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Latest news: Queensland

Lions out to regain Q-clash mojo after injury blows

Lions out to regain Q-clash mojo after injury blows

Saturday's Q-clash is set to be a high-stakes affair, with an undermanned Brisbane looking to claw their way back to form against Gold Coast.

Reds dance to different beat, Super recruits make mark

Reds dance to different beat, Super recruits make mark

Reds dance to different beat, Super recruits make mark

Reds dance to different beat, Super recruits make mark

A former NRLW Indigenous All Stars playmaker, Japanese prop, Dutch flyhalf and Black Ferns scrum menace will debut in the Super Rugby Women's opening round.

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.

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Star five-eighth 'understands' axing: Broncos coach

Star five-eighth 'understands' axing: Broncos coach

Michael Maguire has explained his decision to axe Ezra Mam from Brisbane's starting line-up following the Broncos' loss to last-placed St George Illawarra.

Simple formula in prop's Reds return to upset Chiefs

Simple formula in prop's Reds return to upset Chiefs

Aidan Ross played in two Chiefs finals wins against the Reds and returns to Hamilton to face his former side adamant there's no secret formula to their success.

Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star

Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star

North Queensland expect Tom Dearden will only miss one more NRL game with his ankle injury, paving the way for him to enter contention for State of Origin III.

Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.

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'Closest graveyard': champ's fighting words for Paro

'Closest graveyard': champ's fighting words for Paro

'Closest graveyard': champ's fighting words for Paro

'Closest graveyard': champ's fighting words for Paro

Lewis Crocker will arrive in Brisbane to defend his world title against Queenslander Liam Paro having never fought professionally outside of Europe.

Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake

Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake

Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake

Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake

Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.

US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told

US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told

US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told

US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told

A US woman was dependent on others for financial support and self-harmed before she disappeared, a murder trial has been told.

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.

Lions 'on their knees'? Hardwick not so sure

Lions 'on their knees'? Hardwick not so sure

Lions 'on their knees'? Hardwick not so sure

Lions 'on their knees'? Hardwick not so sure

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick saw plenty in the Lions' loss to Fremantle last week to suggest the two-time premiers are far from a spent force.

'They're big fans': Test chance Campbell up to speed

'They're big fans': Test chance Campbell up to speed

'They're big fans': Test chance Campbell up to speed

'They're big fans': Test chance Campbell up to speed

Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.

'Not concerned': minister under fire over child report

'Not concerned': minister under fire over child report

'Not concerned': minister under fire over child report

'Not concerned': minister under fire over child report

A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms

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'Get bragging rights': derby means more for Haas duo

Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.

Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup

Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.

'First time': Dolphins dream team years in the making

The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.

Children under five to be removed from residential care

The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.

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Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge

Newcastle forward Jermaine McEwen's stellar on-field year has hit a hurdle with the NRL integrity unit looking into an off-field incident.

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.

Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore

Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has relinquished the captaincy in her final NRLW season and revealed her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.

'I'm a realist': Walsh opens up on Origin omission

Reece Walsh says he hasn't been living up to the standards required by Queensland as he targets enacting the blueprint for his best footy and an Origin recall.

Chiefs stack deck as Reds return to place of 'trauma'

Les Kiss is adamant his Reds have the tools and strategy to take down a Chiefs team brimming with All Blacks for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.

Diary of a vanished beauty queen at murder trial

Ex‑beauty queen Priscilla Brooten wrote she was “thankful to be alive” before she vanished, as her partner stands accused of her murder in the Supreme Court.

'Rather fight Jai': team Opetaia slam rare WBC move

Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.

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