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Cop killer 'not one-dimensional career criminal', family says
The family of Rick Maddison, who gunned down Senior Constable Brett Forte earlier this week, says his actions “cannot be excused” and are unlikely to ever be fully understood.
Chinese-Australian entity revealed as buyer for Elders live export subsidiary, North Australia Cattle Company
A partnership between NACC’s current management and a joint Chinese-Australian venture will take over the livestock freighting business.
Big man Fifita proves himself a big-game player in Origin I
New South Wales and Cronulla wrecking ball Andrew Fifita reinforces why he is fast building a reputation as one of the NRL’s premier big-game players after turning in a barnstormer in the Blues’ State of Origin I win.
One Nation donor wanted Hanson reminded of 'home truths'
A new secretly-recorded phone conversation emerges of property developer and One Nation donor Bill McNee urging a few “home truths” be delivered to Pauline Hanson about the direction of the party.
Maroons to treat Hayne with 'a lot of respect' in Origin I
Queensland coach Kevin Walters plays down suggestions from the Maroons camp that they will target Jarryd Hayne, who is making his State of Origin return after a three-year absence.
What's it like inside the sheds before the State of Origin?
Go inside the State of Origin dressing sheds with one of the gentle giants of the game Petero Civoniceva.
How did cop killer Rick Maddison obtain high-powered firearms?
It is not yet known how gunman Rick Maddison — a known criminal — managed to obtain powerful weapons to kill a police officer, but experts say it was probably imported illicitly and more needs to be done to combat the problem.
'Everyone loved him': Friend's tribute to slain officer
One of Brett Forte’s closest mates says he will treasure their 27-year friendship, describing the Queensland policeman as loyal, caring and passionate about serving the community.
Acland mine expansion should be scrapped, court rules
Landholders and farmers in Queensland’s Darling Downs celebrate as the Land Court rules potential groundwater contamination is too risky for the $900 million Acland Coal Mine expansion to proceed.