Last Top Stories: V8 series to kick back off with crucial Townsville race

V8 series to kick back off with crucial Townsville race

When it comes to the Townsville 400, Whincup will have a great chance to bridge the gap at a track that he has seriously dominated in the past. First held in 2009, the Townsville circuit has been raced thirteen times, and Whincup has been victorious in ... >> view original

Whale shark footage makes history

But what Bruce Mogensen didn't know was that what he was seeing and filming would also excite marine biologists and potentially change reef management practices. Because the incredible footage the Townsville-based commercial fisherman took of the ... >> view original

Townsville sisters stick together through stroke recovery

Three months later she had another stroke while staying at a friend's house. After the second stroke it was clear Katrina would have to come home to Queensland to recover. Now, almost three years later, both women are back in Townsville. As the ... >> view original

Diamonds back experience in Netball World Cup as five NSW Swifts make squad

Australia will go into this year's Netball World Cup as favourites - and Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander has settled on a collection of seasoned veterans to handle the expectations of back-to-back world championships. Seven of the 12 members of the team ... >> view original

Manchester City to Gold Coast: Premier League big guns to be based in ...

PREMIER League giants Manchester City are coming to the Gold Coast. The rich English club will spend 11 days in Queensland and play two friendlies at CBus Super Stadium against A-League opposition as part of their preparation for their new season. >> view original

Sydney FC defender Nikola Petkovic joins Belgian side Westerlo

Nikola Petkovic of Sydney FC (right) and John Obi Mikel of Chelsea compete for the ball and run past a paper plane thrown on to the pitch by a fan. Photo: Getty Images. Sydney FC have reluctantly accepted an offer for Nikola Petkovic from Belgian Pro ... >> view original

Super Rugby: Brumbies, Wallabies winger Henry Speight suspended for five ...

The Brumbies will be without Wallabies winger Henry Speight for the rest of the Super Rugby season after he was suspended for five weeks. Speight was found guilty of a lifting tackle in last weekend's 39-19 win against the Stormers in Cape Town. Speight ... >> view original

Ultimate Footy: On the rise, the stars of the next generation

For footy fans looking to identify the stars of tomorrow, you can't go much further than the Rising Star Award. Its inaugural recipient, Nathan Buckley, couldn't possibly justify its validity any better after going on to win the Brownlow medal 10 years later. >> view original

Hodkinson 'in talks to join Newcastle'

Star Bulldogs and NSW halfback Trent Hodkinson is reportedly in talks to join Newcastle next season. Hodkinson, who starred for the Blues in game two of this year's Origin series, is off contract at the end of the year at Canterbury. While it was initially believed ... >> view original

Quade Cooper in doubt for Wallabies

Quade Cooper's immediate future with the Wallabies has come under a fresh injury cloud as the five-eighth battles another shoulder injury ahead of the Rugby Championship. After parting ways with the Reds on the weekend, Cooper's long-term future has ... >> view original