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The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 39m

The NRLW judiciary have added more pain to the Sydney Roosters' NRLW grand-final loss to Brisbane, with forward Aliyah Nasio banned for four games for punching.

Rooster hit with four-game ban over NRLW final brawl

The NRLW judiciary have added more pain to the Sydney Roosters' NRLW grand-final loss to Brisbane, with forward Aliyah Nasio banned for four games for punching.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 2h

South Sydney have informed the NRL's integrity unit that winger Tyrone Munro is facing domestic-violence charges.

Souths winger Tyrone Munro charged over DV allegations

South Sydney have informed the NRL's integrity unit that winger Tyrone Munro is facing domestic-violence charges.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 3h

Josh Hannay's three-year deal as new Gold Coast coach includes a clause that would make him the Titans' assistant if the club landed Craig Bellamy as coach.

Hannay’s Titans deal has clause for Bellamy to be coach

Josh Hannay's three-year deal as new Gold Coast coach includes a clause that would make him the Titans' assistant if the club landed Craig Bellamy as coach.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 4h

Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.

Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 4h

A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.

Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial

A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 5h

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 5h

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

JackJumpers play cards they’re dealt on road in NBL

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 5h

So prolific elsewhere, England's Joe Root has declared he's ready to get the century monkey off his back in Australia this summer.

Root ‘ready’ to break century drought in Australia

So prolific elsewhere, England's Joe Root has declared he's ready to get the century monkey off his back in Australia this summer.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 5h

Brisbane's New Zealand recruit James McGarry can't see a path to the World Cup with the All Whites without success at his new A-League home at the Roar.

It’s All White: Roar recruit ready to rip in ALM return

Brisbane's New Zealand recruit James McGarry can't see a path to the World Cup with the All Whites without success at his new A-League home at the Roar.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 5h

The brother of a man who had three cold-case murder charges dropped has cast doubt on a claim their late father said the "little bastard done it".

‘Little bastard done it’: inquest hears father’s claim

The brother of a man who had three cold-case murder charges dropped has cast doubt on a claim their late father said the "little bastard done it".

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 6h

The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 6h

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

Dying on ‘own terms’ to get easier in law refresh

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 6h

Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour.

‘Of course’: Giddy Walsh eyes off Kangaroos No.1 jumper

Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 6h

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has auctioned off his old "war horse" for music industry charities as he battles pancreatic cancer.

Oils fans save ailing drummer’s kit for public display

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has auctioned off his old "war horse" for music industry charities as he battles pancreatic cancer.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 7h

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

Prime minister’s private phone number published online

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 7h

A concreter accused of violently murdering his ex-partner during a domestic argument was incoherent as he tried to revive her before paramedics arrived.

Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner

A concreter accused of violently murdering his ex-partner during a domestic argument was incoherent as he tried to revive her before paramedics arrived.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 7h

Nikita Tszyu has been forced to stop training after being involved in a car crash that has ramifications on a potential blockbuster against Michael Zerafa.

Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air

Nikita Tszyu has been forced to stop training after being involved in a car crash that has ramifications on a potential blockbuster against Michael Zerafa.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 7h

Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 8h

A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.

‘Grey corruption’, ministerial staff conduct unpunished

A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 8h

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is huge for their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could be big in terms of their draw.

More than pride on line in Socceroos’ US World Cup prep

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is huge for their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could be big in terms of their draw.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 9h

A ferocious flash flood that wiped out a rural town was a swirling "inland tsunami" that came over tops of trees and filled the sky, an inquest has been told.

‘Terrifying’: how mum and newborn survived flash flood

A ferocious flash flood that wiped out a rural town was a swirling "inland tsunami" that came over tops of trees and filled the sky, an inquest has been told.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 9h

Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland.

Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off

Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 10h

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

Council loses millions in scam using ‘AI techniques’

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 10h

Nathan Buckley has taken a surprise assistant coaching job as the Collingwood legend awaits on a likely offer to lead Tasmania's inaugural AFL team.

Buckley moves back into coaching with surprise role

Nathan Buckley has taken a surprise assistant coaching job as the Collingwood legend awaits on a likely offer to lead Tasmania's inaugural AFL team.

The Queenslander @theqldr.com.au · 10h

A man has been arrested after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase.

Accused carjacker ‘pointed gun in hotel’ during chase

A man has been arrested after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase.