The Courier-Mail launches The Columnists series next week
The Columnists series will feature the best of The Courier-Mail’s opinion writers, celebrating their sharp insight and commentary.
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The Courier-Mail is launching The Columnists series next week, featuring the best of our opinion writers in what is a must-read for these summer holidays.
From insightful commentary on politics, social affairs and parenting, to hilarious takes on major news events or just our everyday lives, The Courier-Mail’s columnists resonate with our readers.
To celebrate the extraordinary contribution our columnists make every week – and their popularity among readers across Queenslanders and Australia – we will feature the best of their columns from over the years over the next two weeks.
The Columnists series will feature:
Kylie Lang
Kylie’s weekly columns are known for their thought-provoking commentary that go straight to the heart of social sentiment.
Having won the 2014 Clarion award for best commentary, analysis and opinion, Kylie continues to capture and critique Queensland’s current state in a way nobody else can.
Angela Mollard
After joining News Corp in 2010, Angela began writing for The Courier-Mail covering a range of topics including parenting and relationships.
Her compassionate perspectives in her countless columns have proven why her writing has stood the test of time.
Kendall Gilding
Known for her confidence in emotional vulnerability, the popular TV presenter has written about some of life’s hardest challenges with warmth, maturity and clarity.
Covering topics such as grief and postnatal depression, she writes with the aim to urge people who are struggling to find help.
Sharyn Ghidella
The long-serving Queensland newsreader joined The Courier-Mail as a columnist in 2024 and has since been writing about everyday life with sharp wit and insight.
Her columns continue to resonate with readers with past pieces covering her conflicted feelings towards Christmas and the six words she never wants to hear as a working parent.
Mel Buttle
The Australian comedian has taken to The Courier-Mail to provide her quirky, funny and interesting takes on life.
From ambitious New Year’s resolutions to school reunions and ADHD diagnosis, Mel brings a no-limits approach to her writing that entertains and enlightens.
Frances Whiting
Frances has established herself as one of Queensland’s most loved feature writers and columnists over the past 27 years.
She continues to write refreshing takes on a wide array of life’s small pleasures finding the extraordinary in the everyday ordinary.
The Columnists series launches on Monday, December 23, and will run until January 5.
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