Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane’s final selection call
A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.
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Bronco Billy’s following famous uncles in grand final
Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters has silenced the doubters ahead of the NRL grand final, where he aims to emulate the feats of his famous hooker uncles.
‘Bright, brave’: fallen police forever remembered
Two police constables gunned down at a remote property are among those being remembered at poignant services across Australia for officers killed on duty.
Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final
Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.
Brisbane’s AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.
Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade
Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.
‘Harrowing’ disability report reveals need for change
A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.
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India’s furnaces not the answer for Aussie coal exports
A report has found India will reduce its dependence on Aussie coal in steel furnaces as the price of green hydrogen comes down and carbon penalties go up.
Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates
Lindsay Smith and Spencer Leniu spent years clashing in the Penrith District Rugby League. Now, they're two days from becoming grand final teammates.
Covert filming victims lured on couch-surfing website
A Queensland man is accused of recording in breach of privacy after guests who responded to his couch-surfing ad were allegedly secretly recorded.
Ukraine and France pledge to work together on weapons
Defence ministers from Ukraine and France have vowed to boost co-operation in terms of training soldiers and providing weaponry.
Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded
Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.
Brisbane search for answers to deny Penrith three-peat
Brisbane may have the ingredients needed to beat Penrith - but denying the Panthers an NRL three-peat in the grand final remains the most daunting of tasks.
How Newcastle shape up for the 2023 NRLW grand final
Penpix of Newcastle's team for the NRLW grand final against Gold Coast.
How Gold Coast shape up for the 2023 NRLW grand final
Penpix of Gold Coast's team for the NRLW grand final against Newcastle.
Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights
Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.
Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions
Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup.
US soldier King back in Texas after North Korea release
American soldier Travis King, who dashed from South Korea across the heavily fortified border into North Korea, has arrived back in the United States.
Traditional owner wins court challenge against Woodside
Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive offshore Scarborough gas project.
More than half of Karabakh’s ethnic Armenians have fled
More than 65,000 Armenians have left Karabakh in an unparalleled exodus triggered after Azerbaijan took back control of the enclave in a lightning offensive
Journey not over: Zorko inspired by former Lions greats
Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.
Titans’ Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms
Gold Coast prop Stephanie Hancock has tried to retire on numerous occasions but she put the boots back on and is now playing in the Titans' maiden NRLW decider.
Apprentice tradie dies after construction site fall
A teenage worker has died after falling at a Brisbane city worksite in the second construction fatality in days, prompting a union to demand a safety revamp.
Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach
Besieged NSW coach Brad Fittler has coached his last State of Origin game, informing the NSW Rugby League he will not remain in charge next season.
Brad Fittler has walked away, where to next for NSW?
Brad Fittler's exit has left NSW Rugby League with a coaching conundrum on their hands after two successive State of Origin series losses.
Queensland boosts financial help for victims of crime
Payments to Queensland victims of crime are being increased as part of a more than $200 million package as the government acknowledges it "needs to do more".
Woman jailed over drink driving that killed teenager
A woman has been sentenced for driving drunk and double the speed limit before a crash that killed a young man and left another with extensive facial injuries.
Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals
Australia must create special crime units to bring justice to war criminals exploiting loopholes to start new lives without accountability, a new report says.
Govts appeal $300k award for wrongful jailing by judge
The federal and Queensland governments have challenged a court's $300,000 award to a man wrongfully imprisoned by a judge during divorce proceedings.
Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters
Penrith have been accused of using illegal tactics to protect Nathan Cleary, but Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists only "whingers" question the strategy.
Feeble retail sales growth reflects stretched consumers
Consumers appear to be spending more cautiously in a sign the Reserve Bank's mission to reduce inflation is working as intended.