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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Walk to Start in Hamilton]]></title>
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A 50km mental health fundraising walk involving former NRL players and sporting personalities will begin in Hamilton, with participants set to depart from Hercules Street Park before making their way across Brisbane ahead of Magic Round.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



The “M-Brace the Magic” walk will take place on Friday, 15 May, running from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.



Participants will begin at Hercules Street Park in Hamilton before travelling through Kangaroo Point, Hawthorne, Bulimba, South Brisbane, West End and St Lucia, eventually finishing at Suncorp Stadium for the opening Magic Round game between the Sharks and Bulldogs.



Among those taking part are former NRL players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney, alongside other sporting identities and media personalities.



According to organisers, the event aims to raise awareness around mental health as rates of anxiety, trauma and depression continue to rise across Australia. Money raised through the fundraiser will go towards free mental health services.



The event is linked to Magic Round weekend, one of the largest events on Brisbane’s rugby league calendar.



For Hamilton residents, the fundraiser places the suburb at the official starting point of the 50km walk. Participants are expected to walk in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The event will include morning and afternoon pitstops at the City Botanic Gardens.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane beverage company Sip Coco has partnered with the event and will provide drinks to participants during the walk. The company’s range includes pure coconut water as well as flavours including passionfruit, ginger, watermelon, lychee and pineapple.



Sip Coco said the partnership marks its second involvement in a sporting event following a partnership with Surfing Queensland’s Gold Coast Open earlier this year. Sip Coco Marketing Director Tayla Dodd said the company was proud to support the fundraiser.



“With no added sugar and five natural electrolytes – sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus – our pure coconut water is the perfect way to rehydrate after a long walk,” she said.



“We applaud all the players, athletes and fans who are tackling this epic walk for a good cause.”



The company launched in June last year and says more than 500 cafes and retail outlets around Australia now stock its products.



Organisers say the fundraiser is designed to raise both money and awareness around mental health support.




DONATE




Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 11-May-2026
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A 50km mental health fundraising walk involving former NRL players and sporting personalities will begin in Hamilton, with participants set to depart from Hercules Street Park before making their way across Brisbane ahead of Magic Round.



Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density



The “M-Brace the Magic” walk will take place on Friday, 15 May, running from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.



Participants will begin at Hercules Street Park in Hamilton before travelling through Kangaroo Point, Hawthorne, Bulimba, South Brisbane, West End and St Lucia, eventually finishing at Suncorp Stadium for the opening Magic Round game between the Sharks and Bulldogs.



Among those taking part are former NRL players Ryan Girdler, Tim Smith, Dene Halatau and Todd Carney, alongside other sporting identities and media personalities.



According to organisers, the event aims to raise awareness around mental health as rates of anxiety, trauma and depression continue to rise across Australia. Money raised through the fundraiser will go towards free mental health services.



The event is linked to Magic Round weekend, one of the largest events on Brisbane’s rugby league calendar.



For Hamilton residents, the fundraiser places the suburb at the official starting point of the 50km walk. Participants are expected to walk in stages ranging from 10km to 14km between scheduled breaks. The event will include morning and afternoon pitstops at the City Botanic Gardens.&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Supplied



Brisbane beverage company Sip Coco has partnered with the event and will provide drinks to participants during the walk. The company’s range includes pure coconut water as well as flavours including passionfruit, ginger, watermelon, lychee and pineapple.



Sip Coco said the partnership marks its second involvement in a sporting event following a partnership with Surfing Queensland’s Gold Coast Open earlier this year. Sip Coco Marketing Director Tayla Dodd said the company was proud to support the fundraiser.



“With no added sugar and five natural electrolytes – sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus – our pure coconut water is the perfect way to rehydrate after a long walk,” she said.



“We applaud all the players, athletes and fans who are tackling this epic walk for a good cause.”



The company launched in June last year and says more than 500 cafes and retail outlets around Australia now stock its products.



Organisers say the fundraiser is designed to raise both money and awareness around mental health support.




DONATE




Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 11-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars]]></title>
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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Hamilton Crash Involving Allegedly Stolen Vehicle Leads To Teen Charge



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace



Published 12-May-2026




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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Hamilton Crash Involving Allegedly Stolen Vehicle Leads To Teen Charge



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace



Published 12-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density]]></title>
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For years, Northshore Hamilton has existed in a state of transition — a riverside pocket where old industrial land, cruise terminal infrastructure and ambitious redevelopment plans have gradually converged into one of Brisbane’s most closely watched urban renewal zones. Now, Hamilton Grove appears set to become one of the precinct’s most significant developments yet.



Read: Hamilton Grove Development to Launch on Brisbane Riverside in 2026



The proposed $1 billion mixed-use project at 19 Hercules Street has moved beyond architectural renders and promotional announcements into active market release, with project listings, sales registrations and planning documentation now publicly accessible online.



But beyond apartment launches and luxury branding, the larger question for many residents may be what developments like Hamilton Grove mean for the future of Brisbane’s riverfront communities.



A Development Designed to Reshape the Northshore Corridor



According to the official Hamilton Grove website, the project is planned to include three residential towers, retail and dining spaces, landscaped communal areas and a hotel component within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The scale alone places it among the more prominent residential proposals currently shaping Brisbane’s northern riverside corridor.



Its emergence also reflects a broader shift already underway across Northshore Hamilton, one that has steadily transformed former industrial land into higher-density residential and lifestyle precincts.



With Brisbane continuing preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games, large-scale projects across the inner north have increasingly been framed around connectivity, walkability and long-term population growth.



What New Residents Could Mean for Local Businesses



For nearby residents and local businesses, developments of this scale often bring a mixture of optimism and uncertainty.



On one hand, additional housing, retail activity and public-facing spaces can inject new life into underutilised parts of the riverfront. Increased foot traffic may support surrounding cafés, hospitality venues and small businesses, while upgraded streetscapes and pedestrian access could make parts of the precinct more active outside major event periods.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The inclusion of dining and commercial spaces also suggests Hamilton Grove is being positioned as more than a standalone apartment complex, instead aiming to contribute to a broader lifestyle precinct along the river.



The project has already entered an active sales phase, with first-release residences and “skyhomes” now being marketed publicly.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Growth Along the River Brings Pressure Points Too



At the same time, rapid urban growth can place pressure on infrastructure already under strain.



Traffic congestion, transport capacity and the long-term accessibility of public space remain recurring concerns in many high-density redevelopment areas across Brisbane. Questions around affordability and whether large waterfront projects genuinely benefit the wider community — rather than a narrow luxury market — are also likely to remain part of the conversation as Northshore Hamilton evolves.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



Yet the long-term success of projects like Hamilton Grove may ultimately depend less on branding and more on how effectively they integrate into the everyday life of the surrounding community.



The project references international lifestyle precincts and resort-style living, reflecting the increasingly globalised language now common in large Australian urban developments.



Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 8-May-2026
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For years, Northshore Hamilton has existed in a state of transition — a riverside pocket where old industrial land, cruise terminal infrastructure and ambitious redevelopment plans have gradually converged into one of Brisbane’s most closely watched urban renewal zones. Now, Hamilton Grove appears set to become one of the precinct’s most significant developments yet.



Read: Hamilton Grove Development to Launch on Brisbane Riverside in 2026



The proposed $1 billion mixed-use project at 19 Hercules Street has moved beyond architectural renders and promotional announcements into active market release, with project listings, sales registrations and planning documentation now publicly accessible online.



But beyond apartment launches and luxury branding, the larger question for many residents may be what developments like Hamilton Grove mean for the future of Brisbane’s riverfront communities.



A Development Designed to Reshape the Northshore Corridor



According to the official Hamilton Grove website, the project is planned to include three residential towers, retail and dining spaces, landscaped communal areas and a hotel component within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The scale alone places it among the more prominent residential proposals currently shaping Brisbane’s northern riverside corridor.



Its emergence also reflects a broader shift already underway across Northshore Hamilton, one that has steadily transformed former industrial land into higher-density residential and lifestyle precincts.



With Brisbane continuing preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games, large-scale projects across the inner north have increasingly been framed around connectivity, walkability and long-term population growth.



What New Residents Could Mean for Local Businesses



For nearby residents and local businesses, developments of this scale often bring a mixture of optimism and uncertainty.



On one hand, additional housing, retail activity and public-facing spaces can inject new life into underutilised parts of the riverfront. Increased foot traffic may support surrounding cafés, hospitality venues and small businesses, while upgraded streetscapes and pedestrian access could make parts of the precinct more active outside major event periods.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



The inclusion of dining and commercial spaces also suggests Hamilton Grove is being positioned as more than a standalone apartment complex, instead aiming to contribute to a broader lifestyle precinct along the river.



The project has already entered an active sales phase, with first-release residences and “skyhomes” now being marketed publicly.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Growth Along the River Brings Pressure Points Too



At the same time, rapid urban growth can place pressure on infrastructure already under strain.



Traffic congestion, transport capacity and the long-term accessibility of public space remain recurring concerns in many high-density redevelopment areas across Brisbane. Questions around affordability and whether large waterfront projects genuinely benefit the wider community — rather than a narrow luxury market — are also likely to remain part of the conversation as Northshore Hamilton evolves.



Photo Credit: Hamilton Grove



Yet the long-term success of projects like Hamilton Grove may ultimately depend less on branding and more on how effectively they integrate into the everyday life of the surrounding community.



The project references international lifestyle precincts and resort-style living, reflecting the increasingly globalised language now common in large Australian urban developments.



Read: Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Construction Begins on Duet Portside's First Tower in Hamilton as Demand for Inner-City Living Surges]]></title>
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Construction has officially commenced on the first stage of Red &amp; Co's $800-million Duet Portside development in Northshore Hamilton, marking a significant moment for Brisbane's northside residential market.







Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density







The developer turned the first sod on Duet Porta, the inaugural 25-level tower within the broader Duet Portside masterplan, on a 7,500 square metre site at 11-23 MacArthur Avenue. The tower will deliver 200 premium residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom-plus-multi-purpose-room configurations.



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Builder 5Point has been appointed to deliver the tower, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.



Red &amp; Co described the project as centred on the balance between an active urban lifestyle and the calm of the riverfront, a vision it says is now beginning to take shape on site.



Design rooted in place



Photo credit: Plus Studio



The project has been designed by Plus Studio, whose approach draws directly from the site's riverside context. The studio described its vision as one of harmony between built form and natural surroundings, with a material palette that mirrors the soft, warm tones of the landscape. Maximising natural light and city views were central considerations throughout the design process.



Photo credit: Plus Studio







The development offers a boutique collection of expansive residences for those seeking space, elegance, and connection to their environment.



Confidence in the Brisbane market



Photo credit: Plus Studio



Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder Keiran Foster said the groundbreaking reflects strong confidence in Brisbane's appetite for premium inner-city product, particularly in well-established locations like Northshore Hamilton.



He noted that having 5Point locked in as builder brings an important degree of certainty to the project in what remains a challenging construction environment. Foster also pointed to the scarcity of sites in the Portside precinct as a key driver of the development's appeal, saying opportunities to deliver new premium apartments in the area are becoming increasingly limited.



Duet Porta sits adjacent to the Portside Wharf lifestyle hub and the Brisbane Riverwalk, giving residents immediate access to boutique dining, retail, and strong transport connections to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.



The Olympic effect



According to TOTAL Property Group, the commencement of construction is likely to bolster confidence among buyers, particularly those watching Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.



TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said construction starting is a meaningful signal for interstate buyers from Sydney and Melbourne who have been eyeing the Brisbane market. He pointed to sustained residential price growth, population increases, relative affordability, and ongoing infrastructure investment as the pillars underpinning demand.







Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace







Parsons also noted a broader shift in buyer behaviour, with downsizers and owner-occupiers increasingly gravitating toward high-quality apartments in amenity-rich, established suburbs. In his view, Duet Porta has been deliberately designed to meet exactly that kind of demand.



With works now under way, completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, cementing Duet Porta's place as the first stage of what Red &amp; Co envisions as a landmark addition to the Portside precinct.



Published 7-May-2026




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Construction has officially commenced on the first stage of Red &amp; Co's $800-million Duet Portside development in Northshore Hamilton, marking a significant moment for Brisbane's northside residential market.







Read: Hamilton Grove Reflects Growing Push Towards Riverfront Density







The developer turned the first sod on Duet Porta, the inaugural 25-level tower within the broader Duet Portside masterplan, on a 7,500 square metre site at 11-23 MacArthur Avenue. The tower will deliver 200 premium residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom-plus-multi-purpose-room configurations.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Red &amp; Co. (@redandcoproperty)




Builder 5Point has been appointed to deliver the tower, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.



Red &amp; Co described the project as centred on the balance between an active urban lifestyle and the calm of the riverfront, a vision it says is now beginning to take shape on site.



Design rooted in place



Photo credit: Plus Studio



The project has been designed by Plus Studio, whose approach draws directly from the site's riverside context. The studio described its vision as one of harmony between built form and natural surroundings, with a material palette that mirrors the soft, warm tones of the landscape. Maximising natural light and city views were central considerations throughout the design process.



Photo credit: Plus Studio







The development offers a boutique collection of expansive residences for those seeking space, elegance, and connection to their environment.



Confidence in the Brisbane market



Photo credit: Plus Studio



Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder Keiran Foster said the groundbreaking reflects strong confidence in Brisbane's appetite for premium inner-city product, particularly in well-established locations like Northshore Hamilton.



He noted that having 5Point locked in as builder brings an important degree of certainty to the project in what remains a challenging construction environment. Foster also pointed to the scarcity of sites in the Portside precinct as a key driver of the development's appeal, saying opportunities to deliver new premium apartments in the area are becoming increasingly limited.



Duet Porta sits adjacent to the Portside Wharf lifestyle hub and the Brisbane Riverwalk, giving residents immediate access to boutique dining, retail, and strong transport connections to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.



The Olympic effect



According to TOTAL Property Group, the commencement of construction is likely to bolster confidence among buyers, particularly those watching Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.



TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said construction starting is a meaningful signal for interstate buyers from Sydney and Melbourne who have been eyeing the Brisbane market. He pointed to sustained residential price growth, population increases, relative affordability, and ongoing infrastructure investment as the pillars underpinning demand.







Read: Northshore Hamilton’s Housing Push Moves Into Delivery Phase as Infrastructure Works Gather Pace







Parsons also noted a broader shift in buyer behaviour, with downsizers and owner-occupiers increasingly gravitating toward high-quality apartments in amenity-rich, established suburbs. In his view, Duet Porta has been deliberately designed to meet exactly that kind of demand.



With works now under way, completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, cementing Duet Porta's place as the first stage of what Red &amp; Co envisions as a landmark addition to the Portside precinct.



Published 7-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Roads, Flood Resilience and Riverfront Works Drive Northshore Hamilton Renewal]]></title>
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The biggest changes currently happening at Northshore Hamilton are not towers rising into the skyline, but the infrastructure works quietly reshaping the precinct underneath them.



Read: Street Renewal Program in Full Swing at Northshore Brisbane



As Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) pushes ahead with its Street Renewal Program, construction crews are preparing the western edge of the riverside precinct for the next stage of residential growth.



The works form part of a long-running effort to transform Northshore Hamilton from an industrial riverfront into one of Brisbane’s largest mixed-use urban renewal precincts.



According to EDQ, the Street Renewal Program is designed to deliver the key infrastructure needed to support future housing and development inside the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Current works are centred near Portside Wharf and the western section of MacArthur Avenue, where crews are preparing six new development lots for future mixed-use residential projects.



Several enabling works are already underway, including the removal of ageing wharf infrastructure and temporary road connections through Bincote Street to maintain local access during construction.



Part of the Wharf Street temporary park has also been repurposed to support construction activity, although EDQ says the park itself remains open and operational under existing conditions.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Another visible change has been the construction of “The Yard”, a temporary car park positioned near the corner of MacArthur Avenue and Theodore Street to support access during the upgrade works.



The next major stage is expected to begin in mid-2026, when upgrade works between Finnegan Street and Theodore Street commence.



Those works will include raising sections of MacArthur Avenue to improve flood resilience across the precinct — a key issue for a riverside development area expected to house thousands of future residents.



EDQ says temporary traffic changes will also be required once major road works begin, including a diversion along the western end of MacArthur Avenue while local access is maintained for eastern businesses and residents.



The infrastructure program sits alongside broader plans to unlock more housing supply within Northshore Hamilton, where five recently released development parcels are expected to eventually deliver around 3,000 homes.



The precinct itself spans 304 hectares along 2.5 kilometres of Brisbane River frontage and has been earmarked for more than 14,000 homes over the coming decade.



While cranes and apartment towers will likely define the next phase of Northshore Hamilton’s transformation, the current focus remains on the less visible work underneath — roads, services and flood-ready infrastructure designed to support an entirely new riverside community.



Read: Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program Wins Infrastructure Award of Excellence



Published 7-May-2026
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The biggest changes currently happening at Northshore Hamilton are not towers rising into the skyline, but the infrastructure works quietly reshaping the precinct underneath them.



Read: Street Renewal Program in Full Swing at Northshore Brisbane



As Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) pushes ahead with its Street Renewal Program, construction crews are preparing the western edge of the riverside precinct for the next stage of residential growth.



The works form part of a long-running effort to transform Northshore Hamilton from an industrial riverfront into one of Brisbane’s largest mixed-use urban renewal precincts.



According to EDQ, the Street Renewal Program is designed to deliver the key infrastructure needed to support future housing and development inside the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.



Current works are centred near Portside Wharf and the western section of MacArthur Avenue, where crews are preparing six new development lots for future mixed-use residential projects.



Several enabling works are already underway, including the removal of ageing wharf infrastructure and temporary road connections through Bincote Street to maintain local access during construction.



Part of the Wharf Street temporary park has also been repurposed to support construction activity, although EDQ says the park itself remains open and operational under existing conditions.



Read: 76 Windermere Road: Landmark Hamilton Estate with Tennis Court and DA Approval Hits Market



Another visible change has been the construction of “The Yard”, a temporary car park positioned near the corner of MacArthur Avenue and Theodore Street to support access during the upgrade works.



The next major stage is expected to begin in mid-2026, when upgrade works between Finnegan Street and Theodore Street commence.



Those works will include raising sections of MacArthur Avenue to improve flood resilience across the precinct — a key issue for a riverside development area expected to house thousands of future residents.



EDQ says temporary traffic changes will also be required once major road works begin, including a diversion along the western end of MacArthur Avenue while local access is maintained for eastern businesses and residents.



The infrastructure program sits alongside broader plans to unlock more housing supply within Northshore Hamilton, where five recently released development parcels are expected to eventually deliver around 3,000 homes.



The precinct itself spans 304 hectares along 2.5 kilometres of Brisbane River frontage and has been earmarked for more than 14,000 homes over the coming decade.



While cranes and apartment towers will likely define the next phase of Northshore Hamilton’s transformation, the current focus remains on the less visible work underneath — roads, services and flood-ready infrastructure designed to support an entirely new riverside community.



Read: Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program Wins Infrastructure Award of Excellence



Published 7-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Reds Snatch Auckland Thriller After Surviving Moana Pasifika’s Second-Half Surge]]></title>
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The Queensland Reds escaped Auckland with a win that at different points looked comfortable, precarious, and then all but gone.



By full-time, none of that mattered.



A frantic late surge, finished by Jock Campbell and converted by Ben Volavola, delivered a 33-31 Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 win over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium and kept Queensland’s campaign moving, even if the manner of it raised as many questions as it answered.



For an hour, the Reds had enough control to suggest this would become a professional road win. What followed was a collapse in momentum that nearly swallowed them whole.



Moana Bring the Fire, Reds Absorb It



There was no easing into this.



Moana Pasifika came out with the kind of emotional intensity that can either burn hot for 10 minutes or carry a side all night, and Queensland were immediately caught cold. Augustine Pulu sliced through inside the opening minute after slick handling opened space, with Patrick Pellegrini converting before the Reds had properly settled.



An ugly evening suddenly looked possible.



Instead, Queensland did what good travelling sides are supposed to do: they steadied themselves, slowed the emotional rush around them, and started leaning on their structures.



Tim Ryan’s first try in the 10th minute shifted the mood. Jock Campbell was heavily involved in the lead-up, Carter Gordon added the extras, and from there the Reds began to look more like themselves.



The collisions started swinging Queensland’s way. Tate McDermott’s tempo sharpened the attack. Moana, who had looked ready to tear the match apart early, found themselves working backwards.



Josh Canham’s try came through persistence rather than brilliance, the reward for sustained pressure close to the line, before Ryan struck again just before halftime. At 21-7, the Reds had not merely recovered. They had taken firm control.



Then Everything Went Sideways



The warning sign, in hindsight, was that Queensland never quite put Moana away.



Treyvon Pritchard’s try early in the second half should have created breathing room, but Gordon’s missed conversion left just enough daylight for the hosts to believe there was still a path back.



That belief turned into momentum quickly.



Israel Leota’s break created the platform for Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa to score, and suddenly the energy inside North Harbour shifted again. The Reds still held the lead, but the certainty had gone.



Then came the defining stretch.



Joe Brial’s yellow card in the 54th minute was damaging enough. The penalty try that followed was worse, stripping points from Queensland while reducing them to 14 men at exactly the wrong time. Soon after, Leota tore through again, Miracle Faiilagi helped keep the movement alive, and Moana had flipped the contest in a blur.



That was the genuinely concerning part from a Reds perspective. Momentum shifts happen. What mattered was how quickly Queensland lost their composure once the match became messy.



Moana’s carries had more sting, their offloads started connecting, and the Reds spent far too much time reacting rather than dictating.



Gordon Answers, Flook Creates, Campbell Finishes



To Queensland’s credit, they did not completely unravel.



Carter Gordon’s 67th-minute try was the sort of intervention the Reds badly needed, not flashy, but decisive. A player stepping into the moment rather than waiting for someone else to fix it.



Even then, the match refused to settle.



Pellegrini’s penalty edged Moana back in front and the Reds were suddenly staring at the sort of defeat that lingers. A match controlled, then lost.



What saved them was one clean attacking passage when the pressure was highest.



Josh Flook saw the opening, cut through, and Campbell did what experienced fullbacks do, trailing the movement, staying alive to the possibility, and finishing calmly in the 77th minute. Volavola’s conversion proved the difference.



Valuable Result, Imperfect Performance



This was not the Reds at their clinical best.



Their discipline nearly cost them. Their grip on the contest loosened badly once momentum turned. There were stretches where Moana looked the more dangerous, more energised side.



But there was also resilience in the response.



Ryan was sharp. Campbell influential throughout. McDermott helped shape the periods when Queensland were in control. Gordon mixed frustration with some genuinely important contributions.



The broader takeaway is straightforward.



These are the kinds of matches strong sides sometimes lose when the game gets chaotic and the crowd senses blood.



Queensland very nearly did.



But they didn’t.



Published 23-May-2026
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The Queensland Reds escaped Auckland with a win that at different points looked comfortable, precarious, and then all but gone.



By full-time, none of that mattered.



A frantic late surge, finished by Jock Campbell and converted by Ben Volavola, delivered a 33-31 Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 win over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium and kept Queensland’s campaign moving, even if the manner of it raised as many questions as it answered.



For an hour, the Reds had enough control to suggest this would become a professional road win. What followed was a collapse in momentum that nearly swallowed them whole.



Moana Bring the Fire, Reds Absorb It



There was no easing into this.



Moana Pasifika came out with the kind of emotional intensity that can either burn hot for 10 minutes or carry a side all night, and Queensland were immediately caught cold. Augustine Pulu sliced through inside the opening minute after slick handling opened space, with Patrick Pellegrini converting before the Reds had properly settled.



An ugly evening suddenly looked possible.



Instead, Queensland did what good travelling sides are supposed to do: they steadied themselves, slowed the emotional rush around them, and started leaning on their structures.



Tim Ryan’s first try in the 10th minute shifted the mood. Jock Campbell was heavily involved in the lead-up, Carter Gordon added the extras, and from there the Reds began to look more like themselves.



