Dick Smith reveals 12 reasons why he ‘won the lottery of life’
Dick Smith considers he ‘won the lottery of life, just by being born in Australia’. Here he gives 12 reasons why. Have your say.
Opinion
‘Fair go’: Why John Howard loves being Australian
Former prime minister John Howard has many reasons why he loves being Australian and goes so far as to say that he ‘counts one’s blessings’ that he was born in the land Down Under.
Bond: Nazi Musk claim typical of left wing conspiracy theorists
Remember during the pandemic when left-wingers derided those of us critical of lockdowns as being ‘cookers’, writes Caleb Bond.
History tells us your ‘plan’ was a trainwreck Anna
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s deluded memory of her “plan” for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is dumbfounding, writes the editor.
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Change the anthem, it’s the right thing to do
Substituting just one word in the opening couplet of Advance Australia Fair is the right thing, and it’s not a big ask. Just do it, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN THE POLL
‘When will this BS end? Albo’s failed YES vote will haunt us forever’
Native title remains the hottest of hot topics in Queensland – and another firestorm is brewing. HAVE YOUR SAY
Editor’s view: So much to do in our own back yard
Queensland is going to be awash with major events in the year ahead, writes the editor.
Bolt: Welcome to 2025, the year woke finally dies
We’ve been building up to this for years now. The moment when woke autocracies which made it a crime to tell the truth – like saying there were just two genders – collapses.
Albo proves he’s the worst PM we’ve ever had
Anthony Albanese’s faux muscle flex over a social media post attacking Peter Dutton and his wife speaks of a government devoid of policies and terrified of being kicked out of office, writes Kylie Lang.
Five things Queenslanders can look forward to in 2025
There’s no question 2024 was tough for Queenslanders, but the state has abundant reasons to adopt a positive frame of mind in 2025, writes the editor.
Migration debate pits slackers against strivers
If the past week in the United States is any guide, Australia may be about to finally have the big argument about immigration it needs but has so far done its level best to avoid, writes James Morrow.
The last thing we need is more blame-shifting and talking
For too long, the state government has politicised the Bruce Highway, using a patchwork and piecemeal approach to try to convince regional Queenslanders that they care, writes the editor.
Willow Springs summer nostalgia
OUR SAY: Willow Springs Adventure Park is a collective memory from anyone who grew up in the Downs in the 70s, 80s or 90s, but the next generation has been robbed of such a memory. Isn’t it time to bring back some splashing fun?
Yes, I have a problem with being referred to as a ‘squeeze’
Beware of mixing old slang with new. And whatever the vintage of a buzzword, watch how you use it. Because for some, it hits different, writes Angela Mollard.
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