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Tool box murder confession 'based on TV', jury told

Tool box murder confession 'based on TV', jury told

A man admitted a life of deceit while concealing a woman's body and impersonating her to steal money but says he is now telling the truth, a jury has heard.

Penrith's right edge hope defensive woes behind them

Penrith's right edge hope defensive woes behind them

Penrith's right edge hope defensive woes behind them

Penrith's right edge hope defensive woes behind them

Penrith's right edge were leaking tries too often during the Panthers' horror start to the season. But winger Paul Alamoti believes his side are back on track.

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

A tragic house fire has claimed the lives of three children, devastating a family and sending a "ripple effect" through a shellshocked community.

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Gilmore beats world champ in surf duel of generations

Gilmore beats world champ in surf duel of generations

Australian surfing icon Stephanie Gilmore has beaten reigning world champion Caity Simmers to reach the quarter-finals at the Gold Coast Pro.

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Rough sleepers were given 30 minutes to vacate a city park encampment but provided no alternative accommodation in a move described as cruel by one councillor.

Murder accused avoids photos of woman's body in box

Murder accused avoids photos of woman's body in box

A man drank alcohol, inhaled laughing gas and had sex just metres away from where he knew a woman's dead body was concealed in a tool box, a jury has heard.

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Overwork complaint unheard before fatal chopper crash

Overwork complaint unheard before fatal chopper crash

Overwork complaint unheard before fatal chopper crash

Overwork complaint unheard before fatal chopper crash

Army aviation's former commander has told a fatal helicopter crash inquiry he did not know of a pilot's complaint work burdens would "ultimately kill" him.

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

A horrific house fire has killed three children as their mother fights for her life in hospital while police investigate the blaze being treated as suspicious.

Terror suspect killed couple after tracking 'failure'

Terror suspect killed couple after tracking 'failure'

Terror suspect killed couple after tracking 'failure'

Terror suspect killed couple after tracking 'failure'

It is "not satisfactory" that a terrorism suspect was able to evade tracking while on bail and kill two people before police shot him, a coroner says.

Maguire wants Mam to prove he's up for Broncos badge

Maguire wants Mam to prove he's up for Broncos badge

Maguire wants Mam to prove he's up for Broncos badge

Maguire wants Mam to prove he's up for Broncos badge

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has made clear Ezra Mam must prove his form playing Queensland Cup, before winning his way back into Brisbane's NRL team.

'The heat is on' but Hasler remains cool under pressure

'The heat is on' but Hasler remains cool under pressure

'The heat is on' but Hasler remains cool under pressure

'The heat is on' but Hasler remains cool under pressure

Des Hasler is adamant that David Fifita is part of Gold Coast's future, while maintaining he can help coach the club out of their poor start to 2025.

'Wild goose chase': murder accused admits lying to cops

'Wild goose chase': murder accused admits lying to cops

'Wild goose chase': murder accused admits lying to cops

'Wild goose chase': murder accused admits lying to cops

A man accused of murdering a woman has told a jury he profited from her death but claimed it was an accident with "laughing gas" that killed her.

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".

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Smoke, screams as neighbour recalls fatal house fire

A neighbour has described the moment he realised someone was still inside a "suspicious" house fire after six people escaped the blaze in the early morning.

Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.

Netball Aust accused of mishandling bullying complaint

Ex-Firebird Remi Kamo and the Australian Netball Players' Association believe an independent investigation into the Queensland club's culture was mishandled.

Reds rival rates Tupou a must for Lions, Cup success

Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has delivered a stirring endorsement of Waratahs prop Taniela Tupou ahead of their high-stakes Super Rugby Pacific grudge match.

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Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has opened up on his new deal, a possible State of Origin recall and how his partner helped save him from oblivion.

Is Valkanis the man to get Brisbane roaring again?

Incoming Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis boasts an immense international resume he says has instilled the grit needed to resuscitate the sleeping giants.

New wound for Dolphins as rake JMK set to miss weeks

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King's reinjured leg gash is worse than first thought, but his replacement Kurt Donoghoe has the full faith of his coach.

'I won't walk out on Titans': Tino's solemn promise

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, ahead of his 100th match, says he will stick out his 10-year deal, as Moeaki Fotuaika talks Origin hopes.

Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds takes on his old club South Sydney with no regrets or grudges and determined to play on in 2026 at the Broncos.

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.

Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs

Gold Coast forward David Fifita will see a specialist on an ongoing ankle complaint and not feature this weekend after requiring needles to stoically battle on.

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