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.
Opinion
‘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.
Maiden: Albo and Dutton replay Australia’s climate Psycho scene
Does anyone feel like we have seen this election movie before? Over and over and over again, writes Samantha Maiden.
Editor’s view: Treasurer’s blunt request exposes Labor’s strategy
With pretty well every new measure having been leaked before the budget, the most telling line in Treasurer Cameron Dick’s speech was actually the third last thing he said, writes The Editor.
Morrow: Israel doesn’t need to justify hostage rescue to pro-Hamas apologists
The same people who complain about pronouns and microaggressions are now defending Hamas’s atrocities because the real name of the game is power, writes James Morrow.
What this state budget REALLY means for Qld
It’s a high-spending budget featuring many winners, a few losers and some heavy ammunition for government MPs, writes Hayden Johnson.
‘So many announcements, so little money, absolutely no idea’
What exactly is the truth behind the plan for a stamp duty discount for first homebuyers remains subject to debate. HAVE YOUR SAY
Goose that laid the golden egg is totally cooked
One year after cashing the largest budget surplus recorded by any state or territory, Queensland is again in deficit to the tune of $3bn, writes Hayden Johnson.
Soap opera? Tragi-comedy? Farce? Nah, just another day in Canberra
Only in Canberra, where life is as as far removed from reality as an episode of Days Of Our Lives, can having a $310k-a-year speechwriter be seen as okay, writes Mike O’Connor.
Strap in, take your sugar-hit and get ready for a 137-day war
Today is when Treasurer Cameron Dick will bet the bank on an electoral return from billions of dollars in handouts to Queenslanders, writes the editor.
Why your biggest asset may shock you and how to protect it
People are quick to buy insurance for their homes, cars and other items, but one huge asset is often forgotten.
Why won’t Dick listen: Great failure at heart of state budget
Cameron Dick may have studied at Cambridge, but that doesn’t mean he’s smarter than everyone. Recent policy decisions reveal why private sector consultation is a must, writes the Editor.
‘Chaos’: Key issue with Qantas boarding rule change
Qantas’s new system to speed up boarding could prove painful for passengers if the US is anything to go by. Here’s why.
Hail the high-rise: Why going up, not out is crucial for future of Qld city
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
Campbell: Gaza mess proves Greens are still not house trained
The Greens targeting Labor MPs is a textbook attack on our democracy and should be called out for what it is, writes James Campbell.
Hands up if you think the Albanese cabinet is remarkably incompetent
Eighty years since D-Day and the dwindling band of veterans reminded us of the courage of those who led the charge for freedom in stark contrast to those who profess to be leaders today, writes Piers Akerman.
Why billionaires’ quests to cheat death misses the point of living
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos are going to extremes to cheat death, but more emphasis needs to be put on living a happy life, not a long one, writes Angela Mollard.
Harry should have been at Britain’s poshest wedding
It’s a shame Harry wasn’t invited to his mate’s recent wedding, writes Kerry Parnell, because a boozy dust-up could have been just the ticket for him to clear the air with brother William.
5000 underpaid: Union accused of ‘collusion’ in coal industry wage scandal
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has raised the alarm about an alleged wage theft scandal affecting workers in Australia’s coal industry, writes Des Houghton.
Campion: Who will fight for our flag when so many don’t respect it?
Our defence forces are part of the fabric of our nation, but Australia is struggling to attract new recruits willing to fight for our freedoms, writes Vikki Campion.
Hildebrand: Greens’ unhealthy obsession with Israel is a joke
If they believe the Palestinians have rights to a homeland why do the Greens not believe that the Jewish people deserve the same, asks Joe Hildebrand.
Dear Australia: Bill Shorten’s ‘new’ speechwriter revealed
Bill Shorten’s had a tough week, with criticism over how much his speechwriter is paid. Julie Cross imagines what a cheaper (perhaps less professional speechwriter) might produce.
‘One small step for Dick, one big bill for Queenslanders’
Watching Labor talking about Queensland’s Big Build is like viewing the ABC’s Utopia. Except it’s not funny. We are seeing multibillion-dollar blowouts on projects which have been talked about for 30 years. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
‘Anyone in NSW making excuses should be treated with contempt’
It was a seventh-minute tackle that defined an entire game – but did NSW deserve to have a player sent off? HAVE YOUR SAY
Bond: Selfish AFL clubs leave the NRL with its biggest hit
The AFL is clearly not shy about stealing good ideas from rugby league, so when is it going to toughen up and take back Origin, writes Caleb Bond.
