Boss of non-Labor union quizzes judge on political leanings
Following claims of a “love triangle” between Labor, its unions and the QIRC, a judge has been quizzed about any political affiliations.
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Channelling Sir Joh: Top legal figure reveals what’s wrong with the Voice
An eminent Queensland jurist and former High Court judge has made a searing critique of the proposed Voice to Parliament.
How your choice of partner could lead to your financial doom
As the rising cost of living bites, leaving everyday Aussies “scared as hell”, Des Houghton speaks to money legend Noel Whittaker, who says younger couples must be on the “same wavelength” or risk financial failure.
Palaszczuk’s Olympic decision a naked power grab
It’s nearly two years since Brisbane won the 2032 Olympics bid but the Premier is wearing her promises of accountability about its delivery like a cheap perfume, writes Des Houghton.
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Premier’s time is up as failures mount under third-rate ministers
The Queensland Labor government is no longer fit for purpose, as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk presides over a growing list of failures, writes Des Houghton.
‘I was a victim of gender hysteria’ – but could ex-MP make a comeback?
His life and career were ruined by upskirting claims, but Andrew Laming was eventually vindicated. Could he now make a political comeback, asks Des Houghton. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Legal dogfight: Warning as rental shake up looms
New Queensland laws taking effect next month allowing tenants to keep pets in apartments could lead to a flurry of legal battles with unhappy landlords, experts warn.
Muzzled: Ex-mayor’s watchdog complaints they don’t want you to see
A deposed South East Queensland mayor’s submissions to the inquiry into the state’s corruption watchdog had key sentences mysteriously blacked out before public release.
Public servant’s laptop seized and wiped is ‘totally ordinary’?
The crime watchdog’s report to parliament fell short because it failed to identify the person who took two laptops – and on whose orders they were seized and wiped, writes Des Houghton.
Batsh*t crazy: Vertical school decision will come home to roost
The Brisbane site chosen for Queensland’s first vertical state primary school is next to a major bat colony, writes Des Houghton.
Explained: Qld still ‘conservative’ despite Green ‘blip’
The Coalition’s “Fortress Queensland” has finally cracked, although it wasn’t a red wave that knocked it but rather green shoots which have taken hold.
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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