Late Summer on a Plate: Queensland's Best Seasonal Eating
From tomatoes bursting with flavour to citrus-spiked seafood, late summer produce demands bold, simple cooking. Here's what to cook before the season slips away.
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Patrick Donnelly 
Vegas NRL Launch Roars to Life as Townsend Health Scare Steals Headlines
Chad Townsend collapsed on his flight to Las Vegas while English Super League fans brought the house down at the NRL's glitzy Vegas launch event.
Megan Torres 
Is Suaalii Being Wasted at Outside Centre for the Waratahs?
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is box office, but two rounds into Super Rugby Pacific, the stats suggest the Waratahs haven't quite cracked the code on how to use him.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Block House Bought for $3.3m Now Listed at Nearly Half the Price
One of Adrian Portelli's five Block houses is on the market for $1.5 million less than he paid for it, highlighting the show's inflated auction prices.
Patrick Donnelly 
Galvin's Vegas Silence Speaks Volumes for Bulldogs' 2026 Plans
Lachie Galvin is the only player off-limits to media in Las Vegas. His Bulldogs teammates say the quiet approach is working.
Patrick Donnelly 
V'landys Takes Fresh Swipe at AFL Ahead of NRL's Las Vegas Opener
Peter V'landys has again targeted the AFL, mocking its State of Origin revival and Gather Round concept as the NRL kicks off its 2026 season in Las Vegas.
Patrick Donnelly 
AFL Ruck Rule Change Raises Injury Fears Heading Into 2026
Geelong's Shannon Neale avoided serious injury, but the AFL's ruck rule change is drawing warnings from across the competition.
Megan Torres 
Jagga Smith Announces Himself at Carlton in Dominant Pre-Season Showing
Jagga Smith turned heads in his first pre-season hit-out for Carlton, producing a dominant display that included a classy set shot.
Patrick Donnelly 
Gold, Grins and a Qantas Kangaroo: Winter Heroes Land in Sydney
Australia's Winter Olympics heroes received a hero's welcome at Sydney Airport, capping the nation's most successful winter campaign in history.
Patrick Donnelly 
Terrell May Takes Legal Steps After Intimate Image Shared Without Consent
Wests Tigers front-rower Terrell May is exploring legal action after an intimate image was shared publicly without his consent.
Megan Torres 
AFL Admits Wrong Call as New Ruck Rule Sparks Chaos at Ikon Park
The AFL has conceded an incorrect penalty was paid against Carlton's Marc Pittonet as the new ruck rule draws scrutiny on the eve of the 2026 season.
Patrick Donnelly 
Philippines Ready to Fight Back Against Matildas in Perth Opener
The Philippines were thrashed 8-0 by Australia in 2023. Now, with new blood and a SEA Games title, they're back in Perth for redemption.
Patrick Donnelly 
Chad Townsend Collapses Mid-Flight on Way to NRL Vegas Opener
NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend suffered a health scare aboard a Sydney to Los Angeles flight, collapsing and requiring medical attention from fellow passengers.
Patrick Donnelly 
Triple M Locks In AFL Commentary Team for 2026 Season
Triple M has revealed its complete AFL commentary roster for 2026, with the network billing the team as among the sharpest and most passionate in the business.
Patrick Donnelly 
Queensland's Four NRL Clubs Ready to Charge in Wide-Open 2026 Season
Queensland's four NRL clubs are primed as the 2026 season looms. From Suncorp to Townsville, the code is alive with possibility.
Patrick Donnelly 
NFL Player Left Marvelling at the Power of Burton's Bomb Kick
When an NFL player stops to admire a rugby league kick, you know something special has just left someone's boot.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Arnold cool as a cucumber ahead of Matildas' Asian Cup opener
Mackenzie Arnold brushes off concerns about limited competitive minutes, backing her preseason form to carry the Matildas deep into the Asian Cup.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Arnold reclaims Matildas gloves as Perth heat builds before Asian Cup opener
Mackenzie Arnold is the Matildas' undisputed No.1 after Teagan Micah's heartbreaking withdrawal, as the full squad gathers in Perth for the Asian Cup.
Patrick Donnelly 
Nick Stevens Blasts Prosecution After Jury Dismissed in Mildura Pool Fraud Trial
Former AFL player Nick Stevens has spoken out after a judge dismissed the jury in his fraud trial due to prosecution technical issues.
Patrick Donnelly 
AFL Brownlow Shake-Up: Umpires to Get Stats Access Before Voting
Umpires will now be able to access player stats before Brownlow voting, in a move the AFL says strengthens the count's integrity.
Patrick Donnelly