When it comes to double standards, Australian banks offer a masterclass in high achievement. Just look at ANZ abandoning the world’s largest coal export port because it wants to appear “green”, writes Mike O’Connor.
Politicians don’t have to worry about tomorrow because tomorrow will be someone else’s problem. We can aspire to have zero emissions by 2050 because no one sprouting these lofty ideals will be around in 29 years’ time, writes Mike O’Connor.
Annastacia Palaszczuk had her cake when, in her quest for power, she closed Queensland’s borders. Now she’s going back for another bite, writes Mike O’Connor.
Those who pull down statues and decry Australia Day only alienate the decent majority whose support they need, writes Mike O’Connor.
A veteran teacher friend quit our education system for the same reason Aussie students are lagging global standards, writes Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Mike O’Connor has gazed into his crystal gin glass to divine what lies ahead of Queensland and Australia in the next 12 months.
Love must be one of society’s most abused concepts. But a letter discovered last week between two ordinary people showed their extraordinary gift of love to each other, writes Mike O’Connor.
A Qld business has been told it can’t be insured if it makes too much money from coal. It’s the latest casualty of virtue signalling, writes Mike O’Connor.
From populist pollies to empty gestures and loss of heritage, here’s what we won’t miss from 2020, writes Mike O’Connor.
When immigrants fall foul of the law, they can’t blame the society they opted to join. The failure lies with families.
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