Building watchdog in hot water as fire hazards exposed
Queensland’s building watchdog is under a cloud over serious allegations that it has failed to protect Queenslanders from dangerous building practices, writes Des Houghton.
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Why women are easy targets for trolls
There’s never an excuse for cyber violence, and yet over three-quarters of women have been a victim, writes Kylie Lang.
Des Houghton: The trials of a wine trail chief
Last week saw the launch of a new self-guided wine trail connecting 70 wineries throughout the state. Pity the nation’s wine chief hasn’t been to any.
How the ABC can be saved from itself
“Our” ABC is hopelessly in thrall to the Left and disconnected from mainstream Australia, writes Des Houghton. But it can yet be saved.
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Living in the day of the deadbolt
In a simpler and more innocent time, you could leave your door open, day and night. Now Queensland leads the nation in buying cameras, alarms and fortress-like security.
Nelson leaves war memorial in better shape
Brendan Nelson secured $500 million for the biggest expansion at the Australian War Memorial since it was built in 1941 — but that’s not considered his most significant achievement during seven years as director.
Woodstock destined to never be repeated
The planned festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock has been canned — and that’s probably for the best, writes Phil Brown.
The One Nation MP who’s also a tribal chief
He represents a huge swath of mining and farming land in the State Parliament, but the member for Mirani has been elevated to a leadership role of a very different kind in an island country far from home.
How Steve Smith became the next Bradman
When Steve Smith returns to Lords next week, it will be light years away from his Test debut as a bashful recruit.
11 ways Trad, Premier have failed pub test
The only thing more concerning than the twin integrity crises engulfing the Premier and her deputy are their inability to acknowledge there’s a problem, writes Steven Wardill. Here are 11 reasons they should be concerned.
Acts that rocked the original Festival Hall
As its spiritual successor opens across town in Fortitude Valley, we remember the legendary Festival Hall that brought a steady stream of top artists to Brisbane.
Why character test is bad news for Premier
Unionists who threaten to rape children and attack non-union workers with crowbars would fail the good-character test enshrined in new laws before Parliament. And that’s bad for the Premier, writes Des Houghton.
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