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

'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.

Wife charged with murder made promise to dying husband

Wife charged with murder made promise to dying husband

Wife charged with murder made promise to dying husband

Wife charged with murder made promise to dying husband

A "devoted" wife who fed her terminally ill husband with a cocktail of medications to help end his life is seeking bail after being charged with murder.

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

'Fits Origin bill': Manly prop gets Maroons gun's tick

Manly prop Kobe Hetherington likes to get down and dirty when the going gets tough and Corey Parker insists he would do a great job for Queensland if picked.

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One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation firebrand Barnaby Joyce has capitalised on his party's rise in the polls by appearing at a pro-life rally urging a vote against the major parties.

Murder trial aborted after one day due to misconduct

Murder trial aborted after one day due to misconduct

A murder trial will restart after a jury was dismissed on the second day of proceedings due to a member's misconduct.

Broncos axe Maroons star as Major Tom gets keys to No.6

Broncos axe Maroons star as Major Tom gets keys to No.6

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has made a huge call to drop Ezra Mam and recall young gun Tom Duffy after four consecutive losses.

Dark arts chiefly in mind as Reds hope fifth time lucky

Dark arts chiefly in mind as Reds hope fifth time lucky

Master pilferer Fraser McReight knows one area will be crucial if the Reds are to make Australian rugby history and improve their horror quarter-final record.

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Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal

Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal

Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal

Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal

Dolphins prop Francis Molo will stay at the club until the end of 2028 and he credits his coach and changes off the field for his strong form on the park.

'Why I keep turning up': Maroons recall drives Dolphin

'Why I keep turning up': Maroons recall drives Dolphin

'Why I keep turning up': Maroons recall drives Dolphin

'Why I keep turning up': Maroons recall drives Dolphin

Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert has not played for Queensland for three years, but a key tweak in his game and the example of teammate Thomas Flegler provide hope.

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

A state government has softened its e-mobility laws, sparing teens from a ban while giving police new powers to breath test riders and seize illegal devices.

'Something big': Toby lights Dragons fire for future

'Something big': Toby lights Dragons fire for future

'Something big': Toby lights Dragons fire for future

'Something big': Toby lights Dragons fire for future

St George Illawarra prop Toby Couchman played a key role in the club's first win of the season and carries the torch for a young pack ready to catch fire.

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Campaigners say their fight to protect Brisbane’s Victoria Park is moving from the parklands to the courts and Canberra as work starts on the 2032 stadium.

'Urgent' trench dug after woman went missing, jury told

'Urgent' trench dug after woman went missing, jury told

'Urgent' trench dug after woman went missing, jury told

'Urgent' trench dug after woman went missing, jury told

After a US woman vanished, her partner Mark Waden organised for a trench to be dug and may have later dropped her body off at a rubbish tip, a court was told.

Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos

Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos

Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos

Reds speedster switches codes to join Broncos

Promising outside back Caitlin Urwin has signed with the Brisbane Broncos, moving across from the Queensland Reds and Wallaroos rugby programs.

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Teen charged with plotting 'acts of violence' at school

A teenage boy is facing serious charges after he allegedly planned "acts of violence" at a local school while possessing violent extremist material.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

'We just got out': slain teen's family reveal fire hell

The family of a murdered teen have opened up on their latest harrowing ordeal after their home and business was destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack.

Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Matt Rowell is adamant Gold Coast won't take the out-of-form Brisbane Lions lightly when they meet in a crunch Q-Clash at Carrara.

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Maroons blow as Broncos duo ruled out of Origin II

An ankle injury has ruled Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan out of State of Origin game two in Melbourne on June 17.

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

A beloved pet that was struck by a police car has been euthanised in front of children in a distressing scene.

'Vintage Val': YouTube clips that inspired Dragon

St George Illawarra's Valentine Holmes shone in the club's first win in 295 days and has opened up on his return to form and axing from the Queensland side.

'Bit of bother': Why 2025 history won't save Broncos

Brisbane's title defence is in a downward spiral but coach Michael Maguire says looking back at what they achieved from a similar position last year is futile.

Dragons end losing streak with upset of the season

St George Illawarra have won their first game in 295 days and sent Brisbane's premiership defence into a spiral with a brilliant 30-26 victory.

'Explosive' new evidence extends CFMEU corruption probe

The volume of evidence against a scandal-plagued construction union has pushed back a long-running inquiry by 18 months.

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

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