In a letter to the NRL this week, NZ Rugby said naming the new team the Chiefs was unacceptable because of a clash with the Waikato-based rugby franchise.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/png-chiefs-in-war-over-name-as-nz-rugby-threatens-legal-action-20260911-p60wh5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without going too far again?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/leniu-snapped-against-souths-he-s-keeping-a-low-profile-this-week-20260909-p60voi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Australia is farewelling its oldest woman, Lorna Henstridge, who has died at the age of 112.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/australias-oldest-woman-dies-20260908-p60va6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The auditor-general will consider probing a $560 million Commonwealth grants program after revelations that almost three-quarters of the funding went to Labor-held electorates.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/labor-accused-of-sports-rorts-pork-barrelling-as-400m-flows-to-party-seats-20260908-p60vb2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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We’ve already seen three AFL coaches get the flick in 2026, but Geelong’s successful mentor is not about to join them on the sidelines … despite what the rumour mill suggests.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-coach-chris-scott-shoots-down-retirement-rumour-20260908-p60vgd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Phil Gould probes into Nathan Cleary's life outside of football with Mary Fowler.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/gus-unexpectedly-probes-cleary-on-fowler-future-20260907-p60v9b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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The beloved daughter, mother and childcare worker was killed in cold blood by her ex-partner Daniel Billings because she spoke up about his abuse.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/molly-ticehurst-s-killer-gets-28-years-for-her-murder-20260911-p60whs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A report in the Israeli press suggests the prime minister was warned of the planned Hamas attack by the president of the United Arab Emirates.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/middle-east/netanyahu-s-rivals-call-him-unfit-for-office-after-report-he-was-warned-of-october-7-attack-20260909-p60vpq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Taylor Johnson, his partner and the complainant were all members of the same World of Warcraft “guild”.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/world-of-warcraft-gaming-meeting-ended-in-alleged-rape-20260908-p60vke.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Nathan Cleary explains to Nine's 100% Footy panel about why his brother had to cross the ditch to New Zealand.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/nathan-explains-reason-behind-jetts-warriors-stint-20260907-p60v9c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Moments after the Warriors were lucky with their Bunker call, the Phins cannot find the same luck as Chris Butler sticks with the on-field decision of a knock-on from Kurt Donoghoe.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/phins-denied-crucial-bunker-call-20260912-p60wss.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Knights veteran Dane Gagai wins a foot race with Matt Dufty to score a try.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/gagai-wins-foot-race-against-dufty-20260912-p60wrg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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In many ways, it’s the Rudd government’s first carbon emissions trading scheme all over again. Once again, the environmental movement is cleaved in two, with giants like Bob Brown and Tim Flannery on different sides.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/climate-change/a-clash-between-pragmatism-and-purity-is-coming-to-a-head-20260827-p60s6p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment

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The owner of the neighbouring estates is downsizing to a smaller home, and the new owner could build their dream home on the block.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/downsizer-lists-two-beachfront-golden-mile-mansions-for-96-million-20260909-p60vrj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Patriot Resources has secured a 5yr community deal in Peru to greenlight drilling at its Tassa silver project, host to a huge 559 to 774Moz silver-equivalent exploration target.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/patriot-locks-up-five-year-access-for-massive-peruvian-silver-hunt-20260909-p60vxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Arnold Dix landed in Kathmandu confident in the hope of finding more survivors trapped hundreds of metres below the earth as another man was brought out alive 10 days after the floods.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/asia/survivable-pockets-australian-tunnel-expert-arrives-in-nepal-hopeful-of-more-rescues-20260905-p60upo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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As the hit series wraps up, let’s hope its phenomenal success means bigger things for the future of Australian comedy.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/flawed-authentic-and-uniquely-ours-there-s-nothing-like-colin-from-accounts-20260907-p60v5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The driver had a lucky escape and was not injured as the hole opened beneath their car about 4am.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/extremely-rare-car-plunges-into-sinkhole-in-canning-vale-20260908-p60viu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Taine Tuaupiki puts the Warriors into the lead early in the qualifying final against the Dolphins.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/tuaupiki-darts-over-to-snatch-first-points-20260912-p60wsm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Dean of Brisbane Peter Catt has stepped down from his role after allowing a controversial reality TV show to be filmed inside St Johns Cathedral.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/brisbane-archbishop-steps-down-after-reality-tv-show-controversy-20260910-p60web.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Auric Mining has snapped up its Union Jack gold project near Coolgardie, WA, in a cash-and-scrip deal to bolt on an extra 102,000 ounces of shovel-ready resources, just a stone’s throw from its Burbanks mill.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/auric-adds-102koz-shovel-ready-gold-kicker-to-wa-coolgardie-ambitions-20260909-p60vue.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found at Bondi Beach overnight.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/womans-body-found-in-water-at-bondi-beach-20260906-p60uud.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The Australian team open their Test campaign for the new season with a two-match series against Bangladesh starting with the first Test in Darwin. Follow along for all the day one action.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-live-australia-bangladesh-begin-series-in-darwin-20260812-p60nt0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Attorney-general Michelle Rowland granted the former army lawyer parole on Thursday morning.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/whistleblower-david-mcbride-released-from-prison-20260813-p60nz4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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Job cuts at Zoos Victoria will be determined within weeks as unions urge the organisation not to cut staff who teach students about wildlife and conservation.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/victoria/educators-on-the-line-in-proposed-zoos-victoria-job-cuts-20260810-p60mxx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Jordan Samrani jumps over the Rabbitohs defence to score.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/samrani-puts-the-eels-in-striking-distance-20260808-p60mn2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Jesse Ramien manages to avoid going to the sin bin after taking out Val Holmes.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/ramien-survives-sin-bin-after-penalty-20260809-p60mrc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Ashton Ward injures his hamstring while attempting a goal.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/missed-goal-injures-bunnies-half-20260808-p60mms.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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As violence against women is again in the spotlight after a spate of killings, new research shows more than 3500 Victorian women a year can’t find services because demand is so high.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/i-just-kind-of-toughed-through-it-annie-and-thousands-of-others-face-family-violence-alone-20260805-p60lru.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The Wallabies hung on against Japan in Osaka. Here’s how they rated.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-player-ratings-how-the-men-in-gold-performed-against-japan-20260808-p60mn8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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