Lions celebrate AFLW milestones in big win Emily Bates and Ally Anderson have notched their 50th career games in Brisbane's 36-point AFLW win over North Melbourne. AAP · Mar 6, 2022
Titans break through for first NRLW win Gold Coast have won their first NRLW match, beating the Sydney Roosters 26-16 in round two action. AAP · Mar 6, 2022
Queensland flood appeal kicks off as new figures reveal extent of damage Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $2.1 million for the state's flood appeal, with close to 27,000 applications for hardship grants submitted already. ABC News · Mar 6, 2022
St George Illawarra defeats Parramatta 10-0 as Brisbane, Gold Coast celebrate NRLW victories In driving rain in Wollongong, St George Illawarra edges Parramatta 10-0 in the final match of the NRLW triple-header, after Brisbane and Gold Coast recorded solid wins. ABC News · Mar 6, 2022
Jets coach down to bare bones in ALW Newcastle coach Ash Wilson has revealed Norwegian forward Marie Markussen's ALW campaign is over as her injury-hit Jets head to Brisbane. AAP · Mar 5, 2022
More warnings in place for NSW as severe storms strike Queensland – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022
Expert calls for better flood preparation across south-east Queensland after severe weather event The recent flooding across south-east Queensland has been described as a hybrid of previous disasters, which could be learnt from to avoid history repeating, one expert says. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
In times of great need, people affected by disaster need great sensitivity Marek and Adriana lost most of their possessions when their Brisbane home flooded. Like many people impacted by disasters, they are overwhelmed, exhausted and struggling to figure out what help they are in need of. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
Five wins in a row for NBL leaders United Melbourne United have come up big in the second half to beat the Brisbane Bullets 95-83 to celebrate coach Dean Vickerman's 250-game NBL milestone. AAP · Mar 5, 2022
Mariners beat Roar to end ALM drought Central Coast have ended an eight-year wait for an A-League Men win over Brisbane, defeating the Roar 2-1 in Gosford for the Mariners' first victory of 2022. AAP · Mar 5, 2022
Half-a-billion-dollar support package announced, as body of 11th Queensland flood victim found The state and federal governments announce a financial support package of $558.5 million for small businesses, farmers, not for profit organisations and sporting and community clubs devastated by the flood emergency across south-east Queensland. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
From Gympie to Grafton, see the floods devastation from the air Images captured from planes by Nearmap begin to show the scale of the devastation. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
Qld man charged over woman's balcony fall A Brisbane man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly pushed a woman over a balcony. AAP · Mar 4, 2022
NSW is being hit by a one-two of east coast lows. But aren't those a winter thing? It was Western Sydney’s turn for a drenching this week, as the region was hit by an east coast low – the infamous storm systems that periodically bring heavy rainfall to the New South Wales coast. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 Queensland farmers and brewers spread cheer with random acts of kindness during record floods What do you do when you have a truckload of flowers that can't get to market because of the floods?
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 NSW, Queensland floods updates: Volunteers trek supplies to flood-hit residents lacking phone reception, water and electricity - as it happened Following a slight reprieve, more rain is set to hit New South Wales, while in Brisbane, 13,000 volunteers are expected to form the "Mud Army 2.0" to help with clean-up efforts.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022 Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 The rental market was tight before the south-east Queensland flood — what now for people who can't return home? With the ongoing property boom prompting many investors to sell, there has been a shortage of available rental properties for some time. Now families left homeless by flooding are adding to the demand.
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 South-east Queensland flood damage captured in before and after aerial images Aerial images have captured the worst of south-east Queensland's flood damage in dramatic before and after shots.
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 From Dolly Parton superfans to an accidental convert, this is what the audience thought of 9 to 5 the Musical 9 to 5 the Musical opened in Sydney in February, marking a return to live theatre after the show was previously postponed due to the pandemic. So what does the audience think of the show now that some people have had a chance to see it? It wraps up in…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022 Missy Higgins, Luke Steele and Ball Park Music: Australia’s best new music for March Each month we add 20 new songs to our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022 Anatomy of a ‘rain bomb’: scientists strive to understand phenomenon that caused Australia’s east coast floods An ‘atmospheric river’ in the skies over Brisbane contained almost 16 times the amount of water in Sydney harbour
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022 Australian post-flood recovery: where to get help, how to return home safely and what to salvage As deadly flooding events in Queensland and NSW displace thousands, experts and flood survivors share their advice on how to safely begin the clean up
AAP · Mar 4, 2022 Injury-hit Jets limping to ALW finish line Smashed by injuries, Newcastle's A-League Women's team cannot end their campaign soon enough after a 5-1 humbling by Brisbane Roar on Friday.
AAP · Mar 4, 2022 Injuries sour Lions' AFL pre-season win The Brisbane Lions have hung on for a six-point win against the Western Bulldogs but lost three emerging players to injuries in the AFL pre-season contest.