I’m furious scammer Belle Gibson hasn’t paid a cent
As a Netflix series looms about cancer faker and fraudster Belle Gibson, the fact she hasn’t faced the consequences of her actions — in either fines or jail time — should infuriate us all.
Opinion
Downer: Two weeks of dramatic Donald. What have we learned?
None of us like all of his polices but you can’t deny the new US president has made an energetic start to his second term, writes Alexander Downer.
‘If you enter someone’s home … deal with the consequences’
Violent, armed home invasions – often by repeat youth offenders – are happening across our cities and towns every single day. Is it time to introduce Castle Law in Queensland? This is what you said.
Peri-natal depression and anxiety affects dads too
Zach Tuohy’s confession on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here has reminded us about the importance of having open discussions around men’s mental health, says Dr Erin Seeto.
Star knew the risks and still took a punt. It’s lost big time
Star Entertainment took a punt and lost big time. Whatever happens now, life will roll on in the River City with or without a “game changer”, writes Mike O’Connor.
Govt’s youth crime crackdown off to a shaky start
The LNP’s strong stance on youth crime clearly has strong community support but, while it’s far too early to know if it’s having any effect in curbing juvenile crime, we do know it’s off to a rocky start, writes the editor.
‘To be fair Miles is an authority on being out of one’s depth’
Steven Miles’ attack on Premier David Crisafulli over his handling of the ongoing wild weather impacting North Queensland has divided opinion. HAVE YOUR SAY
Op shop trend Aussies might want to rethink
There’s something about getting a bargain that’s exhilarating. But that’s getting harder and harder to do these days, writes Tom Bowden.
The terrifying twist in Trump’s extreme aid freeze
When Donald Trump froze foreign aid, guards responsible for thousands of ISIS fighters walked off the job. Tom Minear argues it should make the president think twice.
Best of Brett Lethbridge cartoons
Newspaper cartoonists have the rare talent of encapsulating the day’s hottest news topic in one picture, often with cutting wit, that never fails to make readers chuckle.
Trump, G-string bans, rude potatoes and the age of rage
Outrage is everywhere we turn at the moment but our fury is so often pointless, writes Kylie Lang.
Where’s the compassion for the celebrity victims of horror LA fires?
No matter how much money you have, memories do not come with a price tag, they are forged over time, without us even realising we are making them, writes Kylie Lang.
The gift of responsibility won’t let this old flame reignite
As the summers we have left diminish, there’s no time to waste, writes Kylie Lang, and if I could, I’d use mine to take off overseas for a very long time, and shoot across to Canada to see an old flame.
Mike O’Connor: Miles, Dick should quit for their shameful spending
Steven Miles and Cameron Dick have had their callous disregard of their sworn duty to serve Queensland voters honourably laid bare, writes Mike O’Connor.
O’Connor’s crystal ball: Trump’s two-for-one Aussie state deal
Forecasting the future can be a perilous pursuit, but herewith is my take on the events that will shape the year ahead, writes Mike O’Connor.
Five-ring circus: Latest costly distraction from getting on with Games
We’ve heard enough about legacies. What people want now is proof we can stage the Olympics, writes Mike O’Connor.
We have created a sad world for our children – let’s fix this gender mess
What a sad and broken society we have created for our children when it comes to the gender debate, writes Des Houghton.
‘Woke’ is taking over Qld’s prisons – here’s the proof
The state government spending cash to allow female prisoners to store poessesions is an outrageous waste of public funds, writes Des Houghton.
I’m sick of anti-sport whingers knocking the Brisbane Olympics
The anti-sport, anti-development whingers are threatening Brisbane’s Olympic dream, writes Des Houghton.
Would you convict a homeowner who used lethal force to defend their home?
How would you, as a juror, judge a frightened parent who killed a 13-year-old who had entered their home illegally in the dead of night? New Sunday Mail columnist Madonna King asks. VOTE NOW
Clear and present danger: Focus needs to be on saving lives first
The timing of Steven Miles’ cheap political point scoring as he questioned the Premier’s response to the ongoing floods in Townsville is questionable, if not childish, writes the editor. Now is the time to act. Lives are at risk.
‘Sorry David, young criminals still rule the streets of Queensland’
Queensland’s adult crime adult time laws continue to divide many, particularly after two teens were granted bail. HAVE YOUR SAY
Penbo: Big worry for Albo in the most Aussie photo ever
Who do you think the people in this viral Australia Day picture will be casting their vote for, writes David Penberthy.
There’s rules for that now? New mum trap no one mentioned
As a new mum to a three-month-old son, the most shocking part of motherhood is discovering all the so-called rules, writes Elspeth Hussey.
Starick: Trump’s emergency calls for big Aussie power play
I’ve spent 30 years writing about energy changes in Australia – most of them for the worse, writes Paul Starick.
What the hell is happening in our aged care homes?
Aged care staff are being asked to study a guide on neglect. Signs to look out for include residents with untended wounds, weight loss and fear. What, they need a guide to tell them that, asks Julie Cross?
Bleijie’s massive rail backflip sparks residents fury
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie takes great delight in going after Labor on the floor of parliament. But he should face some questions of his own after appearing to walk away from a key election promise to his own community.
Bond: 1 billion reasons we need an Aussie Elon Musk fast
Donald Trump has only been in the Oval Office for about 10 days but can anyone argue with these results, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: Nazi losers expose massive threat in Albo v Dutton battle
If this sentence passed your lips this week, you’re no better than the neo-nazis marching on Aussie streets, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: Chalmers photo gives away what he really thinks
The Treasurer clearly didn’t want to be seen to be telling the RBA what to do. But his face said plenty, writes Samantha Maiden.
Labor can’t bank on ‘thanks’ from voters for a rate cut
Lower than expected inflation data buoyed prospects of an interest rate cut next month, but a resulting electoral boost for the Albanese Government is far from assured.
Editor’s view: Mr Premier, time for small-target strategy is over
Being a small target worked for David Crisafulli’s campaign, but now that the LNP is in power and their 100-day deadline is looming, it’s time to start answering some big questions.
Trump, Vance start multiculturalism conversation Australia needs to have
House prices, rental prices, falling living standards, childcare centres and synagogues getting firebombed and so much else connects in some way to record breaking migration numbers.
What the heck is JOMO? The new trend you’ll want to miss
Sometimes it’s nice to have the luxury of a big fat no, writes Robyn Ingerson.
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