Public servants accused of major mine safety cover-up
A veteran mine safety officer says lung disease is widespread in the coal industry and accuses senior public servants of helping to cover it up, writes Des Houghton.
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Australia take note: BoJo shows how to deal with Extinction Rebellion
Most of us will applaud Britain’s new Public Order Bill that gives police extra powers to smash eco-protesters who deliberately disrupt traffic, writes Des Houghton.
Hopes for Whiskey Au Go Go answers fading like memories
In the five decades since Brisbane’s night of infamy, memories have faded and warped, important records have been lost and destroyed and crucial witnesses have died.
Tasmanians could teach uncouth Queenslanders some manners
Queenslanders are a bunch of uncouth oaths, Des Houghton concludes after sampling Tasmanian hospitality. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Our courts, churches and hospitals are all letting us down
From church and state to the courts, institutions everywhere are failing to safeguard our interests, writes Des Houghton.
Running silent and deep: Below the surface of Gallipoli
The lesser-known exploits of a submarine crew laid the foundations for the campaign that defined a nation.
Happy 21st, son: Why love wins over ‘perfect’ parenting
As my son turns 21 I’ve come to appreciate what really matters and the wonderful journey it’s been, writes Kylie Lang.
Satanism in schools: Are you a believer without knowing it?
A Satanist pushing for the religion to be taught in schools says many Queenslanders already hold similar beliefs. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Hospital closes for the night as billions spent on Games
A Queensland crossbench MP says the state’s Olympics splurge has highlighted our yawning gap in health services.
DES HOUGHTON: It’s time to stop fawning over Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh is dead. May he rest in peace. Now it’s time for us to stop fawning over him – it’s what he’d want, writes Des Houghton.
Tribunal accused of ‘cherrypicking’ evidence when it comes to QBCC
A senior barrister has made serious allegations against a Queensland court and accused Queensland’s building watchdog of trampling citizens’ rights.
Quit the political pointscoring over vaccine, we’re all in this together
The ongoing tit-for-tat between politicians over the coronavirus response is juvenile and unhelpful, writes Kylie Lang.
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