The collisions started swinging Queensland’s way. Tate McDermott’s tempo sharpened the attack. Moana, who had looked ready to tear the match apart early, found themselves working backwards.



Josh Canham’s try came through persistence rather than brilliance, the reward for sustained pressure close to the line, before Ryan struck again just before halftime. At 21-7, the Reds had not merely recovered. They had taken firm control.



Then Everything Went Sideways



The warning sign, in hindsight, was that Queensland never quite put Moana away.



Treyvon Pritchard’s try early in the second half should have created breathing room, but Gordon’s missed conversion left just enough daylight for the hosts to believe there was still a path back.



That belief turned into momentum quickly.



Israel Leota’s break created the platform for Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa to score, and suddenly the energy inside North Harbour shifted again. The Reds still held the lead, but the certainty had gone.



Then came the defining stretch.



Joe Brial’s yellow card in the 54th minute was damaging enough. The penalty try that followed was worse, stripping points from Queensland while reducing them to 14 men at exactly the wrong time. Soon after, Leota tore through again, Miracle Faiilagi helped keep the movement alive, and Moana had flipped the contest in a blur.



That was the genuinely concerning part from a Reds perspective. Momentum shifts happen. What mattered was how quickly Queensland lost their composure once the match became messy.



Moana’s carries had more sting, their offloads started connecting, and the Reds spent far too much time reacting rather than dictating.



Gordon Answers, Flook Creates, Campbell Finishes



To Queensland’s credit, they did not completely unravel.



Carter Gordon’s 67th-minute try was the sort of intervention the Reds badly needed, not flashy, but decisive. A player stepping into the moment rather than waiting for someone else to fix it.



Even then, the match refused to settle.



Pellegrini’s penalty edged Moana back in front and the Reds were suddenly staring at the sort of defeat that lingers. A match controlled, then lost.



What saved them was one clean attacking passage when the pressure was highest.



Josh Flook saw the opening, cut through, and Campbell did what experienced fullbacks do, trailing the movement, staying alive to the possibility, and finishing calmly in the 77th minute. Volavola’s conversion proved the difference.



Valuable Result, Imperfect Performance



This was not the Reds at their clinical best.



Their discipline nearly cost them. Their grip on the contest loosened badly once momentum turned. There were stretches where Moana looked the more dangerous, more energised side.



But there was also resilience in the response.



Ryan was sharp. Campbell influential throughout. McDermott helped shape the periods when Queensland were in control. Gordon mixed frustration with some genuinely important contributions.



The broader takeaway is straightforward.



These are the kinds of matches strong sides sometimes lose when the game gets chaotic and the crowd senses blood.



Queensland very nearly did.



But they didn’t.



Published 23-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[A Passport, Three Stamps and a Reason to Revisit Wilston Village]]></title>
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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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  Eat, Sip & Linger
  
    For the people who plan their little adventures around dinner, drinks or the pleasure of finding something worth lingering over.
  

  
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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Vietnamese Dining
          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
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          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
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The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
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          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
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          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
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          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
            Queensland Hairdresser of the Year 2026 winner
          
          
            Precision Cuts
            Bespoke Styling
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
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          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
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          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
            Recovery Support
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
            Eye Health
            Vision Care
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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Quick Stops



A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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  Shops That You're Glad are in the Village!
  
    For the practical stops, helpful errands and expert advice that make life feel a little more sorted.
  

  
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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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The Icing on the Cake



After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs. 







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



Published 22-May-2026



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If you live anywhere near Wilston, chances are you already have your usual rotation.



Maybe it’s pizza at Antica, recently named Best Italian Restaurant in Brisbane’s northern suburbs for 2025, which probably didn’t surprise many locals. Maybe it’s a Friday schnitzel or a Wednesday Black Angus rump to get over the midweek hump at Frankie Brown. 



Maybe you’ve ducked into Parade for a gift and somehow left with three things you didn’t know you needed. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should properly check out Mumbleberry one day. 



Or perhaps a salon appointment at Fruition, fresh off being named both Australian Salon of the Year and Queensland Hairdresser of the Year for 2026, is more your speed.



That’s the thing about Wilston Village. Even locals who know it well tend to experience it in fragments. A dinner spot here. A quick coffee there. A post office run when something needs sending.



But the village along Kedron Brook Road has become far more than a convenient collection of familiar stops. Now there’s a fresh reason to look at it differently.



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win



Supported through Brisbane City Council’s Growing Precincts Together program, Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Wilston Village promotion designed to reward locals for exploring participating businesses across the precinct. 



From now until June 10, you can pick up a Wilston Village passport, collect stamps as you shop, dine or visit participating businesses, and you’ll join a raffle draw to win one of ten $100 Wilston Village vouchers.



Click through the mechanics to find out how:




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The most interesting part isn’t the prize. It’s the excuse to break routine.



And because a passport challenge only works if the destinations are worth the detour, we’ve grouped the participating businesses by mood, appetite and mission. 



So where should those stamps take you? That depends whether you’re chasing a long lunch, a practical errand, a little retail therapy or a proper reset.



The Food &amp; Wine Trail



For many locals, Wilston Village starts with food. Whether you’re planning a proper sit-down meal, a casual catch-up or simply figuring out what’s for dinner, this stretch of the passport is arguably the easiest to fill.




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  Eat, Sip & Linger
  
    For the people who plan their little adventures around dinner, drinks or the pleasure of finding something worth lingering over.
  

  
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          Italian Dining
          Antica
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          One of Wilston Village’s most recognisable dining names, known for pasta, pizza and the kind of meals that reward lingering. A reliable choice for long lunches, family dinners and return visits.
          
            Long Lunch
            Crowd Favourite
          
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          Wine Bar
          Frankie Brown
          ★ 4.4 Google rating
          
          The kind of place where a quick drink has a habit of turning into dinner. A strong choice for date night, catch-ups or those “just one glass” evenings that rarely end there.
          
            Date Night
            Dinner & Drinks
          
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          Pan-Asian Dining / Yakitori Bar
          Merge
          ★ 4.8 Google rating
          
          A stylish but approachable stop for yakitori skewers, Japanese-inspired dishes and pan-Asian flavours. One for locals who like finding dinner spots that feel a little tucked-away.
          
            Date Night
            Foodie Find
          
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          Vietnamese Dining
          Ming Ming's Kitchen
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          A comfortable local go-to for Vietnamese dishes, casual dinners and easy takeaway nights. A dependable choice for families, regulars and comfort-food seekers.
          
            Casual Dinner
            Family Friendly
          
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          Neighbourhood Bar / Casual Dining
          Wilston Village Bar
          ★ 4.6 Google rating
          
          The neighbourhood “let’s just meet for one” spot that has a way of stretching into the evening. Easygoing, social and built for burgers, beers, cocktails and casual catch-ups.
          
            After-Work Drinks
            Weekend Catch-Up
          
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          Fine Wine / Premium Cellar
          The Reserve Cellar
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          A stop for the discerning. The Reserve Cellar brings a more curated kind of experience, with premium wines for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate the evening.
          
            For Wine Lovers
            Premium Picks
          
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  CAFES, SWEETS &amp; EASY DINNERS
  For slow coffees, colourful drinks, dinner shortcuts and the sweet finish at the end.

  
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          Cafe / Deli
          Alcove Cafe &amp; Deli
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Some outings are less about the destination and more about taking your time. Alcove suits the slower pace, whether it’s coffee, a casual bite or an easy catch-up that runs longer than planned.
          
            Coffee Catch-Up
            Slow Morning
          
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          Bubble Tea / Cafe Stop
          Cafe Ku-Tea
          ★ 4.7 Google rating
          
          Not every outing needs to turn into a long sit-down affair. For colourful drinks, quick catch-ups and that mid-afternoon “let’s grab something” energy, Cafe Ku-Tea fits the mood.
          
            Bubble Tea Run
            Afternoon Stop
          
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          Prepared Meals / Easy Dinners
          What's For Dinner?
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          The answer to the weeknight question nobody wants to overthink. A practical stop for busy locals who still want dinner sorted without the fuss.
          
            Busy Weeknight
            Dinner Sorted
          
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          Ice Cream / Dessert Stop
          Lick Ice Cream
          
          Some local detours are practical. This one is pure reward. A strategic stop for ice cream runs, family bribery and anyone who believes neighbourhood adventures should involve dessert.
          
            Sweet Treat
            Family Stop
          
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        left: carousel.offsetWidth * currentIndex,
        behavior: 'auto'
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  })();




The Shopping Expedition



Not every Wilston Village outing starts with a shopping list. Sometimes it starts with “just a quick look” and ends with the perfect gift, something unexpected, or a few purchases you’ll happily justify later.




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      line-height: 1.25;
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      padding: 6px 14px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
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      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .wv-shop-carousel-arrow {
      width: 42px !important;
      height: 42px !important;
      min-width: 42px !important;
      min-height: 42px !important;
      font-size: 30px !important;
      line-height: 42px !important;
    }
  }



  For the Shopaholics
  
    For the “just having a look” crowd, the gift hunters and anyone easily tempted by beautiful things.
  

  
    ‹

    

      
        
          
        
        
          Artisanal Goods &amp; Gourmet Grocery Finds
          Mumbleberry
          
          
            For the thoughtful shopper, the committed gift-giver and anyone who loves discovering something a little special.
            Part providore, part gifting temptation, Mumbleberry brings artisan pantry finds, curated hampers, gourmet treats and thoughtful gifts while proudly championing other independent producers.
          
          
            Thoughtful Gifting
            Artisan Finds
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Women’s Fashion Boutique
          Curation Bureau
          
          
            For the shoppers who care about fit, fabric and finding something that actually suits them.
            Curation Bureau offers a more personalised boutique experience, with carefully curated fashion for everything from everyday wear to occasion dressing.
          
          
            Style Refresh
            Boutique Finds
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Indoor Play Studio
          Play Maison
          
          
            For parents of little adventurers aged five and under, this is the kind of discovery that feels less like shopping and more like a very smart stop.
            Play Maison offers indoor play, sensory fun and room to burn energy, without the clean-up waiting at home.
          
          
            Toddler Relief
            Under 5s
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Curated Lifestyle Store
          Parade Store
          ★ 4.9 Google rating
          
          
            For the shoppers drawn to beautiful things, thoughtful gifting and the quiet danger of “just one quick look.”
            Parade curates the kind of lifestyle finds that turn a quick browse into an unexpectedly full shopping bag.
          
          
            Beautiful Things
            Gift Ideas
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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        behavior: 'auto'
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  })();




"Me" Time



Some Wilston Village visits are less about discovery and more about self-care, whether that means a little pampering, a proper reset or finally making time for yourself.




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    margin: 36px auto;
    font-family: inherit;
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    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
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    max-width: 680px;
    color: #5f2e3b;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    text-align: center;
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    overflow: hidden;
  }

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    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
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    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #740B26 0%, #65081F 100%);
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    text-transform: uppercase;
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    text-transform: uppercase;
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    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
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    margin-bottom: 28px;
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    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
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    height: 52px !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
    min-height: 52px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
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    background: #F4EFE6 !important;
    color: #740B26 !important;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 34px !important;
    line-height: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
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    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(52, 6, 18, 0.22) !important;
    transform: none !important;
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    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
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      font-size: 27px;
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      margin-bottom: 18px;
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      align-items: center;
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      padding: 6px 14px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

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      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .wv-glow-carousel-arrow {
      width: 42px !important;
      height: 42px !important;
      min-width: 42px !important;
      min-height: 42px !important;
      font-size: 30px !important;
      line-height: 42px !important;
    }
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  Glow-Up Stops
  
    For the trims, colour work and salon appointments that make the whole week feel better.
  

  
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          Bespoke Hair Studio
          Fruition Hair
          ★ 5.0 Google rating
          
          
            For the appointments where the details matter. Fruition pairs bespoke styling with a highly personalised salon experience, built around precision, craftsmanship and the kind of confidence boost that lasts well beyond the appointment.
          
          
            Australian Salon of the Year 2026 winner
            Queensland Hairdresser of the Year 2026 winner
          
          
            Precision Cuts
            Bespoke Styling
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Luxury Haircare
          Revolution Hairdressing
          ★ 4.5 Google rating
          
          
            For glow-up appointments that feel less like maintenance and more like a proper reset. Revolution Hairdressing brings a premium salon experience, with trusted stylists and a strong reputation for colour, cut and polished transformations.
          
          
            Premium Styling
            Colour &amp; Cut
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

    ›
  



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    color: #740B26 !important;
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    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
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    min-height: 52px !important;
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    background: #F4EFE6 !important;
    color: #740B26 !important;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 34px !important;
    line-height: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
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    height: 100% !important;
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      font-size: 31px;
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  Reset &amp; Recharge
  
    For the appointments that help you slow down, move better, feel stronger and take care of the practical things too.
  

  
    ‹

    

      
        
          
        
        
          Relaxation &amp; Wellbeing
          Serenity Spinal Flow
          
          
            Sometimes recharging starts with slowing everything down. Serenity Spinal Flow takes a gentler approach, with hands-on sessions designed to support relaxation, wellbeing, and helping the body unwind from accumulated tension, stress and physical discomfort.
          
          
            Deep Exhale
            Body Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Reformer Pilates Studio
          Core Contour Pilates
          
          
            For the kind of reset that leaves you stronger. Core Contour Pilates blends boutique reformer training with supportive coaching, helping locals move with greater confidence, strength and ease.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Flexibility
            Reformer Reset
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Movement &amp; Recovery Studio
          All About Movement
          
          
            For the kind of reset that helps you move more freely. All About Movement brings together osteopathy, clinical Pilates and movement-focused support for locals wanting to feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in their bodies, including those working through injury recovery.
          
          
            Strength &amp; Conditioning
            Recovery Support
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Independent Optometry Practice
          The Optometry Studio
          
          
            Because feeling better also means seeing clearly. Sometimes the smartest reset is the practical one. The Optometry Studio offers personalised eye care for locals of all ages, from routine eye checks to more specialised support, with a down-to-earth independent practice approach.
          
          
            Eye Health
            Vision Care
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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Quick Stops



A good village isn’t just about long lunches and little indulgences. It’s also about the practical places that quietly make life easier — the post office run, the newspaper or magazine pick-up, or the travel experts you’re grateful to have nearby when a trip needs more than a quick online search.




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  Shops That You're Glad are in the Village!
  
    For the practical stops, helpful errands and expert advice that make life feel a little more sorted.
  

  
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          Village Convenience Hub
          Wilston Newsagency
          
          
            For the errands that still need doing. Wilston Newsagency is one of those quietly useful village staples, whether you’re posting a parcel, grabbing a magazine, picking up the paper or sorting the little life-admin jobs.
          
          
            Newspapers &amp; Magazines
            Post &amp; Parcel
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

      
        
          
        
        
          Professional Travel Consultants
          Itineraries Travel Consultants
          
          
            For the plans that deserve more than a quick online booking. Itineraries Travel Consultants brings expert travel planning, personalised advice and the kind of professional support that can make complicated trips feel far less complicated. Because not every trip should be left to a search engine.
          
          
            Travel Planning
            Expert Advice
          
          FIND OUT MORE
        
      

    

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The Icing on the Cake



After you've had your fill of the Village, don’t forget: once you’ve collected your three stamps and submitted your passport, there are ten $100 dining and retail vouchers up for grabs. 







For those who know it well, Wilston Village hardly needs an introduction; but familiar places are often the easiest to overlook. Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a good excuse to revisit an old favourite, try somewhere new, and perhaps discover your next regular — with a shot at $100 along the way!



Published 22-May-2026



Shop, Stamp &amp; Win is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News. This is an advertorial.
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At the corner of Days Road and Eighth Avenue, the vintage cabinets, timber tables and antique china inside The Antique Polishers have long drawn the attention of collectors, renovators and passing locals. Now, after years serving Brisbane’s inner north, the family-run restoration business is clearing stock ahead of its closure, bringing customers back through the store for another look around before the shopfront disappears from Grange.



Read: Herston Gathering Honours Massive Wave of Local Volunteers Supporting Families



In recent weeks, Wilston Village shared news of the closure online, describing the business as part of the Grange and Wilston community for 17 years. The post prompted nostalgic responses from locals who remembered visiting the store over the years for restored furniture, antiques and repair work.



The business itself has not publicly confirmed an exact closing date, but posts shared on its social media pages throughout May promoted a closing-down sale while stock remains available. As of May 21, the shop was still trading several days a week from its long-time address at 46 Days Road, Grange.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Shopfront That Became Part of the Street



Unlike larger antique warehouses, The Antique Polishers carried the feel of a working restoration business. Photos shared online over the years showed polished cedar cabinets beside vintage mirrors, framed artwork, dining chairs and shelves filled with glassware and collectables.



The store became part of the look and rhythm of the neighbourhood. The shopfront regularly displayed different restoration pieces and antiques, giving passing residents a reason to slow down for a closer look through the windows.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The business specialised in antique restoration and French polishing, along with recycled timber furniture and Australian vintage pieces. Older posts on the company’s long-running Blogspot archive show restoration projects dating back to at least 2010, including Queensland cedar furniture, silky oak cabinets and custom-built dining tables made from reclaimed timber.



While the farewell posts focused on the store’s 17 years in Grange, the business’s own online pages suggest the restoration work stretches back much further. Its Instagram account describes the operation as a family-run business with more than 30 years of experience in furniture restoration.



The People Behind The Antique Polishers



Public business listings and archived posts associated with The Antique Polishers reference Adam and Luke in connection with the business.



A listing published through Mavitra described the pair as having an eye for restoring overlooked furniture and bringing older timber pieces back into use. Archived blog posts also mention custom furniture built by Adam inside the Grange workshop.



Over the years, the business developed a following among collectors, renovators and Brisbane residents searching for furniture with a history behind it. The shop’s online pages feature before-and-after restoration photos showing worn timber repaired through sanding, staining and hand polishing.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Style of Business Becoming Harder to Find



The Antique Polishers reflect the style of many older Brisbane small businesses that grew through repeat customers and word of mouth rather than large-scale advertising. The Grange store also stood out because it combined retail sales with restoration services from the same premises. Customers could browse antique furniture while also arranging repairs for damaged family pieces and older timber furniture.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The closure comes amid broader changes across Brisbane’s inner suburbs, where long-running independent businesses have increasingly faced changing retail strips and redevelopment pressure.



While there has been no detailed public explanation for the closure, farewell posts shared online referred to the area “making room for something new” and described the owners as taking a well-earned break after years in the trade.



Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works



Published 21-May-2026
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Read: Herston Gathering Honours Massive Wave of Local Volunteers Supporting Families



In recent weeks, Wilston Village shared news of the closure online, describing the business as part of the Grange and Wilston community for 17 years. The post prompted nostalgic responses from locals who remembered visiting the store over the years for restored furniture, antiques and repair work.



The business itself has not publicly confirmed an exact closing date, but posts shared on its social media pages throughout May promoted a closing-down sale while stock remains available. As of May 21, the shop was still trading several days a week from its long-time address at 46 Days Road, Grange.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Shopfront That Became Part of the Street



Unlike larger antique warehouses, The Antique Polishers carried the feel of a working restoration business. Photos shared online over the years showed polished cedar cabinets beside vintage mirrors, framed artwork, dining chairs and shelves filled with glassware and collectables.



The store became part of the look and rhythm of the neighbourhood. The shopfront regularly displayed different restoration pieces and antiques, giving passing residents a reason to slow down for a closer look through the windows.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The business specialised in antique restoration and French polishing, along with recycled timber furniture and Australian vintage pieces. Older posts on the company’s long-running Blogspot archive show restoration projects dating back to at least 2010, including Queensland cedar furniture, silky oak cabinets and custom-built dining tables made from reclaimed timber.



While the farewell posts focused on the store’s 17 years in Grange, the business’s own online pages suggest the restoration work stretches back much further. Its Instagram account describes the operation as a family-run business with more than 30 years of experience in furniture restoration.



The People Behind The Antique Polishers



Public business listings and archived posts associated with The Antique Polishers reference Adam and Luke in connection with the business.



A listing published through Mavitra described the pair as having an eye for restoring overlooked furniture and bringing older timber pieces back into use. Archived blog posts also mention custom furniture built by Adam inside the Grange workshop.



Over the years, the business developed a following among collectors, renovators and Brisbane residents searching for furniture with a history behind it. The shop’s online pages feature before-and-after restoration photos showing worn timber repaired through sanding, staining and hand polishing.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



A Style of Business Becoming Harder to Find



The Antique Polishers reflect the style of many older Brisbane small businesses that grew through repeat customers and word of mouth rather than large-scale advertising. The Grange store also stood out because it combined retail sales with restoration services from the same premises. Customers could browse antique furniture while also arranging repairs for damaged family pieces and older timber furniture.



Photo Credit: The Antique Polishers/Instagram



The closure comes amid broader changes across Brisbane’s inner suburbs, where long-running independent businesses have increasingly faced changing retail strips and redevelopment pressure.



While there has been no detailed public explanation for the closure, farewell posts shared online referred to the area “making room for something new” and described the owners as taking a well-earned break after years in the trade.



Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works



Published 21-May-2026
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A massive network of nearly fifty thousand local helpers who spent the last year keeping vulnerable neighbourhoods afloat during tough times was officially honoured at a major community gathering in Herston.



Read: Olympic Stadium Proposal Challenged as Barrambin Elders Lodge Federal Protection Bid







The recent gathering highlighted how local people are looking after each other as the rising cost of living creates more demand for local assistance. Organisers noted that the event coincided with the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making the massive turnout of community helpers even more meaningful.&nbsp;



With many families feeling the financial pinch, these everyday people have become the steady hands holding local neighbourhoods together through their quiet dedication.







Several standout individuals and groups earned special praise for their ongoing efforts to help others. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the top individual volunteer honour, while Jaylyn Rongo was recognised for youth efforts with DonateLife Queensland.



Phillip Smith received an award for his fresh contribution to the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, and Roger Whyte was honoured for a lifetime of service to the Queensland Rugby League. In leadership, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia was celebrated for excellence in managing volunteer teams.







Entire organisations were also praised for their wide-reaching community safety nets. Foodbank Queensland received a major award for its massive food distribution and relief network that keeps meals on tables for struggling residents. 



Read: Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars



In the health sector, the Sunshine Coast Health volunteer programme secured a top spot, while Origin Energy was recognised for its corporate contribution to local communities. The long-standing annual awards event, which first started back in 2016, drew hundreds of individual nominations this year to celebrate the state's quiet achievers.



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A massive network of nearly fifty thousand local helpers who spent the last year keeping vulnerable neighbourhoods afloat during tough times was officially honoured at a major community gathering in Herston.



Read: Olympic Stadium Proposal Challenged as Barrambin Elders Lodge Federal Protection Bid







The recent gathering highlighted how local people are looking after each other as the rising cost of living creates more demand for local assistance. Organisers noted that the event coincided with the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, making the massive turnout of community helpers even more meaningful.&nbsp;



With many families feeling the financial pinch, these everyday people have become the steady hands holding local neighbourhoods together through their quiet dedication.







Several standout individuals and groups earned special praise for their ongoing efforts to help others. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the top individual volunteer honour, while Jaylyn Rongo was recognised for youth efforts with DonateLife Queensland.



Phillip Smith received an award for his fresh contribution to the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, and Roger Whyte was honoured for a lifetime of service to the Queensland Rugby League. In leadership, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia was celebrated for excellence in managing volunteer teams.







Entire organisations were also praised for their wide-reaching community safety nets. Foodbank Queensland received a major award for its massive food distribution and relief network that keeps meals on tables for struggling residents. 



Read: Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars



In the health sector, the Sunshine Coast Health volunteer programme secured a top spot, while Origin Energy was recognised for its corporate contribution to local communities. The long-standing annual awards event, which first started back in 2016, drew hundreds of individual nominations this year to celebrate the state's quiet achievers.



Published Date 18-May-2026
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Queensland Reds Left To Rue Missed Chance As Western Force Grind Out Perth Arm Wrestle]]></title>
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The Queensland Reds had enough moments to win this in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 clash against the Western Force at HBF Park on 16 May, 2026. . That is what will frustrate them most. 



