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An opinion writer for The Courier Mail, Mike provides valuable insight and analysis about Queensland’s political environment.

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Island lies in a world of its own

NATURALLY beautiful Norfolk offers another island experience for Tasmanians to try.

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We have got the chemistry wrong

A FEDERAL Government review of laws around pharmacies will expose the present system as a lucrative arrangement which benefits wealthy pharmacists at the expense of a long-suffering public.

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Let’s not go cool on coal just yet

WHERE would we be without coal? The electricity it has generated over the past 120-odd years has been responsible for the greatest increase in living standards in the history of civilisation.

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Stop PC bleating about January 26

LET’S not pretend that the civilisation that we enjoy didn’t have its beginnings on January 26, 1788. Rather than moan about historical injustices, let’s celebrate the good fortune that finds us in this country.

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To the perpetually offended: Get over it

It saddens me that my country has become populated by people whose chief occupation is whining and seeking to find offence at every turn, writes Mike O’Connor.

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Mike O’Connor moves in

Mike O’Connor moves in

Popular Courier-Mail columnist Mike O’Connor moves into a retirement village to see what all the fuss is about.

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Is there anything worse than moving house?

Tips when moving: measure the bed and then measure the lift. Buy 15 large cardboard boxes (just for the kitchen). Get a prescription for Valium. And don’t throw out the TV stand.

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