‘I was called a white c**t simply for speaking up’
I was threatened with violence by two parents whose kids were out of control at the supermarket, just for doing the right thing, writes Kylie Lang.
Kylie Lang
Why this vile man tarnishes all men
Kids can turn their lives around with just one positive mentor, but what this deviant did cast aspersions on an entire cohort of males, writes Kylie Lang.
Message to Meta: Wake up and address the damage you’re doing
Social media is a toy that needs an urgent recall and it falls to the tech giants to do the right thing. If they won’t act, governments must force their hand, writes Kylie Lang.
‘I only have one child but don’t dare feel sorry for me’
The single child stigma is as alive and well today as it was 24 years ago when my son was born, so I sympathise with Bindi Irwin, writes Kylie Lang.
Karl nailed it, we really do need to get our sh*t together
Whether it’s Steven Miles or David Crisafulli, whoever wins in October, we need a big-picture thinking premier with a working calculator, writes Kylie Lang.
Small target? Nah, easy target: Comrade Miles’ bonkers servo plan
If you ever needed proof that Premier Steven Miles is in the wrong place at the wrong time, then his bizarre pledge to build state-owned petrol stations is it, writes Kylie Lang.
Union is holding the state hostage
Premier Steven Miles has shown himself to be spectacularly ineffective at reeling in the CFMEU, writes Kylie Lang.
Forget adult time, the solution to youth crime is hidden in plain sight
The LNP’s “adult crime, adult time” policy has triggered fierce debate, but hidden in the details is a more sound solution, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Not a day goes by when I’m not hit by scams, I can’t be alone’
‘Hi Mum, I’ve lost my phone’, ‘please text me back, I need your help’. Barely a day goes by when my phone isn’t targeted by some grub trying to fleece me, writes Kylie Lang.
Youth crime fix must be about more than winning votes
Labor’s approach to the youth crime crisis has been pathetic, but while the LNP’s latest policy may win votes, it’s unlikely to fix the real problem, writes Kylie Lang.
13 years since my first column, being the ‘best’ parent isn’t enough
My first column was about the dangers to children lurking online, and the situation has only got worse, writes Kylie Lang.
Hanson the big winner from LNP’s ‘childish’ nuclear war
Pauline Hanson must be thrilled. The One Nation leader can expect to welcome more disgruntled conservatives into the fold as the divide within the LNP over nuclear power widens, writes Kylie Lang.
Photo scandal threatens to blow up Qld council
There’s a big stink embroiling a Queensland council and it has nothing to do with roads, rates or rubbish. It’s about a photo, writes Kylie Lang.
Premier’s pathetic, weary ‘listening’ line to youth crime crisis
Too many Queenslanders have found out the hard way that youth crime has been allowed to fester and spread like the societal cancer due to a pathetically soft Labor government, writes Kylie Lang.
‘Get a move on, Albo’: PM has key to solving nation’s housing crisis
Forget the adage, build it and they will come. Instead, they will come and build it, writes Kylie Lang, who has a message for the Prime Minister.
Manufactured class war no answer to critics of idiotic policy
Opposition to the state government’s controversial Best Practice Industry Conditions policy does not equal elitism, and limp attempts to make it about class are breathtaking, writes Kylie Lang.
Manufactured class war no answer to critics of idiotic policy
I’m almost lost for words at the claims and excuses trotted out this week in defence of the state government’s BPIC policy, writes Kylie Lang.
No prizes for guessing why Qld’s project costs are blowing out
Premier Steven Miles appears to be more concerned about rewarding his union mates than getting major projects done on time and in budget, writes Kylie Lang.
Premier’s small thinking no good for Qld’s big picture
Steven Miles should be ashamed of his small thinking when business heavyweights, Olympic greats and cultural visionaries can all see what’s needed, writes Kylie Lang. If the big picture is beyond him, he should defer to those who get it.
‘This is every parent’s worst nightmare – and it’s getting worse’
We should be very worried about the toxic ills of social media on today’s children – for selfish reasons.
Proof Miles and Crisafulli care only about themselves and the election
Steven Miles has made us a laughing stock on the world stage, and his opposite number has hardly inspired, writes Kylie Lang.
Crisafulli’s radio silence on Olympics farce ‘baffling’
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli had an opportunity to pounce and capitalise by outlining the LNP’s alternative Olympics plan, but instead his response was baffling, writes Kylie Lang.
Life sentences must be life. Otherwise, justice is not served
Justice is not served when heinous crimes are downplayed by a parole date that indicates anything BUT life behind bars, writes Kylie Lang.
Raunchy school calendar farce only diminishes teachers’ authority
Teachers can do what they like in their own homes, but when they are on school grounds and on taxpayers’ time, showing a modicum of maturity shouldn’t be too much to expect, writes Kylie Lang.
Lack of vision will be tragic Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games legacy
Olympics legacy plan shot down – due to funding – yet we’re meant to swallow the state government spending $627.6m to build 80 cushy rooms for young crims, writes Kylie Lang.