At different stages on Saturday night at HBF Park, they looked the sharper side with ball in hand, the more dangerous side in broken play, and, when Tim Ryan crossed early in the second half, the side with the momentum.



But Super Rugby matches are not always won by the team with the cleaner highlights reel.



The Western Force turned this Round 14 contest into the kind of attritional scrap they know how to win, soaking up pressure, owning territory and eventually squeezing out a 19-14 result that felt less dramatic than it was suffocating.



For the Reds, it was not so much a collapse as a game that slowly drifted away.



A lively response after the early blow



The Force set the tone almost immediately.



Five minutes in, after early pressure close to the line, their pack went straight through the front door. Carlo Tizzano was the man at the back of it, crashing over from close range after the Western Force forwards had done the heavy lifting. Max Burey converted and the home side had the start they wanted.



The Reds did not panic.



In fact, their response probably produced some of their best rugby of the night.



Jock Campbell looked lively from the outset, slicing through the line in the seventh minute and again later in the half, while Harry Wilson’s carry in the 19th minute put Queensland on the front foot at the right time.



When the Force held them up just short, Joe Brial stayed alert at the base of the ruck and darted over. Louis Werchon converted and the match settled at 7-7.



That felt fair.



The Force had more possession, but the Reds looked more threatening when space opened.



That would become a recurring theme.



The moment it seemed to swing Queensland’s way



There was a period either side of halftime where this looked set up nicely for the Reds.



Dylan Pietsch had threatened for the Force just before the break, and Brial nearly wriggled clear for Queensland after halftime, but it was the visitors who landed the next major punch.



Tim Ryan’s try in the 50th minute came from exactly the kind of movement the Reds would have wanted more of.



Jock Campbell, again involved, created the opening and Ryan finished with typical confidence.



At 14-12, with Werchon maintaining his perfect night from the tee, the Reds were ahead and asking the right questions.



But this was the point where the match began to turn.



Not dramatically. Gradually.



That can be worse.



Where the Force won it



The Force did not suddenly explode into life. They simply kept applying pressure until Queensland cracked.



Mac Grealy’s try in the 43rd minute had already brought the hosts back into the contest after sustained phase play and Nathan Hastie’s sharp break through the middle, but the decisive moment came at 54 minutes.



Hamish Stewart punched through.



George Bridge bent the line again.



The Reds’ spacing narrowed, defenders were retreating, and Tizzano, following the play as good opensides do, finished his second.



That made it 19-14 after Burey missed the conversion.



The scoreline stayed there, but the feel of the match had changed.



The Force had 61 per cent of second-half possession and a remarkable 70 per cent in the final 10 minutes. Queensland simply could not get enough football.



The numbers paint the picture clearly enough.



The Force carried 145 times to the Reds’ 106.



They won 126 rucks to 83.



Queensland made 203 tackles.



That is not sustainable if you are trying to win on the road.



The lineout problem hurt



If there was one area that quietly undermined the Reds all night, it was the lineout.



Queensland lost six throws and finished at just 57 per cent efficiency, while the Force operated at 85 per cent.



Against a side built to play territorial rugby, that is costly.



The scrum, to Queensland’s credit, held up strongly. The Reds won seven scrums to the Force’s four and there was enough set-piece stability there to stay in the fight.



But rugby is often about where you start your sets, and too often Queensland were either surrendering possession or working off the back foot.



That defensive toll became obvious late.



Even when Tim Ryan threatened down the edge in the closing stages, the Force had enough control to shut the door.



The positives are still there



This is not a night that demands overreaction.



Ryan continues to look like one of the competition’s genuine finishers.



Campbell was Queensland’s most dangerous creator.



Werchon went two from two.



The scrum was solid.



And despite defending for long stretches, the Reds remained in the contest until the end.



But the broader lesson is clear.



The Reds are at their best when they can inject pace, move defenders around and let their outside threats work.



The Force denied them that.



By the final whistle, referee Jordan Way brought an end not to a thriller, but to a slow squeeze.



For Queensland, that may be even harder to swallow.



Published 16-May-2026




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The Queensland Reds had enough moments to win this in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 clash against the Western Force at HBF Park on 16 May, 2026. . That is what will frustrate them most. 



At different stages on Saturday night at HBF Park, they looked the sharper side with ball in hand, the more dangerous side in broken play, and, when Tim Ryan crossed early in the second half, the side with the momentum.



But Super Rugby matches are not always won by the team with the cleaner highlights reel.



The Western Force turned this Round 14 contest into the kind of attritional scrap they know how to win, soaking up pressure, owning territory and eventually squeezing out a 19-14 result that felt less dramatic than it was suffocating.



For the Reds, it was not so much a collapse as a game that slowly drifted away.



A lively response after the early blow



The Force set the tone almost immediately.



Five minutes in, after early pressure close to the line, their pack went straight through the front door. Carlo Tizzano was the man at the back of it, crashing over from close range after the Western Force forwards had done the heavy lifting. Max Burey converted and the home side had the start they wanted.



The Reds did not panic.



In fact, their response probably produced some of their best rugby of the night.



Jock Campbell looked lively from the outset, slicing through the line in the seventh minute and again later in the half, while Harry Wilson’s carry in the 19th minute put Queensland on the front foot at the right time.



When the Force held them up just short, Joe Brial stayed alert at the base of the ruck and darted over. Louis Werchon converted and the match settled at 7-7.



That felt fair.



The Force had more possession, but the Reds looked more threatening when space opened.



That would become a recurring theme.



The moment it seemed to swing Queensland’s way



There was a period either side of halftime where this looked set up nicely for the Reds.



Dylan Pietsch had threatened for the Force just before the break, and Brial nearly wriggled clear for Queensland after halftime, but it was the visitors who landed the next major punch.



Tim Ryan’s try in the 50th minute came from exactly the kind of movement the Reds would have wanted more of.



Jock Campbell, again involved, created the opening and Ryan finished with typical confidence.



At 14-12, with Werchon maintaining his perfect night from the tee, the Reds were ahead and asking the right questions.



But this was the point where the match began to turn.



Not dramatically. Gradually.



That can be worse.



Where the Force won it



The Force did not suddenly explode into life. They simply kept applying pressure until Queensland cracked.



Mac Grealy’s try in the 43rd minute had already brought the hosts back into the contest after sustained phase play and Nathan Hastie’s sharp break through the middle, but the decisive moment came at 54 minutes.



Hamish Stewart punched through.



George Bridge bent the line again.



The Reds’ spacing narrowed, defenders were retreating, and Tizzano, following the play as good opensides do, finished his second.



That made it 19-14 after Burey missed the conversion.



The scoreline stayed there, but the feel of the match had changed.



The Force had 61 per cent of second-half possession and a remarkable 70 per cent in the final 10 minutes. Queensland simply could not get enough football.



The numbers paint the picture clearly enough.



The Force carried 145 times to the Reds’ 106.



They won 126 rucks to 83.



Queensland made 203 tackles.



That is not sustainable if you are trying to win on the road.



The lineout problem hurt



If there was one area that quietly undermined the Reds all night, it was the lineout.



Queensland lost six throws and finished at just 57 per cent efficiency, while the Force operated at 85 per cent.



Against a side built to play territorial rugby, that is costly.



The scrum, to Queensland’s credit, held up strongly. The Reds won seven scrums to the Force’s four and there was enough set-piece stability there to stay in the fight.



But rugby is often about where you start your sets, and too often Queensland were either surrendering possession or working off the back foot.



That defensive toll became obvious late.



Even when Tim Ryan threatened down the edge in the closing stages, the Force had enough control to shut the door.



The positives are still there



This is not a night that demands overreaction.



Ryan continues to look like one of the competition’s genuine finishers.



Campbell was Queensland’s most dangerous creator.



Werchon went two from two.



The scrum was solid.



And despite defending for long stretches, the Reds remained in the contest until the end.



But the broader lesson is clear.



The Reds are at their best when they can inject pace, move defenders around and let their outside threats work.



The Force denied them that.



By the final whistle, referee Jordan Way brought an end not to a thriller, but to a slow squeeze.



For Queensland, that may be even harder to swallow.



Published 16-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Olympic Stadium Proposal Challenged as Barrambin Elders Lodge Federal Protection Bid]]></title>
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A federal heritage protection application has been lodged over Barrambin as Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) Elders step up their opposition to a proposed Olympic stadium on the heritage-listed Victoria Park site.







Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works







YMAC Elders will formally occupy Victoria Park in Herston, this Saturday 16 May, hosting what they have called a 'Balkari' (Welcome) Day from 10am at 309 Herston Road. Aboriginal people, cultural custodians, and non-Indigenous allies are invited to visit or camp on the site.



YMAC has also lodged an application under Section 10 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act (ATSIHPA) seeking long-term federal protection for Barrambin.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Ken Scott



Gaja Kerry Charlton, Yagarabul Elder and YMAC spokesperson, described Barrambin as a site of ongoing cultural and spiritual significance. "Barrambin is a living Country, possessing sacred, ancient and significant relationships within our cultural heritage systems," she said. "Harming or destroying trees on a massive scale breaks Goori lore/law. This site must be protected."



According to YMAC, Barrambin was historically one of the largest and most important Aboriginal meeting places in the area, used for corroborees, physical tournaments, dancing, and hunting.



The YMAC Elders are pointing to Clause 15.3, page 18 of the IOC Host City Contract 2032, which states that no new Olympic venues are to be built on a "statutory nature or cultural protected area." In September 2025, the Queensland Heritage Council approved extending an existing heritage order across all 64 hectares of Barrambin-Victoria Park, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register (entry 602493) on the basis of its cultural and heritage significance.



Photo credit: Google Maps/PeiHao Tseng



YMAC states the IOC has given the go-ahead to Queensland to build a stadium on the site, despite the September 2025 heritage listing.



Cr Seal Chong Wah said: "The IOC have a written contract with the people of Brisbane not to allow an Olympic stadium to be built on culturally protected land. This sacred country is also known as the 'lungs of this city', with over 4,000 trees, some pre-colonial, and five critically endangered species."



More than 2,000 local residents have written to the IOC calling on the organisation to honour Clause 15.3 of the Host City Contract and abandon the Barrambin stadium proposal, according to YMAC.







Read: Brisbane 2032 Construction in Victoria Park to Disrupt Popular Inner-City Bike Route







Saturday's program will include a Welcome by Elders, a performance by Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company, a prayer and blessing ceremony, and addresses from YMAC Elders, Aunty Sandra King, Uncle Coco Wharton, Cr Chong Wah, and Queensland Greens Senator and Australian Greens Leader Larissa Waters.



The event runs from 10am to 2pm and is signed from the Herston Road carpark.



Published 14-May-2026
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A federal heritage protection application has been lodged over Barrambin as Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) Elders step up their opposition to a proposed Olympic stadium on the heritage-listed Victoria Park site.







Read: Victoria Park Olympic Stadium Clears Major Environmental Hurdle Ahead of June Works







YMAC Elders will formally occupy Victoria Park in Herston, this Saturday 16 May, hosting what they have called a 'Balkari' (Welcome) Day from 10am at 309 Herston Road. Aboriginal people, cultural custodians, and non-Indigenous allies are invited to visit or camp on the site.



YMAC has also lodged an application under Section 10 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act (ATSIHPA) seeking long-term federal protection for Barrambin.



Photo credit: Google Maps/Ken Scott



Gaja Kerry Charlton, Yagarabul Elder and YMAC spokesperson, described Barrambin as a site of ongoing cultural and spiritual significance. "Barrambin is a living Country, possessing sacred, ancient and significant relationships within our cultural heritage systems," she said. "Harming or destroying trees on a massive scale breaks Goori lore/law. This site must be protected."



According to YMAC, Barrambin was historically one of the largest and most important Aboriginal meeting places in the area, used for corroborees, physical tournaments, dancing, and hunting.



The YMAC Elders are pointing to Clause 15.3, page 18 of the IOC Host City Contract 2032, which states that no new Olympic venues are to be built on a "statutory nature or cultural protected area." In September 2025, the Queensland Heritage Council approved extending an existing heritage order across all 64 hectares of Barrambin-Victoria Park, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register (entry 602493) on the basis of its cultural and heritage significance.



Photo credit: Google Maps/PeiHao Tseng



YMAC states the IOC has given the go-ahead to Queensland to build a stadium on the site, despite the September 2025 heritage listing.



Cr Seal Chong Wah said: "The IOC have a written contract with the people of Brisbane not to allow an Olympic stadium to be built on culturally protected land. This sacred country is also known as the 'lungs of this city', with over 4,000 trees, some pre-colonial, and five critically endangered species."



More than 2,000 local residents have written to the IOC calling on the organisation to honour Clause 15.3 of the Host City Contract and abandon the Barrambin stadium proposal, according to YMAC.







Read: Brisbane 2032 Construction in Victoria Park to Disrupt Popular Inner-City Bike Route







Saturday's program will include a Welcome by Elders, a performance by Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company, a prayer and blessing ceremony, and addresses from YMAC Elders, Aunty Sandra King, Uncle Coco Wharton, Cr Chong Wah, and Queensland Greens Senator and Australian Greens Leader Larissa Waters.



The event runs from 10am to 2pm and is signed from the Herston Road carpark.



Published 14-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport Brings Back Its Beloved Therapy Dogs for School Holidays]]></title>
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Long before boarding calls echo across the terminal, another crowd starts forming at Brisbane Airport. Travellers crouch beside fluffy puppies and stop mid-suitcase to pull for a quick pat, while the flight crew wander over between shifts, hoping for a cuddle before take-off. This started as a small therapy dog trial in 2023 and has grown into one of the airport’s most loved holiday traditions, with more than 7,500 passengers already stopping to meet the dogs.



Read: Clayfield Students Reach New Heights in Virgin Australia’s Aviation Programme 



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Family-Friendly Cycling and Playtime at Kalinga Park on the Kedron Brook Bikeway



Published 28-May-2026
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Long before boarding calls echo across the terminal, another crowd starts forming at Brisbane Airport. Travellers crouch beside fluffy puppies and stop mid-suitcase to pull for a quick pat, while the flight crew wander over between shifts, hoping for a cuddle before take-off. This started as a small therapy dog trial in 2023 and has grown into one of the airport’s most loved holiday traditions, with more than 7,500 passengers already stopping to meet the dogs.



Read: Clayfield Students Reach New Heights in Virgin Australia’s Aviation Programme 



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Family-Friendly Cycling and Playtime at Kalinga Park on the Kedron Brook Bikeway



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[The Hidden Pollution Trapped in the Sediment of Wooloowin's Favourite Creek]]></title>
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A quiet walk along the popular Kedron Brook in Wooloowin hides a heavily reality of pollution with a new Queensland University of Technology study revealing the waterway contains the highest concentration of microplastics in Brisbane.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



Over a year-long testing period, researchers sampled sediment from multiple locations along the city's waterways to understand the scale of the pollution problem. The research team collected samples four times throughout the year, travelling from the upstream headwaters all the way down to the estuarine levels. They discovered that the sand and dirt sitting at the bottom of these familiar neighbourhood creeks are packed with tiny plastic fragments from everyday household and industrial items.



The Plastic Makeup of Local Creeks



Photo Credit: Science Direct



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige reported that Kedron Brook averaged around 4,400 plastic items for every kilogram of dry sediment tested. The primary culprit found in the waterbed was polyethylene, a very common material used in packaging, soft drink bottles, toys, and agricultural materials. Other major pollutants included polypropylene, frequently used for food containers and car parts, and polymethyl methacrylate.



The heavy concentration of microplastics in Kedron Brook is largely driven by its surrounding environment. Mudalige explained that the creek runs through major commercial and industrial zones, including the busy Brisbane Airport precinct. These areas generate significant single-use plastic waste, food packaging, and construction debris.&nbsp;



Additionally, the flat terrain and paved surfaces around the Wooloowin area and surrounding suburbs create heavy stormwater runoff. This runoff easily sweeps loose plastics from residential streets, local sports fields, and parks directly into the water, where the flat landscape allows the debris to settle into the sediment.



Comparing the Catchments



Photo Credit: Wikipedia



The study also examined two other major waterways, finding that while they were slightly cleaner, they still carried significant pollution loads. Bulimba Creek ranked second, holding about 4,100 plastic items per kilogram of sediment. Mudalige noted that pollution in Bulimba Creek comes mostly from the residential and commercial areas it flows through, picking up consumer packaging, textile fibres, and household plastics along the way.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels of the three, with roughly 2,800 items per kilogram. The researchers attributed this lower count to the Enoggera Dam. The dam acts as a physical barrier that regulates water flow and traps a large portion of the microplastics before they can travel further downstream.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned



Seasonal Shifts and the Journey to the Bay



The amount of plastic in these waterways does not stay the same all year. The research team found that weather and seasons play a massive role in how much pollution accumulates. Mudalige highlighted that microplastic levels in Kedron Brook spiked sharply during March, following the heavy summer rains that washed large amounts of urban debris into the creek. By contrast, Bulimba Creek saw its highest pollution levels in November.



This creek pollution is not just a localised issue, as these waterways serve as direct transport routes to the ocean. Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta explained that highly urbanised catchments across Southeast Queensland are a major source of the microplastics ending up in Moreton Bay. He pointed out that understanding how these local creeks move water and sediment is the crucial first step in measuring the total volume of land-based plastics washing into the bay through the city's stormwater systems.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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A quiet walk along the popular Kedron Brook in Wooloowin hides a heavily reality of pollution with a new Queensland University of Technology study revealing the waterway contains the highest concentration of microplastics in Brisbane.



Read: Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition



Over a year-long testing period, researchers sampled sediment from multiple locations along the city's waterways to understand the scale of the pollution problem. The research team collected samples four times throughout the year, travelling from the upstream headwaters all the way down to the estuarine levels. They discovered that the sand and dirt sitting at the bottom of these familiar neighbourhood creeks are packed with tiny plastic fragments from everyday household and industrial items.



The Plastic Makeup of Local Creeks



Photo Credit: Science Direct



Lead researcher Heshani Mudalige reported that Kedron Brook averaged around 4,400 plastic items for every kilogram of dry sediment tested. The primary culprit found in the waterbed was polyethylene, a very common material used in packaging, soft drink bottles, toys, and agricultural materials. Other major pollutants included polypropylene, frequently used for food containers and car parts, and polymethyl methacrylate.



The heavy concentration of microplastics in Kedron Brook is largely driven by its surrounding environment. Mudalige explained that the creek runs through major commercial and industrial zones, including the busy Brisbane Airport precinct. These areas generate significant single-use plastic waste, food packaging, and construction debris.&nbsp;



Additionally, the flat terrain and paved surfaces around the Wooloowin area and surrounding suburbs create heavy stormwater runoff. This runoff easily sweeps loose plastics from residential streets, local sports fields, and parks directly into the water, where the flat landscape allows the debris to settle into the sediment.



Comparing the Catchments



Photo Credit: Wikipedia



The study also examined two other major waterways, finding that while they were slightly cleaner, they still carried significant pollution loads. Bulimba Creek ranked second, holding about 4,100 plastic items per kilogram of sediment. Mudalige noted that pollution in Bulimba Creek comes mostly from the residential and commercial areas it flows through, picking up consumer packaging, textile fibres, and household plastics along the way.



Enoggera Creek recorded the lowest levels of the three, with roughly 2,800 items per kilogram. The researchers attributed this lower count to the Enoggera Dam. The dam acts as a physical barrier that regulates water flow and traps a large portion of the microplastics before they can travel further downstream.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned



Seasonal Shifts and the Journey to the Bay



The amount of plastic in these waterways does not stay the same all year. The research team found that weather and seasons play a massive role in how much pollution accumulates. Mudalige highlighted that microplastic levels in Kedron Brook spiked sharply during March, following the heavy summer rains that washed large amounts of urban debris into the creek. By contrast, Bulimba Creek saw its highest pollution levels in November.



This creek pollution is not just a localised issue, as these waterways serve as direct transport routes to the ocean. Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta explained that highly urbanised catchments across Southeast Queensland are a major source of the microplastics ending up in Moreton Bay. He pointed out that understanding how these local creeks move water and sediment is the crucial first step in measuring the total volume of land-based plastics washing into the bay through the city's stormwater systems.



Published Date 26-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Eagle Junction State School Hosts Launch of Queensland's 2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition]]></title>
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Students at Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield were front and centre on 19 May when the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition was officially launched, calling on primary school students across the state to submit artwork and help spread a vital safety message.







Read: New Eagle Junction State School Early Years Precinct Officially Opened







The competition, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, is open to students from Prep to Year 6 and invites them to submit artworks that reflect real farm and rural safety themes. Twelve winning entries will be selected and featured in a calendar distributed to more than 40,000 recipients statewide. Each winning student receives a $250 gift card, with an additional $500 going to their school.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls noted that the farm safety message was just as relevant for city-based families as for those living regionally. "Queenslanders regularly travel to regional areas, visit farms or interact with rural environments, so knowing how to stay safe can make a real difference," Mr Nicholls said. "Building awareness early helps ensure all young Queenslanders can recognise risks and stay safe, wherever they go."



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Helping kick things off was Riana Crehan, the V8 Supercar and sport presenter who grew up on a farm and was recently appointed as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Safety Ambassador. Drawing on her own upbringing, she explained why the competition matters.



"This competition helps kids understand those risks early and encourages them to think about safety in their everyday lives, covering important topics like electrical safety, animal handling, overhead powerlines and hygiene after contact with animals," Ms Crehan said.



The stakes behind the competition are real. According to figures cited at the launch, 22 Queenslanders lost their lives in workplace incidents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Of those, five deaths occurred in the rural sector, an industry that consistently accounts for a disproportionate share of Queensland's workplace fatalities.







Read: From Rail Line to Schoolyard: How Eagle Junction State School Took Shape in Clayfield







The competition is an established annual event that has grown considerably. The 2026 round drew a record number of entries, with more than 2,500 submissions from over 140 Queensland schools.



The competition is open until 31 August 2026. Teachers and students can find entry guidelines and downloadable resources at WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.



Published 22-May-2026
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Students at Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield were front and centre on 19 May when the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition was officially launched, calling on primary school students across the state to submit artwork and help spread a vital safety message.







Read: New Eagle Junction State School Early Years Precinct Officially Opened







The competition, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, is open to students from Prep to Year 6 and invites them to submit artworks that reflect real farm and rural safety themes. Twelve winning entries will be selected and featured in a calendar distributed to more than 40,000 recipients statewide. Each winning student receives a $250 gift card, with an additional $500 going to their school.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls noted that the farm safety message was just as relevant for city-based families as for those living regionally. "Queenslanders regularly travel to regional areas, visit farms or interact with rural environments, so knowing how to stay safe can make a real difference," Mr Nicholls said. "Building awareness early helps ensure all young Queenslanders can recognise risks and stay safe, wherever they go."



Photo credit: Facebook/Jarrod Bleijie MP



Helping kick things off was Riana Crehan, the V8 Supercar and sport presenter who grew up on a farm and was recently appointed as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Safety Ambassador. Drawing on her own upbringing, she explained why the competition matters.



"This competition helps kids understand those risks early and encourages them to think about safety in their everyday lives, covering important topics like electrical safety, animal handling, overhead powerlines and hygiene after contact with animals," Ms Crehan said.



The stakes behind the competition are real. According to figures cited at the launch, 22 Queenslanders lost their lives in workplace incidents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Of those, five deaths occurred in the rural sector, an industry that consistently accounts for a disproportionate share of Queensland's workplace fatalities.







Read: From Rail Line to Schoolyard: How Eagle Junction State School Took Shape in Clayfield







The competition is an established annual event that has grown considerably. The 2026 round drew a record number of entries, with more than 2,500 submissions from over 140 Queensland schools.



The competition is open until 31 August 2026. Teachers and students can find entry guidelines and downloadable resources at WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.



Published 22-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Wooloowin Nurse Recalls Life During Final Years of Polio]]></title>
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When Marjorie Davidson began nursing in 1959, the hospital staff still reused needles, scrubbed infected linen by hand and cared for patients inside iron lungs. Now living at Carinity Clifford House in Wooloowin, the former nurse has reflected on nearly six decades in healthcare as modern aged care workers mark International Nurses Day.



