Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power. AAP · Dec 31, 2023
Heat defy Sams' historic spell to quell Thunder Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League. AAP · Dec 27, 2023
Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland Storms ravaging Queensland have killed seven people, including a nine-year-old girl, since Christmas day. AAP · Dec 26, 2023
“We were name-checked on American Dad!" We chat to Dave Hunt, frontman of beloved British extreme metallers Anaal Nathrakh, about filthy music, cartoons and "unapologetically juvenile" album covers Anaal Nathrakh's singer opens up on the road ahead for the beloved British metal veterans Metal Hammer · Dec 15, 2023
Johnson 'un-Australian' for questioning Warner: Mundine Former boxing world champion and NRL star Anthony Mundine has had his say on the biggest feud in Australian cricket, while Glenn Maxwell's kept a straight bat. AAP · Dec 6, 2023
Johnson details reasons for explosive Warner takedown Mitchell Johnson admits he has fallen out with his former Australia teammates David Warner and George Bailey over his explosive cricket columns. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
Lions forward Davidson trains ahead of AFLW grand final Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson has again trained, quelling any doubts over her injured knee ahead of the AFLW grand final. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
Lion Hodder granted permission to fly in AFLW final Courtney Hodder's aerial antics have earned her a place in AFLW folklore while Brisbane teammate Dakota Davidson is pushing to join her in the grand final. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Hardwick relishes Suns dropping 'bomb' on Richmond New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says the opening round clash against his old club Richmond next year will be a great way to start the season. AAP · Nov 27, 2023
Lions fend off plucky Cats, advance to AFLW decider The Brisbane Lions have held on for a thrilling four-point win over Geelong to advance to their fifth AFLW grand final. AAP · Nov 25, 2023
The impossible dream of joining Queensland police for people with ADHD As the force struggles with staff shortages, experts and recruits are urging the restrictions on recruits with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to be overturned The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2023
Dragons dig in heels in bid to hold on to Hunt St George Illawarra remain adamant they can convince skipper Ben Hunt, who on the weekend requested a release from the NRL club, to see out his contract. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Hunt coy on future, endorses Flanagan as Dragons coach St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has not ruled out a return to Queensland but says Shane Flanagan is the experienced coach the Dragons need. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
CASA review of Sea World helicopter crash airspace 'inappropriate', 'window dressing', say aviation experts CASA is reviewing the airspace where two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast, killing four people. But an aviation industry consultant says they may be "preparing themselves" for the outcome of a wider ATSB investigation due next year. ABC News · Jun 2, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 State of Origin 2023 Game 1: Queensland beat NSW 26-18 – as it happened Queensland draw first blood in the 2023 State of Origin series with 26-18 win over NSW in Adelaide
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Why St George Illawarra had no choice but to move on from embattled coach Anthony Griffin The Dragons always saw Anthony Griffin as the bridge to a brighter future but when that future never arrived the club had no choice but to move on the veteran coach.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 NRL hip-drop tackle confusion as Payne Haas and Ezra Mam charged for hip drop tackles The NRL's hip drop crackdown has left fans scratching their heads, with Brisbane pair Ezra Mam and Payne Haas charged over the controversial tackles, one of which will leave Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard sidelined for an extended period.
AAP · Apr 15, 2023 Broncos blitz Titans in Qld derby to hit NRL summit A second-half blitz by Brisbane has put the Broncos back on top of the NRL, defeating Gold Coast 43-26 in front of a sell-out crowd at CBUS Super Stadium.
AAP · Feb 22, 2023 Ex-teammate Fogarty encourages Fifita Canberra move Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023 Australia helicopter crash: Friends 'hearts ache' after 'hero' Brit pilot dies Ashley "Ash" Jenkinson, 40, had only recently become a father when he died alongside newlyweds Diane and Ron Hughes, 57 and 65, who were on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit Ron's daughter in Australia's stunning Gold Coast
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Maroons power Meninga's will to thrill Harry Grant and Ben Hunt inflicted misery on NSW in State of Origin and will be gunning for a repeat performance with Australia at the Rugby League World Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022 Brisbane finally seize moment in one of all-time great AFL finals against Richmond Despite all the controversies and the inordinate number of lead changes at the Gabba the Lions were worthy winners
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022 Duncan Scott holds off Tom Dean surge to win 200m individual medley gold Duncan Scott hung on to his lead during a dramatic climax to the 200m individual medley to edge out Tom Dean to win his second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2022 Emma McKeon nearly quit swimming, now she is on the brink of all-time greatness Australia’s quiet achiever needs one more Commonwealth Games gold to surpass Susie O’Neill, Leisel Jones and Ian Thorpe
ABC News · Jul 13, 2022 Ben Hunt's State of Origin hero moment well deserved after years of undue pressure One wild moment is often more memorable than a lifetime of admirable performances, and now Ben Hunt has a moment befitting his career and ability, writes Jon Healy.