‘Fix is already in’: Has Trump already lost?
Ahead of this week’s crucial US presidential debate the Trump-hating mass media will do everything they can to drag Biden over the line, writes James Morrow.
Opinion
Maiden: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good outrage
You can blame journalists or Labor’s inability to make an argument stick if you want, but there’s only one word to describe this “indefensible” furore, writes Samantha Maiden.
‘Fire still burns in each of us’: 20 years of powering Daniel Morcombe’s legacy
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
Clanger: Premier’s horror day on issue that could shape election
How the government and Opposition handles the fallout to the Callide catastrophe will shape the October election, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Editor’s view: Mr Miles, it’s time to do what Annastacia wouldn’t
Premier Steven Miles really must seriously consider cutting his Energy Minister Mick de Brenni loose over the role he has played in the Callide power plant scandal, writes the editor.
Panahi: Plum G-G gig proves Labor rewards those who push its agenda
The incoming governor-general’s huge pay packet proves Labor is a party that rewards its mates at Australians’ expense when the role should be reserved for a uniting figure who donates any salary back to the taxpayer.
Kennett: Dutton is no JFK, but he is proving to be a genuine leader
In Peter Dutton we might at last have a political leader who has a vision, and the confidence to execute that vision, while putting the public interest before his own.
Sorry, there’s no guarantee supermarket gouging will stop
The Albanese government’s crackdown on supermarkets that treat their suppliers poorly won’t necessarily translate into lower prices at the checkout, writes the editor.
Why Albo’s outspoken pick is a huge error
OPINION: There is no doubt former NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is qualified – or even over-qualified – for his new role, but that is precisely the problem.
How to get a $100k tax deduction
Mixing superannuation and tax rules can deliver bigger financial benefits than many people realise. Here’s how to play catch-up.
Editor’s view: No memes, just a sensible debate on nukes
Despite the best efforts of Labor and the Greens, mature, reasoned and informed debate on nuclear power is flourishing, writes the editor.
The ‘heart breaking’ quest to find my dad an aged care bed
Too many frail elderly Aussies like my dad are forced to take up a hospital bed while they wait for aged care, writes Sue Dunlevy. And some are still waiting after six months.
Hamas’s depraved tactics aided by Australia’s criticism of Israel
Every time the Australian government criticises Israel, far from helping to bring peace, it is sending a message that Hamas’s violence is bringing it closer to victory, writes James Campbell.
No time to wait for real action on ramping
Horror stories continue to emerge of hours-long waits for ambulances and medical attention in this state, which shows the Health Minister has her work cut out attempting to fix the system before the election, writes the editor.
Credlin: Albo not the man for Australia’s most dangerous time in decades
Anthony Albanese is proving himself to be a weak prime minister and Australians are waking up to the fact, writes Peta Credlin.
Akerman: Palestinians could return to greater glory if they wished
The Nazis were defeated in Europe, Japan’s attempt to conquer Asia was smashed and both nations were restored to greater glories. The Palestinians could be, if they wished, given the same chance, write Piers Akerman.
Wooley: Future power options require a leap of faith
In the absence of scientific detail, I’m tempted to givemore credit to anyone who can pronounce ‘nuclear’, writes Charles Wooley.
Aussie stylist who has made Zara Tindall the most fashionable royal
Zara Tindall won Ascot in the fashion stakes. And it’s all down to her Australian fashion secret weapon. Perhaps Kanye and Bianca should take a punt on her?
How to show ‘growing up’ and midlife a clean pair of heels
Getting older isn’t as universally miserable as we’ve been led to believe, says Angela Mollard. It’s about choosing happy despite the hurdles of ageism and stereotyping.
Campion: Furious reaction to nuclear exposes green lobby’s hypocrisy
There has always been silence about the risks of renewables and the damage it does in regional communities but the media suddenly found a heart for the bush after Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal.
Stop the filth, fear and the sickos
In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.
Meta don’t negotiate, they dictate. Parliament must act
Australia cannot surrender on laws to hold social media giants accountable, News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller has told a parliamentary committee.
How foreign student cap could impact other industries
Many people will be applauding the federal government’s cap on international student numbers, but Professor Carolyn Evans says we should be careful what we wish for.
Penbo: Bloody-minded Labor says no thanks to logic
Nothing in what Federal Labor says about nuclear power has anything to do with science, writes David Penberthy.
Anti-nuke debate no more sophisticated than a fart joke
Has the level of political discourse really sunk to the point where you think that to win a debate you just have to post the most outrageous cartoonish meme, asks The Editor.
Maiden: Unpopular fact haunts Coalition’s nuclear U-turn
It was just three years ago that Scott Morrison was promising AUKUS would not open the door to civilian nuclear technology, writes Samantha Maiden.
