Group targeted before stabbing, court told
Before 17-year-old Jack Beasley was fatally stabbed on the Gold Coast a group of teenagers were looking for someone to "roll for drugs", a court has heard.
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Broncos young gun backed for Maroons
Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt.
Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the election in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong to independent candidate Monique Ryan.
Injured O’Connor to miss Reds Super finals
James O'Connor has a hamstring tear and is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific finals campaign.
Punishment at the petrol pump: Chalmers
New federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says motorists are being punished at the bowser again, but won't promise to retain the fuel excise cut beyond September.
Collins knows he’s no QLD Origin certainty
Lindsay Collins has admitted he is unsure if he will be able to regain his Queensland State of Origin jersey while not at his best on return from knee injury.
Qld man stabbed after car park altercation
A southeast Queensland man has denied murdering a 31-year-old, but admits stabbing him after an altercation at a shopping centre on Father's Day 2019.
Lynch concussion leaves Hawks short in AFL
Max Lynch has joined fellow ruckmen Ben McEvoy and Ned Reeves on Hawthorn's injury list ahead of the AFL match against Gold Coast.
English test for Bulldogs’ AFL trip west
Tim English is one of a few senior Western Bulldogs players likely to put their hands up for a return to AFL action this week.
Qld Government makes flu jabs free amid rise in cases
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced free flu jabs across the state amid a rise in cases in 2022.
Care sector wants more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the incoming Labor government has to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Biden looks to expand US influence in Asia
President Joe Biden is set to launch a long-anticipated Indo-Pacific trade pact ahead of a Quad meeting in Tokyo.
Versatility an Origin asset for Matterson
After being on the cusp of a State of Origin debut, Ryan Matterson says he is ready to step up for NSW.
Cowboys lose Feldt, Taumalolo to injuries
North Queensland will have to tackle NRL premiers Penrith without injured representative duo Kyle Feldt and Jason Taumalolo.
Warriors’ Harris-Tavita to take NRL hiatus
Talented Warriors halfback Chanel Harris-Tavita has chosen to put his NRL career on hold, opting to take a hiatus from the game.
Pop star status helps my swimming: Simpson
Four years after singing for the Queen at a Commonwealth Games function, Cody Simpson will swim for Australia at the Birmingham Games.
Andrew O’Keefe granted bail to go to rehab
Former Seven Network television host Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail from the NSW Supreme Court to attend rehab for up to one year.
ASX edges higher at noon after Labor win
The ASX200 is up 0.2 per cent at midday, with mining stocks gaining and Codan and Elders posting strong gains on earnings updates.
Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
Smith embarrassed by Storm’s recent form
As Melbourne prepare to face Manly, the Storm's Brandon Smith says his team's recent NRL form is embarrassing.
England’s Aussie hooker hit by knee injury
England's Australian-born hooker Nic Dolly, dubbed the Human Mullet, is set to miss their three-Test series against the Wallabies with a serious knee injury.
Bronco Staggs eager for Origin chance
In-form Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is hoping his path back from an ACL injury leads to a NSW State of Origin call-up at the end of the week.
Chalmers brings crisis experience to role
Jim Chalmers has been sworn in as the nation's treasurer, a role he brings a wealth of experience to having been advisor and chief of staff to Wayne Swan.
Jason Cummings in dark over Socceroos call
Jason Cummings isn't holding his breath that he will be included in Graham Arnold's latest Socceroos squad.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk
Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
Biloela family home “as soon as possible”
Supporters of the Tamil family held in immigration detention believe their plight changed votes in Qld as the town of Biloela prepares to welcome them home.
Hynes shines as Sharks beat Titans in NRL
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has played a leading role in the Sharks' 25-18 NRL win over Gold Coast at a rain-lashed CBUS Super Stadium.
A snapshot of round 11 in the NRL season
A look at Round 11 of the NRL season, as Manly's Tom Trbojevic suffered a serious injury and North Queensland upset Melbourne in convincing fashion.
Maturing Hawks shock Brisbane in AFL upset
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals and Jai Newcombe starred in the middle as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Brisbane in an AFL classic in Launceston.
Flu-ravaged T’birds shock Pies in netball
Hard-hit by flu, the Adelaide Thunderbirds responded by beating Collingwood Magpies 58-53 in Super Netball.