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Ashcroft's finals impact as Lions face Giant task

Ashcroft's finals impact as Lions face Giant task

Injured during the Brisbane Lions' finals run last season, Will Ashcroft has quickly shown his worth as the side eyes a charge from fifth to the 2024 AFL flag.

Broncos must recruit 'hard heads' to prosper: Maranta

Broncos must recruit 'hard heads' to prosper: Maranta

Broncos must recruit 'hard heads' to prosper: Maranta

Broncos must recruit 'hard heads' to prosper: Maranta

Brisbane's founding chairman Barry Maranta has urged the club to scour the market for hard-headed forwards with a pedigree as Wayne Bennett has famously done.

'Not over yet': Docherty inspires as Blues aim higher

'Not over yet': Docherty inspires as Blues aim higher

'Not over yet': Docherty inspires as Blues aim higher

'Not over yet': Docherty inspires as Blues aim higher

Sam Docherty's remarkably swift return from injury has inspired Carlton coach Michael Voss after an AFL finals loss to Brisbane that exposed their frailties.

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Blues booted after Lions' first-half Gabba blitz

Blues booted after Lions' first-half Gabba blitz

Carlton took nearly a half to score a point before briefly threatening the Lions in what became a 28-point Brisbane elimination final victory at the Gabba.

From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses 'just go'

From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses 'just go'

It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".

Cowboys pip Tigers to stay in NRLW finals hunt

Cowboys pip Tigers to stay in NRLW finals hunt

The boot of North Queensland captain Kirra Dibb has proved the difference in a 24-22 win over Wests Tigers while Canberra ended the Dragons' finals hopes.

Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan

Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.

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Socceroos tread 'fine line', seek quick response

Socceroos tread 'fine line', seek quick response

Socceroos tread 'fine line', seek quick response

Socceroos tread 'fine line', seek quick response

Jackson Irvine is demanding a swift response in Indonesia after the Socceroos barely fired a shot and were rattled in a shock upset to a calculated Bahrain.

Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.

Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

A tearful father told a judge he was "infuriated" by his daughter’s protests against insulin shots but later joined a church that believed God would heal her.

Storm's Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track

Storm's Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track

Storm's Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track

Storm's Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track

Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa will be available to play week one of the finals as coach Craig Bellamy had good news surrounding Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.

Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle

Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle

Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle

Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle

Brisbane Lions veteran Ryan Lester wants his side to slam the door shut on Carlton if given the chance in their Gabba elimination AFL final.

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No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return

Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Shannon Leigh White has been jailed over the gross neglect of her four-year-old stepdaughter which had "catastrophic" consequences, a judge said.

Ivan Cleary right to question Panthers' hunger: Yeo

Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has admitted it was fair for Ivan Cleary to question the side's hunger for a fourth title, but says the fire still burns for players.

'Love the town': Birdsville's only cop to bid farewell

After 10 years as the only cop overseeing a patch of Queensland as big as the UK, Senior Constable Stephan Pursell is preparing to farewell the outback.

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'Naive' Socceroos' big lesson from Bahrain shocker

The Socceroos' offensive impotence and inability to handle Bahrain's gamesmanship is under the microscope after a shock 1-0 World Cup qualification home loss.

Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves 'too small' critics wrong

Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.

Fire response ramps up ahead of stark spring warning

Queensland is preparing its aerial firefighting fleet ahead of the high bushfire risk warning across spring and summer.

Walters insists current roster can reboot Broncos

Broncos coach Kevin Walters is reluctant to go to market for new players in 2025, insisting the talent is 'inside the building' to improve the club's fortunes.

'It's in our blood': the ties that bind in Birdsville

The small outback town of Birdsville's population swells from 110 people to thousands for the iconic races, which are celebrating their 142nd year.

First Nations stories win big at Qld Literary Awards

Bundjalung author Melissa Lucashenko has won the top gong at the Queensland Literary Awards for her novel Edenglassie.

Rampant Storm consign Broncos to worst ever ladder fall

Melbourne lost fullback Sua Fa'alogo to injury and forward Eliesa Katoa was put on report in a 50-12 thrashing of Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.

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