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NRL: Parker will play after illness scare
Brisbane forward Corey Parker will play against Newcastle in tonight's NRL match despite receiving treatment in hospital on the weekend.

Freak boating accident kills Queensland girls
Three young girls were having the time of their lives before two were killed in a horrific boating accident yesterday.

Couple's natural disaster-plagued honeymoon
Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters?

Honeymooning couple attract disasters
A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.

Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond
The Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.

Soccer: 'I'd given up hope' Roar hero
It will go down among the most thrilling soccer grand finals in Australian sporting history.

Soccer: Brisbane roar back in heartbreaker
Brisbane Roar staged a remarkable comeback to win the A-League grand final on penalties over a heartbroken Central Coast.

Rugby: Bledisloe legends boost quake relief
A charity rugby match between the Classic All Blacks and their old Wallaby rivals in Brisbane has raised at least $A405,366 towards for the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.

NRL: Two to debut for Broncos
Sam Thaiday has been moved to the front row for Brisbane who will give rookies Jack Reed and Dane Gagai their NRL debuts in Friday's first round clash with North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

Queensland: Lovely bones
Release your inner palaeontologist and dig for dinosaurs in Winton, writes Pamela Wade.

Hot in the kitchen (+recipe)
Have the secrets of NZ's best home bakers at your fingertips with this book from the popular series.