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Liquid mercury ‘show and tell’ shuts outback town

Liquid mercury ‘show and tell’ shuts outback town

Mercury vials taken from a town dump to school have shut key sites in an outback town as firefighting crews test the air and search for more contamination.

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Destiny in Maroons' hands as NSW eye historic whitewash

Queensland debutant fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati has made an inspiring rise from injury as the Maroons aim to deny NSW a historic State of Origin whitewash.

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton at the last election, has been referred to the electoral watchdog over integrity allegations.

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Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I

Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been predicted for the coming days in Australia's southeast, with wild weather possibly disrupting the State of Origin opener.

'Bit more fire': Ivan Cleary on Penrith star's NSW snub

'Bit more fire': Ivan Cleary on Penrith star's NSW snub

Penrith's Ivan Cleary says the stars have aligned for him to name his State of Origin stars for the Warriors clash, as he backs fullback Dylan Edwards to star.

Mother charged with young daughter's murder

Mother charged with young daughter's murder

A mother has been charged with murder after her young daughter was found dead in a "terribly confronting" scene west of Brisbane, devastating a local community.

Broncos big guns back as Sharks lose key playmaker

Broncos big guns back as Sharks lose key playmaker

Manly have received a massive boost against Cronulla with forward Ben Trbojevic cleared to play after an HIA was reclassified by the NRL.

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Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Queensland's Carter Gordon feels the Reds' best rugby is ahead of them and is hopeful his team hits top form with the Super Rugby Pacific finals looming.

Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms

Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms

Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms

Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms

North Queensland have signed Cronulla's outside back guns Jesse Ramien and Sione Katoa, but the move signals the impending departure of winger Murray Taulagi.

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

A former RAAF pilot accused of staging his wife’s death as a ride-on mower accident has returned to court as he prepares to go on trial later in the year.

Man allegedly stabs two, sets fire to home

Man allegedly stabs two, sets fire to home

Man allegedly stabs two, sets fire to home

Man allegedly stabs two, sets fire to home

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after police say he stabbed a woman and a teenage boy and set fire to their home.

Wife killer may be kept in jail a decade longer

Wife killer may be kept in jail a decade longer

Wife killer may be kept in jail a decade longer

Wife killer may be kept in jail a decade longer

Prisoners serving a life sentence may be kept behind bars for up to 10 years longer than their non-parole period under a state government's proposed changes.

'Not a dead rubber': Defiant Maroons prop warns Blues

'Not a dead rubber': Defiant Maroons prop warns Blues

'Not a dead rubber': Defiant Maroons prop warns Blues

'Not a dead rubber': Defiant Maroons prop warns Blues

Queensland are facing an historic losing whitewash but prop Jessika Elliston says the young and inexperienced side won't be daunted by star-studded NSW.

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

'So much confidence': Reds eye Super Rugby title glory

A series of last-gasp victories has given the Queensland Reds the belief they can go all the way and win a first Super Rugby title in 15 years.

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Arrests follow alleged tomahawk attack, knife threat

Five people have been charged after a man was attacked with a tomahawk and residents threatened with a knife during a crime spree, police say.

New York fireman inspires Maroons with his 9/11 message

New York City firefighter James Dowdell was guest speaker in Queensland camp this week and his 9/11 story about resilience, unity and leadership inspired.

'Back yourself': Attack mode Munster's message to No.7

Queensland half Sam Walker has a bag of tricks in attack and his captain Cameron Munster has urged him to get them all out in his Maroons debut.

Drinkwater class key as Cowboys overpower Rabbitohs

North Queensland have now won eight of their past 10 matches after prevailing 30-18 over South Sydney in Townsville.

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Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

A coastal community has been left shocked after a spearfisherman was killed by a shark attack, despite witnesses rushing to his aid.

Fever rage to post rousing Super win over Firebirds

West Coast Fever have snapped a two-match losing streak in style with an 18-point win over the Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.

Munster fails to train as Maroons scoff at 'mind games'

Queensland captain Cameron Munster was a notable absentee from Sunday's training session, but the Maroons have allayed fears he is in doubt for State of Origin.

Man threatened cops, pointed gun before fatal shooting

Police have fatally shot a man during a domestic violence call-out after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers.

Focus on Indigenous round as Giants brace for Lions

GWS are out to reignite their season with a Sir Doug Nicholls Round win over Brisbane, with ex-AFL player Malcolm Lynch shedding light on his role at the club.

Origin talk brought best out of Cowboys playmaker

North Queensland half Jake Clifford got a boost when mentioned as a possible Queensland representative and played accordingly as his great season gathers pace.

'Incredibly proud': Maroons legend backs feisty Flegler

Petero Civoniceva was one of the toughest Queensland props to lace a boot, but he is blown away by the fight in Thomas Flegler on his emotional Origin return.

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