The absence of Queensland star Johnathan Thurston gives New South Wales reason to believe they claim victory in State of Origin I, writes Warren Boland.
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Suspected cop killer holed up in Queensland farmhouse
Police say they have Rick Maddison, who allegedly shot dead Senior Constable Brett Forte (pictured) in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley yesterday afternoon, “contained” in a farmhouse west of Brisbane, as surrounding streets remain in lockdown.
Catholic schools move to ease fears of fee hike under Gonski 2.0
Brisbane Catholic schools write to parents in a bid to reassure them they won’t be hit by a massive fee increase next year as a result of the Federal Government’s proposed school funding model.
Why it's bad for teens to use their phone late at night
Teenagers who use their mobile phones after lights out tend to sleep badly, leading to poorer mental health, lower self-esteem and increased problem behaviour, Australian researchers find.
Queensland commits $150m to tackle 'national crisis' of Indigenous children in care
The Queensland Government will invest $150 million in a new program to help reduce the rising number of Indigenous children in care.
Black lung inquiry finds 'catastrophic failure' in handling of suspected cases
A parliamentary committee into black lung disease finds “catastrophic failings” in public administration in Queensland, and warns more cases are likely to be diagnosed in the future.
Hello sailor: Long wait for Navy statue finally over
Queensland’s first standing sailor statue is unveiled to honour past and present Navy personnel and their contribution to Australia.
Police officer injured in shooting west of Brisbane
A gunman is on the run after shooting and injuring a police officer in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane.
NRL players not given the share of revenue they deserve: Cam Smith
Two days from the first 2017 Origin game, Queensland’s captain Cameron Smith takes a savage swipe at the NRL’s handling of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the code, clubs and the players association.
Schapelle Corby arrives in Australia 12 years after drug trafficking conviction
Schapelle Corby arrives home in Australia, touching down in Brisbane just after 5:00am today, more than 12 years after she was convicted of taking marijuana into Bali.