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Heatwave to hit Brisbane and Ipswich as BOM forecasts above average temperatures, extreme fire danger for NSW

Temperatures are well above average today for parts of South East Queensland and New South Wales but records are yet to tumble, as a low-intensity heatwave encumbers the region, while extreme fire danger is forecast for New South Wales.

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AFL storylines for 2023 — can Geelong win again, the return of Lyon and Clarkson, will Gawn/Grundy work at Melbourne, and more

There are plenty of storylines as we get set for the AFL season — from whether the Cats can win it again to how the returns of Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson will go, and if the Pies can keep winning the close ones. Andrew McGarry takes a look ahead…

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Accused scam money launderer 'had 55 bank accounts'

Prosecutors allege a Brisbane woman accepted nearly $2.4 million from hackers and withdrew the money as cash or transferred it to foreign exchanges.

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Golfer struck by lightning north of Brisbane likely saved by partner giving CPR, family says

Dirk Kotze was struck at a Brendale golf course on Sunday afternoon as intense storms swept across the state's south-east.

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Whistleblower’s claims of mistreatment of children at Brisbane watch house under police review

Exclusive: A number of allegations have been made to a committee on the state’s youth crime bill, including that staff conducted ‘illegal’ strip-searches of children

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Broncos will cope without best player Oates: Reynolds

With Corey Oates to miss two months of NRL action, Jesse Arthars is set for an extended run at left wing for Brisbane, starting at home to St George Illawarra.

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Sentence of teen — who killed Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field in hit-and-run — challenged by attorney-general

Katherine Leadbetter — who was 24 weeks' pregnant — and her partner, Matthew Field, died in January 2021 after they were struck by an out-of-control car at an intersection east of Brisbane.

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Wright wary as Super Rugby fairytale Drua come in hot

The Queensland Reds don't need a reminder of the threat posed by Fijian Drua, given how close the visitors came to an almighty upset in Brisbane last year.

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AFL premiership with Zorko on top of Rich list

Brisbane defender Daniel Rich is entering a 15th AFL season and says the Lions' hopes have never been higher.

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'Several systemic factors' may have contributed to fatal shooting of Queensland police officer Brett Forte by Ricky Maddison, coroner finds

Handing down his findings in Brisbane today, State Coroner Terry Ryan said there were "several systemic factors that may have contributed" to Senior Constable Forte's death.

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Australia records largest drop in house and unit values within one year, CoreLogic data shows

Australia records its largest decline in house and unit values, according to CoreLogic data, with a drop of 7.9 per cent in a year.

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Women’s World Cup: Who are England playing and what is their group?

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK

Seoul to Bid for 2036 Olympic Games without North Korea’s Pyongyang

Seoul will pursue a bid for the 2036 Summer Games without reviving efforts to co-host an Olympics with the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon told Reuters. Amid hopes for better relations with the nuclear-armed North, Seoul sent a proposal for co-hosting the 2032 Olympics with Pyongyang…

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Woman denies money laundering $2.3m for hackers

A Brisbane woman has been accused of transferring millions of dollars for hackers, who had tricked businesses into paying invoices that were fake.

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Activist loses bid in legal fight with Chinese diplomat

Human rights activist Drew Pavlou has been refused an extension of time to appeal a decision in a protection order case against a Chinese diplomat.

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Embarrassing: Broncos out to avenge dire Dragons loss

Adam Reynolds says a new defensive resolve will be key against St George Illawarra Dragons in a week when Brisbane's 1993 premiership team will be honoured.

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Aiden O'Neill the hero as City edge Roar in ALM

In-form midfielder Aiden O'Neill's brace has delivered league leaders Melbourne City a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men.

The Guardian - AU

An Oscar for an ostrich? The Australian student’s animated film in contention at the Academy Awards

An Ostrich Told Me the World is Fake and I Think I Believe It was made by 26-year-old film-maker Lachlan Pendragon at his Brisbane home during Covid

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'The Hammer' seeks more after nailing Raiders' coffin

Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow isn't getting carried away by his breathtaking start to the NRL season with new club, the Dolphins.

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Broncos' Mam eyes rebooting famous duo with Walsh

Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam used to watch Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen carve up for the Cowboys and he wants his own Broncos double act with Reece Walsh.

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Connors stars in Roar's ALW win over Western United

Brisbane forward Shea Connors has kept her side's A-League Women finals hopes alive with a superb display in the 2-0 win over second-placed Western United.

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Bird wants to lock down No.13 after life as NRL nomad

Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.

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Childers business booms during pandemic, with 21 new stores opening in the past 18 months

In the past 18 months, 21 businesses have started in this highway town. One store owner says despite some people calling her "crazy" for opening during the pandemic, she doesn't regret her decision one bit.

The New Daily

‘Bollywood to Brisbane:’ PM wraps up India trip with film deal

Australia and India will collaborate on an audiovisual co-production deal designed to "bring a slice of Bollywood to Brisbane"

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Oates to have surgery on broken jaw in Broncos blow

Brisbane winger Corey Oates is set for a stint on the sidelines after a controversial high tackle by North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater.

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