How Goss the boss inspired a new era
When Wayne Goss ended the 32-year reign of the National Party in Queensland 30 years ago, a new political paradigm emerged. Here, four of his Labor peers share their memories of that pivotal time.
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Feds crack millennials’ ingenious drug scheme
Millennials, bikies and Colombian drug lords conspired in an ingenious scheme bringing drugs into Australia — until authorities cottoned on to how it was being done.
Inside story behind QLD’s trail blazing teacher
Queensland Australian of the Year Rachel Downie mortgaged her home to get her anti-bullying idea off the ground. Now, the digital platform she developed has saved countless lives, leading to her becoming the Queensland Australian of the Year. This is her story.
Tourists behaving badly are letting the whole side down
Two recent incidents involving high-profile NRL players in Bali have done nothing to change the global view of our tourists as “Aussie yobs in Bintang singlets”, meaning the good parts of the tropical paradise are becoming harder, writes Mike Colman.
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Tackling rugby risks must go the extra yard
A FORMER Wallaby whose career was ended by a neck injury at Reds training has applauded moves to make GPS rugby safer — but says something more can be done.
Premier’s reign is only just beginning
ANNASTACIA Palaszczuk stands to become Queensland’s most successful Labor premier — and the LNP Opposition is doing everything it can to help her, writes Peter Gleeson.
$2m for the ultimate whodunnit
ON TOP of the drawn-out and costly saga of Queensland’s next-genereation rail fleet, the Government is about to drop millions more on a Dunny Door Inquiry, writes Des Houghton.
Real reason for hospital name change
THE State Government’s reasons for changing the name of Queensland’s children’s hospital are rubbish. The simple fact is they’re exploiting claims about sick kids and the hospital’s reputation for its own ends, writes Steven Wardill.
Joyce to PM: What NOT to do in Queensland
THE Longman by-election was a big wake-up call, so here’s something southern politicians need to understand about Queensland. You can’t stroll in and think you understand it – it’s better to fake it than to mimic it, writes Barnaby Joyce.
Why stop at renaming Lady Cilento?
THE row over the naming of the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital brings to mind other Queensland names that deserve a rethink, writes Mike Colman.
Govt green light for union heavyweight to run riot
A CFMEU heavyweight who doesn’t have a right-of-entry permit to enter a workplace has been given the nod by the Government to join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission – the very group that oversees the rules he has flouted – writes Peter Gleeson.
Nudgee vs Terrace a legend of two brothers
THIS weekend’s GPS premiership showdown between Nudgee and Terrace promises the drama we have come to expect from the two warring sides with a long history of rivalry.
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