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Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

In-form Spaniard Sebastian Garcia shot two strokes clear of a big-name leaderboard before Brisbane's storms halted his first-round charge.

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance is continuing its war with a state government over a progressive coal tax regime, pulling out of another project.

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'Not here to play nice': Opetaia challenger pokes bear

'Not here to play nice': Opetaia challenger pokes bear

Huseyin Cinkara has thrown down the challenge to Australia's world boxing champion Jai Opetaia, declaring he'll knock him "senseless" in their Gold Coast bout.

Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final

Key forward Dakota Davidson will be crucial to Brisbane's hopes of beating North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final and her teammates are backing her to deliver.

Green laws put new investments at risk, premier warns

Green laws put new investments at risk, premier warns

After the announcement of multiple deals shoring up the coal industry, a state premier has found himself under pressure from all sides.

No daily drug tests for pilots before Sea World crash

No daily drug tests for pilots before Sea World crash

A helicopter pilot killed along with three others in a horror mid-air collision outside a theme park later tested positive for cocaine, a coroner has heard.

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Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Marc Leishman doesn't want you to mistake his laid-back manner for indifference as the Australian favourite seeks to end his hometown title drought.

Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Matt Renshaw might be close to gaining a Test recall but the Queensland opener believes under-fire veteran Usman Khawaja still has what it takes in the Ashes.

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

Courtney Hodder, once on track to become a rugby union star, is a proven big-game performer for the Brisbane Lions.

Lee sets new Aussie golf mark with fourth Norman medal

Lee sets new Aussie golf mark with fourth Norman medal

Lee sets new Aussie golf mark with fourth Norman medal

Lee sets new Aussie golf mark with fourth Norman medal

Minjee Lee's resurgent season, accentuated by a third major title, has been recognised with a record-extending fourth Greg Normal Medal.

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

A young staff member with no prior experience was tasked with looking out for hazards before a fatal mid-air collision outside Sea World, a coroner has heard.

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams

Teachers have walked off the job over a long-running pay dispute, disrupting crucial exams at more than 100 schools for year 10 and 11 students.

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Catastrophe declared after wild storms cause havoc

Insurers have declared a devastating hail storm that hammered two states a catastrophic event after more than 16,000 claims were lodged within 24 hours.

Opetaia jumps at Jack after latest unification twist

Should he retain his own titles, Jai Opetaia will fly to Los Angeles and confront the new WBC champion in an attempt to finally lock in a unification bout.

'Selfish' Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase

They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.

It's chip and run for Reynolds towards bright future

Broncos captain Adam Reynolds will return to training on December 12 but his plans for 2027 will depend on an assessment of body and mind early next year.

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Two years without a win, Smith shifts to cruise control

After wincing his way through another winless year, Cameron Smith will attempt to recapture the "cruisy" mindset that originally catapulted him to the top.

England greats slam 'amateurish' resting for PM's match

England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth.

Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Brisbane's midfielders are ready to take it up to North Melbourne superstars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner in the AFLW grand final.

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.

Allround Bartlett, Sandhu secure Bulls famous victory

Queensland paceman Gurinder Sandhu and Xavier Bartlett ripped through Sheffield Shield competition leaders Victoria in a dramatic seven-wicket win.

Sea World chopper crash victims 'screaming' for help

Haunting footage of one of Australia's worst air disasters has been shown at an inquest examining the mid-air collision between two joy flight helicopters.

Lee hails 'career best' mindset ahead of Australian PGA

Min Woo Lee has changed his swing and improved his methodology ahead of the Australian PGA Championship, revealing the giant strides he took to find form.

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