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An angry call today for the Australian Olympic Committee to dump Rio Tinto as the London Games medal supplier. It happened when unionists staged a protest in Brisbane claiming Rio exploits its employees and fails the Olympic ideal of “fair play”. Simone Peterson reports. A fresh blow to the Brisbane Broncos as Centre Justin Hodges suffered a foot injury at training today and may not be fit for tomorrow night’s game at Suncorp. It’s the latest in a series of events challenging team morale, when they need to be in top form to beat current premiers, Manly. Zoe Noakes reports. You’d think being a champion lawn bowler would require a very sharp eye. Well in this case seeing isn’t believing for competitors at the National Blind Bowls Tournament. While players have a range of vision impairment, they are doing the sport they love and having a good time. Tess Gilfedder reports. It’s shaping up to be a big weekend in Brisbane football, with both the NRL Broncos and AFL Lions preparing for home games. The Lions’ preparation has been stress free, but the Broncos have faced retirements and sackings in their lead-up to the game against current premiers, Manly Sea Eagles. Tess Lawrence reports. In the NRL last night, Souths put paid to the Sharks winning streak. While in AFL, the sun wasn’t shining when Gold Coast took on Fremantle. Tess Gilfedder reports. Bombshell news out of the Broncos camp today. After 45 Tests for Australia and 30 Origin Games for Queensland star forward Petero Civoniceva says 2012 will be his last Rugby League season. But the big man is still keen to play one last Origin for the Maroons. Jane Schon reports. The Broncos’ under twenties are heading into the lion’s den this weekend, travelling to Auckland to take on the Warriors. There’s some big games tonight the Bulldogs and Eels are going head-to-head, the Dragons tackle the Cowboys and in AFL the Bulldogs are up against the Magpies. Namrata Pingle reports. Former English cricket player Adam Hollioke will make his cage fighting debut tomorrow night, when he takes on Joel Millar. The fight will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Thomas Brakstad reports. The Reds took to the field this morning to train for Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. The dynamic Faingaa twins will appear in the squad together for the first time in 2012. Eluan Waldron reports. Michael Lynagh has been discharged from hospital after suffering a stroke two weeks ago. Today, he thanked medical staff for their care. Thomas Brakstad reports. |
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