It’s the next step for what the former Hockeyroo hopes is a path to the Commonwealth Games.
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Olympian Betty Cuthbert remembered in memorial service at SCG
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Betty Cuthbert was remembered as “extraordinary” at a state memorial service in Sydney on Monday.
AFP commander and champion strongman Grant Edwards goes public with his PTSD battle
AFP Commander Grant Edwards could lead airport security for the G20 and pull a 1,890 tonne plane with his bare hands, but he was to discover brute strength only counts for so much.
Parents of only children judged for being 'selfish' despite evidence of benefits
Parents of only children by choice are sometimes seen as “selfish” for not giving their son or daughter a sibling, or are told they’re “putting all their eggs in one basket”. But that’s despite evidence suggesting it’s a lifestyle choice that benefits the whole family.
Gabba curator Kevin Mitchell retires after 33 years keeping the pitch perfect
After more than three decades tending to one of Queensland’s most hallowed sports grounds, where he followed in his father’s footsteps as curator, Kevin Mitchell is calling stumps.
Farmers picking an early and extended Queensland avocado harvest
Early indications are pointing to an extended Queensland avocado season next year, with fruit already appearing on trees in the far north.
Ipswich by-election: Mayor-elect's biggest donor comes from waste sector
Ipswich mayor-elect Andrew Antoniolli is challenged to stay true to his pre-election promise of transparency despite big donations from the waste industry during the mayoral campaign.
Neil Henry sacked as Gold Coast Titans coach
The ongoing crisis at the Gold Coast Titans has led to the club sacking Neil Henry as coach.
Speedway crash: Complaints aired over broken first aid equipment, slow response
The first responders to a fatal speedway crash say Queensland Raceway had broken first aid equipment, ran out of fire extinguishers and were too slow to respond.
Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn set for boxing world title rematch in Brisbane
Boxer Manny Pacquiao will return to Brisbane this year for a rematch with world title holder Jeff Horn, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk confirms.

