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Retrospective look at Canberra Raiders’ State of Origin

The Canberra Raiders have been represented in the “State of Origin” since its beginning in 1980 with Mal Meninga and others.

Lion ‘just playing’ when it attacked woman: zoo owner

A zoo owner says a lion was "just playing" when it attacked a woman, leaving her with "macabre injuries", including the loss of an arm.

Stuart takes aim at ‘pick and stick’ Maroons as Horsburgh named in Queensland squad

RIcky Stuart has taken a subtle jab at Queensland over the axing of Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans for State of Origin II.

Man charged over Queensland carjackings, shooting and fatal crash

A man has been charged after being accused of a number of carjackings and a shooting following a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on a major highway.

Hundreds evacuated as Gold Coast tourist hotel roof catches fire

The glitter strip was rife with activity in the early hours after a blaze broke out on the top of a hotel sparking hundreds of evacuations.

Alfred flooding threat lingers as homes go under

More rainfall is expected in flood-hit areas devastated by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred as the toll of inundated homes rises.

Preparations done, nervous residents brace for Cyclone Alfred

Millions of people along Australia's east coast are counting down the clock as Cyclone Alfred tracks towards densely populated cities and towns.

Final preparations as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast

Millions of people are finalising preparations before fleeing an intense cyclone that's heading towards a heavily populated part of Australia's coast.

Queensland denies puberty blockers for children amid review

Queensland's Liberal National government has become the first in Australia to deny minors puberty blockers amid a statewide probe.

‘Unimaginable pain’ as teens dead in Queensland waterfall accident

Two young lives have been lost in an accident at a popular waterfall with a local MP sending his condolences to the family suffering "unimaginable pain"

Influencer mum accused of poisoning baby in $60k social media scam

A Sunshine Coast mother has been accused of giving unnecessary prescription medicines to a one-year-old girl to grow her social media profile and gain $60,000 in donations.

New Queensland premier hits ground running after Liberals win election race

Queensland's premier-elect has hit the ground running after a tight election race, summoning staff at parliament after Labor's Steven Miles conceded defeat.

Polls open as Queensland voters brace for cliffhanger

Queenslanders are casting their final ballots with polls opening on election day across the state, capping an eventful four-week campaign.

Global search for man over hot coffee attack on baby

Police are working with interstate and international partners to try and find a man who poured hot coffee on a nine-month-old boy.

David Hogbin identified as crocodile attack victim

A doctor and father of three who had been holidaying with his family in far north Queensland has been identified as the victim of a crocodile attack.

Bruce Lehrmann attends court over Queensland rape charges

More than a year after being charged with rape, former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has arrived at a regional Queensland court for the first time.

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