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An aboriginal Australian community in northern Queensland speaks a language with no words for left or right, only north, south, east and west

Imagine asking someone to move their "left foot" and receiving a puzzled look, not because they misunderstood you, but because their language has no words for left or right. Instead, speakers of Guugu Yimithirr, an Aboriginal Australian language spoken in northern Queensland, would say "move your east foot" or "step…

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State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record

Millions of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider when NSW stunned Queensland to reclaim the shield.

AAP

Smith questions bunker's future after Origin 'rip-off'

The NRL has confirmed the bunker missed a knock-on that led to a crucial NSW try in the Blues' Origin-sealing win in Brisbane.

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Capewell's brutal verdict on Maroons' decider display

Second-rower Kurt Capewell has taken Queensland's third State of Origin loss in a row at Suncorp Stadium hard in a raw and honest appraisal of the pain.

AAP

Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin

Damned by pre-match criticism, Blues halfback rises to the occasion and leads his team to series decider over Maroons

The Guardian - AU

'Flick it': Qld great's bunker call amid controversy

Queensland legend Cameron Smith wants a thorough explanation for the bunker's second-half no knock-on call in the State of Origin decider.

AAP

NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages

Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal

The Guardian - AU

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Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Cleary's class: NSW win State of Origin decider

Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

AAP

Union raises spectre of chaos, delays for Olympic works

Brisbane 2032 venues risk delays under a proposed new construction code amid a CFMEU crackdown, sparking fears major builders may be locked out of projects.

AAP

How to watch State of Origin Game 3: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD decider

All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 3 live streams – including for FREE – with Selwyn Cobbo looking to light up the NSW vs QLD decider at Lang Park.

TechRadar

Hooper's Aussie return sealed, but not until 2029

Tom Hooper will return to Super Rugby Pacific after confirming a move from England's Exeter to the Queensland Reds, but not until 2029.

AAP

'Years to come': Munster eyes lengthy Maroons future

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has opened up on why he will keep playing for the Maroons so long as his competitive drive remains strong.

AAP

Not Alien Spaceships: Origin of Mysterious Metal Spheres on the Beach Identified by Australian Space Agency

Metal spheres found on a Queensland beach are likely space debris, not extraterrestrial. The Australian Space Agency is working with international partners to confirm their origin.

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AAP

Slater backs Maroons star after Gould's 'cheat' attack

Queensland coach Billy Slater insists his side had no issue with referees after former NSW coach Phil Gould labelled hooker Harry Grant a cheat.

AAP

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

AAP

'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

Euronews

Space debris on Queensland beach: 'space balls' washed ashore, do not touch

In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.

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Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says

The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach.

The Guardian - AU

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

Newcastle Herald

'I stayed on, so I'm happy': camel jockey wins gold on Polished Copper

Emily Parrott's camel, Polished Copper, has just defended his Jundah Cup title in Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Space Agency reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches

Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’

AAP

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

The Guardian - AU

One Nation to contest WA byelection triggered by Labor MP’s resignation – as it happened

The day’s news as it happened

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Aged care ‘signature’ fees trigger class action; McCartney’s gift to Taylor Swift; T20 glory for Australia

Residents accuse aged care firm of illegal charges; fears Queenslanders could pay mine rehabilitation costs; Australia triumph in Women’s T20 World Cup final

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