Albo’s Trump moment: Super lie can’t be passed off as politics
OPINION: It’s unlikely changes to super only just occurred to the PM and the Treasurer, so what about that ‘core’ promise before the election, writes Mike O’Connor.
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The Voice is unravelling, but don’t you worry about that
OPINION: It’s difficult to see how adding another level of bureaucracy – the Voice – will achieve a brighter future for young Indigenous people, writes Mike O’Connor.
Bash, steal, stab and if you’re caught, laugh at the law
Some in the Queensland judicial system are failing to protect the innocent from those with absolutely no regard for the law, writes Mike O’Connor.
Cupid stupid? Valentine’s Day a minefield in world of the woke
Now that the Rent-A-Ratbag mob have moved on from Australia Day, what will be the next target of their woke fury? Uh oh, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, warns Mike O’Connor.
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Ignore the latte sippers and get serious about nuclear power
We need clean power but the option to turn to nuclear has been drowned out by the howls of the latte sippers, writes Mike O’Connor.
Coal comfort as bank discovers a conscience
When it comes to double standards, Australian banks offer a masterclass in high achievement. Just look at ANZ abandoning the world’s largest coal export port because it wants to appear “green”, writes Mike O’Connor.
Paying price for ‘buy now pay later’ world
Politicians don’t have to worry about tomorrow because tomorrow will be someone else’s problem. We can aspire to have zero emissions by 2050 because no one sprouting these lofty ideals will be around in 29 years’ time, writes Mike O’Connor.
Premier has no right blaming PM for devastation she caused
Annastacia Palaszczuk had her cake when, in her quest for power, she closed Queensland’s borders. Now she’s going back for another bite, writes Mike O’Connor.
Despite our faults, we’re still the lucky country
Those who pull down statues and decry Australia Day only alienate the decent majority whose support they need, writes Mike O’Connor.
Shameful reason teacher of 30 years quit
A veteran teacher friend quit our education system for the same reason Aussie students are lagging global standards, writes Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
2021 visions: We’re on a road to nowhere
Mike O’Connor has gazed into his crystal gin glass to divine what lies ahead of Queensland and Australia in the next 12 months.
Letter that shows the true meaning of love
Love must be one of society’s most abused concepts. But a letter discovered last week between two ordinary people showed their extraordinary gift of love to each other, writes Mike O’Connor.
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