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Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.

AAP · Aug 22

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.

AAP · Aug 20

Punters ditch Powerball, Oz Lotto on major jackpot miss

The Lottery Corporation, which holds licenses for Powerball, Oz Lotto, and TattsLotto, has seen a profit dip after an unfavourable performance in its key games.

AAP · Aug 19

Knights smash Broncos to close in on finals berth

Brisbane's horror season spiralled further with captain Adam Reynolds concussed as Newcastle duo Greg Marzhew and Fletcher Sharpe scored doubles in a 30-6 win.

AAP · Aug 1

'Strap in': injured sprint star urged to play long game

Gout Gout faces hurdles on the long road back from injury, not least the weight of expectation ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

AAP · Jul 31

Family raise questions over cheerleader balcony death

Messages appear to demonstrate a cheerleader's relationship involved "surveillance-type behaviours" before she plunged to her death, a coroner has been told.

AAP · Jul 28

Union warns data centres poaching tradies from housing

The Electrical Trades Union's head warned data centres are creating a worker shortage when new homes are built.

AAP · Jul 28

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Perth Bears have added to their forward stocks for next season, bringing former Melbourne and Brisbane No.9 Tyson Smoothy home to Australia from the UK.

AAP · Jul 27

Sea World crash families tell of 'loss beyond measure'

A fatal mid-air collision at a theme park has caused lifelong grief for families of victims and ongoing medical problems for survivors, a coroner has heard.

AAP · Jul 24

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Mental conditions including anxiety, mood and substance disorders have surged in young adults, while children are calling support lines at record rates.

AAP · Jul 24