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Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours

Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours

A grazier shot four members of a neighbouring family like he was "killing feral animals" on his property, a sentencing judge has said.

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Clive Palmer alleges prosecution emails referencing his political and media profile "reflect poorly" on attempts to prosecute him as a federal party leader.

Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away

Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away

Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away

Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away

Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history.

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Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.

Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast

Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast

Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia’s east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

North Queensland will challenge co-captain Reuben Cotter's grade two careless high tackle charge at the judiciary.

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

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Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

North Queensland co-captain Reuben Cotter will miss the elimination final against Cronulla unless he can get a careless high tackle charge downgraded.

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has reflected on two conversations with Wayne Bennett - one harsh and the other heartwarming - for his rise to the top.

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

The horses weren't the only attraction at the Birdsville Races, with plenty of fun to be had in what's arguably the nation's longest pub crawl.

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

North Queensland's upcoming finals campaign has been rocked with co-captain Reuben Cotter reported as Canberra debutant Coby Black broke all-time records.

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

The Riverfire event has drawn an estimated 500,000 people to see fireworks set off from bridges, barges and city buildings.

NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history.

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost.

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Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.

Dawdlers to dynamos: Dolphins the new comeback kings

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf was not concerned about another slow start after beating Gold Coast, as the finals-bound outfit staged a trademark comeback win.

'It's been a good life': desert ranger hangs up hat

A ranger of a vast national park is hanging up his hat, proud to leave his country - and the town where he was once wasn't welcome - a better place.

Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama

The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts.

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Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.

Cowboys resigned to Origin star hitting open market

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes Jeremiah Nanai is likely to hit the open market before the Cowboys have the chance to re-sign him.

Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

The Brisbane Festival kicks off, with extra transport in place to cope with crowds at the city's popular Riverfire event.

Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search

As an NRL cheerleader's inquest is delayed, former partners of the last man to see her alive have come forward in droves to make statements.

Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville

A man who races yabbies and auctions goldfish couldn't resist a stake in a nag that never made it in the city, but is a red-hot chance in the dust and dirt.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.

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