Read: The Rich Heritage Of Stanley Hall In Clayfield



International Nurses Day is held annually on May 12.



Davidson started her career in Bendigo before moving into maternity nursing during the final years of Australia’s polio epidemic. Hospitals at the time had limited diagnostic equipment and far fewer treatment options for heart disease, infections and respiratory illness than today.



She remembered working in infectious disease wards where patients with tuberculosis and meningitis were still regularly admitted. One of the first jobs during afternoon shifts involved cleaning a large copper container used for infected hospital linen.



The work later took her far from Australia.



From Brisbane hospitals to remote Papua New Guinea



Davidson spent 13 years nursing in Papua New Guinea, treating patients suffering from malaria, chest infections, skin diseases and severe leg ulcers in isolated communities surrounded by mosquitoes and crocodile-filled waterways.



Medical supplies were basic, and disposable equipment was not yet standard. Needles were sterilised over boiling water heated by wood stoves, while her husband sharpened them by hand for reuse.



The former nurse said death was a regular part of life in remote clinics, with some shifts ending after multiple patients had died.



Her stories now form part of daily conversations at Carinity Clifford House, where younger nurses and carers work in a healthcare system transformed by technology.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Digital charts replace paper records



Among them is clinical nurse Swasti Gurung, who began her nursing career in Nepal before moving to Australia and joining the Wooloowin aged care home.



Unlike Davidson’s early years in nursing, Gurung works in a system driven by digital medical records, ongoing technology training, and modern lifting equipment designed to reduce injuries among staff and residents.



She previously worked in hospital wards assisting with endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures before retraining for aged care work in Australia.



Gurung said aged care nursing allowed staff to build stronger connections with older residents and their families while hearing stories from earlier generations.



The contrast between the two nurses’ experiences has become difficult for many younger healthcare workers to imagine.



Wooloowin stories preserving Brisbane’s nursing history



Davidson later became involved in disability support and rehabilitation services in Queensland before retiring at 75 after almost 60 years in healthcare.



Her memories now offer a rare look into nursing practices many Brisbane residents would struggle to recognise today.



Inside the Wooloowin aged care home, conversations about reusable needles, copper sterilising tubs, and tropical clinics sit alongside discussions about digital charts and modern medical training.



On International Nurses Day, staff and residents at the northside facility are reflecting on how quickly healthcare has changed across a single lifetime.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned







Published 12-May-2026




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When Marjorie Davidson began nursing in 1959, the hospital staff still reused needles, scrubbed infected linen by hand and cared for patients inside iron lungs. Now living at Carinity Clifford House in Wooloowin, the former nurse has reflected on nearly six decades in healthcare as modern aged care workers mark International Nurses Day.



Read: The Rich Heritage Of Stanley Hall In Clayfield



International Nurses Day is held annually on May 12.



Davidson started her career in Bendigo before moving into maternity nursing during the final years of Australia’s polio epidemic. Hospitals at the time had limited diagnostic equipment and far fewer treatment options for heart disease, infections and respiratory illness than today.



She remembered working in infectious disease wards where patients with tuberculosis and meningitis were still regularly admitted. One of the first jobs during afternoon shifts involved cleaning a large copper container used for infected hospital linen.



The work later took her far from Australia.



From Brisbane hospitals to remote Papua New Guinea



Davidson spent 13 years nursing in Papua New Guinea, treating patients suffering from malaria, chest infections, skin diseases and severe leg ulcers in isolated communities surrounded by mosquitoes and crocodile-filled waterways.



Medical supplies were basic, and disposable equipment was not yet standard. Needles were sterilised over boiling water heated by wood stoves, while her husband sharpened them by hand for reuse.



The former nurse said death was a regular part of life in remote clinics, with some shifts ending after multiple patients had died.



Her stories now form part of daily conversations at Carinity Clifford House, where younger nurses and carers work in a healthcare system transformed by technology.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Digital charts replace paper records



Among them is clinical nurse Swasti Gurung, who began her nursing career in Nepal before moving to Australia and joining the Wooloowin aged care home.



Unlike Davidson’s early years in nursing, Gurung works in a system driven by digital medical records, ongoing technology training, and modern lifting equipment designed to reduce injuries among staff and residents.



She previously worked in hospital wards assisting with endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures before retraining for aged care work in Australia.



Gurung said aged care nursing allowed staff to build stronger connections with older residents and their families while hearing stories from earlier generations.



The contrast between the two nurses’ experiences has become difficult for many younger healthcare workers to imagine.



Wooloowin stories preserving Brisbane’s nursing history



Davidson later became involved in disability support and rehabilitation services in Queensland before retiring at 75 after almost 60 years in healthcare.



Her memories now offer a rare look into nursing practices many Brisbane residents would struggle to recognise today.



Inside the Wooloowin aged care home, conversations about reusable needles, copper sterilising tubs, and tropical clinics sit alongside discussions about digital charts and modern medical training.



On International Nurses Day, staff and residents at the northside facility are reflecting on how quickly healthcare has changed across a single lifetime.



Read: St Rita’s College Turns 100 with a Full Year of Celebrations Planned







Published 12-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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At Brisbane Airport, stressed travellers are swapping pre-flight nerves for puppy cuddles as therapy dogs return to the terminals for the school holidays.



Read: Brisbane Airport’s Biggest Industrial Build Just Became Australia Post’s Most Powerful Parcel Hub



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Brisbane Airport Calls For Safer Travel As Holiday Crowds Increase



Published 28-May-2026
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At Brisbane Airport, stressed travellers are swapping pre-flight nerves for puppy cuddles as therapy dogs return to the terminals for the school holidays.



Read: Brisbane Airport’s Biggest Industrial Build Just Became Australia Post’s Most Powerful Parcel Hub



The therapy dogs will return to Brisbane Airport during the June and July 2026 school holidays, bringing another round of wagging tails and puppy cuddles to both the Domestic and International terminals.&nbsp;



Sessions at the Domestic Terminal will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays, while International Terminal visits are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Fridays.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



Where Airport Stress Meets Puppy Cuddles



Holiday travel can turn even the calmest traveller into a bundle of nerves. There are crowded check-in queues, delayed flights, teary goodbyes, and children running low on patience before the plane even leaves the ground. It’s exactly the kind of environment Therapy &amp; Support Animals Australia had in mind when the organisation partnered with Brisbane Airport to launch the country’s first airport therapy dog program.



Since then, the dogs have become a familiar sight during busy travel periods. Labradoodles, cavoodles, groodles and labradors now spend their school holiday shifts moving through the terminals with handlers, greeting travellers looking for a lighter moment before boarding.



Photos and videos shared across Brisbane Airport’s Facebook and Instagram pages show passengers lining up for photos, puppies sprawled across terminal floors and airport workers stopping by for a quick visit during shifts.







The Dogs Travellers Remember After the Flight



The therapy dogs may only work two-hour sessions, but for many travellers, the interaction stays with them long after take-off. Over the past three years, the dogs have comforted nervous children afraid of flying, grieving families travelling for funerals, and FIFO workers missing their own pets after weeks away from home.



Brisbane Airport Corporation communications executive Sarah Whyte previously said the airport expected the dogs to be popular, but the response quickly grew beyond what staff had imagined. Airline crews, retail workers and airport staff now regularly stop by the therapy dog areas alongside passengers.



The program also includes puppies in training, some just over 10 weeks old, giving young dogs early socialisation in a busy public setting filled with rolling luggage, loud announcements and constant movement.



Photo Credit: Brisbane Airport/Facebook



A Holiday Tradition Taking Over the Terminal



The airport’s first therapy dog sessions were introduced as a short trial in the Domestic Terminal back in July 2023. Within months, the program expanded into the International Terminal after receiving strong feedback from travellers and staff.



Now, many passengers actively look forward to the dogs returning during school holiday periods. According to Brisbane Airport’s own travel advice page, the dogs are there specifically for public interaction under handler supervision. Unlike assistance dogs travelling with passengers, these therapy dogs are brought into the airport to mingle with the public and help ease stress during busy travel periods.



And in an airport handling tens of millions of passengers each year, those few minutes of connection seem to be leaving a lasting impression.



Read: Brisbane Airport Calls For Safer Travel As Holiday Crowds Increase



Published 28-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Albion Support Group Beyond DV Wins Major State Volunteering Accolade]]></title>
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An Albion-based domestic violence charity has claimed the state’s highest volunteering honour after leading a massive wave of forty-nine thousand local heroes who are keeping communities safe and supported.



Read: Eagle Farm Tyre Theft Allegation Emerges During Brisbane Hoon Blitz



A Massive Celebration of Service



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



The Queensland Volunteering Awards took place on 15 May 2026 to celebrate the massive scale of community service across the region. This year holds special meaning as the United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers.



The event highlighted the work of forty-nine thousand seven hundred and twenty-two individuals who were nominated across the state. In total, community groups submitted two hundred and seventy-five nominations, which the judging panels narrowed down to twenty-one finalists and eight ultimate recipients across six separate categories.



Top Honours for Grassroots Leaders



Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the main Volunteer of the Year Award for her efforts. Other major individual winners included Jaylyn Rongo, who received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for work with DonateLife Queensland. 



Phillip Smith won the New to Volunteering Award for driving the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, while Roger Whyte received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award for his long-term commitment to the Queensland Rugby League. In the leadership category, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia won the Excellence in Volunteer Management Award.



The Catalyst and Foundation&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



Beyond DV was born out of a lived family experience. In 2017, Brisbane resident and long-time educator Carolyn Robinson received a 5:00 AM telephone call from the police informing her that her younger daughter had been physically assaulted by her partner.



Over the next six months, Robinson accompanied her daughter through the unsettling and often isolating court process. Standing in the courtroom, she observed hundreds of women from all walks of life navigating the exact same trauma. Recognising a profound gap in the long-term recovery phase for survivors—where initial crisis intervention ends but the rebuilding of a life begins—she decided to act.



Drawing on her 36-year background as an educator, Robinson sought to bypass rigid, "one-size-fits-all" institutional frameworks. She formally registered Beyond DV as a charity in late 2017 and officially launched its first programs in January 2018 with just three volunteers.



Groups Making a Difference



Organisations also received major recognition for their structured programs that help vulnerable residents. Foodbank Queensland won the Community Volunteering Impact Award for its massive food distribution and relief network. In the government sector, Sunshine Coast Health took out the top spot for its widespread volunteer initiative. Origin Energy also secured an award for its corporate volunteering program.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Supporting Communities Through Tough Times



Organisers explained that volunteers are currently providing essential support as families deal with rising living costs and a higher demand for local services. Volunteering Queensland chief executive officer Jane Hedger stated that these awards offer an important moment to value the people who keep communities stable during difficult periods. Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy stated that the administration is focused on backing these everyday helpers and ensuring their massive contributions receive the respect and practical support they deserve.



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An Albion-based domestic violence charity has claimed the state’s highest volunteering honour after leading a massive wave of forty-nine thousand local heroes who are keeping communities safe and supported.



Read: Eagle Farm Tyre Theft Allegation Emerges During Brisbane Hoon Blitz



A Massive Celebration of Service



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



The Queensland Volunteering Awards took place on 15 May 2026 to celebrate the massive scale of community service across the region. This year holds special meaning as the United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers.



The event highlighted the work of forty-nine thousand seven hundred and twenty-two individuals who were nominated across the state. In total, community groups submitted two hundred and seventy-five nominations, which the judging panels narrowed down to twenty-one finalists and eight ultimate recipients across six separate categories.



Top Honours for Grassroots Leaders



Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took home the main Volunteer of the Year Award for her efforts. Other major individual winners included Jaylyn Rongo, who received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for work with DonateLife Queensland. 



Phillip Smith won the New to Volunteering Award for driving the Ride in Shorts for Leah campaign, while Roger Whyte received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award for his long-term commitment to the Queensland Rugby League. In the leadership category, Nicole Ashley from Play Matters Australia won the Excellence in Volunteer Management Award.



The Catalyst and Foundation&nbsp;



Photo Credit: Beyond DV Australia/ Facebook



Beyond DV was born out of a lived family experience. In 2017, Brisbane resident and long-time educator Carolyn Robinson received a 5:00 AM telephone call from the police informing her that her younger daughter had been physically assaulted by her partner.



Over the next six months, Robinson accompanied her daughter through the unsettling and often isolating court process. Standing in the courtroom, she observed hundreds of women from all walks of life navigating the exact same trauma. Recognising a profound gap in the long-term recovery phase for survivors—where initial crisis intervention ends but the rebuilding of a life begins—she decided to act.



Drawing on her 36-year background as an educator, Robinson sought to bypass rigid, "one-size-fits-all" institutional frameworks. She formally registered Beyond DV as a charity in late 2017 and officially launched its first programs in January 2018 with just three volunteers.



Groups Making a Difference



Organisations also received major recognition for their structured programs that help vulnerable residents. Foodbank Queensland won the Community Volunteering Impact Award for its massive food distribution and relief network. In the government sector, Sunshine Coast Health took out the top spot for its widespread volunteer initiative. Origin Energy also secured an award for its corporate volunteering program.



Read: A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse



Supporting Communities Through Tough Times



Organisers explained that volunteers are currently providing essential support as families deal with rising living costs and a higher demand for local services. Volunteering Queensland chief executive officer Jane Hedger stated that these awards offer an important moment to value the people who keep communities stable during difficult periods. Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy stated that the administration is focused on backing these everyday helpers and ensuring their massive contributions receive the respect and practical support they deserve.



Published Date 18-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[A New Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Has Landed at Eagle Farm Racecourse]]></title>
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A new weekly farmers market has arrived in Brisbane's inner north, with Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm now open at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







The market officially launched on Sunday 10 May and returns this Sunday 17 May, running from 7am to 1pm. It brings Jan Powers' curated mix of farm-fresh produce, coffee, flowers, hot and cold food, bakery goods, plants and artisan products to the grounds of one of Brisbane's most historic venues, and will continue to do so every Sunday.



Fresh Produce, Live Music, and Room to Move



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Shoppers can fill their bags with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat and sustainable seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, artisan deli lines and pantry staples including spices and specialty flours.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Acoustic musicians play throughout the morning, setting the tone as local providores and regional farmers lay out their seasonal produce and handmade goods. Coffee vendors and food stalls are on hand for those wanting breakfast or lunch on site, along with sweet treats from food vendors.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



The spacious open-air setting at Eagle Farm Racecourse gives the market a relaxed, unhurried feel, with plenty of room for families. Dogs are welcome.







Read: Eagle Farm Racecourse Enhances Accessibility with Stylish New Lift







Part of a Growing Network Across Brisbane



The Eagle Farm markets join the long-running Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm, held every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, and the twice-monthly Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Manly Harbour, also held on Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.



Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm runs every Sunday from 7am to 1pm at Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Entry on foot is via Gate 4 from Lancaster Road, with infield parking available via Gate 7 behind Racecourse Village Shopping Centre. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



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A new weekly farmers market has arrived in Brisbane's inner north, with Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm now open at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot.







Read: Redevelopment Aims to Preserve Heritage of Paddock and Members Stands at Eagle Farm Racecourse







The market officially launched on Sunday 10 May and returns this Sunday 17 May, running from 7am to 1pm. It brings Jan Powers' curated mix of farm-fresh produce, coffee, flowers, hot and cold food, bakery goods, plants and artisan products to the grounds of one of Brisbane's most historic venues, and will continue to do so every Sunday.



Fresh Produce, Live Music, and Room to Move



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Shoppers can fill their bags with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat and sustainable seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, artisan deli lines and pantry staples including spices and specialty flours.&nbsp;



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



Acoustic musicians play throughout the morning, setting the tone as local providores and regional farmers lay out their seasonal produce and handmade goods. Coffee vendors and food stalls are on hand for those wanting breakfast or lunch on site, along with sweet treats from food vendors.



Photo credit: Facebook/Jan Power's Farmers Market



The spacious open-air setting at Eagle Farm Racecourse gives the market a relaxed, unhurried feel, with plenty of room for families. Dogs are welcome.







Read: Eagle Farm Racecourse Enhances Accessibility with Stylish New Lift







Part of a Growing Network Across Brisbane



The Eagle Farm markets join the long-running Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm, held every Saturday from 6am to 12pm, and the twice-monthly Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Manly Harbour, also held on Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.



Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Eagle Farm runs every Sunday from 7am to 1pm at Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Entry on foot is via Gate 4 from Lancaster Road, with infield parking available via Gate 7 behind Racecourse Village Shopping Centre. For more information, visit janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au.



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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Eagle Farm Tyre Theft Allegation Emerges During Brisbane Hoon Blitz]]></title>
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An Eagle Farm tyre theft allegation has emerged from a wider Brisbane hoon blitz that saw eight people charged, 66 traffic infringement notices issued and two Ford Falcons seized after an alleged long weekend hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich.



Read: Eagle Farm Fuel Site PFAS Contamination Raises Concerns About Brisbane River Pollution



Police have charged eight people and seized two vehicles during Operation X-Ray Antler, a multi-district operation targeting alleged hooning activity across Brisbane and neighbouring policing districts.



The operation disrupted more than 30 vehicles attending an alleged hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich between 2 and 3 May. Four vehicles are alleged to have participated in hooning driving behaviour.



A 20-year-old man was among those charged after allegedly stealing tyres near one of the hooning events before being chased down by police in Eagle Farm. The allegation forms part of a wider enforcement response to dangerous driving and related offending across the area.



Photo Credit: QPS



Police allege some activity connected to hooning events has extended beyond dangerous driving, including thefts and the use of unregistered or unroadworthy vehicles. Tyres used during burnouts were also alleged to have been stolen from businesses across the region.



Two Ford Falcons Seized In Brisbane Hoon Blitz



Two vehicles were seized during the operation: a blue Ford Falcon and a silver Ford Falcon.



A 19-year-old man was charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver licence and is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 9 June.



The eight people charged so far face a range of alleged offences, including possessing dangerous drugs, stealing wheels, having a face masked or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence, tainted property, unlicensed driving and driving under the influence of drugs.



Officers also issued 66 traffic infringement notices during the operation. These included 22 notices for spectating without a reasonable excuse in hooning group activity and 19 notices for exceeding the speed limit.



Other notices related to defective vehicles, unnecessary noise or smoke, unregistered or uninsured vehicles, number plate offences and other traffic breaches. One notice was also issued for allegedly organising, promoting or encouraging participation in, or spectating at, hoon group activity.



Photo Credit: QPS



Gateway Bridge Incident Still Under Investigation



The Brisbane hoon blitz also included an alleged Gateway Bridge incident after one vehicle initially evaded police and was allegedly involved in hooning offences on the bridge.



A Highway Patrol unit responded and disrupted the alleged activity to prevent further offending. Investigations into both the wider hooning event and the Gateway Bridge incident remain ongoing.



Operation X-Ray Antler was led by North Brisbane District Highway Patrol, with support from Highway Patrol units and Tactical Crime Squad units from South Brisbane District and Ipswich.



Read: Beside the Racetrack in Ascot, a New Kind of Retirement Village Is Already on Its Third Stage



Police are continuing inquiries into the alleged hooning event, the Gateway Bridge incident and related offences identified during the operation.



Published 7-May-2026
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An Eagle Farm tyre theft allegation has emerged from a wider Brisbane hoon blitz that saw eight people charged, 66 traffic infringement notices issued and two Ford Falcons seized after an alleged long weekend hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich.



Read: Eagle Farm Fuel Site PFAS Contamination Raises Concerns About Brisbane River Pollution



Police have charged eight people and seized two vehicles during Operation X-Ray Antler, a multi-district operation targeting alleged hooning activity across Brisbane and neighbouring policing districts.



The operation disrupted more than 30 vehicles attending an alleged hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich between 2 and 3 May. Four vehicles are alleged to have participated in hooning driving behaviour.



A 20-year-old man was among those charged after allegedly stealing tyres near one of the hooning events before being chased down by police in Eagle Farm. The allegation forms part of a wider enforcement response to dangerous driving and related offending across the area.



Photo Credit: QPS



Police allege some activity connected to hooning events has extended beyond dangerous driving, including thefts and the use of unregistered or unroadworthy vehicles. Tyres used during burnouts were also alleged to have been stolen from businesses across the region.



Two Ford Falcons Seized In Brisbane Hoon Blitz



Two vehicles were seized during the operation: a blue Ford Falcon and a silver Ford Falcon.



A 19-year-old man was charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver licence and is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 9 June.



The eight people charged so far face a range of alleged offences, including possessing dangerous drugs, stealing wheels, having a face masked or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence, tainted property, unlicensed driving and driving under the influence of drugs.



Officers also issued 66 traffic infringement notices during the operation. These included 22 notices for spectating without a reasonable excuse in hooning group activity and 19 notices for exceeding the speed limit.



Other notices related to defective vehicles, unnecessary noise or smoke, unregistered or uninsured vehicles, number plate offences and other traffic breaches. One notice was also issued for allegedly organising, promoting or encouraging participation in, or spectating at, hoon group activity.



Photo Credit: QPS



Gateway Bridge Incident Still Under Investigation



The Brisbane hoon blitz also included an alleged Gateway Bridge incident after one vehicle initially evaded police and was allegedly involved in hooning offences on the bridge.



A Highway Patrol unit responded and disrupted the alleged activity to prevent further offending. Investigations into both the wider hooning event and the Gateway Bridge incident remain ongoing.



Operation X-Ray Antler was led by North Brisbane District Highway Patrol, with support from Highway Patrol units and Tactical Crime Squad units from South Brisbane District and Ipswich.



Read: Beside the Racetrack in Ascot, a New Kind of Retirement Village Is Already on Its Third Stage



Police are continuing inquiries into the alleged hooning event, the Gateway Bridge incident and related offences identified during the operation.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane Gains New Apartment-Style Accommodation with Official Opening of Adina Chermside]]></title>
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A new 148-room apartment-style hotel has officially opened in Chermside, located close to Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane's northern corridor.







Read: TFE Hotels’ Adina Chermside Brisbane Confirmed for April 2026 Opening







The property is operated by TFE Hotels under its Adina brand. It was developed by Brisbane-based Limitless Developments and designed by WMK Architecture. 



Located at 523 Hamilton Road, the new hotel was officially opened this week by Chermside Ward Councillor Danita Parry alongside Adina Chermside general manager Sue Rowe and Limitless Developments director Nick Barr.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The design incorporates natural light, generous glazing, and integrated greenery intended to reflect the subtropical setting.



According to WMK Architecture practice director David Percival, the project was designed to create “a sense of retreat within an urban setting,” with interiors inspired by nearby Chermside Hills Reserve.



Rooms range from studio configurations to one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities.  Guest amenities include an all-day café and bar, a gym, undercover parking, and meeting spaces.



The hotel is also targeting small corporate events and business gatherings, with dedicated meeting rooms including the Staib Room, Hamilton Room, and combined Maiwar Room for larger functions.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied



Delegate packages start from $75 per person and include meeting room hire, Wi-Fi, audiovisual facilities, catering, and refreshments.



General manager Sue Rowe said the property had been designed to serve a range of guest types, including visitors to the nearby hospital precinct, corporate travellers, families, and sporting groups. She said early demand had been strong, particularly among guests seeking more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. 



Rowe also described the opening as a personal milestone, marking her first hotel opening in a 28-year career with the group.



The hotel features works by Queensland photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies throughout the property, drawn from his coffee-table book BUSH. 



Photo Credit: Supplied



The artwork focuses on regional and outback Queensland landscapes and communities, with Rowe saying the images reminded her of “the smell of dust after rain, the hum of cicadas, and the long roads home.”



The connection was particularly personal for Rowe, whose family history traces back to Diamond Downs cattle station in outback Queensland.



The hotel has partnered with Australian suppliers, including amenities brand Dilkara.



Group chief operating officer Chris Sedgwick said the Adina brand aimed to create spaces connected to their local destination through partnerships with Australian suppliers, artists, and designers.



CEO Antony Ritch described the Chermside opening as part of the group’s broader Queensland expansion strategy.



