The Latest Breaking News from Darren England

Lions not thinking about Magpies' selection calls

With a top-four spot at play, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is more focused on his own selection dilemma than whether Collingwood rests any of their stars.

AAP · Aug 18

Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback

Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.

AAP · Aug 17

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.

AAP · Aug 17

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

AAP · Aug 14

Be tougher and harder: Hawks given rev up ahead of Pies

Hawthorn's toughness has been put into question this week following a limp loss to Brisbane, and coach Sam Mitchell wants to see a response against Collingwood.

AAP · Aug 13

Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount

A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.

AAP · Aug 13

Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year

Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.

AAP · Aug 13

'Shame on you': family vents anger over zipline death

The family of a man who died after falling up to 25 metres from a tourist zipline hope the tragedy is a "line in the sand" for safety improvement.

AAP · Aug 11

Jury discharged in home birth manslaughter trial

A manslaughter trial for a doctor who was charged over a woman's death following a home birth has been aborted after the jury was discharged.

AAP · Aug 11

Widow reacts as zipline safety approach detailed

A woman whose husband died from a zipline fall during a "bucket list" holiday has heard evidence its manager was told not to worry about unqualified staff.

AAP · Aug 10