New South Wales romped out to a 24-point lead in Origin I, but it was how they held onto it that was most impressive.
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Brutal Blues thrash Maroons in Origin opener
Heroic performances from the likes of Andrew Fifita and James Tedesco help New South Wales chalk up a humiliating 28-4 defeat of Queensland in State of Origin I at Lang Park.
Police 'doing it tough' after Brett Forte's death
The ambush killing of Queensland policeman Brett Forte will be in the minds of officers called out to jobs, the union says, as the probe into his death and that of gunman Rick Maddison continues.
As it happened: Blues hammer Maroons in State Of Origin I
The Blues draw first blood in the State of Origin series, winning Game One 28-4 against the Maroons at Lang Park. Look back on how it unfolded in our live blog.
Acland mine expansion should be scrapped, court rules
Landholders and farmers in Queensland’s Darling Downs celebrate as the Land Court rules potential groundwater contamination is too risky for the $900 million Acland Coal Mine expansion to proceed.
Senior Constable Brett Forte 'led into ambush by gunman'
More chilling details emerge about the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old policeman and the subsequent siege with 40-year-old Rick Maddison, west of Brisbane.
Daley admits he's got butterflies ahead of Origin opener
Blues coach Laurie Daley admits to pre-game jitters and says he has no idea how his side will perform in the State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
Maroons confident Milford will fill Thurston's Origin shoes
There are few more daunting assignments than replacing Johnathan Thurston in State of Origin, but the Maroons have no doubt Anthony Milford is the man to do the job.
What's it like inside the sheds before the State of Origin?
Go inside the State of Origin dressing sheds with one of the gentle giants of the game Petero Civoniceva.
How did cop killer Rick Maddison obtain a high-powered firearm?
It is not yet known how gunman Rick Maddison — a known criminal — managed to obtain a powerful weapon to kill a police officer, but experts say it was probably imported illicitly and more needs to be done to combat the problem.