He referenced the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan, which forecasts demand for around 40,000 additional hotel rooms across the state, including up to 30,000 rooms needed by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Adina brand has also been expanding internationally, with recent openings in the United Kingdom and the rollout of its A by Adina label in Vienna, with Berlin to follow.



To mark the opening, the hotel has launched a “Shop, Stay and Play” package for bookings made before 31 July 2026, including discounted accommodation, a Westfield voucher, wine on arrival, and late checkout.







Read: Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside







Published 26-May-2026
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A new 148-room apartment-style hotel has officially opened in Chermside, located close to Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane's northern corridor.







Read: TFE Hotels’ Adina Chermside Brisbane Confirmed for April 2026 Opening







The property is operated by TFE Hotels under its Adina brand. It was developed by Brisbane-based Limitless Developments and designed by WMK Architecture. 



Located at 523 Hamilton Road, the new hotel was officially opened this week by Chermside Ward Councillor Danita Parry alongside Adina Chermside general manager Sue Rowe and Limitless Developments director Nick Barr.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The design incorporates natural light, generous glazing, and integrated greenery intended to reflect the subtropical setting.



According to WMK Architecture practice director David Percival, the project was designed to create “a sense of retreat within an urban setting,” with interiors inspired by nearby Chermside Hills Reserve.



Rooms range from studio configurations to one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities.  Guest amenities include an all-day café and bar, a gym, undercover parking, and meeting spaces.



The hotel is also targeting small corporate events and business gatherings, with dedicated meeting rooms including the Staib Room, Hamilton Room, and combined Maiwar Room for larger functions.



Photo Credit: Supplied



Photo Credit: Supplied



Delegate packages start from $75 per person and include meeting room hire, Wi-Fi, audiovisual facilities, catering, and refreshments.



General manager Sue Rowe said the property had been designed to serve a range of guest types, including visitors to the nearby hospital precinct, corporate travellers, families, and sporting groups. She said early demand had been strong, particularly among guests seeking more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. 



Rowe also described the opening as a personal milestone, marking her first hotel opening in a 28-year career with the group.



The hotel features works by Queensland photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies throughout the property, drawn from his coffee-table book BUSH. 



Photo Credit: Supplied



The artwork focuses on regional and outback Queensland landscapes and communities, with Rowe saying the images reminded her of “the smell of dust after rain, the hum of cicadas, and the long roads home.”



The connection was particularly personal for Rowe, whose family history traces back to Diamond Downs cattle station in outback Queensland.



The hotel has partnered with Australian suppliers, including amenities brand Dilkara.



Group chief operating officer Chris Sedgwick said the Adina brand aimed to create spaces connected to their local destination through partnerships with Australian suppliers, artists, and designers.



CEO Antony Ritch described the Chermside opening as part of the group’s broader Queensland expansion strategy.



He referenced the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan, which forecasts demand for around 40,000 additional hotel rooms across the state, including up to 30,000 rooms needed by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Photo Credit: Supplied



The Adina brand has also been expanding internationally, with recent openings in the United Kingdom and the rollout of its A by Adina label in Vienna, with Berlin to follow.



To mark the opening, the hotel has launched a “Shop, Stay and Play” package for bookings made before 31 July 2026, including discounted accommodation, a Westfield voucher, wine on arrival, and late checkout.







Read: Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside







Published 26-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Chermside West Locals Push for Public Toilets at Martindale Park]]></title>
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A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.







Read: Chermside West: Among Best Suburbs to Sell Under the Hammer







The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane "look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours."



They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park's use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, "Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children's playground." The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. "Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day," the petition reads. "A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity."



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park's boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.&nbsp;



“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.



Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.



Published 22-May-2026




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A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.







Read: Chermside West: Among Best Suburbs to Sell Under the Hammer







The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane "look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours."



They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park's use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, "Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children's playground." The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.







Photo credit: AustekPlay



The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. "Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day," the petition reads. "A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity."



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park's boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.&nbsp;



“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.



Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.



Published 22-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade Coming to Hamilton Road in Chermside ]]></title>
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Traffic lights and new pedestrian crossings are coming to the Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road intersection in Chermside, with concept design and investigation work underway following years of community advocacy for safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The project is now in its design phase, with a preliminary design expected to be shared publicly in mid-2026 before the community is invited to meet the project team and discuss the proposal. Main construction is planned from 2027, following final design. The upgrade is jointly funded by the state and Brisbane City authorities.



A long-running push for safer access



The stretch of Hamilton Road outside The Prince Charles Hospital has been the subject of sustained community concern since at least 2009. By 2019, the community had been campaigning for 16 years to see the roads around the hospital upgraded after multiple serious incidents, and more than 722 of the 726 Prince Charles Hospital staff surveyed after a fatal crash said the intersection needed to be upgraded.



Photo Credit: Fionna Hammond/Facebook



In November 2018, a serious crash at Hamilton Road and Staib Road involved a BMW sedan travelling at high speed colliding with a Nissan Micra leaving The Prince Charles Hospital, seriously injuring the Nissan's driver. 



That same month, nurse Solita Honorio died days after a traffic crash outside the hospital, prompting renewed community calls for traffic signals on Hamilton Road and bringing together an alliance of approximately 150 people from local churches, unions, hospital staff and executives concerned about road safety at the site.



The loss galvanised a community that had already been advocating for change for years and set in motion the sustained pressure that has ultimately led to this project.



The changes planned for the intersection



The approved design direction installs new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the three-way intersection of Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road. 



Traffic lights will improve visibility, manage traffic flow and reduce the risk of future crashes, while new crossing points will make the intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.



Photo Credit: BCC



Improving access to The Prince Charles Hospital has been a central priority throughout the design process, and following community feedback across multiple design iterations, this has now been formally incorporated into the design moving forward.



The Prince Charles Hospital is a 690-bed major teaching and tertiary referral hospital operated by Metro North Health, recognised as Australia's leading cardiothoracic hospital, drawing staff, patients and visitors from across Queensland every day. The volume of movement generated by a facility of that scale makes the intersection's upgrade not merely a local traffic matter but a regional health infrastructure one.



The next stage of the upgrade process



On-site testing and surveying will take place along Hamilton Road and nearby streets throughout 2026 to support the finalisation of the design. This testing includes checking the condition and structure of the road surface, locating utilities, and accurately surveying levels, boundaries and existing features. 



Works may take place during the day or at night depending on the activity involved.



Residents and commuters travelling through the area during this period may notice temporary noise, dust and vibration, construction vehicles, traffic controllers and temporary footpath diversions. Hamilton Road will remain open throughout, and there will be no impact to local property access.



The preliminary design will be shared from mid-2026, at which point the community will be invited to meet the project team and provide feedback before final design and construction proceed from 2027.



To register for project updates, click here or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.



Read: Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree



Published 20-May-2026
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Traffic lights and new pedestrian crossings are coming to the Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road intersection in Chermside, with concept design and investigation work underway following years of community advocacy for safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.



Read: Stop And Go Facility Construction Underway In Chermside West



The project is now in its design phase, with a preliminary design expected to be shared publicly in mid-2026 before the community is invited to meet the project team and discuss the proposal. Main construction is planned from 2027, following final design. The upgrade is jointly funded by the state and Brisbane City authorities.



A long-running push for safer access



The stretch of Hamilton Road outside The Prince Charles Hospital has been the subject of sustained community concern since at least 2009. By 2019, the community had been campaigning for 16 years to see the roads around the hospital upgraded after multiple serious incidents, and more than 722 of the 726 Prince Charles Hospital staff surveyed after a fatal crash said the intersection needed to be upgraded.



Photo Credit: Fionna Hammond/Facebook



In November 2018, a serious crash at Hamilton Road and Staib Road involved a BMW sedan travelling at high speed colliding with a Nissan Micra leaving The Prince Charles Hospital, seriously injuring the Nissan's driver. 



That same month, nurse Solita Honorio died days after a traffic crash outside the hospital, prompting renewed community calls for traffic signals on Hamilton Road and bringing together an alliance of approximately 150 people from local churches, unions, hospital staff and executives concerned about road safety at the site.



The loss galvanised a community that had already been advocating for change for years and set in motion the sustained pressure that has ultimately led to this project.



The changes planned for the intersection



The approved design direction installs new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the three-way intersection of Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road. 



Traffic lights will improve visibility, manage traffic flow and reduce the risk of future crashes, while new crossing points will make the intersection safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.



Photo Credit: BCC



Improving access to The Prince Charles Hospital has been a central priority throughout the design process, and following community feedback across multiple design iterations, this has now been formally incorporated into the design moving forward.



The Prince Charles Hospital is a 690-bed major teaching and tertiary referral hospital operated by Metro North Health, recognised as Australia's leading cardiothoracic hospital, drawing staff, patients and visitors from across Queensland every day. The volume of movement generated by a facility of that scale makes the intersection's upgrade not merely a local traffic matter but a regional health infrastructure one.



The next stage of the upgrade process



On-site testing and surveying will take place along Hamilton Road and nearby streets throughout 2026 to support the finalisation of the design. This testing includes checking the condition and structure of the road surface, locating utilities, and accurately surveying levels, boundaries and existing features. 



Works may take place during the day or at night depending on the activity involved.



Residents and commuters travelling through the area during this period may notice temporary noise, dust and vibration, construction vehicles, traffic controllers and temporary footpath diversions. Hamilton Road will remain open throughout, and there will be no impact to local property access.



The preliminary design will be shared from mid-2026, at which point the community will be invited to meet the project team and provide feedback before final design and construction proceed from 2027.



To register for project updates, click here or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.



Read: Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree



Published 20-May-2026
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Chermside families with babies and toddlers have a date to lock in this June, with G'day Little Queenslanders heading to 7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road for a morning of entertainment, activities, and community connection.







Read: 7th Brigade Park in Chermside: Perfect Family Day-out Destination







The event takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and entry is completely free. The morning is designed for families with young children to play, relax, and connect.



A live interactive experience featuring Bluey and Bingo is the headline act, bringing the much-loved characters to Brisbane's northside. It is hard to think of a more fitting way to roll out the welcome mat for the state's newest residents.



Photo credit: Facebook/David Batt MP



Beyond the entertainment, families can expect fun-filled activities, food and beverage trucks, and dedicated spaces designed for little ones to play and parents to actually breathe for a moment. Information stalls will also be set up on the day, giving families a chance to explore essential resources and connect with local services.



Don't Forget to Register Your Little One



For families with children aged between zero and two years, there is something extra special in store. Parents can register their little one ahead of the event to receive a personalised certificate officially welcoming their child into the Queensland community. It is a small but genuinely lovely touch, the kind of keepsake that tends to find its way into a baby book and resurface years later.



Early birds will also be rewarded. The first 200 Little Queenslanders through the gates on the day will take home a free kids' bucket hat, which is honestly a solid incentive to skip the slow morning start and get moving.



Photo credit: Facebook/Queensland Government



Premier David Crisafulli said the events were about bringing local families together to celebrate life's early milestones. "G'day Little Queenslanders is about celebrating our youngest Queenslanders and connecting families with a wide range of support services and resources," he said. "We'll be holding these events in 14 communities across the State to make sure every family, no matter where they live in Queensland, feels supported and connected."



The Chermside stop is one of 14 G'day Little Queenslanders events being held in communities across Queensland. It reflects a broader push to make sure families feel seen and supported during the earliest years of raising children.







Read: Hundreds March at Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park in Fight Against Brain Cancer







For local parents, the appeal goes beyond the entertainment. The newborn and toddler years can be a wonderfully chaotic but surprisingly lonely stretch of life, and events like this one offer a genuine reason to get out, meet other families in the neighbourhood and feel part of something bigger than the four walls of home.



7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road provides an open, family-friendly setting for the morning, with plenty of room for prams, young children and families to spread out and enjoy the day.



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Chermside families with babies and toddlers have a date to lock in this June, with G'day Little Queenslanders heading to 7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road for a morning of entertainment, activities, and community connection.







Read: 7th Brigade Park in Chermside: Perfect Family Day-out Destination







The event takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and entry is completely free. The morning is designed for families with young children to play, relax, and connect.



A live interactive experience featuring Bluey and Bingo is the headline act, bringing the much-loved characters to Brisbane's northside. It is hard to think of a more fitting way to roll out the welcome mat for the state's newest residents.



Photo credit: Facebook/David Batt MP



Beyond the entertainment, families can expect fun-filled activities, food and beverage trucks, and dedicated spaces designed for little ones to play and parents to actually breathe for a moment. Information stalls will also be set up on the day, giving families a chance to explore essential resources and connect with local services.



Don't Forget to Register Your Little One



For families with children aged between zero and two years, there is something extra special in store. Parents can register their little one ahead of the event to receive a personalised certificate officially welcoming their child into the Queensland community. It is a small but genuinely lovely touch, the kind of keepsake that tends to find its way into a baby book and resurface years later.



Early birds will also be rewarded. The first 200 Little Queenslanders through the gates on the day will take home a free kids' bucket hat, which is honestly a solid incentive to skip the slow morning start and get moving.



Photo credit: Facebook/Queensland Government



Premier David Crisafulli said the events were about bringing local families together to celebrate life's early milestones. "G'day Little Queenslanders is about celebrating our youngest Queenslanders and connecting families with a wide range of support services and resources," he said. "We'll be holding these events in 14 communities across the State to make sure every family, no matter where they live in Queensland, feels supported and connected."



The Chermside stop is one of 14 G'day Little Queenslanders events being held in communities across Queensland. It reflects a broader push to make sure families feel seen and supported during the earliest years of raising children.







Read: Hundreds March at Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park in Fight Against Brain Cancer







For local parents, the appeal goes beyond the entertainment. The newborn and toddler years can be a wonderfully chaotic but surprisingly lonely stretch of life, and events like this one offer a genuine reason to get out, meet other families in the neighbourhood and feel part of something bigger than the four walls of home.



7th Brigade Park on Murphy Road provides an open, family-friendly setting for the morning, with plenty of room for prams, young children and families to spread out and enjoy the day.



Published 19-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Brisbane Vehicle Theft Spree]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
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A Chermside driver was taken to hospital after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane, with a 35-year-old Spring Hill man later arrested in Alderley.



Read: G’day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More



Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Vehicle Theft Incident



A 35-year-old Spring Hill man has been charged with 25 offences after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane on 13 May.



Police alleged the incident began about 8am at a Chelmer home, where a man threatened a woman with a knife before stealing a blue BMW coupe. The woman was not physically injured.



The BMW was later sighted at 1:45pm on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Police alleged the driver then got out of the vehicle and stole a white Audi A1.



The Audi’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured during the incident and taken to hospital in a stable condition.







POLAIR Tracks Audi Through Chermside and Stafford



Police said the Audi was tracked by POLAIR as it travelled at speed through Chermside and Stafford.



During that period, police alleged the man attempted to steal at least five other vehicles at knifepoint.



The alleged sequence moved from Chelmer to Chermside and Stafford before ending in Alderley, where police arrested the man about 1:52 pm near the intersection of South Pine Road and Farrington Street.



At the time of the arrest, police alleged he was attempting to steal another vehicle.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Spring Hill Man Charged With 25 Offences



The man was charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and attempted unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.



He was also charged with two counts each of wilful damage, attempted armed robbery, breach of a domestic violence order, and attempted robbery with violence.



Further charges include one count each of robbery with violence, evade police, obstruct police, threats, and stealing.



Police bail was refused, and the man was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 14 May.



Read: From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca



Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.



Published 18-May-2026
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A Chermside driver was taken to hospital after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane, with a 35-year-old Spring Hill man later arrested in Alderley.



Read: G’day Little Queenslanders Is Taking Over 7th Brigade Park This June with Bluey and More



Chermside Driver Injured During Alleged Vehicle Theft Incident



A 35-year-old Spring Hill man has been charged with 25 offences after police alleged two vehicles were stolen and several others were targeted across Brisbane on 13 May.



Police alleged the incident began about 8am at a Chelmer home, where a man threatened a woman with a knife before stealing a blue BMW coupe. The woman was not physically injured.



The BMW was later sighted at 1:45pm on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside. Police alleged the driver then got out of the vehicle and stole a white Audi A1.



The Audi’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured during the incident and taken to hospital in a stable condition.







POLAIR Tracks Audi Through Chermside and Stafford



Police said the Audi was tracked by POLAIR as it travelled at speed through Chermside and Stafford.



During that period, police alleged the man attempted to steal at least five other vehicles at knifepoint.



The alleged sequence moved from Chelmer to Chermside and Stafford before ending in Alderley, where police arrested the man about 1:52 pm near the intersection of South Pine Road and Farrington Street.



At the time of the arrest, police alleged he was attempting to steal another vehicle.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Spring Hill Man Charged With 25 Offences



The man was charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and attempted unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.



He was also charged with two counts each of wilful damage, attempted armed robbery, breach of a domestic violence order, and attempted robbery with violence.



Further charges include one count each of robbery with violence, evade police, obstruct police, threats, and stealing.



Police bail was refused, and the man was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 14 May.



Read: From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca



Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.



Published 18-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Wavell Heights Carries Brisbane’s Long Sporting Tradition]]></title>
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On winter mornings across Brisbane’s northside, the day often starts before the sun fully rises. Floodlights flicker on over empty fields. Volunteers unlock clubhouses. Parents arrive balancing coffee cups and folding chairs while children in oversized jerseys run across damp grass. For decades, organised weekend sport has been a visible part of life in and around Wavell Heights.



Read: Wavell Heights Student Zahra Patel Named Runner-Up at 2026 WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women



Long before Brisbane became known for riverside apartments and Olympic venues, the northside was developing a strong suburban sporting culture. Rugby league, rugby union, cricket, football, bowls, tennis and basketball all found space here, creating a network of clubs and sporting grounds that became part of everyday life.



Today, suburbs like Wavell Heights and its adjacent areas like Nundah, Kedron and Virginia still carry traces of that identity. Sporting clubs remain spread across the area, linked through parks, school competitions and long-running community participation.



The result is a part of Brisbane where organised sport became deeply woven into suburban life.



Sporting Fields Became the Centre of Suburban Life



Like many Brisbane suburbs, Wavell Heights expanded rapidly after World War II as families moved north into newly developing residential areas. Large residential blocks, open green spaces and expanding school networks helped support organised community sport.



But the northside’s sporting identity was not built by one club or one code alone.



Instead, it grew through clusters of grounds and community facilities that slowly became woven into suburban life. Areas around Shaw Road and Shaw Park developed into sporting corridors where multiple sports operated side by side across different seasons.



The concentration of nearby facilities meant families often had access to multiple sports within only a few kilometres, and this helped shape the rhythm of the suburb itself.



Rugby League Helped Shape Northside Identity



Among the area’s best-known institutions is the Norths Devils, one of Queensland’s oldest rugby league clubs. Founded in 1923, the club became closely tied to Brisbane’s northern suburbs as district rugby league competitions expanded through the twentieth century.



The Devils grew beyond football alone. Like many suburban leagues clubs across Queensland, the organisation evolved into a broader social hub that supported local sport, dining and community events.



The modern Norths Devils Leagues Club describes itself as a centre for community connection on Brisbane’s northside. That model has become increasingly important as many community clubs face rising operating costs and volunteer pressures.



Photo Credit: Norths Devils/Facebook



Shaw Road Became a Sporting Corridor



Few roads better capture the area’s sporting culture than Shaw Road.



Within a relatively small stretch of the northside are rugby grounds, cricket facilities, tennis courts and school sporting venues that continue to host competitions throughout the year.



Norths Rugby Club at Hugh Courtney Oval remains one of the suburb’s most recognisable rugby institutions. Nearby, the Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club and Ian Healy Oval reflect the area’s longstanding connection to organised cricket.



Just down the road, the Shaw Park Tennis Centre adds another layer to the precinct, supporting both junior participation and social competition.



Together, these venues created more than sporting infrastructure. They helped build a shared suburban routine where organised sport became part of growing up.



For many northside families, weekends were structured around fixtures, training sessions and local competitions that repeated year after year.



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club /Facebook



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club/Facebook 



Football and Basketball Changed the Sporting Landscape



As Brisbane’s population changed, so did the sporting culture of the northside.



The growth of clubs such as Virginia United Football Club reflected football’s increasing popularity across Brisbane. Junior football participation expanded across the region, adding another dimension to an area already heavily shaped by rugby league and cricket.



Photo Credit: Virginia United Football Club/Facebook



Basketball has also become more visible in recent years. Organisations including the Northside Wizards and junior programs operating through Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs show how indoor sport has grown alongside traditional field sports.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Rebecca Potent (@becpphotos)



Rather than replacing older sporting traditions, these clubs expanded the northside’s sporting identity into something broader and more diverse. The result is a sporting culture that now stretches across seasons, age groups and communities.



Bowls Clubs Preserved Older Forms of Community Life



While junior sport often dominates weekend traffic, older institutions still remain important parts of the local landscape.



The Northern Suburbs Bowls Club has operated in Wavell Heights for decades, representing a slower and more social side of suburban sport.



Bowls clubs once played a major role in Brisbane community life, particularly for older residents seeking local social spaces close to home. Many also relied heavily on volunteers and long-term membership networks.



Although suburban Brisbane has changed significantly, clubs like Northern Suburbs Bowls Club still reflect an earlier version of community life built around face-to-face gathering and local participation.



Photo Credit: Richard Spalding/Google Maps



Schools Helped Sustain the Sporting Culture



Sport on Brisbane’s northside was never limited to private clubs.



Schools also played a major role in reinforcing the area’s sporting identity. Regional competitions, school carnivals and junior representative pathways helped connect local fields to broader Queensland sporting systems.



Northside venues continue to be used for regional school competitions and this shows how deeply embedded the sporting infrastructure remains today.



Even as Brisbane grows denser and lifestyles become busier, the concentration of clubs, parks and sporting grounds across Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs continues to shape community life in practical ways.



The Sporting Identity Still Shapes the Northside



Modern Brisbane looks very different from the suburban city that expanded after the war.



Community sport now competes with a wider range of activities and schedules. Clubs face rising costs, while volunteer numbers are often harder to maintain than they once were.



Yet the sporting identity of Brisbane’s north has not disappeared.



On most weekends, the fields around Wavell Heights still fill with players, parents, coaches and spectators moving between grounds across the district. The clubs remain constantly evolving, but they continue to provide places where communities physically gather.



That may be why suburbs like Wavell Heights still feel closely tied to sport even after decades of urban change.



The northside was not simply a place where sporting clubs happened to exist. In many ways, suburban life grew around them.



Read: Wavell State High Students Shine in Robotics and Engineering



Published 27-May-2026
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On winter mornings across Brisbane’s northside, the day often starts before the sun fully rises. Floodlights flicker on over empty fields. Volunteers unlock clubhouses. Parents arrive balancing coffee cups and folding chairs while children in oversized jerseys run across damp grass. For decades, organised weekend sport has been a visible part of life in and around Wavell Heights.



Read: Wavell Heights Student Zahra Patel Named Runner-Up at 2026 WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women



Long before Brisbane became known for riverside apartments and Olympic venues, the northside was developing a strong suburban sporting culture. Rugby league, rugby union, cricket, football, bowls, tennis and basketball all found space here, creating a network of clubs and sporting grounds that became part of everyday life.



Today, suburbs like Wavell Heights and its adjacent areas like Nundah, Kedron and Virginia still carry traces of that identity. Sporting clubs remain spread across the area, linked through parks, school competitions and long-running community participation.



The result is a part of Brisbane where organised sport became deeply woven into suburban life.



Sporting Fields Became the Centre of Suburban Life



Like many Brisbane suburbs, Wavell Heights expanded rapidly after World War II as families moved north into newly developing residential areas. Large residential blocks, open green spaces and expanding school networks helped support organised community sport.



But the northside’s sporting identity was not built by one club or one code alone.



Instead, it grew through clusters of grounds and community facilities that slowly became woven into suburban life. Areas around Shaw Road and Shaw Park developed into sporting corridors where multiple sports operated side by side across different seasons.



The concentration of nearby facilities meant families often had access to multiple sports within only a few kilometres, and this helped shape the rhythm of the suburb itself.



