From a distance, I no longer recognise my Australia
There’s not much joy returning from holiday to a country whose government once promised a new way in politics but instead has delivered cynical, self-serving cronyism, writes Mike O’Connor.
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Opinion: ‘Aussie’ anthem is being used to divide our nation
Unfortunately the Voice referendum has created Them and Us and no amount of ad nauseam playing of John Farnham’s anthemic song will change that, writes Mike O’Connor.
Vultures are gathering as Palaszczuk faces her demise
The Palaszczuk government is like a punch-drunk prize fighter, taking wild policy swings on issues such as youth crime, population growth and infrastructure needs as if they occurred yesterday, writes Mike O’Connor.
Didgeridoo, bagpipes or ballet: Stop ramming this down our throats
It’s not racist to be disinterested in activities from other cultures, such as the Welcome to Country, writes Mike O’Connor.
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Left’s solution to our Covid woes – blame the PM
When it comes to finger pointing and blame shifting, our state premiers are in a class of their own and we’ve been forced to endure their fear mongering throughout the pandemic, writes Mike O’Connor.
Keeping Queenslanders safe… except from criminals
If only the State Government spent the same energy keeping us safe in our beds at night as it does blaming the Prime Minister and threatening lockdowns, writes Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Truly disturbing lockdown situation weakens our grip on reality
There are many strong opinions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it’s this rather weak lockdown one that really scares me, writes Mike O’Connor.
Hidden Covid numbers they don’t want us to see
When our politicians stand up at their daily Covid briefings there’s one horrific number they won’t share with us, writes Mike O’Connor.
English a casualty as gibberish takes over
It’s been a tough few weeks for the English language – just ask Annastacia Palaszczuk and Jeannette Young, writes Mike O’Connor.
Very convenient moment Qld-NSW border closure put in place
How convenient for Queensland that within 24 hours of NRL families touching down on our soil, the drawbridge with NSW was once again raised, writes Mike O’Connor.
Thing big companies are doing so they won’t be called racist
Some employees are being given extra days off because of their race. How does that promote inclusiveness, asks Mike O’Connor.
Forced into home quarantine and now I’m siding with the Greens
Forced into home quarantine after being a ‘close contact’ I had the uneasy feeling that QH was making the rules up as they went along. Now I’m siding with the Greens, writes Mike O’Connor.
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