it's not a loss he'll dwell on.

Triple tall threat pleases Brisbane Lions coach

Triple tall threat pleases Brisbane Lions coach

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan liked what he saw as he got the first chance to play his three tall forwards together in a 67-point AFL win over Hawthorn.

Lions back in form and clip Hawks' wings at Gabba

Lions back in form and clip Hawks' wings at Gabba

Brisbane have surged back into the AFL winners' circle with a thumping 67-point victory over a disappointing Hawthorn at the Gabba.

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Three-format star Travis Head has become the sixth multiple winner of the Allan Border Medal, pipping great mate Alex Carey for Australian cricket’s top award.

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'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

'Devastated': family tribute for woman killed in crash

A vigil will be held for a 25-year-old woman killed in a horror crash during a man's alleged crime spree that has devastated her family and the local community.

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

'Your heart just sinks': horror siege victim pregnant

Police were in "grave danger" before an officer rescued a toddler during a seven-hour siege that left two people dead, including a pregnant woman.

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

The derby clash between Brisbane and the Dolphins is bigger than Ben-Hur, due in no small measure to two powerful personalities on both sides of the fence.

Legacy drives heavyweight's savage aim to conquer world

Legacy drives heavyweight's savage aim to conquer world

Legacy drives heavyweight's savage aim to conquer world

Legacy drives heavyweight's savage aim to conquer world

Australia heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana insists he will become a world champion as he prepares to fight fellow knockout specialist DeAndre Savage.

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

The Dolphins had one foot on Brisbane's throat last year in the corresponding derby clash but took it off, a scenario they have no intention of replicating.

'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs

'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs

'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs

'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs

Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.

Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining.

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Matildas mainstay takes break from the sport

Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer.

NRL star 'moving on' after betting charge dropped

South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.

Toddler survives siege in shattered outback town

Two adults are dead, and a young child has survived a terrifying overnight siege that locked down an outback town and left a tight-knit community in mourning.

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'I wasn't aware': Lions coach blindsided by Neale tour

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's not losing any sleep over the Lions' dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale touring a rival club's headquarters.

'Every faith': Farnworth on track to stay at Dolphins

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has addressed speculation about Herbie Farnworth's future and revealed why the club is comfortable he will remain long-term.

Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer

Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins.

Neser injures calf as Australia reveal India plans

Australia fast bowler Michael Neser's calf injury has the veteran targeting a return for the South Africa tour.

'Doesn't define us': Cowboys plot bounce after shame

North Queensland conceded 82 points last week, the most in 91 years, but coach Todd Payten has opened up on why the finals are still within the team's grasp.

Appeal reverses teen killer's 'heartbreaking' reduction

The widower of a woman murdered by a knife-wielding teen says it will be nice to finally focus on the future after the High Court ended a long legal ordeal.

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Years after a non-verbal "malnourished" man with Down syndrome died, a 70-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a "complex" investigation.

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