‘A decade of Labor has turned us into a nanny state’
If I lived in a place where the state has to step in to feed schoolchildren I’d be embarrassed, Des Houghton argues.
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How a Brisbane-based former teacher became the king of Champagne
Brisbane-based Tyson Stelzer is now regarded as a global authority on champagne across the English-speaking world. His book The Champagne Guide is now in its seventh edition, buyers using it as a catalogue and travel guide.
‘Kicked me out’: Legendary veteran surgeon claims hospital ban
One of Australia’s most respected doctors claims he was ousted from the Brisbane hospital he worked in for 31 years for being “outspoken” during private rounds.
Doctor speaks out about ‘bullies in suits’ wrecking our hospitals
One of the state’s most respected doctors has spoken out against bullying government bureaucrats in Queensland hospitals.
Gina Rinehart’s new beef venture coming to a table near you
Gina Rinehart is beefing up Queensland’s cattle reputation, writes Des Houghton.
Like a stumbling ballerina waving her arms flamboyantly to distract
The Premier’s government-owned petrol stations pledge is the kookiest idea I have ever heard from a political leader in the history of this kooky state,” writes Des Houghton.
‘Glossed over mistakes’: No quick fix for Qld’s health crisis
The state’s health crisis is so bad that it will take more than a decade to fix, warns an ex-chief of the Metro North emergency departments, writes Des Houghton.
Eulogy for former top cop provides lessons for those who follow
Queensland’s fight against corruption has a long history – and former commissioner Jim O’Sullivan has been remembered as one of its finest warriors, writes Des Houghton.
Borrowed, taxed, spent more … but what does Qld have to show for it?
While Premier Steven Miles and Treasurer Cameron Dick shower Queenslanders with unsustainable sweeteners in a crass attempt to buy votes, the state’s debt is soaring, writes Des Houghton.
Premier is deceiving Qld by refusing to own his past
Steven Miles was front and centre of several of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s failed initiatives. To say otherwise is deceptive, writes Des Houghton.
‘Intolerable interference’: Market stoush will cost council
The hugely popular new Colmslie markets have fallen victim to a neighbourhood dispute that could cost Council who have moved to restrict it to just one day per month, columnist Des Houghton writes.
Meet Dr Steven Miles, whose PhD is in ‘Trade Union Renewal’
The CFMEU being described in Federal Parliament as a criminal organisation rubbed Labor’s nose in it again, and the timing couldn’t have been worse for Miles, writes Des Houghton.
Zombie drug you won’t even know you’re taking
We are in the grip of a methamphetamine crime wave, with new mind-blowing substances on the way, writes Des Houghton.
‘Spiritual duty’: Minister silent on heavenly housing solution
A priest whose flock sold its church to the government has backed a planned housing solution, but there’s no response from church or state.
‘May save the planet’: Why Bill Gates backs Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton has hijacked Labor’s climate change agenda in spectacular fashion with a compelling nuclear power strategy that may save the planet, writes Des Houghton, and he has the backing of one of the world’s richest men.
A triumph of the spirit over despair
Janine Kelly knew she had to flee to Queensland when her young daughter found her unconscious on the side of the road after a savage bashing. But this is not another depressing story about Indigenous Australians, writes Des Houghton. Just the opposite.
Terror threat: I fear for the safety of our athletes in Paris
With Paris and several other cities in France facing a serious terrorism threat less than 50 days out from the Olympics, I fear for the safety of our wonderful swimmers and other athletes, writes Des Houghton.
Why hasn’t Labor taken up offer to house 10k Queenslanders?
A coalition of churches and not-for-profit groups have generously offered to give land to provide affordable housing for 10,000 people. So why hasn’t the Palaszczuk-Miles government taken them up, asks Des Houghton?
5000 underpaid: Union accused of ‘collusion’ in coal industry wage scandal
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has raised the alarm about an alleged wage theft scandal affecting workers in Australia’s coal industry, writes Des Houghton.
Premier’s deepfake incident a harbinger of incoming AI ‘tsunami’
Are we about to become slaves to the machine? Artificial intelligence offers countless benefits, but it doesn’t come without risks as Premier Steven Miles discovered, writes Des Houghton.
Grubby and ill-timed: Labor’s attack on Bates a major blunder
A provocative heckle has highlighted the state government’s failures to provide maternity services while exposing Labor cyber bullying and hypocrisy, writes Des Houghton.
Taxpayers forking out for crisis hotels thanks to govt housing failures
Taxpayers are footing the bill for tens of millions of dollars in rent relief handouts and “emergency housing” in hotels thanks to Labor’s abject failure to provide public housing and encourage new builds.
Why I have doubts about large-scale hydro plants
Internal reports that have been hidden away for four years challenge Steven Miles’s claims that two large-scale hydro plants will be an endless source of cheap energy for a century.
Welcome to Queensland: Beautiful one day, intimidated the next
Where were the federal police when the flag of an internationally recognised terrorist organisation was hoisted over the campus of the University of Queensland this week, asks Des Houghton.
Why Queensland risks becoming a $25bn money laundering haven
The Crime and Corruption Commission has warned of an explosion in Queensland’s criminal economy with the value of money laundered in the state last year possibly as high as $25 billion.
More useless talkfests at your expense: Premier’s tricky tactic exposed
Does anyone seriously believe the Queensland Cabinet needs a series of community forums to tell it where it is going wrong, asks Des Houghton.
Renewable madness: Koalas sacrificed to appease green evangelists
If you need any more evidence that green zealotry has entered the delusional phase, this is it, writes Des Houghton. VOTE IN POLL
Opinion: Enough is enough Premier, it’s time for you to go
Not only is Annastacia Palaszczuk’s popularity declining, but her political authority is evaporating. Her government is dysfunctional. It is time for her to go, writes Des Houghton. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Disaster zone’: Qld’s slice of heaven fighting for its future
An iconic Queensland location is at risk of being paradise lost – so what needs to happen to save it? JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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