Don’t worry Qld, Albo the Great will protect us from Alfred
Never mind that we’ve run out of sandbags, supermarket shelves are bare, and our homes are bracing for damage, our esteemed leader has arrived, writes Kylie Lang.
Opinion
Labor’s soft touch on our borders has a high cost
The latest round of revelations surrounding Labor’s bungling of the infamous NZYQ High Court decision is terrible timing for a government that had been hoping to keep border security off the radar, writes James Morrow.
Kennett: Attacking Dutton’s wealth shows Labor is out of ideas
If we only had prime ministers and premiers in Victoria who had an ounce of commercial experience and success like Peter Dutton, we might not be in the terrible position we now find ourselves in.
Panahi: Feminists silent after Garrett’s ugly attack on Rinehart
The sisterhood, which sees misogyny everywhere, including when Tony Abbott looks at his watch, has failed to call out global warming hysteric Peter Garrett’s hateful attack on Gina Rinehart.
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Trump should be ashamed of himself – but he never, ever will be
Everything with Donald Trump is transactional. It’s how he became a billionaire – not doing anything without getting something in return.
Campbell: The one thing Labor’s doing well that’s giving the party a chance
Just before Christmas Labor was in all sorts of trouble but things have turned around for the party and there might be good reason for the uptick in optimism.
Testing Queenslanders’ mettle from Cooktown to Coolangatta
It seems that the southeast will get a taste of what they go through in the north of the state, writes the editor.
If not now, when? Brisbane 2032’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
The 2032 Games are the biggest thing to happen to modern Brisbane, and will likely be the biggest to happen in most of our lifetimes, writes Jen Williams.
Would Jackie Trad be treated differently if she was a man?
Jackie Trad, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants who rose to become the state’s deputy premier and treasurer, is judged differently for one reason. She is a woman, writes Madonna King.
Times too dangerous for a PM this weak
Every serious defence and strategic expert will tell you these are the most dangerous times the world has faced since World War II and yet our PM seemingly couldn’t care less, writes Peta Credlin.
Immigration policy must start discriminating on basis of values
Australia needs to discriminate – not on race or religion – but on the basis of the decent ‘live and let live’ values of our community that every migrant is supposed to have agreed to adopt, writes Peta Credlin.
Why Canada doesn’t beat Australia on my barefoot index
Canada, which beat Australia as the most-desired relocation destination, is lovely for a holiday and full of perky people but is too snowbound to score on Angela Mollard’s barefoot index.
Cops are finally in charge – now they must steer Qld’s youth crime laws
There are now six former police officers in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and I find that rather reassuring, writes Des Houghton.
Garbage gag attempt raises questions about those behind it
When someone is prevented from talking to the media, you immediately wonder what is being kept secret. What could be so damaging to a reputation or an institution that a person is effectively gagged from speaking?
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