NRL world fumes at Origin ‘disgrace’
Queensland coach Billy Slater has been called out for several contentious selection decisions after his Maroons side were comfortably beaten in Game 1.
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Gollan faces more Stradbroke heartbreak by prizemoney rule
Tony Gollan looks set to have a Stradbroke Handicap contender stranded outside the field for a third straight year with Transatlantic unable to be re-handicapped for his win last Saturday.
Disgraceful scenes as paradise left to rot
A host of once-glittering island resorts are abandoned and crumbling and the government is fed-up with their owners, vowing to seize control if they don’t start redeveloping.
Thompson weighs up Q22 back-up for luckless Oaks runner
Trainer Glen Thompson will decide whether unlucky Queensland Oaks placegetter Benagil will back-up in the Q22 this weekend.
Maroons coach defends Mam selection
Maroons coach Billy Slater has made some huge selection calls for game two of the State of Origin series.
Ex-NRL star’s alleged demand to rape accuser
A woman was allegedly forced to perform oral sex on a prominent NRL player in a hotel toilet during a night out in Brisbane.
Couple on $200k living in social housing
Social housing tenants in one state are earning far above what they should to qualify for the homes, with one couple on $200k paying just $200 a week in rent.
J-Mac confirmed for Rothfire’s incredible Stradbroke bid
Hopes are rising that racing warrior Rothfire will line up in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, and the momentum continues to build with James McDonald booked to ride.
Palaszczuk scores insane 684 per cent return on Brisbane property
Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has struck gold with the sale of a property she bought in 2005, seeing its value skyrocket by more than $1.5m.
Probe into woman’s leap from moving car
An inquest will examine the tragic death of a woman who leapt from a moving car on a busy highway and suffered “catastrophic injuries”.
Lindsay Park’s second gun joins vaunted attack on Stradbroke
The famous Lindsay Park racing dynasty has never won the Stradbroke but has the two top betting picks, with Rise At Dawn given the go-ahead to back-up and attack Queensland’s greatest race.
No more Joliestar for Queensland Winter Carnival
Chris Waller confirmed Joliestar won’t race again during the Queensland Winter Carnival after the brilliant mare provided the Hall of Fame trainer with a record 19th Group 1 win for the season in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Aussie city hiding ultimate holiday hack
The destination is known for its year-round stunning weather and laid-back vibes, but its best-kept secret is how much more it has to offer when it comes to things to do.
Opetaia camp chasing seven-figure Suncorp supercard with Tszyu
Suncorp Stadium could host a seven-figure supercard, with Jai Opetaia’s promoter Mick Francis rallying Australian boxing to unite to put on the kind of show never before seen on these shores.
‘I’m ready’: Star puts selectors on notice
Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh returned in style on Saturday and now he’s putting pressure on Maroons selectors to recall him.
Dramatic rescue after man falls into silo
Emergency crews have provided an update after an elderly man who became trapped up to his neck after falling into a silo on his regional property.
Escaped prisoner’s alleged crime spree
Police have charged a man who allegedly escaped a correctional centre in May before going on a crime spree through a suburb of a major city.
Shock Qld axing, Origin career ‘all but over’
Billy Slater is reportedly set to drop his Queensland captain and halfback in a bombshell selection call for State of Origin Game 2.
Teen killed in horror island incident
A young man has been killed after a 4WD rolled over in a late-night crash on a remote island.
Fans all say the same over Broncos jersey
Rugby league fans far and wide were losing their minds as the Brisbane Broncos unveiled a unique look on Saturday night.
Diamonds trio leads Lightning’s blitz of the Firebirds
Diamonds trio Cara Koenen, Liz Watson and Courtney Bruce led the charge as Sunshine Coast Lightning blitzed Firebirds 72-62 to claim the Queensland Cup and Battle of the Bruce.
Inquiry into jockey altercation set to resume in Stradbroke week
The stewards inquiry into a physical altercation between two Queensland jockeys is likely to be resumed in Stradbroke Handicap week.
Roughie king Maloney strikes again with Derby pick-up ride
Ryan Maloney scored another longshot Group 1 victory as he seized an opportunity to ride Maison Louis in the Queensland Derby.
‘Great shift’ not enough for Reds
The Queensland Reds have been left to ponder yet another swift ending to a Super Rugby Pacific finals series.
Joliestar denies local fairytale in Kingsford Smith heart-stopper
Star mare Joliestar came from nowhere to snatch victory in the Kingsford Smith Cup, denying young jockey Angela Jones her first Group 1 success.
Marathon float trip ends well for Lees filly in Queensland Oaks
Recent floods nearly left You Wahng stranded in NSW, but the Kris Lees filly overcame travel challenges to take out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Derby
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Oaks
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Tragic’ update in search for missing couple
A frantic search for two tourists who vanished while on a holiday in Tasmania three days ago has ended in tragedy.
Katter hits back after Irwin croc sledge
A row over croc culling between Bob Katter and Terri Irwin has intensified, with the maverick MP questioning the animal conservationist over her knowledge of the iconic Aussie reptile.
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