The threatened train controller strike that was set to cause chaos for State of Origin fans next Wednesday has officially been called off after a breakthrough in negotiations.

Queensland Rail's Nev Conway joined Peter Psaltis to share the positive update on a tentative pay deal and what it means for extra footy services.

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Aussie young gun Maya Joint has shocked the tennis world by defeating the legendary Serena Williams on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Tennis Queensland CEO Cameron Pearson joined Peter Psaltis to break down how the 20-year-old steadied her nerves to secure the biggest win of her career.

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Maroons centre Robert Toia joined the show from Rockhampton to talk about the massive fan support fueling the team ahead of the State of Origin Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium. 

He also revealed which high-profile teammate is completely useless at basketball and who the local kids are calling "slow" at the coaching clinics.

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If you buy or rent a property that already has solar panels installed, you could be missing out on almost all of the financial benefits.

CEO of Solar Citizens, Heidi Lee Douglas, broke down the current flaws in the energy grid and the push for new "symmetric tariffs" to ensure every household gets a fair go.

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Queensland pubs have just been thrown a lifeline to open between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. this Saturday morning for the massive Socceroos vs. Egypt match.

Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan joined Peter Psaltis to explain how your local can apply for the extended hours and why this "common sense" decision is a massive win for sports fans across the state.

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Struggling to peel the kids away from their screens this winter break?

QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy joined Peter Psaltis to share the ultimate guide to Brisbane's massive school holiday lineup, from high-octane urban acrobatics to the final remaining tickets for Beetlejuice.

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Why do tech giants like Google invest in sleep pods and lunar-themed game rooms for their staff?

Peter Psaltis and Dr Blackwood break down the physiological reasons why a bit of office fun is the ultimate productivity hack.

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