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League great blames injuries for failure to comply

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.

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Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe

One of the youngest survivors of a fatal helicopter mid-air collision outside a theme park has attended an inquest into the crash for the first time.

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has been forced into retirement by concussion, with the 28-year-old set to begin a coaching career at the club.

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams' replacement

The Brisbane Bullets have found their replacement for former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who left the club early in his deal.

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Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.

Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect

Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect

Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect

Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect

While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie.

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Rory McIlroy's much-hyped Australian Open return will allow Marc Leishman, in the form of his life, some respite as he chases an elusive home-soil title.

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Spaniard David Puig has defied the chasing pack in Brisbane to become just the second international winner of the Australian PGA Championship in 27 years.

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba.

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LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win

Cowboys lose two for start of NRL season

North Queensland will be without two important forward to begin the NRL season following injuries in the Pacific Championships.

Scott's sentimental option with Australian PGA on move

The Australian PGA Championship could leave Queensland for the first time since the turn of the century, but Adam Scott has a solution to keep it close to home.

'Make sure you tune in': Aussie PGA contenders queue up

With a caddying great in his corner, Anthony Quayle has welcomed the challenge as a star-studded Australian PGA field attempt to chase the co-leader down.

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England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test

Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer.

'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

The Townsville Fire have spoiled another Cayla George milestone, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers to cement their position on top of the WNBL.

Scott fires but needs 'beauty' to end title drought

Adam Scott has mixed eight birdies with three bogeys in a third-round 66 to get himself in the picture for a third Australian PGA title.

'In my hands': Leishman confident in stacked PGA finish

A riveting final round awaits at Royal Queensland's Australian PGA Championship, with a host of big names among 31 players within six shots of the lead.

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.

Nyika hit by fiancee's 'totally unfair' cancer news

Olympic medal-winning boxer David Nyika has opened up on his fiancee's shock cancer diagnosis and how that's altered their perspective ahead of his next fight.

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