Editor’s view: Renewable energy still just a risky bet
The government insists it’s got a plan to turn Queensland into a renewable energy powerhouse, but can it deliver, asks the editor.
Sending a message: Why you should be using cash more often
I don’t want to live in a country where cash no longer exists, writes Paul Williams. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Social media giants profit from evil’: Michael Miller
In just one generation, we have gone from magic to madness argues News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller, who is calling on Australia to impose a ‘social licence’ to force Tech monopolies to play by Australian rules.
87,000 jobs at risk: Premier’s motive for $26bn energy push
Queensland now has the strongest jobs growth in Queensland history. But failure to do just one thing could have ‘devastating’ consequences, writes Premier Steven Miles.
Editor’s view: Housing crisis goes from bad to worse
Queenslanders need to have confidence the government is doing everything it can to address the housing crisis, writes the editor.
Maiden: Albo’s plotting something but he needs an alibi
The Prime Minister is serene in public, but there are goings on behind the scenes, writes Samantha Maiden.
Shorten’s $620k speechwriter leaves us all at a loss for words
The misuse of taxpayer money during a time when Australians are locked in a cost of living crisis has sadly become the calling card of this government, writes Maria Kovacic.
Nuclear scare campaign distraction from renewables power crisis
The Albanese Labor government is all about telling people nuclear is too dangerous and too expensive. Pity about their renewables push, which is already well over budget.
Panahi: Albo’s hands not clean in deportation scandal
Anthony Albanese’s culpability in the badly bungled Direction 99 debacle, which has seen hardened criminals including pedophiles and rapists dodge deportation, may run deeper than first thought.
‘Stopping Aussies moving to wherever they want is a crazy idea’
Fix our housing crisis, whatever it takes. That’s the simple, blunt message from Queenslanders. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Treasurer’s sneaky tax defence that needs to be called out
Treasurer Cameron Dick’s refusal to – twice – rule out changing taxes for business in next week’s state budget deserves to be called out, writes The Editor.
How to stop your kids blowing their inheritance
These five tips can help prevent a wasted inheritance as trillions of dollars pass from baby boomers to younger generations.
Australia, we need to talk about your parking
From vehicles sprawled across multiple spaces to able-bodied drivers who steal disabled spots, so many fools are parking not just illegally but obnoxiously.
Editor’s view: Chance to force transport change
Queenslanders have a once-in-a-generation chance to extend a vote of confidence in public transport, writes the editor.
The contradiction in felon Trump’s key campaign claims
Donald Trump is trying to convince Americans of two things so they will be willing to elect him as a convicted felon. The problem, as Tom Minear argues, is they cannot both be true.
Why Albo should know how immigration law works
Despite being in the parliament for almost 30 years, PM Anthony Albanese seems to lack a basic idea of how immigration law works, writes James Campbell.
Stop tinkering and get serious on youth crime
It’s taken a tough old judge to give a full-throated voice to the thoughts of millions of Queenslanders, that violent teen criminals are getting away with a slap on the wrist, and reoffending knowing there will rarely be serious consequences.
There must be consequences for promoting division, not unity
Australia cannot continue to be split by race and religion if we are to meet the challenges we face, writes Piers Akerman.
Parnell: Joke’s on us as anti-Bridget brigade outlaws comedy
Social media is abuzz with how Bridget Jones is a disgrace to feminism but while I‘m glad to see the back of the fat-jokes we shouldn’t be outraged by every attempt at humour, lest we are left with nothing to smile about, Kerry Parnell writes.
Want guaranteed low rent, high super, no debt? There is a way
Defence personnel are paid well, they can buy houses by 25 and enjoy no university debt and subsidised rent, but ADF is failing to sell this message to a generation deeply concerned about the cost-of-living, writes Angela Mollard.
The Australia snobs simply don’t know
If Laura Tingle thinks Australia is a racist country then why are so many people – of every imaginable race – so desperate to come here, asks Joe Hildebrand.
Airtrain fare cut a short-term sugar hit that doesn’t fix the bigger issue
Another day, another mammoth cost-of-living move by the state government. But while the latest fare cuts will be welcomed by Queensland, the state government is yet to fix the broader problem with the Airtrain service.
The simple lesson Australia should learn from the US
Australians like to think we know better than Americans, especially on guns and healthcare. But Tom Minear argues there’s a US policy that Treasurer Jim Chalmers should copy.
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