Rugby League Helped Shape Northside Identity



Among the area’s best-known institutions is the Norths Devils, one of Queensland’s oldest rugby league clubs. Founded in 1923, the club became closely tied to Brisbane’s northern suburbs as district rugby league competitions expanded through the twentieth century.



The Devils grew beyond football alone. Like many suburban leagues clubs across Queensland, the organisation evolved into a broader social hub that supported local sport, dining and community events.



The modern Norths Devils Leagues Club describes itself as a centre for community connection on Brisbane’s northside. That model has become increasingly important as many community clubs face rising operating costs and volunteer pressures.



Photo Credit: Norths Devils/Facebook



Shaw Road Became a Sporting Corridor



Few roads better capture the area’s sporting culture than Shaw Road.



Within a relatively small stretch of the northside are rugby grounds, cricket facilities, tennis courts and school sporting venues that continue to host competitions throughout the year.



Norths Rugby Club at Hugh Courtney Oval remains one of the suburb’s most recognisable rugby institutions. Nearby, the Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club and Ian Healy Oval reflect the area’s longstanding connection to organised cricket.



Just down the road, the Shaw Park Tennis Centre adds another layer to the precinct, supporting both junior participation and social competition.



Together, these venues created more than sporting infrastructure. They helped build a shared suburban routine where organised sport became part of growing up.



For many northside families, weekends were structured around fixtures, training sessions and local competitions that repeated year after year.



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club /Facebook



Photo Credit: Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club/Facebook 



Football and Basketball Changed the Sporting Landscape



As Brisbane’s population changed, so did the sporting culture of the northside.



The growth of clubs such as Virginia United Football Club reflected football’s increasing popularity across Brisbane. Junior football participation expanded across the region, adding another dimension to an area already heavily shaped by rugby league and cricket.



Photo Credit: Virginia United Football Club/Facebook



Basketball has also become more visible in recent years. Organisations including the Northside Wizards and junior programs operating through Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs show how indoor sport has grown alongside traditional field sports.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Rebecca Potent (@becpphotos)



Rather than replacing older sporting traditions, these clubs expanded the northside’s sporting identity into something broader and more diverse. The result is a sporting culture that now stretches across seasons, age groups and communities.



Bowls Clubs Preserved Older Forms of Community Life



While junior sport often dominates weekend traffic, older institutions still remain important parts of the local landscape.



The Northern Suburbs Bowls Club has operated in Wavell Heights for decades, representing a slower and more social side of suburban sport.



Bowls clubs once played a major role in Brisbane community life, particularly for older residents seeking local social spaces close to home. Many also relied heavily on volunteers and long-term membership networks.



Although suburban Brisbane has changed significantly, clubs like Northern Suburbs Bowls Club still reflect an earlier version of community life built around face-to-face gathering and local participation.



Photo Credit: Richard Spalding/Google Maps



Schools Helped Sustain the Sporting Culture



Sport on Brisbane’s northside was never limited to private clubs.



Schools also played a major role in reinforcing the area’s sporting identity. Regional competitions, school carnivals and junior representative pathways helped connect local fields to broader Queensland sporting systems.



Northside venues continue to be used for regional school competitions and this shows how deeply embedded the sporting infrastructure remains today.



Even as Brisbane grows denser and lifestyles become busier, the concentration of clubs, parks and sporting grounds across Wavell Heights and nearby suburbs continues to shape community life in practical ways.



The Sporting Identity Still Shapes the Northside



Modern Brisbane looks very different from the suburban city that expanded after the war.



Community sport now competes with a wider range of activities and schedules. Clubs face rising costs, while volunteer numbers are often harder to maintain than they once were.



Yet the sporting identity of Brisbane’s north has not disappeared.



On most weekends, the fields around Wavell Heights still fill with players, parents, coaches and spectators moving between grounds across the district. The clubs remain constantly evolving, but they continue to provide places where communities physically gather.



That may be why suburbs like Wavell Heights still feel closely tied to sport even after decades of urban change.



The northside was not simply a place where sporting clubs happened to exist. In many ways, suburban life grew around them.



Read: Wavell State High Students Shine in Robotics and Engineering



Published 27-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Two Nurses in Wooloowin Reveal How Healthcare Has Changed]]></title>
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Inside a Wooloowin aged care home near Wavell Heights, two nurses from different generations are sharing stories that show how dramatically healthcare has changed over the past 60 years. One remembers treating patients during the final years of the polio epidemic, while the other now works with electronic medical records and ongoing digital training in modern aged care.



Read: The Hidden History of the Veteran Who Built a Wavell Heights Empire



International Nurses Day is held annually on May 12.



The contrast between the experiences of former nurse Marjorie Davidson and clinical nurse Swasti Gurung has become part of daily life at Carinity Clifford House in Wooloowin, where both women have spent time caring for older Australians in different stages of their careers.



Davidson began nursing in 1959, entering hospitals at a time when disposable medical equipment did not exist and infectious disease wards still treated tuberculosis and meningitis patients.



She recalled working with iron lungs during the final years of the polio epidemic and sterilising reusable needles over boiling water heated by wood stoves. Hospital workers also manually cleaned large copper tubs used for infected linen during afternoon shifts.



Photo Credit: Supplied



From remote clinics to Brisbane’s northside



After starting her career in Victoria, Davidson spent 13 years nursing in remote parts of Papua New Guinea, caring for patients suffering from malaria, chest infections and severe skin diseases.



Medical conditions in isolated areas were difficult, with limited supplies and long distances between communities. Crocodiles and heavy mosquito populations were common around the clinics where she worked.



Many of the tools younger nurses rely on today were unavailable at the time.



Now retired and living in Wooloowin, Davidson has watched nursing shift from handwritten paperwork and reusable equipment to computer systems and advanced medical technology.



A new generation enters aged care



For Gurung, nursing followed a very different path.



She started her career in Nepal before moving to Australia and retraining for aged care work in Brisbane. Before joining the Wooloowin facility, she worked in hospital wards assisting with endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.



Gurung now works in a healthcare system built around digital records, regular technology updates and lifting equipment designed to improve safety for both staff and residents.



She said aged care nursing created opportunities to build lasting relationships with older residents while hearing stories from earlier generations.



That connection between past and present has become one of the defining parts of life inside the Wooloowin facility.



International Nurses Day shines light on changing profession



Healthcare workers across Australia are preparing to recognise International Nurses Day this month, with aged care staff in Brisbane’s north reflecting on how quickly the profession has evolved within a single generation.



At the Wooloowin home, stories from nurses trained decades apart continue to cross paths each day — from tropical clinics using sharpened needles to modern facilities relying on digital healthcare systems.



Read: Engineering Meets Nature: Wavell Heights’ Essential Stormwater Channel







Published 12-May-2026
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Inside a Wooloowin aged care home near Wavell Heights, two nurses from different generations are sharing stories that show how dramatically healthcare has changed over the past 60 years. One remembers treating patients during the final years of the polio epidemic, while the other now works with electronic medical records and ongoing digital training in modern aged care.



Read: The Hidden History of the Veteran Who Built a Wavell Heights Empire



International Nurses Day is held annually on May 12.



The contrast between the experiences of former nurse Marjorie Davidson and clinical nurse Swasti Gurung has become part of daily life at Carinity Clifford House in Wooloowin, where both women have spent time caring for older Australians in different stages of their careers.



Davidson began nursing in 1959, entering hospitals at a time when disposable medical equipment did not exist and infectious disease wards still treated tuberculosis and meningitis patients.



She recalled working with iron lungs during the final years of the polio epidemic and sterilising reusable needles over boiling water heated by wood stoves. Hospital workers also manually cleaned large copper tubs used for infected linen during afternoon shifts.



Photo Credit: Supplied



From remote clinics to Brisbane’s northside



After starting her career in Victoria, Davidson spent 13 years nursing in remote parts of Papua New Guinea, caring for patients suffering from malaria, chest infections and severe skin diseases.



Medical conditions in isolated areas were difficult, with limited supplies and long distances between communities. Crocodiles and heavy mosquito populations were common around the clinics where she worked.



Many of the tools younger nurses rely on today were unavailable at the time.



Now retired and living in Wooloowin, Davidson has watched nursing shift from handwritten paperwork and reusable equipment to computer systems and advanced medical technology.



A new generation enters aged care



For Gurung, nursing followed a very different path.



She started her career in Nepal before moving to Australia and retraining for aged care work in Brisbane. Before joining the Wooloowin facility, she worked in hospital wards assisting with endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.



Gurung now works in a healthcare system built around digital records, regular technology updates and lifting equipment designed to improve safety for both staff and residents.



She said aged care nursing created opportunities to build lasting relationships with older residents while hearing stories from earlier generations.



That connection between past and present has become one of the defining parts of life inside the Wooloowin facility.



International Nurses Day shines light on changing profession



Healthcare workers across Australia are preparing to recognise International Nurses Day this month, with aged care staff in Brisbane’s north reflecting on how quickly the profession has evolved within a single generation.



At the Wooloowin home, stories from nurses trained decades apart continue to cross paths each day — from tropical clinics using sharpened needles to modern facilities relying on digital healthcare systems.



Read: Engineering Meets Nature: Wavell Heights’ Essential Stormwater Channel







Published 12-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Number Plate Thefts Rise Across North Brisbane as Residents Warned to Secure Cars]]></title>
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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Carina Man Charged After Alleged High-Speed Motorcycle Incident In Virginia



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: New Starbucks and 7-Eleven Precinct Reshapes Busy Northgate Corridor




Published 12-May-2026
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A string of stolen number plates across North Brisbane has pushed police to warn drivers that a small piece of metal on the back of a car can quickly become a tool for bigger crimes. In just 24 hours, officers received seven reports of registration plates being taken from parked vehicles in suburbs stretching from Sandgate to Hamilton, raising concerns among residents already dealing with vehicle break-ins and theft across the city.



Read: Carina Man Charged After Alleged High-Speed Motorcycle Incident In Virginia



The warning was issued on May 8 by Sgt Jodie Murray through the Queensland Police Service after thefts were reported in Kedron, Hamilton, Northgate, Wilston and Sandgate.



Police said stolen registration plates are often attached to other vehicles to avoid detection during criminal activity, including fuel theft, traffic offences and the use of stolen cars. The practice can also leave innocent drivers dealing with toll notices, fines and police inquiries linked to offences they did not commit.



North Brisbane suburbs see sharp increase in plate thefts



Officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit said the recent cases appeared opportunistic, with thieves targeting vehicles parked on streets and in open areas where screws could be removed quickly.



Police are now encouraging drivers to replace standard screws with anti-theft fittings designed to make number plates harder to remove. The special one-way screws can only be taken out using equipment carried by police.



The crime prevention unit has been distributing free anti-theft screw packs to North Brisbane residents through an online request program first introduced several years ago. The packs include screws and vehicle security information aimed at reducing repeat offences.



Photo Credit: QPS



Residents urged to rethink where vehicles are parked overnight



Police are also advising residents to use locked garages, gated driveways or off-street parking whenever possible, particularly overnight.



Vehicle-related theft has remained a concern across parts of Brisbane, with registration plates often targeted because they can be removed in less than a minute using common tools.



The Queensland Police Service North Brisbane crime prevention page states that securing plates properly can reduce the risk of stolen identifiers being used in further offences.



Authorities are asking anyone who notices suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles to report it through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland.



Photo Credit: QPS



Community concern grows as stolen plates linked to wider offences



For many drivers, the theft of a number plate may appear minor compared with car theft, but police say the impact can spread far beyond the original crime scene.



Once stolen plates are attached to another vehicle, they can complicate investigations and create stress for vehicle owners who later receive notices connected to offences committed by someone else.&nbsp;



Read: New Starbucks and 7-Eleven Precinct Reshapes Busy Northgate Corridor




Published 12-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[Carina Man Charged After Alleged High-Speed Motorcycle Incident In Virginia]]></title>
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A 25-year-old Carina man has been charged with multiple traffic offences after an alleged high-speed motorcycle incident on major roads in Virginia.



Read: New Starbucks and 7-Eleven Precinct Reshapes Busy Northgate Corridor



Police allege the rider was observed on 21 February speeding, travelling through red lights and operating the motorcycle dangerously. The motorbike was allegedly recorded travelling at more than 120km/h.



Alleged Evasion On Sandgate Road



Police attempted to intercept the motorcycle after the alleged riding behaviour was observed.



The rider stopped on the side of Sandgate Road, but police allege he then left the location, evaded officers and accelerated to speeds above 150km/h.



Further investigations were carried out by officers from the Road Policing Task Force.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Motorcycle Seized At Seven Hills Property



Officers executed a search warrant at a Seven Hills address on 9 March.



The motorcycle was located at the property and seized as part of the investigation.



The 25-year-old Carina man was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to have proper control of a vehicle, stopping on a red traffic light over the stop line, failing to ensure each number plate was properly attached to the vehicle, failing to remain at a place, disobeying the speed limit and driving a defective light vehicle on a road.







Brisbane Court Matter Adjourned



The case was heard in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 28 April and adjourned until 27 May.



The charges remain before the court.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Police have again urged road users to slow down, stay alert and drive carefully, warning that speeding, distraction, fatigue, impaired driving and failing to wear a seatbelt can put lives at risk.



As part of Operation Interpose, police are continuing high-visibility patrols and enforcement aimed at deterring dangerous driving behaviour.



Read: Keith Boden Wetlands Rehabilitation: Start Date Confirmed and Here’s What’s Planned



The Virginia matter remains before the court, with the next listed date set for 27 May.



Published 8-May-2026
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A 25-year-old Carina man has been charged with multiple traffic offences after an alleged high-speed motorcycle incident on major roads in Virginia.



Read: New Starbucks and 7-Eleven Precinct Reshapes Busy Northgate Corridor



Police allege the rider was observed on 21 February speeding, travelling through red lights and operating the motorcycle dangerously. The motorbike was allegedly recorded travelling at more than 120km/h.



Alleged Evasion On Sandgate Road



Police attempted to intercept the motorcycle after the alleged riding behaviour was observed.



The rider stopped on the side of Sandgate Road, but police allege he then left the location, evaded officers and accelerated to speeds above 150km/h.



Further investigations were carried out by officers from the Road Policing Task Force.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Motorcycle Seized At Seven Hills Property



Officers executed a search warrant at a Seven Hills address on 9 March.



The motorcycle was located at the property and seized as part of the investigation.



The 25-year-old Carina man was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to have proper control of a vehicle, stopping on a red traffic light over the stop line, failing to ensure each number plate was properly attached to the vehicle, failing to remain at a place, disobeying the speed limit and driving a defective light vehicle on a road.







Brisbane Court Matter Adjourned



The case was heard in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 28 April and adjourned until 27 May.



The charges remain before the court.



Photo Credit: QPS/YouTube



Police have again urged road users to slow down, stay alert and drive carefully, warning that speeding, distraction, fatigue, impaired driving and failing to wear a seatbelt can put lives at risk.



As part of Operation Interpose, police are continuing high-visibility patrols and enforcement aimed at deterring dangerous driving behaviour.



Read: Keith Boden Wetlands Rehabilitation: Start Date Confirmed and Here’s What’s Planned



The Virginia matter remains before the court, with the next listed date set for 27 May.



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[New Starbucks and 7-Eleven Precinct Reshapes Busy Northgate Corridor]]></title>
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A newly developed retail precinct featuring Starbucks and 7-Eleven in Northgate has officially been placed on the market as part of a national commercial property sales campaign, drawing attention to the changing face of Brisbane’s northern corridor.



Read: Keith Boden Wetlands Rehabilitation: Start Date Confirmed and Here’s What’s Planned



The adjoining Toombul Road properties — completed in 2023 by Brisbane developer Deluca — are being offered individually to investors through a campaign managed by Stonebridge Property Group. While the sale itself is aimed at commercial buyers, the development also reflects broader shifts underway across Northgate, where industrial land, commuter traffic and expanding retail services increasingly overlap.



Located about nine kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, the site sits within one of Brisbane’s busiest transport and logistics corridors, connecting nearby industrial precincts with the Gateway Motorway, Brisbane Airport and surrounding northern suburbs.



Photo Credit: Stonebridge



Toombul Road becoming a key stop for commuters and workers



For many residents and commuters travelling through Northgate each day, the new drive-thru development has become one of the corridor’s most visible recent additions.



Positioned along busy Toombul Road, the precinct is exposed to more than 40,000 vehicles daily, according to marketing material released as part of the sales campaign. The site combines a standalone Starbucks café with an adjoining 7-Eleven fuel and convenience outlet, catering largely to passing commuters, shift workers and nearby industrial employees.



The surrounding corridor has increasingly attracted national retailers and large-format businesses, including Bunnings Warehouse, Officeworks, Supercheap Auto and Petbarn, reinforcing the area’s role as a growing commercial hub within Brisbane’s north.



Photo Credit: Stonebridge



Northgate’s industrial identity continues to evolve



Traditionally associated with warehousing, freight and industrial activity, Northgate has gradually transformed into a mixed-use suburb balancing logistics infrastructure with residential growth and modern retail services.



The suburb’s strategic position between Brisbane’s CBD and airport has made it increasingly attractive for both employers and developers seeking access to major transport links and established workforce catchments.



Nearby facilities operated by companies including Australia Post, Arnott’s and Lite n’ Easy contribute to significant daytime worker movement throughout the precinct, helping drive demand for convenience-based businesses and hospitality services.



At the same time, suburban growth across Brisbane’s north has placed additional pressure on infrastructure and local services, particularly in areas closely connected to major arterial roads.



According to the Statistician’s Office, South East Queensland’s population is forecast to continue growing strongly over coming decades, contributing to increased development activity across middle-ring suburbs such as Northgate.



Commercial sale reflects confidence in Brisbane’s northern corridor



While the Starbucks and 7-Eleven sites are primarily being marketed as long-term commercial investments, the campaign also highlights growing confidence in Brisbane’s northern suburban corridor more broadly.



The properties are being offered separately despite operating as a complementary retail precinct, with the Starbucks site occupying a 2,594 sqm landholding and the adjoining 7-Eleven positioned on a separate corner allotment.



Industry observers say newer convenience-based developments continue to attract strong interest in high-traffic suburban corridors, particularly in areas benefiting from population growth and transport connectivity.



Read: Engineering Meets Nature: Wavell Heights’ Essential Stormwater Channel



Published 8-May-2026
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A newly developed retail precinct featuring Starbucks and 7-Eleven in Northgate has officially been placed on the market as part of a national commercial property sales campaign, drawing attention to the changing face of Brisbane’s northern corridor.



Read: Keith Boden Wetlands Rehabilitation: Start Date Confirmed and Here’s What’s Planned



The adjoining Toombul Road properties — completed in 2023 by Brisbane developer Deluca — are being offered individually to investors through a campaign managed by Stonebridge Property Group. While the sale itself is aimed at commercial buyers, the development also reflects broader shifts underway across Northgate, where industrial land, commuter traffic and expanding retail services increasingly overlap.



Located about nine kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, the site sits within one of Brisbane’s busiest transport and logistics corridors, connecting nearby industrial precincts with the Gateway Motorway, Brisbane Airport and surrounding northern suburbs.



Photo Credit: Stonebridge



Toombul Road becoming a key stop for commuters and workers



For many residents and commuters travelling through Northgate each day, the new drive-thru development has become one of the corridor’s most visible recent additions.



Positioned along busy Toombul Road, the precinct is exposed to more than 40,000 vehicles daily, according to marketing material released as part of the sales campaign. The site combines a standalone Starbucks café with an adjoining 7-Eleven fuel and convenience outlet, catering largely to passing commuters, shift workers and nearby industrial employees.



The surrounding corridor has increasingly attracted national retailers and large-format businesses, including Bunnings Warehouse, Officeworks, Supercheap Auto and Petbarn, reinforcing the area’s role as a growing commercial hub within Brisbane’s north.



Photo Credit: Stonebridge



Northgate’s industrial identity continues to evolve



Traditionally associated with warehousing, freight and industrial activity, Northgate has gradually transformed into a mixed-use suburb balancing logistics infrastructure with residential growth and modern retail services.



The suburb’s strategic position between Brisbane’s CBD and airport has made it increasingly attractive for both employers and developers seeking access to major transport links and established workforce catchments.



Nearby facilities operated by companies including Australia Post, Arnott’s and Lite n’ Easy contribute to significant daytime worker movement throughout the precinct, helping drive demand for convenience-based businesses and hospitality services.



At the same time, suburban growth across Brisbane’s north has placed additional pressure on infrastructure and local services, particularly in areas closely connected to major arterial roads.



According to the Statistician’s Office, South East Queensland’s population is forecast to continue growing strongly over coming decades, contributing to increased development activity across middle-ring suburbs such as Northgate.



Commercial sale reflects confidence in Brisbane’s northern corridor



While the Starbucks and 7-Eleven sites are primarily being marketed as long-term commercial investments, the campaign also highlights growing confidence in Brisbane’s northern suburban corridor more broadly.



The properties are being offered separately despite operating as a complementary retail precinct, with the Starbucks site occupying a 2,594 sqm landholding and the adjoining 7-Eleven positioned on a separate corner allotment.



Industry observers say newer convenience-based developments continue to attract strong interest in high-traffic suburban corridors, particularly in areas benefiting from population growth and transport connectivity.



Read: Engineering Meets Nature: Wavell Heights’ Essential Stormwater Channel



Published 8-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 15-17 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[Hillbrook Chorale Celebrates 30 Years with Reunion Concert in Enoggera]]></title>
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For three decades, generations of singers, accompanists and conductors have passed through Hillbrook Chorale, turning a community choir in Brisbane’s northside into a lasting part of the local arts scene. The group will return to the stage at the Tree of Life Chapel inside the Hillbrook Anglican School compound, with a concert bringing together favourite works from its history, alongside guest artists and former leaders who helped shape the choir across the past 30 years.



Read: Everton Hills Fire Trail Works Begin On Buyback Land



The concert, titled Favourites – Celebrating 30 Years of Fabulous!, will be held on Sunday 17 May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program features music selected by current choir members and includes works by Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi, John Williams, Ola Gjeilo and Bill Douglas.&nbsp;



A community choir with long ties to Brisbane’s northside



Although the choir performs at Hillbrook Anglican School, Hillbrook Chorale operates as a community SATB choir made up of adult singers and musicians from across Brisbane. Over the years, the ensemble has built strong links with local music educators, accompanists and performers while remaining connected to the school’s arts community.



The anniversary concert reflects that long-running connection, with past and present collaborators returning to perform together. The choir’s repertoire spans classical choral works, film music and contemporary compositions, giving audiences a program shaped by the people who have sung with the group over the years.



The event also continues a tradition familiar to many long-time audience members, with the choir’s community raffles returning as part of the afternoon performance.



Former director Kylie Los returns for anniversary performance



One of the returning guests for the concert is former Hillbrook Chorale director Kylie Los, who led the choir from 2014 to 2021.



Los graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Music before continuing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she completed a Master of Music and later received the school’s Concert Recital Diploma. During her time overseas, she worked with Grange Park Opera in the United Kingdom as a repetiteur.



Since returning to Brisbane, Los has remained active as a conductor, accompanist, piano teacher and adjudicator. She has worked with choirs and music programs across Queensland, including the Queensland Conservatorium, Education Queensland’s Metropolitan Region Choral Honours Program and Junior Gondwana at the Gondwana National Choral School.



Her return for the anniversary concert brings together singers and audiences who worked with her during her years leading the choir.







Young musician Myella Jago joins collaborative performers



The concert will also feature young Brisbane musician Myella Jago, a 19-year-old studying music and psychology at the University of Queensland.



Jago is majoring in composition and performs across several instruments, including violin, viola, cello and oboe. She previously played with the Chamber Strings program at Brisbane Girls Grammar School and now performs with Pulse Ensemble, Sketch Ensemble and the UQ Symphony Orchestra.



Among her recent performance highlights was playing for Queensland Governor Jeannette Young while still in Year 12.



Alongside her music studies, Jago hopes to pursue a future in neurology with a focus on how music may assist people living with neurodegenerative diseases.



