Credlin: Coalition rues not capitalising on momentum
Six months ago, the Coalition was ahead of Labor in most polls, writes Peta Credlin. The party now needs to examine what went wrong so it succeeds next time.
Opinion
Bolt: Gutless and incoherent Coalition should be ashamed
The Coalition fought to a shock lead in the polls, and then … stopped. So here we are, back with a Labor government that’s left Australia poorer, weaker, more divided and deeper in debt.
Kremlin would be proud of Labor campaign
Labor’s campaign about Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plants and fabrications about cuts to Medicare are reminiscent of propaganda practised by communist regimes, writes Des Houghton.
Premier, roll the dice and step up to save Brisbane’s casino
It might sound preposterous coming from someone rigidly opposed to government assistance for private firms, but the Premier should make an exception to save Star, despite the political risks, writes Des Houghton. HAVE YOUR SAY
I fear for our democracy: Clueless younger voters using influencers for ‘facts’
It is the natural order of things that Gen Zs and millennials now outstrip the number of baby boomers voting, but would it hurt them to do their homework, writes Kylie Lang.
How every seat will be called and the key votes to be aware of
Election analyst Tom Connell reveals why the early and late votes will be of real interest as he explains how every seat will be called after polls close.
Too late: Dutton’s ‘winning argument’ was never tested
Any policy that hasn’t been inoculated with exposure to all possible threats will simply have zero immunity during an election campaign – and that is what happened to Peter Dutton and the Coalition, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Election view: Gold Coast voters deserved far better than this
What has Australia’s sixth-largest city done to deserve being essentially ignored at a time when voters are to consider the direction of the country?
No point in DV funding if we don’t believe women
We can keep throwing money at dealing with Australia’s domestic violence problem, but first we need to believe women like victim Mackenzie Anderson when they seek help, says Julie Cross.
Best of Brett Lethbridge cartoons
Newspaper cartoonists have the rare talent of encapsulating the day’s hottest news topic in one picture, often with cutting wit, that never fails to make readers chuckle.
Nothing shakes up a friendship group like a divorce
The loneliness after divorce can be piercing. The first year of Saturday nights on your own is hard. Friends can make or break recovery: they either gather you up, or leave you for dead, writes Angela Mollard.
‘People are so fickle and silly – talk about getting the government you deserve’
Is Labor destined for election success largely because of the Coalition’s campaign fumbles? Many think so. HAVE YOUR SAY
Editor’s view: Don’t flirt with the Greens, you might regret it
On election day do not throw your vote away by voting on “the vibe”, writes the editor.
The dog ate my power grid: Endless excuses when renewables fail
Every time a renewable-energy-dominated grid fails, those obsessed with solar and wind energy find another excuse, writes Matt Canavan. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Voice, Welcome to Country? No, this is what Dutton got so wrong
Usually when you conduct a post-mortem the courteous thing to do is wait until the patient is dead – but it’s easy to see what went wrong for the Coalition, Joe Hildebrand explains.
Gas to play major role in our energy future: Senex CEO
Whatever the energy path chosen by Australians on election day, one thing is for certain – natural gas will play a major part, writes Darren Stevenson.
ScoMo’s unthinkable win proves you can’t trust the bookies
Anthony Albanese is a coal fire hot $1.18 favourite to retain government, but the pages of history show that there’s no such thing as an absolute certainty, writes Robert Craddock.
Why new police DV powers are a step in the wrong direction
While we support measures that will improve police efficiencies and boost capacity, we will never support the use of PPDs, writes Aimee McVeigh.
Like e-cigarettes, e-scooters need to be regulated for safety’s sake
The government must act swiftly to ensure there are no more preventable deaths and serious injuries, writes the editor.
Bolt: Bowen should come out of hiding and face reality on renewables
Evidence is firming that this week’s power outage in Spain is the first mega-blackout of the global warming movement. If Chris Bowen keeps pushing wind and solar we’ll be closer to a Spanish disaster right here.
I used the light rail for two weeks. Here’s what I learnt
It’s been described as an outdated nineteenth century system that carries some very 21st century troublemakers easier than it transports luggage. I tried using the trams for two weeks. This is what I found out.
Kennett: Here’s the election campaign Dutton should have run
This federal election campaign has stood out for its lack of vision and character — here are four simple pledges Peter Dutton should have made to Australia.
Morrow: Albo creates George Costanza-style reality on the trail
We thought this was a Seinfeld election about nothing, but it turns out to be more of a spin-off in which the PM is playing the role of truth challenged George Costanza, writes James Morrow.
‘Tip of the divisive iceberg’: Furore explodes over Welcome to Country
Debate around Welcome to Country ceremonies has flared after one was booed on Anzac Day, with Queenslanders sharing their views on what they mean and when they should be held. WHAT YOU SAID
‘George Costanza should be PM’: Backlash over Albo’s greatest ‘lie’
Joe Hildebrand labels it “tactical obfuscation”. Many Aussies, though, call it straight-up lying. HAVE YOUR SAY
Agreeing with Dutton on Welcome to Country doesn’t make you racist
Welcome to Country ceremonies have become more divisive than conciliatory and Australians have made their feelings clear, writes Kylie Lang.
Queenslanders will back you in this fight, they have had enough
There is zero doubt Premier David Crisafulli has the public on his side on his determination to crack down on youth crime, writes the editor.
Have a beer with Albanese or Dutton? I know who I’d pick
I’ve never met Peter Dutton, but I would guess he’s a pretty good bloke, writes Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Five things I wish I knew about formals
From arriving in a Ford Escort to a Ford Mustang, the school formal has evolved markedly over the decades. This is what parents of today’s kids need to know.
‘It’s an insult’: Aussie battlelines over Welcome to Country
Welcome to Country continues to be one of the most hotly debated topics in Australia – but many have already made up their mind on the subject. HAVE YOUR SAY
Kid crims learning Premier’s laws are out to get them
For too long, bleeding heart magistrates have just slapped the wrists of repeat offenders, but now they’re waking up with the backing of tough new laws, and word is spreading where it matters most, writes Kylie Lang.
This is not an act we want from state’s Integrity Minister
Late last week, the Attorney-General revealed public servant John Sosso had been appointed to the body overseeing a review of the state’s electoral boundaries. The timing of her announcement was a disgrace, writes The Editor.
Poet and they didn’t know it: How mates made a name for Rupert
Rupert McCall is a household name in Queensland as one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary poets. But it’s not the name he was born with. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
Carparking, resumptions: Tate lists six myths of Light Rail stage 4
An aggrieved retiree in Palm Beach is not a skilled transport engineer, writes Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. He says it’s time to listen to the experts.
Bolt: Albo’s weakness leaves us exposed as world prepares for war
Other countries are readying for a potential world war, unlike Labor, which has recklessly crippled our military and mocks the Coalition for promising $21 billion more for our defence.
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