We made love – then I said the worst thing possible
My girlfriend and I had just reconnected when I said the worse thing I could in that situation.
Opinion
Gaza visa crisis is just the tip of iceberg for Australia
Not just Palestinians but thousands of visitors, including students who simply don’t want to go home, are putting their hands up to claim refugee status.
Use the jet, but put it to the pub test first
The use of government jets is funded by taxpayers, so it should be held to the same scrutiny as the use of public money. We usually find the best form of scrutiny is the pub test, writes the editor.
The three-word solution to our housing crisis
We need to increase our adoption of modern methods of construction to solve the housing crisis, write Paul Bidwell and Fiona Caniglia.
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How to organise a global event when your IQ is less than your shoe size
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Queensland is incapable of hosting the 2032 Olympics, writes Mike O’Connor.
Why this political character must be rolling in his grave
Voters’ response to recent events calls to mind the concerns of a late legend of Australian politics, writes Paul Williams.
Queenslanders no longer want billions spent on 2032 ‘Hunger Games’
A three-week sporting event in nine years’ time that will cost billions of dollars might no longer be that important to struggling Queenslanders, writes Cameron Milner.
Think outside the oval: Gabba alternative right under our noses
There’s an existing sporting venue that could function as a Gabba stand-in without the political fallout, writes Teresa Harding.
Editor’s view: Don’t let reckless spending drive up inflation
It is incumbent on all levels of government to carefully evaluate spending from here on in to ensure it is worth the risk of driving up inflation, writes the editor.
Nuclear embarrassment for Bowen as he joins Dubai climate circus
As Chris Bowen flies to the 28th big United Nations global warming conference he looks increasingly unhinged and irrational insisting nuclear power stay banned in Australia.
Australia to AusSuper: thanks
AustralianSuper did the nation a service in blocking the takeover of Origin Energy, which its suitors were looking to pick up for a bargain – to the detriment of us all.
Why ‘Prime Minister Dutton’ is starting to sound inevitable
Anthony Albanese smugly thought Peter Dutton didn’t have a chance. But the “unelectable” Dutton is gone, and a potential prime minister is here.
Laid-back Albo not what voters want as living standards crumble
If the Albanese government wants to be re-elected and not consigned to one term much has to change in its approach to running the country and it starts from the top.
Editor’s view: Government’s latest stadium swipe is just rude
The state government’s latest stadium move fails the pub test, and feeds the growing perception it has lost touch, writes the editor.
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