Premier’s election chances healthier in pandemic
Amid the coronavirus crisis, lacklustre premier Annastacia Palaszczuk need only hold her jaw straight and look concerned and she will streak ahead in the polls, writes Des Houghton.
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Archbishop funeral to be live-streamed
The number of mourners gathering for the funeral of the late archbishop of Brisbane John Bathersby will be capped at 500 people and will be live-streamed to minimise the risk of coronavirus spread.
‘Dirty little secret’ of bikie squad
It’s the ‘dirty little secret’ of Queensland’s bikie-busting taskforce and the situation at Taskforce Maxima has become a ‘dire state of affairs’. Now a veteran of the force has blown the whistle.
Labor on ropes as One Nation goes viral
One Nation’s support in one of two crucial by-elections could put the party on track to hold the balance of power in an LNP state government, writes Des Houghton.
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Concern about SEQ growth is real
IT’S easy to dismiss people who are concerned about the inevitable growth of southeast Queensland as afraid of change, or NIMBYs. But the root of their concern should be addressed, writes Chris Mountford.
We have plenty to lose in US-China ‘war’
TENSIONS between the US and China have stepped up a notch after China was accused of attempting regime change in the US. And while it might seem like this has nothing to do with Australia, the fallout could see us pay a heavy price, writes Dennis Atkins.
‘Paradise lost’ if $532m hospital goes ahead
RESIDENTS say a beautiful coastal village known for its relaxed lifestyle and 1950s charm will be ruined forever by a decision to build a massive hospital on a prime piece of land on their edge of the town – but they aren’t giving up without a fight.
Catholic sex and secrets under scrutiny
AS Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge weighs up public concern over the Catholic Church’s handling of child sex abuse, he says there’s one secret seal of the faith that will remain non-negotiable.
Rare historic photo of Brisbane emerges
IT IS a moment frozen in history and an unknowing nod to the future. A rare black and white photograph has surfaced of a piece of Brisbane history, taken more than 85 years ago.
Cronk joins league legends with guts and glory
THE Sydney Roosters halfback’s powerful performance in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final was more than just heroics — it was an echo down the ages from rugby league’s most stirring moments, writes Paul Malone.
‘I’ll give her my kidney’: Bronco’s brave gift
SHE’S been one of the heroes for the Broncos during the inaugural season of the NRLW. But it’s what this amazing woman is prepared to do for her daugher off field, that is truly incredible.
D’Ath turns Supreme Court case on its head
WILL a rare legal decree issued by the Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath set a precedent to allow protest groups to ride roughshod over the decisions of courts and councils?
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