The 76-year-old former league player faces six charges of indecent dealings with of a girl under 16, with police prosecutors claiming the alleged offences took place on the Gold Coast in the 1980s.
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As it happened: Ashes series off to a fascinating start at the Gabba
Both sides had their moments on a fascinating opening day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba before bad light stopped play. Look back at the action from day one.
Farmers and graziers 'afraid to speak out' against Adani mine
Queensland farmers worry the Galilee Basin will be “destroyed” by mining companies, leaving their children with nothing, while graziers complain of being gagged over forced land acquisitions, but others dispute this.
Aggers' Ashes message to England: Hold on at the Gabba, go big in Adelaide
Jonathan Agnew, Grandstand’s English voice for the Ashes this summer, presents his checklist of what the tourists must do Down Under in order to defend the Ashes.
Australians of the Year unite in support of medical aid in Manus centre
Twelve former Australians of the Year, including media doyenne Ita Buttrose, legal academic Professor Mick Dodson, and social entrepreneur Simon McKeon, write an open letter pleading for the Prime Minister to allow medical professional access to asylum seekers.
Lost property treasure trove at Brisbane Airport goes under the hammer
If you’ve lost something valuable at Brisbane Airport, chances are it will be up for public auction this week among hundreds of lost property items.
Pauline Hanson claims Labor 'physically assaulted' One Nation opponent
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson wants Labor’s candidate for Hervey Bay, Adrian Tantari, to be disendorsed over allegations he “physically” assaulted his One Nation opponent.
England names four paceman for opening Ashes shoot-out at the Gabba
England will look to fight fire with fire in Thursday’s opening Ashes Test in Brisbane with a four-pronged pace attack looking to exploit the Gabba deck.
Summer heat prediction could mean more bushfires
The prediction of a hotter-than-average summer has led to an update of the national bushfire outlook, with Australia’s highly populated areas facing an above-average fire risk.
More than 100 rogue cattle walk up to a Mount Isa bar
Queensland police round up a large mob of stragglers when about 150 cattle take over a Mount Isa pub car park, disturbing some guests.