'Forgotten children': state care failings scrutinised Advocates have welcomed a state's child safety investigation but fear recommendations will fall on deaf ears, ensuring some kids will remain "forgotten". AAP · May 20, 2025
Gilbert cops latest injury hit, Roosters prop sidelined Dolphins and Queensland forward Tom Gilbert will miss at least three months in the latest injury blow that will extend his State of Origin hiatus. AAP · May 20, 2025
'Underclass of Australians': youth crime laws slammed The United Nations has taken aim at a state government's youth crime crackdown, saying it threatens to create an "underclass of Australians". AAP · May 20, 2025
DCE reveals why he will play on in 2026 Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up on his future plans and why he won't make a call on which NRL club he joins in 2026 until after the State of Origin series. AAP · May 20, 2025
LNP’s youth crime legislation condemned by UN as ‘incompatible with basic child rights’ United Nations special rapporteur on torture urges Queensland parliament to vote down the laws The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
How 'diving on concrete' shaped latest Maroons rookie Queensland rookie Trent Loiero's State of Origin mentors say a lot about the type of player Billy Slater will blood in next week's State of Origin opener. AAP · May 19, 2025
'Best I've seen': Toia's rise from rugby gun to Maroons Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path. AAP · May 19, 2025
Few surprises from conservative NSW as Queensland handle late Origin curveballs Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley is unlikely to take a kamikaze approach and it appears the Maroons have the advantage heading into the series The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025
Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron. AAP · May 18, 2025
Fermor to debut for Maroons, Taulagi ruled out Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor will debut for Queensland after winger Murray Taulagi (calf) was ruled out of Origin I and Selwyn Cobbo (wrist) also went down. AAP · May 18, 2025
Failures of 'broken' child safety system sparks inquiry Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry into the "broken" system. AAP · May 18, 2025
Disaster movie: will Trump’s film tariffs sink Australia’s film industry? Production of US films shot on Gold Coast under threat from president who views industry as ‘National Security threat’ The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2025
Gilbert injured in road Warriors' win over Dolphins The Warriors have held on to beat the fast-finishing Dolphins 16-12 in a match laced with controversy and an injury to Queensland hopeful Tom Gilbert. AAP · May 17, 2025
Probe after wind turbine crash shuts major highway A crash involving a truck carrying a wind turbine that shut a major highway and overpass will be investigated by police and government officials. AAP · May 17, 2025
AAP · May 17, 2025 'Huge shock': unprecedented rise of killer soil disease A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.
AAP · May 16, 2025 'Swagging it': tractor fanatics to trek across outback It will take a fortnight for 10 tractor drivers to make the trip from Bourke to Birdsville going 23km/h, a long and slow journey for a good cause.
AAP · May 16, 2025 Cowboys' wildcard move has struggling Manly on alert Anthony Seibold knows Manly have to be on their guard as they look to bring down a North Queensland side boasting teen freak Jaxon Purdue in the halves.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2025 NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come
AAP · May 15, 2025 Origin ace Cherrington has a laugh at QLD's expense Kennedy Cherrington loved getting under the skin of Queensland rival Chelsea Lenarduzzi as the Blues clinched the women's State of Origin series.
AAP · May 15, 2025 Kernick stars as Blues claim women's Origin series NSW have won the women's State of Origin series with a game to spare after defeating Queensland 26-6 in Game 2 in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025 NSW Blues win Game 2 to clinch 2025 Women’s State of Origin series – as it happened The relentless Blues took a 2-0 lead in the Origin series to reclaim the shield with a 26-6 victory over the Maroons at Allianz Stadium
The Conversation · May 15, 2025 Fresh start for the Greens, with new leader Larissa Waters Queensland Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Australian Greens, following a two-hour partyroom meeting held in the wake of the party’s lacklustre performance in the May 3 election.
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025 Larissa Waters elected new federal Greens leader, with Mehreen Faruqi chosen as deputy Queensland senator says she wants to see ‘politics with heart’ and will remain ‘firm but constructive’ against Labor
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025 LNP to cut all funding for Queensland’s Environmental Defenders Office, breaking election promise EDO boss says Crisafulli government decision means many ‘won’t even know their rights, let alone have the chance to exercise them’
AAP · May 14, 2025 Gilbert's 'huge goal' to achieve for Maroons in Origin Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has never played a full series for Queensland in State of Origin footy, but one Maroons great hopes 2025 could be the year.