Music chosen by the choir’s own members



Rather than focusing on a single composer or theme, the anniversary concert centres on pieces chosen by current choir members from the group’s past repertoire.



Read: What Does the Draft Arana Hills Precinct Plan Mean for Leslie Patrick Park?



The program moves between major classical works, film music and modern choral compositions that have become favourites among performers and audiences over the years. Organisers describe the concert as the first event in a wider series marking the choir’s 30th anniversary in 2026.




GET TICKETS












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For three decades, generations of singers, accompanists and conductors have passed through Hillbrook Chorale, turning a community choir in Brisbane’s northside into a lasting part of the local arts scene. The group will return to the stage at the Tree of Life Chapel inside the Hillbrook Anglican School compound, with a concert bringing together favourite works from its history, alongside guest artists and former leaders who helped shape the choir across the past 30 years.



Read: Everton Hills Fire Trail Works Begin On Buyback Land



The concert, titled Favourites – Celebrating 30 Years of Fabulous!, will be held on Sunday 17 May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program features music selected by current choir members and includes works by Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi, John Williams, Ola Gjeilo and Bill Douglas.&nbsp;



A community choir with long ties to Brisbane’s northside



Although the choir performs at Hillbrook Anglican School, Hillbrook Chorale operates as a community SATB choir made up of adult singers and musicians from across Brisbane. Over the years, the ensemble has built strong links with local music educators, accompanists and performers while remaining connected to the school’s arts community.



The anniversary concert reflects that long-running connection, with past and present collaborators returning to perform together. The choir’s repertoire spans classical choral works, film music and contemporary compositions, giving audiences a program shaped by the people who have sung with the group over the years.



The event also continues a tradition familiar to many long-time audience members, with the choir’s community raffles returning as part of the afternoon performance.



Former director Kylie Los returns for anniversary performance



One of the returning guests for the concert is former Hillbrook Chorale director Kylie Los, who led the choir from 2014 to 2021.



Los graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Music before continuing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she completed a Master of Music and later received the school’s Concert Recital Diploma. During her time overseas, she worked with Grange Park Opera in the United Kingdom as a repetiteur.



Since returning to Brisbane, Los has remained active as a conductor, accompanist, piano teacher and adjudicator. She has worked with choirs and music programs across Queensland, including the Queensland Conservatorium, Education Queensland’s Metropolitan Region Choral Honours Program and Junior Gondwana at the Gondwana National Choral School.



Her return for the anniversary concert brings together singers and audiences who worked with her during her years leading the choir.







Young musician Myella Jago joins collaborative performers



The concert will also feature young Brisbane musician Myella Jago, a 19-year-old studying music and psychology at the University of Queensland.



Jago is majoring in composition and performs across several instruments, including violin, viola, cello and oboe. She previously played with the Chamber Strings program at Brisbane Girls Grammar School and now performs with Pulse Ensemble, Sketch Ensemble and the UQ Symphony Orchestra.



Among her recent performance highlights was playing for Queensland Governor Jeannette Young while still in Year 12.



Alongside her music studies, Jago hopes to pursue a future in neurology with a focus on how music may assist people living with neurodegenerative diseases.



Music chosen by the choir’s own members



Rather than focusing on a single composer or theme, the anniversary concert centres on pieces chosen by current choir members from the group’s past repertoire.



Read: What Does the Draft Arana Hills Precinct Plan Mean for Leslie Patrick Park?



The program moves between major classical works, film music and modern choral compositions that have become favourites among performers and audiences over the years. Organisers describe the concert as the first event in a wider series marking the choir’s 30th anniversary in 2026.




GET TICKETS












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Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Scott Barrett MLC (@scott.barrett.mlc)




Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[One Arana Hills Resident Wakes Up a Million Dollars Richer]]></title>
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An Arana Hills resident has secured his financial future after becoming the sole person in the entire country to land a million-dollar windfall.



Read: Everton Park Welcomes Notes Wine Shop Ahead Of Female Winemakers Event



The life-changing draw took place on a recent Monday night, bringing an end to the workday with a massive surprise for the Moreton Bay local. The man purchased his winning System 7 entry through the official lottery website.&nbsp;



He later mentioned that the windfall arrived at the best possible moment because he is currently very close to finishing his working life and entering retirement. After checking his ticket and seeing the results, he noted that he experienced the most restful sleep of his life knowing his finances were secure.



While the news is monumental, the winner and his wife have chosen to keep the details within their inner circle for the time being. Although they have children, the couple decided to hold off on telling the rest of the family while they process the shock and plan their next steps.&nbsp;



The winner expressed a high level of excitement about the news but remains practical about the situation. He plans to arrange a meeting with a professional financial expert soon to ensure the prize is managed properly to support his upcoming retirement years.



Read: Crowded Trains Expected On Ferny Grove Line As Services Reduced



The Arana Hills win adds to a growing number of major prizes across the country this year. So far, over 340 division one wins have been recorded across the nation, with dozens of those coming from players in the local region. This specific win was unique as no other players across Australia matched the six specific numbers required to take home the top prize in that particular draw. The winning sequence included the numbers 18, 2, 4, 20, 15, and 41, alongside two extra numbers.



Published Date 06-May-2026
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An Arana Hills resident has secured his financial future after becoming the sole person in the entire country to land a million-dollar windfall.



Read: Everton Park Welcomes Notes Wine Shop Ahead Of Female Winemakers Event



The life-changing draw took place on a recent Monday night, bringing an end to the workday with a massive surprise for the Moreton Bay local. The man purchased his winning System 7 entry through the official lottery website.&nbsp;



He later mentioned that the windfall arrived at the best possible moment because he is currently very close to finishing his working life and entering retirement. After checking his ticket and seeing the results, he noted that he experienced the most restful sleep of his life knowing his finances were secure.



While the news is monumental, the winner and his wife have chosen to keep the details within their inner circle for the time being. Although they have children, the couple decided to hold off on telling the rest of the family while they process the shock and plan their next steps.&nbsp;



The winner expressed a high level of excitement about the news but remains practical about the situation. He plans to arrange a meeting with a professional financial expert soon to ensure the prize is managed properly to support his upcoming retirement years.



Read: Crowded Trains Expected On Ferny Grove Line As Services Reduced



The Arana Hills win adds to a growing number of major prizes across the country this year. So far, over 340 division one wins have been recorded across the nation, with dozens of those coming from players in the local region. This specific win was unique as no other players across Australia matched the six specific numbers required to take home the top prize in that particular draw. The winning sequence included the numbers 18, 2, 4, 20, 15, and 41, alongside two extra numbers.



Published Date 06-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 1-3 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2   |   Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79   |   Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road / Aspley Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Hickey Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 57   |   Labrador QAFL Seniors 133



Sat, May 2, 2026 (South Pine Sporting Complex) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Aspley QAFLW Seniors 53   |   Moreton Bay QAFLW Seniors 14







FQPL1



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa, Palm Beach Soccer Club) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Palm Beach 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Lakes United 2



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Cornubia Park) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Logan Lightning 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mitchelton FC 4



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Caboolture Sports FC 7   |   Grange Thistle 0



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Wolter Park) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Moreton City Excelsior 0   |   Virginia United 0











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Northside Wizards 72 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Cairns Dolphins 99



• Northside Wizards 73 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Cairns Dolphins 93
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AFL



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League Women – Semi-Finals • Brisbane Roar FC 2   |   Wellington Phoenix FC 1



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Marvel Stadium) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Round 8 • Essendon 79   |   Brisbane Lions 143



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Graham Road / Aspley Oval) – QAFL – Round 5 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 113 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 57



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Hickey Park) – QAFL – Round 5 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 57   |   Labrador QAFL Seniors 133



Sat, May 2, 2026 (South Pine Sporting Complex) – QAFLW – Round 4 • Aspley QAFLW Seniors 53   |   Moreton Bay QAFLW Seniors 14







FQPL1



Sun, May 3, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa, Palm Beach Soccer Club) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Palm Beach 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Lakes United 2



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Cornubia Park) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Logan Lightning 0 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Mitchelton FC 4



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Caboolture Sports FC 7   |   Grange Thistle 0



Sat, May 2, 2026 (Wolter Park) – FQPL1 Women – Round 6 • Moreton City Excelsior 0   |   Virginia United 0











Sat, May 2, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Round 3 • Northside Wizards 72 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Cairns Dolphins 99



• Northside Wizards 73 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Cairns Dolphins 93
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<title><![CDATA[Maroons Heartbreak As Blues Rip Origin I Away In Stunning Sydney Comeback]]></title>
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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MATCH REPORT



Published 27-May-2026







Read the Match Preview







Devastating for the Maroons at Accor Stadium in Origin I.



Kalyn Ponga’s sending off in a decision that immediately sparked controversy proved an enormous turning point. Andrew Johns was critical of the decision during commentary. It swung hard-fought momentum against Queensland, and the Blues produced an extraordinary final-minute play, with James Tedesco catching, juggling and grounding Nathan Cleary’s bomb.



For much of the night, Queensland looked in control.



Not just ahead on the scoreboard — in control of the contest itself. Their line speed was sharp, their middle forwards were winning collisions, Harry Grant was asking questions around the ruck, and Sam Walker, on debut in the most pressurised arena the game can offer, looked remarkably composed.



Then Origin did what Origin does.



It twisted.



A night that had looked set to become a major statement for Billy Slater instead became a brutal lesson in how quickly interstate football can turn when momentum shifts and belief takes hold.



Queensland led 20-0 after 20 minutes. They were still 20-6 ahead deep into the second half. And yet somehow, they walked away beaten 22-20.



That is the sort of loss that lingers.







Queensland Landed Every Early Blow



If there were doubts about Ponga getting the nod over Reece Walsh, or whether Walker was ready for this level, Queensland answered them quickly.



Robert Toia struck first in the ninth minute after early pressure forced the Blues into errors, and Walker converted.



It got worse for New South Wales from there.



Thomas Flegler, all aggression and direct running, punched through in the 14th minute after Queensland had started owning the middle. Selwyn Cobbo had already done damage with a strong carry in the lead-up, and the Blues suddenly looked rattled.



A few minutes later, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed as Queensland continued to punish sloppy New South Wales football.



Walker never missed.



By the time he added a penalty goal in the 20th minute, the Maroons were 20-0 up, and Accor Stadium had gone from loud to uneasy.



Queensland weren’t just scoring. They were dictating the terms.



Munster was playing direct. Grant was probing. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Flegler were bending the line. Even defensively, the Maroons looked connected and aggressive.



At that point, it genuinely felt like the Blues were in serious trouble.



New South Wales Hang Around



Origin, though, rarely gives you a clean night.



Hudson Young’s try in the 27th minute finally gave the Blues something tangible to work with, trimming the margin to 20-6 after Cleary’s conversion.



Even then, Queensland still looked the more settled side.



They defended repeat pressure well enough and took that lead into half-time without looking especially rattled. But if you were watching closely, there were hints the game was changing shape.



The Blues had started to spend more time in Queensland territory. Their attack still lacked polish, but the game had become less comfortable than the scoreboard suggested.



And once that happens in Origin, strange things tend to follow.



The Turning Point That Changed Everything



The defining moment came just before the hour mark.



Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge in a decision that immediately lit up debate.



Whether you agreed with it or not, the practical effect was obvious. Queensland suddenly had to survive a critical passage under enormous pressure, a man short, against a side that had finally found some rhythm.



The Blues took advantage.



Ethan Strange crossed in the 62nd minute after Stephen Crichton’s break opened the Maroons up, although Cleary’s missed conversion meant Queensland still had breathing room at 20-10.



But the feel of the match had changed completely.



The crowd sensed it. The Blues sensed it. Queensland, perhaps, sensed it too.



Cleary’s 40/20 in the 70th minute was the moment the pressure became suffocating. It was a champion’s play, the kind that flips field position and emotional momentum in one strike.



Seconds later, he backed it up by slicing through himself.



20-16.



Now the Maroons were no longer managing a lead. They were trying to survive.



Queensland Let The Game Slip



The temptation will be to make this all about the Ponga send-off.



It was enormous. Lose a player in Origin, against a side with Nathan Cleary pulling the strings, and the pressure changes instantly.



But Queensland still had chances to steady themselves.



Instead, just when composure mattered most, the mistakes crept in.



Robert Toia lost the ball. Harry Grant conceded a costly penalty. Selwyn Cobbo came up with an error. Jojo Fifita spilled possession.



None of those moments, on their own, decide a match.



Together, though, they handed New South Wales exactly what it needed — territory, repeat sets, and belief.



That’s how these games can turn. Not always in one dramatic flash, but in small moments where control slips away and suddenly the team chasing starts to smell something.



By the time Cleary launched that final bomb, Queensland no longer looked like a side closing out a win. They looked like a side trying desperately to survive.



And when Tedesco somehow came down with it — juggling, regathering, grounding — it felt like the kind of moment Origin keeps in its vault for years.



Queensland will argue the turning point. They’ll replay the send-off. They’ll point to what might have been.



But the harder truth is this: they had this game.



And they let it get away.







MATCH PREVIEW



Published 26-May-2026







Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow







The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy Slater
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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 22-24 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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AFL



Toyota AFL Premiership



Sun, May 24, 2026 (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney • Wangal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 11 • GWS Giants 166   |   Brisbane Lions 88







TPIL Lawyers QAFL



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Hickey Park / Hickey Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 8 • Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 99   |   Coorparoo QAFL Seniors 71







FQPL1



Sat, May 23, 2026 (O'Callaghan Park (North Star FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 12 • North Star 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Logan Lightning 3



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Duncan McKenna Mallawa (Palm Beach Soccer Club)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • Palm Beach 3 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Grange Thistle 0



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 8 • North Lakes United 0   |   Mitchelton FC 0







NPL



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Moreton City Excelsior 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 5



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Meakin Park-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 12 • Brisbane Roar B 1 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Eastern Suburbs 3



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Perry Park (Brisbane Strikers)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 15 • Souths Strikers 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Brisbane City 8











NBL1 North



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 100 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 88



Fri, May 22, 2026 (Auchenflower Stadium) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Brisbane Capitals 78 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Northside Wizards 87



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 101   |   Southern Districts Spartans 92



Sat, May 23, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 6 • Northside Wizards 65   |   Southern Districts Spartans 73











QRL



Sun, May 24, 2026 (Premiers' Park, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 10 • Norths Devils 16   |   Brisbane Tigers 24
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<title><![CDATA[Brisbane and Housing4Change Team Up To Deliver New Community Housing In Zillmere]]></title>
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Brisbane has sold a portion of a depot site in Zillmere to not-for-profit organisation Housing4Change, with plans to build 16 new modular community housing on the land.







Read: Zillmere Included in Plan to Expand Brisbane’s Housing Supply







The 3,000-square-metre parcel at 39 Jennings Street forms part of a larger 13,600-square-metre council depot. The sale price has not been disclosed. The remaining land will continue to be used for public activities, including as a sandbag distribution point during storm season.



Housing4Change will deliver one- and two-bedroom homes on the site, with a focus on housing women experiencing insecurity. The organisation will lead planning approvals and full project delivery, while Council is covering survey and development application costs associated with subdividing the land. Modular construction has been chosen to accelerate delivery and manage costs.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Once residents move in, Housing4Change will work to connect them with frontline support services including counselling, education and employment assistance.



Housing4Change chair Kirsty Rourke said access to well-located land close to transport and services has long been one of the key obstacles facing not-for-profit housing providers. She said meaningful progress required strategic collaboration across multiple sectors to unlock land, funding and delivery models that would otherwise not be possible.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham, speaking at a meeting, said the north side location was selected because it sits within walking distance of public transport, shops and support services. She said Brisbane was using its land to support the construction of more homes.



Cr Adrian Schrinner has stated that increasing housing supply is key to helping more people access a home sooner.



Housing4Change could also become eligible for a full waiver of infrastructure fees and charges if it registers as an official community housing provider. Council has already provided more than $3 million in infrastructure charge discounts to social housing providers across Brisbane, including projects in Stones Corner and Chermside.



Cr Jared Cassidy, in whose ward the site sits, acknowledged the project but called on local officials to do more, including pursuing affordable housing targets, inclusionary zoning and supportive housing in suburban renewal precincts.







Read: Three-Bedroom Zillmere Cottage Fetches $1.12M At Auction







Housing4Change will need to submit a development application before construction can begin.



Featured image credit: Pexels/Jakub Zerdzicki



Published 25-May-2026
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Brisbane has sold a portion of a depot site in Zillmere to not-for-profit organisation Housing4Change, with plans to build 16 new modular community housing on the land.







Read: Zillmere Included in Plan to Expand Brisbane’s Housing Supply







The 3,000-square-metre parcel at 39 Jennings Street forms part of a larger 13,600-square-metre council depot. The sale price has not been disclosed. The remaining land will continue to be used for public activities, including as a sandbag distribution point during storm season.



Housing4Change will deliver one- and two-bedroom homes on the site, with a focus on housing women experiencing insecurity. The organisation will lead planning approvals and full project delivery, while Council is covering survey and development application costs associated with subdividing the land. Modular construction has been chosen to accelerate delivery and manage costs.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Once residents move in, Housing4Change will work to connect them with frontline support services including counselling, education and employment assistance.



Housing4Change chair Kirsty Rourke said access to well-located land close to transport and services has long been one of the key obstacles facing not-for-profit housing providers. She said meaningful progress required strategic collaboration across multiple sectors to unlock land, funding and delivery models that would otherwise not be possible.



Photo credit: Google Street View



Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham, speaking at a meeting, said the north side location was selected because it sits within walking distance of public transport, shops and support services. She said Brisbane was using its land to support the construction of more homes.



Cr Adrian Schrinner has stated that increasing housing supply is key to helping more people access a home sooner.



Housing4Change could also become eligible for a full waiver of infrastructure fees and charges if it registers as an official community housing provider. Council has already provided more than $3 million in infrastructure charge discounts to social housing providers across Brisbane, including projects in Stones Corner and Chermside.



Cr Jared Cassidy, in whose ward the site sits, acknowledged the project but called on local officials to do more, including pursuing affordable housing targets, inclusionary zoning and supportive housing in suburban renewal precincts.







Read: Three-Bedroom Zillmere Cottage Fetches $1.12M At Auction







Housing4Change will need to submit a development application before construction can begin.



Featured image credit: Pexels/Jakub Zerdzicki



Published 25-May-2026
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<title><![CDATA[Boondall ViP Elaine Celebrated for 22 Years Supporting Local Police and Community Safety]]></title>
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While many residents may recognise the uniformed officers at Coffee with a Cop or local Neighbourhood Watch events, one of the most consistent contributors to community safety in Brisbane’s north has worked quietly in the background for more than two decades.



As part of National Volunteers Week, the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit in Boondall is recognising Elaine, a Volunteer in Police (VIP) member who has spent 22 years supporting the Queensland Police Service.



Elaine has become a familiar part of the unit’s community-facing work, assisting at public engagement events including Coffee with a Cop sessions and Neighbourhood Watch activities, while also providing behind-the-scenes support in the office.



National Volunteers Week, running from 18 to 24 May, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising the millions of people who donate their time to strengthen local communities.



For policing teams like the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit, volunteers can play a significant role in helping officers stay connected with the communities they serve.



That local relevance is particularly clear in the Aspley district, where the Boondall-based unit regularly runs outreach programs aimed at crime prevention, road safety awareness and community engagement across Brisbane’s north.



While frontline officers are often the public face of those efforts, volunteers like Elaine help keep many of those initiatives running.



After 22 years of service, that contribution is now being formally recognised as part of the national celebration of volunteerism.



Published 23-May-2026




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While many residents may recognise the uniformed officers at Coffee with a Cop or local Neighbourhood Watch events, one of the most consistent contributors to community safety in Brisbane’s north has worked quietly in the background for more than two decades.



As part of National Volunteers Week, the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit in Boondall is recognising Elaine, a Volunteer in Police (VIP) member who has spent 22 years supporting the Queensland Police Service.



Elaine has become a familiar part of the unit’s community-facing work, assisting at public engagement events including Coffee with a Cop sessions and Neighbourhood Watch activities, while also providing behind-the-scenes support in the office.



National Volunteers Week, running from 18 to 24 May, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising the millions of people who donate their time to strengthen local communities.



For policing teams like the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit, volunteers can play a significant role in helping officers stay connected with the communities they serve.



That local relevance is particularly clear in the Aspley district, where the Boondall-based unit regularly runs outreach programs aimed at crime prevention, road safety awareness and community engagement across Brisbane’s north.



While frontline officers are often the public face of those efforts, volunteers like Elaine help keep many of those initiatives running.



After 22 years of service, that contribution is now being formally recognised as part of the national celebration of volunteerism.



Published 23-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[From Scouted Boxer to Olympic Talent Spotter: Sammy Leone to Speak at Free Men’s Breakfast]]></title>
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When Sammy Leone roped up his first makeshift boxing ring at the UAICC in Zillmere in 2012, he would have had no idea that this would lead to him becoming a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics.



"We had several small boxing rings rigged up in the back yard on the grass. The kids loved the sparring sessions. They didn't love the mozzies, but I think they developed faster hands by constantly swatting them."



Sammy's pilgrimage to teaching boxing and developing a youth group (whilst helping people who had nothing where he could), actually started when his talent was spotted leading to a fully paid scholarship as a teenager to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.



"It was an incredible experience that came out of the blue, daily boxing training and I had always had a passion for youthwork so i started studying it down there," says Sammy.



Whilst the AIS was instrumental in forming Sammy's future career, it also had a very harsh lesson. From a group of seven in Canberra, three were picked to go to the Olympics. Sammy was one of the four that didn't make it.



The devastating blow forged an inner strength and motivation to build something. It took a long time germinating inside him -- 20 years of work inside the community services sector, whilst pursuing an amateur boxing career (including turning pro), winning the State Title, and developing a strong reputation in the sport.



He trained in multiple gyms on the northside and southside of Brisbane, got a Cert 4 and other diplomas in community service, all whilst teaching  the kids at the UAICC everyday, until a point where he needed a full-time venue. 



That led to a move to establish "The Boss Boxing" at a commercial property in Zillmere. The coaches were and still are volunteers, people who have a passion to coach and help people of all ages to better themselves. 



"We've had children as young as five up to a lady of 71 years of age, and all ages in between."



The Boss Boxing is now established at 388 Newman Road in Geebung, where Sammy has also established the First Nations Boxing Academy, to work with the best young talent around. 



In 2023, he also developed the inaugural First Nations Boxing Championships at the Hamilton Hotel. The event is due to take place again for the fourth consecutive year on September 19 in the conference hall above the Hamilton Hotel. It is open to First Nations people and anyone else.



These days, Sammy is working on a new exciting project of identifying a team of First Nations Boxers to take as a squad for a challenge to take on a team from Fiji in Fiji. As ever, that will involve plenty of fundraising efforts to enable costs of the trip to be covered.



Now recognised as a "Futures Development Club" for the metro north area of Brisbane, a pathway through the state body of Boxing Qld, the Geebung gym hosts regular sessions for the up nd coming talent of the state.



The evolution of Sammy and the organisation has been noticed. Recently, he was asked to become a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics, a program supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport and the AIS, called "Youth for 2032" which will hold regular scouting programs at Sammy's joint.



"It's all about assessing the physical attributes of the talent early, so that as we head towards 2032, we are developing kids who have the agility and physique that can be built on." says Sammy.



The full circle of Sammy's life going from scouted to Olympic scout has come from resilience, discipline and the desire to pass on his lived experience to the youth. He has also continually helped others from his own pocket, where people have fallen through the cracks of the system.



This weekend Sammy is the guest speaker at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast, held in Fitzgibbon. 



The event has seen a strong boxing contingent including former Kickboxing World Champion, Ian Jacobs, and a fresh talent in Isaac "Heasdsplitter" Hardman who fights in the IBC, the T20 version of MMA, a smaller ring, less grappling, very brutal. 



Past guest speakers have included MMA fighter Jason Lonergan, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist, Duncan Armstrong and former Brisbane Bullets star, Andre Moore.