How could this happen? Town reeling after random shooting of woman in car
A woman shot and killed after arriving in a street in a car, and a man charged with murder, and the attempted murder of the bystander who moved quickly to help. How could something like this happen here, asks Mackay editor Paul Brescia.
‘No costings, no clue, typical LNP and Dutton spin’
Opposition leader Peter Dutton may have a plan to keep Australia’s lights on – but many aren’t sure he’s pulling the right lever. HAVE YOUR SAY
Onions in socks? Vicks on feet? Wacky ways to remedy a cold
Chomping down zinc tablets, putting onions in your socks and eating Frosty – Mel Buttle on the weirdest and wackiest cold remedies.
‘They have bitten off more than they can chew’
Should Robert Irwin “lighten up”, or One Nation stand down? The battlelines have been drawn. HAVE YOUR SAY
Why your opinion on the 2032 Games is about to change
Perhaps there is an Olympic-sized truth we’ve all been guilty of ignoring, but in just 37 days, we won’t be able to, writes The Editor.
Hunter Biden’s mysterious move in gun case
Hunter Biden’s lawyers filed a motion for a new trial following his conviction in a gun case. But what they did next has left onlookers baffled.
20+ native title questions answered after historic Qld ruling
Will beaches, mountain climbs, and national parks be closed? Will it harder to be develop land in Queensland? Will it affect my building project? Will native title holders be able to come onto my property? We answer your questions.
Editor’s view: Reality of China’s regime on display during Premier’s visit
Despite all the necessary diplomatic niceties during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s official visit to Canberra, the reality of the brutal regime he represents was still on display, writes the editor.
‘Shake it off’: Keyboard warriors need to calm down after ruling
For those who have decided the world is ending because of a Queensland native title determination, please take the advice of the great songstress of our time Taylor Swift and calm down, writes Letea Cavander.
What our population surge means for your money
A million more people in two years has meant a lot of extra mouths to feed and roofs to build, and there are financial winners and losers.
Editor’s view: Appalling lack of productivity amid cost blowouts
Queensland’s Big Build, a series of infrastructure projects that will cost us over the next four years about the same amount per minute as the Apollo program, just keeps getting more expensive, writes the editor.
‘Slay the evil dragon’: What you said about Crisafulli’s war on CFMEU
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli’s promise of war against the CFMEU has drawn mixed opinions from across the state. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Fawlty Dick: Don’t mention the war (or the last nine years)
Cameron Dick has successfully cemented himself as the Basil Fawlty of state treasurers with a press conference both comedic and desperate, writes Dan Petrie.
Why going nuclear is a risky power play by Dutton
To get back in a majority in his own right, Anthony Albanese has to make the next election a referendum on Peter Dutton – and the Opposition Leader is making the job easy for him, writes James Campbell.
Penbo: You’re so vain you probably think this gong is about you
If politicians like Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan had any respect for Australia’s King’s Birthday honours, they’d give theirs back, writes David Penberthy.
Photo scandal threatens to blow up Qld council
There’s a big stink embroiling a Queensland council and it has nothing to do with roads, rates or rubbish. It’s about a photo, writes Kylie Lang.
Terror threat: I fear for the safety of our athletes in Paris
With Paris and several other cities in France facing a serious terrorism threat less than 50 days out from the Olympics, I fear for the safety of our wonderful swimmers and other athletes, writes Des Houghton.
Campion: The nuclear winter of a visionary Labor MP
Two current Labor MPs may have started their post-school life in the same hallowed halls, but now one is a nuclear power visionary while the other is entranced by transmission lines, writes Vikki Campion.
Long wait for an interest-rate cut, if history’s a guide
Home loan repayments may remain at these high levels for longer than many people think, based on previous interest rate cycles.
Why hasn’t Labor taken up offer to house 10k Queenslanders?
A coalition of churches and not-for-profit groups have generously offered to give land to provide affordable housing for 10,000 people. So why hasn’t the Palaszczuk-Miles government taken them up, asks Des Houghton?
Union bosses have beaten this government into submission
Here is a title that Queensland does not need – the strike capital of Australia. But that is the case and it’s unlikely to change anytime soon, writes The Editor.
‘Ponzi scheme?’ War of words over housing rescue plan
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli’s foray into solving Queensland’s housing crisis has been met with a mixed reaction from those across the state. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘It’s like hitting someone and then giving them a panadol’
The state budget may have been sold as future-proofing Queensland but many continue to look to the past to judge Labor. HAVE YOUR SAY
Cynics will smell fertiliser, but at least he’s taken to the battlefield
He still hasn’t shed his small-target strategy, but at least David Crisafulli has the armour on and has taken his place on the field of battle, writes The Editor.
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