Ponga eyeing big 2022 Origin campaign
Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga believes he's ready for his best State of Origin series yet as he arrives in Maroons camp fit and focused on beating NSW.
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Qld union protests over Golden Circle pay
Golden Circle workers in Queensland are set to strike over a pay offer they say will cut real wages by three per cent a year until 2026.
Wells likely on Brisbane Olympic committee
Brisbane MP and incoming Sport Minister Anika Wells is likely to replace Richard Colbeck on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic organising committee.
Cabinet meets hours after swearing in
A record number of women and Australia's first Muslim ministers have been officially sworn in, with Labor's first cabinet meeting focusing on rising costs.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Nanai’s aerial threat adds to Qld bench
High-flying, try-scoring teenager Jeremiah Nanai will add an aerial threat to Queensland's bench in the State of Origin opener.
Swim girls ‘victims’, Brisbane man charged
A 51-year-old Brisbane man has been charged with multiple indecency offences, with the victims reportedly young female swimmers.
Now that’s a gambling debt: Crown Melbourne hit with record $80m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined a record $80 million over a scheme that allowed the illegal transfer of funds from China.
Slater’s Maroons unknown, but no underdogs
In his first act as Queensland coach, Billy Slater marched his side down Caxton Street to be met by Maroons great Wally Lewis, who delivered a rousing address.
New faces to ignite Qld in Origin: Holmes
Valentine Holmes says Queensland will be a different team in the 2022 State of Origin series as they try to avenge last year's humbling.
Labor just one seat shy of a majority
Labor is eyeing three seats that remain a toss-up as the party needs to gain just one more electorate to secure a majority in Canberra.
Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is cracking down on extremists and proposes a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.
Justin Langer lifts the lid on messy exit
Former Australia coach Justin Langer has expressed his anger about the lack of backing he received from Cricket Australia.
Texas gunman sent online warning of attack
The teenage gunman who shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas primary school sent online warnings of his impending attack.
Queensland and northern NSW rainfall records smashed in 2022
Record floods that hit Queensland and NSW earlier this year have led to many areas experiencing their wettest week since 1900, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Dolphins sign Aitken for debut NRL season
The Dolphins have made another impressive signing for their inaugural squad, adding Warriors second-rower Euan Aitken.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Teen in gun massacre at Texas school
More than 20 people, including 19 children, have been killed in a mass shooting at a primary school in Texas, with the teenage suspect also losing his life.
Flushers and floaters: Australia takes aim at the ‘fatberg’ scourge
A new national standard has been set for wet wipes in a bid to chip away at the fatberg problem plaguing Australia's sewage system.
Attempted triple murder charges for ute driver over police crash
A man will face court charged with three counts of attempted murder after a crash involving Queensland police officers.
Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the election in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong to independent candidate Monique Ryan.
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.
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.
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.
Virus hit Aussies get phone voting access
Australians in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote in the federal election following last-minute changes to electoral rules.
Floods to isolate two southwest Qld towns
A southwest Queensland council has warned floodwaters are expected to isolate rural properties and two towns this weekend.
Broncos move into fourth on the ladder after putting Knights to the sword
Brisbane's renaissance in 2022 has continued with the Broncos claiming a 36-12 NRL victory over Newcastle.
Shayna Jack eyes Aussie swim team recall
Drug-tainted swimmer Shayna Jack will seek to earn a recall to the Australian team on day one of the national championships in Adelaide.
Sluggish wage growth won’t stop rate rises
The Australian Bureau of Statistics said its wage price index rose by an annual rate of 2.4 per cent, less than half the rate of inflation.
Refugee advocate wins Dutton libel appeal
Refugee advocate Shane Bazzi has won his Federal Court appeal after a judge earlier found he had defamed Defence Minister Peter Dutton in a six-word tweet.
Australia headed for melanoma ‘tsunami’
Experts are predicting an 'incoming tsunami' of melanoma cases in Australia, which has the highest rates of skin cancer and melanoma in the world.