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Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

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NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Reed Mahoney of the Bulldogs passes the ball during the round seven NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium, on April 21, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Gus’ fiery defence of Reed Mahoney

Phil Gould has launched to the defence of Reed Mahoney after the rugged Bulldogs hooker was charged for two incidents over the weekend.

Olympics

Mark Arbib has been appointed the new chief executive of the Australian Olympic Committee. Picture: Supplied/AOC.

AOC appoints new head honcho

The Australian Olympic Committee has announced its new chief executive who will lead the organisation in the lead-up to the Brisbane Games.

NewsWire

State of Origin - Queensland Maroons Reece Walsh, Brendan Piakura, Ezra Mam, Patrick Carrigan and Selwyn Cobbo. Photo: Instagram.

Surprising call on next Qld hit man

Brendan Piakura is fighting to break into the Brisbane starting side but he’s an Origin player of the future, according to Maroons great Cooper Cronk.

Basketball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Xavier Cooks of the Kings in action during the round six NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena, on October 27, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘Biggest mistake of my life’: Star’s apology

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has apologised for one of the “biggest mistakes of my life” that ruled him out of the NBL finals.

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Jack Clayton of the Queensland Bulls bats during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 28, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Dual tons lead QLD fight back in Shield final against SA

Two Jacks have led a defiant Queensland fight back as the miracle of winning the Sheffield Shield after their first innings of 95 is now a very real possibility.

Football

FILES-- This file photo taken on August 16, 2023 shows Australia's forward Sam Kerr celebrating scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Chelsea and Australian women's football star Sam Kerr has been charged with a

Sam Kerr’s Matildas return date revealed

Sam Kerr’s likely return to the national set-up has been revealed, with the Matildas star given the chance to soon shine for her country again.

Football

When Kerr could make Matildas return

The Matildas have locked in two friendlies later this year – and they could mark Sam Kerr’s return to the national set-up.

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: 50 runs for Marnus Labuschagne of the Queensland Bulls during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 27, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Bulls back in Shield final after Marnus takes chances

A no-ball reprieve and a close lbw call helped Queensland skipper Marnus Labuschagne to a crucial half-century, keeping the Bulls alive in the Sheffield Shield decider after Jake Lehmann’s classy century.

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Marnus Labuschagne of the Queensland Bulls during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 27, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Labuschagne survives contentious call in Shield final

Marnus Labuschagne has again received his fair share of luck as Queensland provide some fight back to remain competitive in the Sheffield Shield final for which South Australia’s upper hand is evaporating.

UPDATEDAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Harry McKay of the Blues kicks on goal during the round one AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Wrap our arms around him’: Carlton’s massive blow

Carlton has been dealt a blow ahead of their showdown with the Western Bulldogs, with a key big man ruled out.

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