Payne Haas is among a host of Broncos stars to play a pivotal role in the 50-14 hammering dished out to the Roosters, as the Michael Maguire era begins on a winning note.

As south-east Queensland and northern NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall this week, climate scientists warn tropical cyclones are moving further from the tropics and bringing more flood risk.

South East Queensland has been hammered by category 1 winds overnight as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred finally made landfall around 9pm between Brisbane and Maroochydore.

The Sydney Roosters take on the Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night. Join The Roar for live scores from 8pm (AEDT). Game information Venue: Allianz StadiumKick-off: Thursday, 8pm (AEDT)TV: Fox League,

The Broncos have raced Cyclone Alfred and arrived safely home in Brisbane after using a charter flight following their NRL clash in Sydney, while the Queensland Reds remain on storm watch from Christchurch.

A man has denied allegations he travelled under a fake name or making threats about a bomb after dramatic scenes on a domestic flight.

Embattled casino group Star Entertainment will stay alive, for now, after securing a $53 million lifeline in return for selling its 50 per cent stake in the new Brisbane casino.

Peter Dutton has been accused of secretly jetting out of Queensland this week to attend a Liberal Party fundraiser at billionaire Justin Hemmes’ harbourside mansion.

Brisbane Broncos defeated the Sydney Roosters 50-14 at Allianz Stadium, with Selwyn Cobbo scoring a hat-trick.

A Lithuanian rower who was caught in Cyclone Alfred for four days on a solo journey has described his ordeal as "hell on earth."

The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister “governing, not campaigning” as Queensland braced for the storm.

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