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NRL star and former Broncos playmaker Anthony Milford has faced court for the first time following assault charges after an alleged disturbance in Brisbane's nightlife precinct.

The 27-year-old was arrested at about 2am on September 20 after police responded to reports of a disturbance on Marshall St in Fortitude Valley.

During a brief appearance in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Milford's bail was altered via an application from his lawyer before the case was adjourned to November.

He is facing three counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of wilful damage.

Milford was initially given police bail following the incident last month, at which time the Broncos confirmed he had completed his "contractual duties" with the club.

"As the matter is now before the courts, the Broncos will make no further comment," they said following Milford's arrest.

The NRL also confirmed it was aware of the alleged incident and its Integrity Unit was liaising with Queensland police.

The charges come at the end of a horror year for Milford, who was dropped by the Broncos in round 12 and later told his $1 million-a-year deal would not be extended.

After arriving at the Brisbane club as one of the league's best young talents in 2015, he was their best on field in their golden-point grand final loss that year.

But the former Queensland State of Origin five-eighth was picked for just 13 games this year, and is expected to play a bench role in his one-year deal at South Sydney.

His case is next due for mention on November 29.

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The future of Penrith utility Tyrone May will come under scrutiny at a Panthers board meeting after he was stood down by the club and received a $7500 NRL fine for a social media post following the Panthers' grand final celebrations.

May, 25, was one of a trio of Panthers stars hit with breach notices and fines for "acting contrary to the best interests of the game" after Penrith's grand final win over South Sydney.

Halfback Nathan Cleary and outside back Stephen Crichton were also handed fines of $7000 and $4000 respectively after video emerged of them acting in a "disrespectful manner" towards the premiership trophy.

Damage was sustained to the trophy, while the figurine of Norm Provan and Arthur Summons had been separated and placed in a stroller in one video.

Penrith have stood down May as a consequence of a social media post which made reference to his convictions over four counts of intentionally recording an intimate image without consent.

The Penrith board will meet next week.

May, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 300 hours of community service and narrowly avoided jail in January 2020.

At the time Magistrate Robyn Denes said: "This behaviour is not only morally reprehensible, it's criminal."

The since-deleted post included photos of Panthers coach Ivan Cleary arriving alongside him at court during the case.

It also contained lyrics from the rap artist Drake which included the line: "And the dirt that they threw on my name turned to soil and I grew up out it. Time for y'all to figure out what y'all gon' do about it."

May missed all of the 2019 season after being stood down by the NRL and was served with a breach notice by the game's authorities on Tuesday.

Panthers chief executive Brian Fletcher said the club, which will be forced to foot the bill for the trophy repairs, apologised for the behaviour of Cleary and Crichton.

"The Panthers players had no intention to show disrespect towards the trophy, Norm Provan or Arthur Summons, however they understand that's how their actions may have been interpreted," he said in a statement.

"Everyone at Panthers is well aware of the immense contributions Norm and Arthur made to our game and the high esteem in which they are held by everyone involved in rugby league.

"On behalf of the club I sincerely apologise for any offence or distress this matter may have caused the rugby league community and particularly the Provan and Summons families."

All three players have five days to respond to the NRL's sanctions.

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South Australia's plan to ease border restrictions and local COVID-19 measures when vaccine targets are reached is close to being finalised, Police Commissioner Grant Stevens says.

The state's transition committee met on Tuesday and made no changes to SA's current restrictions, including mask-wearing in venues such as shopping centres and on public transport.

Hard border closures with NSW, Victoria and the ACT also remain.

Mr Stevens said the release of the plan was "days away", but the dates for any changes taking place would still be dependent on SA reaching its 80 per cent double vaccination target.

SA is expected to reach that level in early December, despite only 59.4 per cent of those aged 16 and over having had their two doses so far.

The plan is also dependent on the latest modelling of projected case numbers when border rules are relaxed.

"It is imminent. I can't be specific about when it will be available," the commissioner said.

"It is days away. (But) when I say days it doesn't mean within seven days.

"I'm confident we'll have something locked away soon, but I'm not putting a timeframe on it.

"It's sooner than later and I know people want to see what that looks like so we're keen to get it out."

As part of the plan, the isolation of people with COVID-19 will continue along with their close contacts.

However, the double vaccinated are likely to have more latitude when it comes to quarantine requirements.

Mr Stevens said the transition committee also continued to work on preparedness for when virus cases emerged in SA, to ensure it could accommodate those people who would need hospital care.

"It would be foolish of us to simply lift the borders and have no regard for those people who are still going to be adversely affected by COVID-19," he said.

"We've got to look after everybody in South Australia."

SA Health reported one new virus case on Tuesday in a returned overseas traveller.

The state currently has eight active infections, all being managed in hotel quarantine.

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