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'It's up to Loz': axed Origin star hoping for recall
Haumole Olakau'atu feels the door hasn't been shut on his hopes to play for NSW...
Margie McDonald (AAP) 22 Jun 2026
Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II
Benji Marshall admits Wests Tigers were expecting Api Koroisau to take the field...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 19 Jun 2026
Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut
New NSW star Mark Nawaqanitawase has described his State of Origin debut as bein...
Oliver Caffrey (AAP) 18 Jun 2026
Staggs dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain
NSW's Kotoni Staggs has escaped suspension for his State of Origin high shot, bu...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 18 Jun 2026
Selywn Cobbo leads Maroons demolition of Blues to level Origin series
A second half hat-trick for Selwyn Cobbo headlined a dominant display by Queensl...
Jarred Cross 17 Jun 2026
Galari Horticulture sows seeds of success in Condobolin

New training and employment opportunities for Condobolin's local Aboriginal community are now available following the opening of a new seedbank and nursery.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 17, 2026
Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Queensland are bracing for the aerial threat of State of Origin newcomer Mark Nawaqanitawase, with the debutant NSW winger bringing an additional element to the Blues' attack.

Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion

Mark Nawaqanitawase says Robert Toia has gone missing since his call-up to the NSW State of Origin side and the debutant winger is planning a chatty reunion at the MCG.

Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers

In the past five years, most NRL teams have had twice as many State of Origin representatives as struggling Wests Tigers. So to be selected for a NSW recall feels all the more "incredible" for Tigers...

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Jasper Bruce Jun 15, 2026
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say

In his short career as a professional athlete, soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has ticked off more boxes than most players could dream of.

NSW Aboriginal Land Council pauses Closing the Gap forums with state government over land rights bill

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) will pause its participation in shared decision-making forums with the state government as concerns continue over a contentious land rights bill.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 12, 2026
'Tough debut' steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot

NSW prop Addin Fonua-Blake admits he had a "tough" State of Origin debut, but now turns his attention to the challenge of a first bench appearance in nearly four years.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jun 12, 2026
Unwanted by Dragons but Lucas good enough for Origin

Unwanted by St George Illawarra as a teenager, Dylan Lucas is now only days away from a NSW debut, and he can thank a gamble he took fresh out of high school.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jun 10, 2026
'Whatever position I might be, then I'll do it': Walsh takes team-first attitude into Origin recall

A Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga on-field combination would be a "scary" sight for the Blues, the recalled Bronco says after returning to the Maroons squad for Origin II.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 9, 2026
NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase

Laurie Daley has defended his surprise decision to drop back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu for uncapped Dylan Lucas as the NSW coach downplayed fears over the fitness of five-eighth Mitchell Moses.

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Jasper Bruce Jun 9, 2026
State peak urges Aboriginal kids' wellbeing must be priority as ACCO foster carer has accreditation stripped

The wellbeing of 103 Indigenous children and young people is being urged as the top priority after a NSW Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation and foster care provider's out-of-home care accred...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 8, 2026
NSW police officer avoids jail over death of Indigenous teen Jai Kalani Wright

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following story contains the name and image of a person who has died. The New South Wales police officer found guilty over the fa...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 5, 2026
Controversial land rights bill prompts NSW Aboriginal Land Council to reconsider government partnership

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council is considering the extraordinary step of withdrawing from shared decision-making forums with the state government over a contentious land rights bill.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 4, 2026
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