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Soccer: Last minute call on star striker Ifill

NRL: We've made our own luck says Anasta

Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta says his side has made its own luck to stay alive in the race for the NRL premiership.

NRL: Perrett happy to live off scraps

Sydney Roosters winger Sam Perrett may be able to blame teammate Shaun Kenny-Dowall to blame for his lack of tries this season.

NRL: Gould offered role at Cowboys

Former NSW and premiership winning coach Phil Gould is considering taking up a coaching role with North Queensland.

Sailor finds himself adrift among Queensland sharks

A Kiwi spent 12 hours in shark-infested waters after falling overboard while sailing solo from the Gold Coast to Cairns.

Soccer: Victory draw with Fury

NRL: Thurston was 'grossly intoxicated'

Johnathan Thurston's girlfriend has described his antics, which saw him charged with public nuisance, as "boys being boys".

Brisbane: Riverside revelry lights up chic city

Brisbane is fast becoming a cultural mecca, writes John Landrigan.

Daily grind (+recipes)

The coffee industry has not always been a cup of kindness for the Jacques family.

<i>Australian election:</i> Leaders' forum in Brisbane

A more relaxed approach looks to have given Julia Gillard the slight edge over her rival in a 'people's forum'.

Warriors: Henderson doubtful

Officer jammed fire hose down tourist's throat

Aussie cop admits to bashing tourists

A senior Queensland constable brutally bashed three tourists while on duty.

Kiwis arrested for Oz 'cops and robbers' antics

Two NZ men who were playing cops and robbers with a toy gun at their Gold Coast home have been arrested after a raid by armed police.

21 rescued from raft off Queensland

Stablemates draw perfectly

Courage To Rule and Devil Dodger should easily make field for A$188,000 final.

Brisbane showcases a couture great

A major exhibition of the work of celebrated designer Valentino opened in Brisbane this weekend. Alice Neville went along.

Giant Kiwi pavlova lays down challenge for the Aussies

A New Zealand chef created a giant pavlova ahead of last night's Bledisloe Cup match in Christchurch.