The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga is a surprise winner of the Dally M Medal, edging out Warriors ace Shaun Johnson to claim the NRL's top individual honour.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

Dad to present cup to son if Magpies win grand final

Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

Frampton will replace McStay for Pies in grand final

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Billy Frampton will replace injured forward Dan McStay for the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

Left arm spinners, Steve Waugh and India’s near misses twice in a row

1987: India hosts 1st World Cup outside England; Maninder Singh's last-man dismissal signals 1-run loss to Australia; Dean Jones' 6/4 controversy; India-Pakistan 3rd-place match dropped; Bob Simpson's "lose patience, lose battle" mantra; India's 1-run loss to Australia in Brisbane.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Turner blast helps WA down SA in domestic one-dayer

Western Australia have defeated the Redbacks by 22 runs in their one-day cricket clash in Brisbane, helped by a blistering 86 from Ashton Turner.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final

Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Broncos 'cattledog' Kobe grew up tackling calves as kid

Brisbane bench forward Kobe Hetherington has a big defensive job to do in the NRL grand final and his fearless approach began in the family's cattle-yard.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Johnson in pole position for fairytale Dally M Medal

This time last year Shaun Johnson's NRL future was clouded, but the halfback is now poised to become the second Warrior in history to clinch the Dally M Medal.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Lions future an 'easy' call for humble Neale

Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale insists talk of his Fremantle return late in 2021 was only fleeting and that he and his family love Brisbane and "call it home".

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Lion pushes through Payne barrier in grand final bid

Brisbane Lions key defender Jack Payne has shown signs of improvement during a training session as he tries to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023