While the hype about Australia’s gun-slinging pace attack blowing England away has rung hollow, the first Test is far from an anti-climax, writes Catherine McGregor.
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As it happened: Aussies pour the pressure on England after day three
The Australians have their tails up at stumps on day three of the first Ashes Test after cracking England’s top-order. Look back on all the action.
How your election junk mail can help preserve Queensland's history
It’s hard to believe now, but those how-to-vote cards and other pieces of election ephemera crammed in your letterbox and waved in your face are an important part of Queensland’s history.
The best sausage sizzle, and other election essentials
Where can I vote? Do I need to bring ID with me? And will I be able to get my democracy sausage? We answer all your questions about what to expect at the polling booths today, and how you can follow the results tonight.
How England's triumph of planning created the perfect Ashes set-up
At the Brisbane Test, day two was marked by the way England set up Australia’s top order, one by one. The touring team came at Australia with precision, and immediately got results, writes Geoff Lemon.
Lions take Rayner with number one AFL pick
Victorian midfielder Cameron Rayner joins the Brisbane Lions as the number one pick at the 2017 AFL draft in Sydney.
I can't wait to bowl at England on a fast pitch, Starc says
A slower than usual Gabba pitch has not helped the quick bowlers, but Mitchell Starc says he cannot wait for another go at England on a faster deck.
Kangaroos crush giant slayers Fiji in World Cup semi-final
The Kangaroos thump Fiji 54-6 in Brisbane to grab a spot in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Test delicately poised after day two, with Smith, Marsh rescuing the Aussies
Honours are even after day two at the Gabba, with Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh helping to get Australia’s reply back on track.
Palaszczuk's plea to LNP supporters: Vote Labor 'just this time'
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk continues to frame the election as a choice between Labor or a minority LNP-One Nation government, pleading pointedly to LNP supporters to make their vote count, as political parties make their final pitches to Queenslanders ahead of tomorrow’s election.