Crisis of clean conscience: Why Marie Kondo is no longer a neat freak
She was the neat freak who spawned a multimillion-dollar empire with her decluttering philosophy. Then along came kids.
Sideline babysitters and social workers: Time to let teachers do their real jobs
Australia’s education system is a mess, with almost 90,000 children failing to meet minimum standards of reading and numeracy. It’s time for real measures to fix the problem, writes Kylie Lang.
New year blues? How to find optimism amid our dark days
The new year usually signals a fresh outlook on life, but many are struggling right now. Here’s how to get your groove back, writes Kylie Lang.
Team Too-Little-Too-Late still bumbling after all these years
Queenslanders deserve so much better than this band-aid rubbish from a tired government that is wholly reactionary and embarrassingly clueless, writes Kylie Lang.
I love a bargain, but can we not do Boxing Day sales a week early?
Everyone loves a sale, but with the hangover from Black Friday and Cyber Monday still real, I don’t need to be force-fed deals ahead of time, writes Kylie Lang. Vote in our poll.
Unfathomable atrocity: You can’t always blame the parents
No matter how well we think we parent, there are no guarantee how our kids are going to turn out, writes Kylie Lang.
‘He’s not the first man of Qld’: Time for Palaszczuk’s love bubble to burst
A comment made by Premier Annastacia Palasczuk about her doctor beau at a recent opening shows she’s not listening to advice, writes Kylie Lang.
Why Qld school Christmas ban is grinch-like nonsense
Australia is a predominantly Christian nation, so a ban on Queensland state schools holding yuletide classroom festivities is definitely not in the Christmas spirit, writes Kylie Lang.
Government downplays landmark rape reforms
Something momentous happened on Monday, something campaigners against sexual violence towards women have been demanding for ages. But the state government didn’t address it until two days later, writes Kylie Lang.
Police, teachers pay for government ineptitude
With youth crime and violence out of control, it is no wonder young police officers and teachers are leaving these vital professions in droves, writes Kylie Lang.
Not fit to breed: The harsh truth about some biological parents
The terrible case of 14-year-old E.J. is only the latest reminder that some people should never be parents, writes Kylie Lang.
MP Les Walker writes the book on incompetence
Queensland MP Les Walker deserves to be sacked over his latest blunder in which he insulted police officers, but don’t hold your breath waiting for the Premier to take action, writes Kylie Lang.
Why so long to tackle sexist cop culture?
Allegations about misogyny and sexual harassment in the police service has shocked Queensland but why has is taken so long to commit to ridding the force of these creeps, asks Kyle Lang.
Kid crims having last laugh as incompetent govt lets youth crime surge
Queenslanders are dying, their loved ones left traumatised, and our taxes are being frittered away by a bunch of incompetents while juvenile criminals have the last laugh, writes Kylie Lang.
Dog park death traps should be avoided at all costs
Off-leash dog parks are not safe and should be avoided – a fact reinforced by the death of a five-month-old King Charles spaniel on the Gold Coast this week, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Shame on you Minister: System is failing us and selfless paramedics
Even for a government that is doggedly unwilling to accept responsibility for its failings, Yvette D’Ath’s off-base remarks about ambulance delays take the cake, writes Kylie Lang.
The language behind a creeping disrespect for our elders
Describing older people as “cute” is not only offensive but it can lead to dangerous consequences for seniors who deserve respect and personal dignity, writes Kylie Lang.
State’s ‘vindictive’ pursuit of unvaxxed teachers makes no sense
Most education staff who didn’t meet vaccination requirements have been punished, but now the department wants to take it further. What gives, asks Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Glitz and glamour’ Palaszczuk government ignores scourge of crime, homelessness
Youth crime and homelessness are soaring, yet all the Palaszczuk government cares about is football finals and Hollywood films, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Liv’ was the essence of goodness
The outpouring of grief for Olivia Newton-John is testament to the power of goodness, writes Kylie Lang, who once dined with the superstar.
Palaszczuk government laughing in our faces as billions go to waste
The continual and monstrous waste of taxpayer dollars to benefit Labor’s inner circle is a slap in the face for Queenslanders struggling with rising costs of living, writes Kylie Lang.
Ghost of Newman won’t distract us from government failings
Annastacia Palaszczuk needs to take responsibility and apologise to taxpayers for the Wellcamp white elephant, one of the worst decisions her government has made, writes Kylie Lang.
Obscene political obsession hurting everyday Queenslanders
Billions have been spent to help Queensland businesses survive Covid, but the government can’t prove it had any impact, writes Kylie Lang.
Crisis-ravaged Palaszczuk government dropped the ball on third Covid wave
One wonders if the Palaszczuk government was too distracted by an integrity crisis to keep Queenslanders safe from the state’s third Covid wave, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Palaszczuk failing vulnerable on social housing
Annastacia Palaszczuk and her government sorely need a reality check on providing enough homes for Queensland’s vulnerable, despite boasting about their “achievements”, writes Kylie Lang.
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