‘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.
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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.
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