Hudson Young has made a last-minute case for a State of Origin recall, helping Canberra survive two sin-bins to defeat Canterbury 24-20 in a chaotic start to Magic Round.
As 20-year anniversary commemorations of the ACT Brumbies' grand-final triumph over the Crusaders step into full swing, coach Stephen Larkham could be forgiven for getting all teary-eyed.
Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has demanded the National Gallery of Australia remove her portrait from an exhibition by award-winning artist Vincent Namatjira.
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has changed his mind and activated a two-year option to stay at the Titans, spurning a four-year deal at the Sydney Roosters.
An airline pilot has admitted he was involved in the "accidental deaths" of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay on the first day of his murder trial.