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.
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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.
Nominate now for Child Protection Week Awards
The Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Awards have been established by the Ipswich District Child Protection Week Committee involving the Queensland Police Service, Ipswich City Council, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service, and Somerset Regional Council. Together these awards promote the safety and well being of children.
The awards aim to raise awareness and highlight the importance of child protection in our community, while at the same time recognising the efforts, programs, services and achievements that individuals and organisations have accomplished.
Winners will be announced at the Black Tie Gala Dinner and awards night on Friday, September 8 at the Ipswich Turf Club Bundamba.
2016 Awards Evening
These awards are for individuals, programs and organisations; the categories for nominations include:
Non-Government Organisations – Exceptional contribution in child protection and child safety;
Government Organisations – Exceptional contribution in child protection and child safety at the public sector level;
Community Volunteer– Exceptional contribution made
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.
Brett Forte Remembrance Fund
The Queensland Police Service wishes to thank the wider community for the overwhelming support shown during this devastating period for Brett Forte’s family, friends and the entire police family.
The Queensland Police Union has established a remembrance fund for those wishing to make a donation for the benefit of Senior Constable Forte’s family.
Donations to the fund can be made at any QBANK or Westpac branch or through direct debit using the following details:
QBANK
Brett Forte Remembrance Fund
BSB: 704 052
Account number: 100 179 875
Message to appear in account: (person’s name who is donating).
NB: If you are transferring funds from a QBANK, please add S1 to the end of the account number.
Westpac
Brett Forte Remembrance Fund
BSB: 034 838
Account number: 263281
For more information about the QPU’s remembrance fund please visit: http://www.qpu.asn.au/news/union/2017/qpue-brett-forte-remembrance-fund
Heritage Bank
The Heritage Bank has set up a separate fund to assist Brett’s family. If you wish to make a donation you can visit any Heritage Bank
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.