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Roosters flyer Robert Toia faces a tough challenge in Friday night's preliminary final against Herbie Farnworth, but he'll have family and friends in the stands cheering him on. The 22-year-old is confident in his ability to contain Farnworth and lead his team to victory.
An Emergency Warning has been issued for a bushfire in Queensland's South Burnett region, with homes in the rural area of Teelah, north of Blackbutt, potentially at risk. The Queensland Fire Department has issued a Seek Shelter Now alert for the very dangerous blaze.
A Queensland man has been charged with bribing a foreign public official in relation to the suspected murder of his estranged wife, Rehana Parvin, in Bangladesh. Awlad Hossain, 51, is accused of sending more than $90,000 to people in Bangladesh to influence an investigation into Ms Parvin's death.
The Mount Isa Rodeo has showcased the talents of its youngest riders, with Lareece Daley-Kennedy, 13, set to compete in two youth world finals in the United States. The rodeo has committed $10,000 to support Lareece and other young riders.
Return airfares to Melbourne have skyrocketed to $6,000 ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final as fans from Fremantle and Brisbane scramble for seats. The exorbitant prices come despite airlines adding extra flights to meet the surge in demand.
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale faces a challenge to his one-game suspension for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in last Saturday night's preliminary final. The Lions will argue that Neale's exemplary record constitutes "exceptional and compelling circumstances" to avoid a ban.
Australia has defeated Poland 3-1 in the Davis Cup, with Alex de Minaur and the doubles pair of Rinky Hijikata and Max Purcell leading the charge. The win sends Australia into the penultimate round of the competition.
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