The new QLD Origin skipper is set to be named today ahead of the Perth clash next week. 

The new QLD Origin skipper is set to be named today ahead of the Perth clash next week.&nbsp;

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Also; there's not long to wait now before Waterfall Way is open again, with one lane access set to be restored this Sunday

Also; there's not long to wait now before Waterfall Way is open again, with one lane access set to be restored this Sunday

Also; a new taskforce to support communities impacted by the Great Western Highway closure is meeting today

Also; a new taskforce to support communities impacted by the Great Western Highway closure is meeting today

Also; the community rallies around a 13 year old Riverina motorsport star who's suffered a serious spinal injury

Also; the community rallies around a 13 year old Riverina motorsport star who's suffered a serious spinal injury