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Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges

Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges

The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

Hayze Perham shone for Brisbane in his first NRL starting match in 964 days and he's hungry for more after an ACL tear had him on the brink of retirement.

Dawson performance full of courage, coach says

Dawson performance full of courage, coach says

Dawson performance full of courage, coach says

Dawson performance full of courage, coach says

After enduring a family tragedy, Jordan Dawson stood tall for the Adelaide Crows as his side's best player against the reigning premiers.

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Lions destroy Crows with statement win at the Gabba

Lions destroy Crows with statement win at the Gabba

The reigning premiers may be a couple of games off the pace but showed why they are still the team to beat this season with a gaping home win over Adelaide.

Mavericks into fourth with thrilling win over Firebirds

Mavericks into fourth with thrilling win over Firebirds

The Queensland Firebirds have been left counting the cost of a late non-call after suffering a one-goal home loss to the Melbourne Mavericks.

NZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

NZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

Kijah double gives Brisbane first finals win since 2014

Kijah double gives Brisbane first finals win since 2014

A Kijah Stephenson double inspired Brisbane Roar's 3-0 elimination final win over Adelaide United to set up a two-leg semi against Wellington.

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Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban

Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban

Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban

Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban

Journeyman forward Preston Riki made an impressive club debut in Brisbane's round-eight win but is now facing at least a week on the sidelines.

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.

Crows tap into inside information ahead of Lions test

Crows tap into inside information ahead of Lions test

Crows tap into inside information ahead of Lions test

Crows tap into inside information ahead of Lions test

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has been picking the brains of some former Brisbane insiders ahead of their AFL clash at the Gabba.

Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Canterbury's woeful display against Brisbane highlighted issues that have haunted their start to 2026 as they search for consistency both sides of the ball.

Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Coach Todd Payten has heaped praise on fullback-turned-centre Tom Chester after he had a stellar performance in North Queensland's win against Cronulla.

Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured

Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured

Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured

Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured

Under-strength Brisbane have showcased their depth and class to demolish lacklustre Canterbury 32-12 in one of the defending premiers' bravest wins.

Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

North Queensland have bounced back from an NRL thumping in enthralling fashion, defeating Cronulla in a high-scoring affair in Townsville.

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'Personal toll': DV fighters step back from foundation

The parents of a woman killed by her partner have stepped down from a charity after successfully campaigning for laws against coercive control.

Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.

Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads

A retail giant is set to battle a class action lawsuit after the Federal Court ruled it misled consumers with a widespread advertising campaign.

Dolphins unearth winning 'blueprint' with Cobbo a key

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has seen signs re-signed winger Selwyn Cobbo is set to go up a gear ahead of a huge challenge against the Warriors.

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Tears shed as troubled Sun named for Gold Coast debut

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan endured a year from hell in 2025, but things are looking bright for him this season as he prepares to make his Gold Coast debut.

Police to continue to use potentially faulty pistols

A state police force will continue to use a service-issued pistol despite a potentially fatal fault, saying it is only an issue if the weapons are used.

Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry

The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged.

Search delay for missing Indigenous man, coroner hears

The search for a missing Indigenous man faced a delayed start and premature end due to police making errors and following a false lead, a coroner has heard.

Book pulled over illustrator's Bondi massacre post

A university publishing house has cancelled a children's book, saying the illustrator's past comments breached its anti-Semitism policy.

Dirty dozen list boosts 'adult crime, adult time' laws

Sweeping additions to a state's “adult crime, adult time” laws have been introduced while giving police new powers to crack down on anti‑social behaviour.

Fagan wants Brisbane Lions to bare defensive teeth

Brisbane have coughed up triple-figures scores to the opposition in three games already this season and must tighten up if they are to defend their premiership.

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