The Latest Breaking News from Darren England

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swimmer Kaylee McKeown isn't taking heed of the hype as she targets three individual Olympic gold medals at the Paris Games.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

MP with incurable brain disease to quit politics

A newly elected Queensland MP diagnosed with an incurable brain disease the day he was sworn into parliament is quitting politics to focus on his young family.

AAP · Jul 12, 2024

Indigenous voice advocates 'not giving up' after defeat

Heartened by the millions of Australians who voted 'yes', advocates of an Indigenous voice to parliament will not give up despite the referendum result.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Woman admits 'hugely valuable' prison drug smuggling

A court has accepted a sad tale behind the "terrible mistake" a woman made in trying to smuggle drugs that could have been worth $1 million into a prison.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

Door closes on senator's bid to save colourful career

The hopes of a controversial LNP senator saving his parliamentary career appear to have been dashed by a Liberal National state council.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Wallabies coach hoping Liam's the Wright captaincy call

Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the seventh different Wallabies skipper in little more than a year.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Four rookies in line to make their Wallaroos debut

Four newcomers have been named in the Wallaroos side to face Fijiana in a double-header with the Wallabies in Sydney.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

From Baghdad to Paris, Ahmed Kelly still making waves

Born in Baghdad, Ahmed Kelly became an Australian citizen in 2009 and is determined to bring home a gold medal for his adopted nation at his fourth Paralympics.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

Lions' signing spree nets Berry, Cameron

Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club, while Charlie Cameron has also extended.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024