Palaszczuk’s new ministry of propaganda
Taxpayers are funding Queensland Labor’s increasingly slick propaganda wing, as one spin doctor is paid $270,000 to not answer questions, writes Des Houghton.
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Trad still causing Labor election headache
Fallen treasurer Jackie Trad’s continued push on a divisive issue is undermining her Premier in the lead-up to the election, writes Des Houghton.
Why animal abusers belong in prison
When perpetrators of cruelty to pets often reoffend and commit other crimes such as breaching domestic violence orders, they need a harsh handbrake. It’s called jail, writes Kylie Lang. GRAPHIC CONTENT
Your say: Has state gone full Big Brother this time?
The spy technology rolled out under the guise of fighting COVID-19 is overreach from an increasingly intrusive State Government, writes Des Houghton. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Cancer not stopping Greens candidate
Political donations, climate change, housing affordability, work security and better treatment of refugees will be key campaign messages for veteran politician Andrew Bartlett, as well an issue that’s much closer to home, writes Leisa Scott.
Million-dollar dreams as magic, madness take hold
The desire to own a winner on the track will get in your blood, with it easy to get caught up in the magic and madness of this epic event, writes Nathan Exelby.
Experts stunned by ‘year of the jellyfish’
Deadly jellyfish are making their presence felt this summer, with almost plague proportions hitting the Queensland shoreline, writes Chris Honnery.
Pill testing: Do the pros outweigh the cons?
To test or not to test? That is the question state governments around the country are again grappling with following five drug-related deaths at music festivals since September, writes Greg Stolz.
Biggest gigs of 2018 — and the year ahead
It was another blockbuster year for live music fans in Queensland, and 2019 is shaping up to deliver more top-tier shows.
Two perfect 10s in Qld’s best year for dining
In two decades of reviewing restaurants, Des Houghton had never given 10 out of 10. In 2018, he did it twice. Check out his best of the best.
Who opened, who closed — and who’s best
Queensland’s dining scene underwent its biggest boom in 2018. Our food writers have compiled the top openings and closures, and their top five picks — including a unanimous No.1.
2018 was a big year for the arts
Queenslanders have been spoilt for choice with a plethora of top-class shows on offer this year, writes arts editor PHIL BROWN
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