The Latest Breaking News from Darren England

Thiem's slithering surprise in Brisbane qualifier win

A deadly brown snake stopped play before Austrian Dominic Thiem produced a great Brisbane International qualifying escape against Australian James McCabe.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023

Three all-Australian ties in Brisbane first-round draw

The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023

Nadal plays down hope of Aussie mission 'impossible'

Rafael Nadal isn't contemplating a title in Australia after almost a year sidelined by injury, but that didn't stop him in similar circumstances in 2022.

AAP · Dec 29, 2023

Father and son admit $260,000 boot scoot tour scam

A father and son who defrauded hundreds of people of money paid for line dancing tours and holidays have been sentenced to time already spent in jail.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

Taipans hold off Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby

Brisbane veteran Nathan Sobey almost dragged the Bullets over the line after they had trailed rivals Cairns by as much as 22 points during their NBL clash.

AAP · Dec 17, 2023

Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed

Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continued to be a hot topic throughout the Premier League season, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised for their handling

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Genevieve Gregson claims top-10 finish in Valencia

Genevieve Gregson has finished an impressive ninth in the Valencia marathon as three other Australians also bettered the Olympic qualifying standard.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023