The event is the brainchild of Hudson Dale, a series of great speakers with a free breakfast all covered by incredibly generous sponsors. 



Dale Farm is one of the most extraordinary properties in Brisbane. Dale, a Commercial Property Agent with Raine and Horne in Kedron, fell in love with the place but the floods were not kind to it; however, he is very focused on continually upgrading it and adding new elements towards his vision as a centre for men's health.



Sammy Leone will add a new chapter to the Men's Breakfast series on Saturday morning with a 6.30-7am start at 42A Desert Willow Way in Fitzgibbon.



Photo credit: Brisbane Men's Breakfast



This has to be the best free event in Brisbane. You'd be crazy to miss it.











Published 17-May-2026




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When Sammy Leone roped up his first makeshift boxing ring at the UAICC in Zillmere in 2012, he would have had no idea that this would lead to him becoming a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics.



"We had several small boxing rings rigged up in the back yard on the grass. The kids loved the sparring sessions. They didn't love the mozzies, but I think they developed faster hands by constantly swatting them."



Sammy's pilgrimage to teaching boxing and developing a youth group (whilst helping people who had nothing where he could), actually started when his talent was spotted leading to a fully paid scholarship as a teenager to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.



"It was an incredible experience that came out of the blue, daily boxing training and I had always had a passion for youthwork so i started studying it down there," says Sammy.



Whilst the AIS was instrumental in forming Sammy's future career, it also had a very harsh lesson. From a group of seven in Canberra, three were picked to go to the Olympics. Sammy was one of the four that didn't make it.



The devastating blow forged an inner strength and motivation to build something. It took a long time germinating inside him -- 20 years of work inside the community services sector, whilst pursuing an amateur boxing career (including turning pro), winning the State Title, and developing a strong reputation in the sport.



He trained in multiple gyms on the northside and southside of Brisbane, got a Cert 4 and other diplomas in community service, all whilst teaching  the kids at the UAICC everyday, until a point where he needed a full-time venue. 



That led to a move to establish "The Boss Boxing" at a commercial property in Zillmere. The coaches were and still are volunteers, people who have a passion to coach and help people of all ages to better themselves. 



"We've had children as young as five up to a lady of 71 years of age, and all ages in between."



The Boss Boxing is now established at 388 Newman Road in Geebung, where Sammy has also established the First Nations Boxing Academy, to work with the best young talent around. 



In 2023, he also developed the inaugural First Nations Boxing Championships at the Hamilton Hotel. The event is due to take place again for the fourth consecutive year on September 19 in the conference hall above the Hamilton Hotel. It is open to First Nations people and anyone else.



These days, Sammy is working on a new exciting project of identifying a team of First Nations Boxers to take as a squad for a challenge to take on a team from Fiji in Fiji. As ever, that will involve plenty of fundraising efforts to enable costs of the trip to be covered.



Now recognised as a "Futures Development Club" for the metro north area of Brisbane, a pathway through the state body of Boxing Qld, the Geebung gym hosts regular sessions for the up nd coming talent of the state.



The evolution of Sammy and the organisation has been noticed. Recently, he was asked to become a talent scout for the 2032 Olympics, a program supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport and the AIS, called "Youth for 2032" which will hold regular scouting programs at Sammy's joint.



"It's all about assessing the physical attributes of the talent early, so that as we head towards 2032, we are developing kids who have the agility and physique that can be built on." says Sammy.



The full circle of Sammy's life going from scouted to Olympic scout has come from resilience, discipline and the desire to pass on his lived experience to the youth. He has also continually helped others from his own pocket, where people have fallen through the cracks of the system.



This weekend Sammy is the guest speaker at the Brisbane Men's Breakfast, held in Fitzgibbon. 



The event has seen a strong boxing contingent including former Kickboxing World Champion, Ian Jacobs, and a fresh talent in Isaac "Heasdsplitter" Hardman who fights in the IBC, the T20 version of MMA, a smaller ring, less grappling, very brutal. 



Past guest speakers have included MMA fighter Jason Lonergan, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist, Duncan Armstrong and former Brisbane Bullets star, Andre Moore.



The event is the brainchild of Hudson Dale, a series of great speakers with a free breakfast all covered by incredibly generous sponsors. 



Dale Farm is one of the most extraordinary properties in Brisbane. Dale, a Commercial Property Agent with Raine and Horne in Kedron, fell in love with the place but the floods were not kind to it; however, he is very focused on continually upgrading it and adding new elements towards his vision as a centre for men's health.



Sammy Leone will add a new chapter to the Men's Breakfast series on Saturday morning with a 6.30-7am start at 42A Desert Willow Way in Fitzgibbon.



Photo credit: Brisbane Men's Breakfast



This has to be the best free event in Brisbane. You'd be crazy to miss it.











Published 17-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Origin Opener Set For Sydney Showdown As New-Look Maroons Eye Early Blow]]></title>
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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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The first round of Origin is here.



For 2026, State of Origin starts at Accor Stadium in Sydney, before heading to the MCG for Game II and Suncorp Stadium for the decider.



The 2026 State of Origin series is the 45th edition of the men’s interstate best-of-three rivalry, with Queensland entering the campaign holding the historical edge — 25 series wins to New South Wales’ 17, with two series drawn.



For the Maroons, Kalyn Ponga has been selected over Reece Walsh by Billy Slater, while Sam Walker makes his Origin debut in place of the injured Tom Dearden. Max Plath debuts, with Jojo Fifita and Briton Nikora earning their first Maroons selections.



For the Blues, James Tedesco keeps Dylan Edwards out at fullback, while Laurie Daly has opted for Tolutau Koula out of position on the wing ahead of Zac Lomax and Jacob Kiraz. Injury to Mitchell Moses means Ethan Strange will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake finally gets his Origin debut.



The Maroons have won only two of their past 10 Origin games in Sydney, although one of those victories came last year.



Can Queensland pressure Strange enough to cut off quality ball to Nathan Cleary?



New South Wales appears to hold the upper hand through the middle, but Pat Carrigan and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will relish that challenge.



Cleary versus Walker. Strange versus Munster.



Can Harry Grant put the Maroons on the front foot with his creativity around the ruck?



Can Max Plath and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reproduce their Dolphin's NRL form on the Origin stage?



This shapes as a classic Origin arm wrestle, with Queensland having won six of the past 10 series.



The game will be broadcast live on 9Now, with kick-off at 8.05pm.



New South Wales Blues




James Tedesco



Brian To’o



Stephen Crichton



Kotoni Staggs



Tolutau Koula



Ethan Strange



Nathan Cleary



Addin Fonua-Blake



Reece Robson



Mitch Barnett



Hudson Young



Haumole Olakau’atu



Isaah Yeo




Interchange




Cameron Murray



Victor Radley



Jacob Saifiti



Blayke Brailey




Extended squad




Casey McLean



Dylan Lucas



Matt Burton




Coach



Laurie Daley







Queensland Maroons




Kalyn Ponga



Selwyn Cobbo



Robert Toia



Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow



Jojo Fifita



Cameron Munster



Sam Walker



Tom Flegler



Harry Grant



Tino Fa’asuamaleaui



Reuben Cotter



Kurt Capewell



Max Plath




Interchange




Briton Nikora



Lindsay Collins



Patrick Carrigan



Trent Loiero




Extended squad




Ezra Mam



Gehamat Shibasaki



Kulikefu Finefeuiaki




Coach



Billy SlaterPublished 26-May-2026




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<title><![CDATA[Road Safety Week Campaign Heads to Boondall and Geebung with Community Events]]></title>
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A morning coffee stop in Boondall and a motorcycle-focused community gathering in Geebung will become part of a wider road safety push this week, as police take National Road Safety Week messaging directly into North Brisbane neighbourhoods.



Queensland Police, alongside the Department of Transport and Main Roads, are hosting a series of community events across the region as part of the annual campaign, which runs from 17 to 24 May and focuses on reducing road trauma while encouraging safer driving habits.







For Aspley district residents, two of the closest events will take place in Boondall and Geebung.



The first is a Coffee with a Cop session at Zarraffa’s Boondall on Thursday 21 May from 7am to 8.30am, giving commuters and locals a chance to speak with police about road safety concerns over a morning coffee.



Later in the week, attention shifts to two wheels, with police launching a motorcycle safety initiative at Bike Night at Café Elle in Geebung on Saturday 23 May from 5pm to 7.30pm.



While community engagement is the public face of the campaign, the message behind it is far more serious.



National Road Safety Week was established to raise awareness of the lasting impact of road trauma, honour those killed or seriously injured in crashes, and encourage Australians to make safer decisions behind the wheel.



Queensland Police say enforcement remains important, but changing behaviour before dangerous choices are made is just as critical.



That includes the habits authorities continue to link to serious crashes and fatalities: speeding, driving while distracted, fatigue, drink or drug driving, and failing to wear seatbelts.



Police will also be taking the campaign into other parts of North Brisbane, including a rural road safety-themed parkrun activation in Samford and a football round community event at Norths Devils in Nundah alongside ambulance and fire crews.



But for motorists in the Aspley catchment, the Boondall and Geebung events bring the campaign closer to home.



Rather than relying solely on patrol cars and roadside enforcement, the week is designed to start conversations in places where people already gather, whether that is a café before work or a community bike meet on a Saturday evening.



The underlying message is simple: road safety is not just a policing issue. It is a responsibility shared by everyone who gets behind the wheel or throws a leg over a bike.



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A morning coffee stop in Boondall and a motorcycle-focused community gathering in Geebung will become part of a wider road safety push this week, as police take National Road Safety Week messaging directly into North Brisbane neighbourhoods.



Queensland Police, alongside the Department of Transport and Main Roads, are hosting a series of community events across the region as part of the annual campaign, which runs from 17 to 24 May and focuses on reducing road trauma while encouraging safer driving habits.







For Aspley district residents, two of the closest events will take place in Boondall and Geebung.



The first is a Coffee with a Cop session at Zarraffa’s Boondall on Thursday 21 May from 7am to 8.30am, giving commuters and locals a chance to speak with police about road safety concerns over a morning coffee.



Later in the week, attention shifts to two wheels, with police launching a motorcycle safety initiative at Bike Night at Café Elle in Geebung on Saturday 23 May from 5pm to 7.30pm.



While community engagement is the public face of the campaign, the message behind it is far more serious.



National Road Safety Week was established to raise awareness of the lasting impact of road trauma, honour those killed or seriously injured in crashes, and encourage Australians to make safer decisions behind the wheel.



Queensland Police say enforcement remains important, but changing behaviour before dangerous choices are made is just as critical.



That includes the habits authorities continue to link to serious crashes and fatalities: speeding, driving while distracted, fatigue, drink or drug driving, and failing to wear seatbelts.



Police will also be taking the campaign into other parts of North Brisbane, including a rural road safety-themed parkrun activation in Samford and a football round community event at Norths Devils in Nundah alongside ambulance and fire crews.



But for motorists in the Aspley catchment, the Boondall and Geebung events bring the campaign closer to home.



Rather than relying solely on patrol cars and roadside enforcement, the week is designed to start conversations in places where people already gather, whether that is a café before work or a community bike meet on a Saturday evening.



The underlying message is simple: road safety is not just a policing issue. It is a responsibility shared by everyone who gets behind the wheel or throws a leg over a bike.



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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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AFL



QAFL - TPIL LawyersSat, May 16, 2026 (Dittmer Park / Southside Toyota Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Mt Gravatt QAFL Seniors 70   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 105



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Ern &amp; Alma Dowling Sports Ground / Totally Workwear Park) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 7 • Redland Victoria Point QAFL Seniors 117   |   Aspley QAFL Seniors 90



FQPL



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex (Caboolture Sports FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 11 • Caboolture Sports FC 2 &nbsp; | &nbsp; North Star 3



NPL - Men



Fri, May 15, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 11 • Brisbane Roar B 1   |   Lions FC 3



NPL - Women



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Coplicks Family Sports Park (Gold Coast United)-Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 14 • Gold Coast United Postponed   |   Brisbane City Postponed











Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 4 • Northside Wizards 84 &nbsp; | &nbsp; Townsville Flames 89



Sat, May 16, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 5 • Northside Wizards 96   |   Townsville Heat 99








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<title><![CDATA[North Brisbane Area Sports Results 8-10 May 2026]]></title>
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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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AFL



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Sir Bruce Small Park / Kallibr Homes Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Surfers Paradise QAFL Seniors 134   |   Wilston Grange QAFL Seniors 62



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Men – Round 6• Aspley QAFL Seniors 72   |   Morningside QAFL Seniors 136



Sat, May 9, 2026 (UQ Playing Field 2 / Base Architecture Meadows) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors 58   |   Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 64



Sat, May 9, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 5• Aspley QAFLW Seniors 4   |   Morningside QAFLW Seniors 14



Fri, May 8, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera - Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 9• Brisbane Lions 100   |   Carlton 89











Sat, May 9, 2026 (Rowland Cowan Stadium) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 4• Southern Districts Spartans 82   |   Northside Wizards 86











Sat, May 9, 2026 (BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane) – QRL – Hostplus Cup – Men – Round 9• WM Seagulls 16   |   Norths Devils 14








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<title><![CDATA[From the Airwaves: 5 Golden Nuggets from Macca]]></title>
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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We are massive fans of Macca.



The Sunday morning show provides a fantastic journey around Australia and the world to hear stories and insights from real people that you won't hear in the mass media.



Here are five nuggets that we've dug out from the goldmine that is Macca's Australia All Over show.



Lawson's Story



On March 22, we heard the story of a 10 year old boy called Lawson, from the persepctive of a first responder.



The first responder who rang was Mark, a paramedic. He had been called out in an ambulance to a rural property at Mcdouall Peak Station in remote South Australia.



McDouall Peak is known for its arid desert landscape and historic links to explorer John McDouall Stuart. The area is known for its harsh conditions, hardy desert vegetation, and remains part of South Australia’s vast, sparsely populated interior.



Mark related that a 10-year-old boy named Lawson and his dad, a farmer, went out on motorbikes to build some fencing on the station. Lawson's dad told the boy that he was just going to check some fencing a few kilometres away and then set off on his motorbike down the fenceline.



He didn't come back.



After a while, Lawson got on his motorbike to go and look for him, but couldn't find him. So he got his mum to drive over in the car and together they searched and found him. The dad was very badly injured having crashed on his bike at speed.



By the time emergency crews arrived, Lawson had already spent more than an hour talking with medical staff and waiting for help to reach them.



Mark the paramedic related that on arrival on the main road, he encountered young Lawson, who calmly then got in a ute and drove ahead of the ambulance for several kilometres to guide the medics to where his dad was.



Mark was blown away with the maturity and initiative of Lawson. He had seen many unusual situations in his job but this was a major outlier.



It turned out Lawson's father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone.



Mark said Lawson carried medical gear; helped responders where needed; and stayed composed through the entire rescue until his father was flown out by the RFDS for treatment.



Amazingly, a neighbour who knew young Lawson was listening to Macca, and rang Lawson's family to tell him about the call on the show.



Soon after, Lawson rang in and told Macca all about what happened first-hand.



“He was going like 90 or 100 or something,” Lawson told Macca, when recounting his father's crash.



At one point, Macca asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.



“A helicopter pilot,” Lawson replied.



It sounded less like a dream and more like a plan.



Out on stations like McDouall Peak, childhood looks different.



Distances are measured in hours, not suburbs. Fence lines run for kilometres. If something goes wrong, help is rarely close.



Lawson studies through the Port Augusta School of the Air, originally built around two-way radio lessons for children living in isolated parts of the country. These days, classes are mostly online, but the principle is still the same — students learning from station houses and remote properties hundreds of kilometres apart.



Kids in those areas tend to grow up fast and early. They learn vehicles young, help with fencing and stock work, and get used to solving problems without immediate backup. 



Here’s a video about Clair, who tells a story remarkably similar to that of Lawson, giving us a glimpse of the world they inhabit — a long way from city life, and built around a different kind of independence.











Food Labels - Does “Australian Made” have loopholes?



Judy, a soybean farmer from Bundaberg, rang in to the show on the April 5 program.



She had a very interesting story to put people straight about Australian made loopholes.



She said that supermarket food labels can be very misleading.



Soy milk can be sold as “Australian Made” even when the beans are imported — because the bulk of what’s in the carton is Australian water.



That’s enough to be considered "Australian Made" soy milk, she said.



Meanwhile, she’s growing soy locally, rotating it with sugarcane — a system that quietly does its job, improving soil and keeping things sustainable over time.



“It’s a practical system,” she said.



But that work — and those crops — aren’t always what ends up on the shelf.



It’s not just soy milk.



More broadly, Australia’s labelling rules are based on where a product is made or substantially transformed, not always where its key ingredients are grown.







That’s how you end up with:




fruit juice blended locally from imported concentrate



seafood processed here but caught overseas



packaged foods made in Australia using global ingredients.




The label is technically right, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. For producers like Judy, that gap matters.



Are these technical loopholes hurting Australian food producers?



“Six days. 1,200 feral pigs.” The scale most people don’t see



On the April 19 program, Peter called in from Wangaratta, talking about his new feral pig shoot record.



Feral pigs can make an enormous mess of farmer's crops as well as gardens and any piece of grassland as they can dig up hundreds of metres of land overnight looking for worms and roots.



Peter projected that there could be over a million feral pigs in Australia and that there were signs of them entering the edge of urban areas.



It sounded like Peter was part of a system that pairs landholders with vetted recreational shooters. His previous best was 1,100 shot but this time he covered 1,200.



"Traps don't work anymore" Peter said.



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Scientific evidence ranks pigs among the most intelligent animals—often cited as the fifth smartest species—possessing cognitive abilities that rival dogs and young human toddlers.



Feral pigs have been part of the landscape for a long time. What’s easy to miss is how quickly things escalate once numbers build.



They move in groups, breed fast, and don’t take long to undo a paddock. Crops gone overnight, fences pushed through, water turned.



Control efforts don’t stop — trapping, baiting, culling — but it’s not static.



Six days near Warren. About 1,200 feral pigs. At that point, you’re dealing with something that doesn’t scale down easily.



Corals, Reefs and the Arguments Around What We’re Seeing



Three separate calls across April ended up circling the same uneasy question: what is happening to the reefs?



What made it interesting was that the callers did not entirely agree.



The Scientist Trying to Cool the Water



On the April 5 program, oceanographer Dan Harrison from the National Marine Science Centre spoke about the science side of the problem — and how researchers are now exploring increasingly complex ways to protect coral systems from extreme heat.



One idea he discussed was marine cloud brightening.



In simple terms, increasing low cloud cover over parts of the ocean so more sunlight is reflected away and water temperatures stay lower during dangerous heat periods.



But Harrison was careful not to present the reef as a simple story of decline or rescue.



Cyclones can damage reefs badly — but sometimes also cool overheated water and reduce bleaching pressure. Floods can smother coral systems with runoff, but under different conditions can shift temperatures or nutrients in ways that change outcomes entirely.



The impression left was less about certainty than complexity.



Nothing in reef systems happens in isolation.



Returning to Fiji After Three Decades



Two weeks later on the April 19 show, Kieran Kelly rang from Fiji with something far more personal and emotional.



After returning to diving for the first time in more than 30 years, he said he was stunned by what he saw underwater.



“The reefs were devastated — brown, lifeless.”



What stayed with listeners was the way he described it.



“All the little houses are still there, but there’s no one in them.”



He said the coral structure itself often remained, but the colour, fish life and movement felt diminished from what he remembered decades earlier.



At the same time, he reflected on how Fiji itself had changed — from what he described as a quieter, more remote place into one increasingly built around tourism, boats and constant movement.



“The very thing that attracts people ends up spoiling it.”



It wasn’t framed as activism or politics. More the observations of someone returning to a place after a very long absence and confronting how much both nature and people had changed.



The Ecologist Who Warned Against Generalisations



A week later again, on the April 26 program, another listener pushed back.



James Hawes, a retired CSIRO ecologist from the Sunshine Coast, wrote to Macca after hearing Kieran’s comments.



He argued that broad claims about “dead and dying reefs” risked missing important context.



Hawes said many reefs he had snorkelled recently — including parts of the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around Fiji — appeared healthy and actively growing. He acknowledged localised storm and cyclone damage, but warned against sweeping conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



“Reports on coral reef damage must have context.”







Why reef conversations have become so complicated



Part of the reason reef discussions now feel so contested is because people are often talking about different parts of the same system.



Some reefs recover after bleaching events. Others don’t. One section can be badly damaged by heat or cyclones while another nearby remains comparatively healthy.



That sat underneath all three calls.



Dan Harrison spoke about intervention research already underway in Australia. Kieran Kelly described reefs in Fiji that felt emptier and less alive than he remembered decades earlier. James Hawes warned against broad conclusions drawn from isolated experiences.



All three perspectives can exist at once.



The Great Barrier Reef stretches across more than 2,000 kilometres, with thousands of reef systems responding differently to temperature, storms, runoff, tourism pressure and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.



At the same time, Australia has become a major centre for reef intervention research.



Marine cloud brightening — the concept Harrison discussed — is now being trialled as researchers investigate whether brighter low cloud cover could temporarily cool reef waters during marine heatwaves.



Other projects include:




heat-tolerant coral breeding



coral seeding and restoration programs



satellite, drone and robotic reef monitoring



crown-of-thorns starfish control efforts




Researchers are also studying how runoff, water quality and tourism pressure interact with warming oceans and cyclone damage over time.



None of it is straightforward.



Some reefs are recovering strongly. Others are under heavy stress. Some intervention ideas remain experimental, while others are already being rolled out more broadly.



Which is why reef conversations now tend to sound less certain than they once did.



The science is still moving.



The war where bullets overtook disease — and what changed after that



On the April 26 program, the conversation drifted from Gallipoli’s cliffs and cemeteries into something less often talked about — what war looked like from the medical side.



In studio, hand surgeon David Dilley spoke about the conditions doctors and medics faced during the First World War, particularly during Gallipoli.



“The planning was appalling,” he said, referring to findings from the Dardanelles Commission.



There were shortages everywhere. Limited supplies. Primitive field conditions. Little understanding of how to deal with the scale of injuries arriving at once.



“They had bandages… a bit of chloroform… and not much else.”



Earlier in the program, callers had been describing the cemeteries at Gallipoli — the closeness of the ridgelines, the tiny distances between trenches, the sheer number of names.



Dilley’s contribution added another layer to that picture.



For centuries before World War I, disease often killed more soldiers than combat itself. Dysentery, typhoid, infected wounds and poor sanitation spread quickly through camps and battlefields long before antibiotics existed.



But by Gallipoli and the Western Front, warfare itself had changed. Machine guns, artillery and industrial-scale combat produced catastrophic injuries on a scale medicine had never really faced before.



“It was the first war where more died from enemy action than disease,” Dilley said.



The conversation moved easily between medicine, history and memory — less like a lecture and more like someone trying to explain how one era forced the next one to change.







The shift didn’t happen all at once, but the pressure to improve was constant.



In earlier wars, many soldiers didn’t die from wounds themselves, but from what followed — infection, poor sanitation, limited understanding of how to treat trauma once it set in. Dysentery, typhoid and septic wounds were often more lethal than the battlefield.



By the time of Gallipoli, that balance had started to change, even if the systems around it hadn’t caught up.



Since then, each conflict has pushed medicine further.



Today, soldiers carry trauma kits designed to deal with the first and most critical problem — bleeding. Tourniquets, clotting agents and airway tools are standard, with the aim of stabilising someone long enough to get them to surgical care.



From there, evacuation is faster, and treatment is more specialised, with trauma teams trained specifically for those injuries.



None of that removes the brutality of war. But it does mean more people survive the part they wouldn’t have before.



One conversation at a time



Five calls.



Different states, different lives, different subjects.



A 10-year-old on a remote cattle station. A soybean farmer in Bundaberg. Pig shooters near Warren. Scientists arguing over reefs. A surgeon reframing Gallipoli.



None of them sounded like they were trying to make a point bigger than it was.



That’s probably why the calls stayed with people after the radio switched off.



Published 7-May-2026
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