Court claims: There should be an app for that
It’s the most common civil dispute in Queensland, and the head of the state’s civil and administrative tribunal says complainants should be able to get it sorted on their smartphones.
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More women popping the big question
It may not be the bended knee proposal you expect, but an increasing number of women are shunning 1600 years of tradition by popping the question to their boyfriends – and they don’t need a Leap Day to do so.
This was about Fair Work, not climate change
After working for a Queensland university for almost 30 years, a professor was sensationally sacked after he dared to challenge research linked to climate change, saying it was untested. Lessons need to be learnt from his story, writes Des Houghton.
We need to raise the bar for better teachers
Fixing Queensland’s education system starts with lifting university degree entry requirements to ensure only the brightest minds are picked to instruct and inspire children, writes Kylie Lang.
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Des Houghton: Sentence I never thought I’d write
AS AN ARDENT supporter of development, it takes a lot to get me up in arms. But the State Government has managed to do it, says Des Houghton.
How to have a Harry holiday
SANDCASTLES at Sarina, a barbie at Burnett Heads, a coldie at Coolangatta … there are many alternative tour options for Harry and Meghan, writes Michael Madigan.
‘The current PM’ feeling the pressure
OUR new Prime Minister is facing an onslaught of obstacles to keep his party in office at the next election, and the weight of this monumental task is already starting to drag him down, writes Dennis Atkins.
Abortion conscience vote would tip scales
AS EMOTIVE as the debate around the abortion Bill is likely to be, the outcome will come down to the cold truth of the numbers, writes State Political Editor Sarah Vogler.
Three simple words can save a life
THERE was a time in Cressida Ward’s life when she thought suicide was the only option. Having pulled herself out of the ‘black hole’, she now dedicates part of her life to helping others with their own mental health battles.
Banking on royal pulling power
ROYAL visits to Queensland have a long and chequered history, but this latest stopover is sure to attract big crowds and ‘priceless’ tourism opportunities, writes Susan Johnson.
One thing not to love about tennis
MARK off an area 24m by 8m. Throw in cameras and mics, along with ambition, nerves, desperation and the promise of big money. Simmer for an hour or three and it’s the perfect recipe for sporting blow-ups that both fascinate and repel sports fans, writes Paul Malone.
Breaking and entering the ranks
TRACY Linford is setting the standard for female officers, moving into the upper echelons of the Queensland Police Service, writes Kate Kyriacou.
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