Billions given to the rich while ordinary people can’t afford groceries
To get out of this cost-of-living crisis we need a government that will be disciplined with the spending of taxpayer dollars, writes Matt Canavan.
Opinion
Penbo: Immigration Dept’s culture problem has been exposed
The jaw-dropping revelations of this week about the genuine scumbags granted citizenship confirms my long-held suspicion, writes David Penberthy.
McCrann: Kiss rate cut goodbye
Australians doing it tough can kiss goodbye any chance of an imminent interest rate cut after Wednesday’s higher than expected inflation figure.
Games fury: ‘Have the courage of your convictions and put it to a vote’
Many Queenslanders seem to have accepted the fact the Olympic Games are coming in 2032 – what they look like, however, remains topic of furious debate. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Whoever thought of this crap is doing a fantastic job dividing us all’
Peak woke or progress? That’s up for debate after it was revealed a job applicant was left shocked with a Welcome to Country in the interview. HAVE YOUR SAY
Google the definition of muzzling – it’s exactly what we have here
Why is it that a generation of Labor politicians who came of age during the Fitzgerald era repeatedly chip away at the resulting reforms, asks The Editor.
Maiden: Albo looks weak while Giles hangs on
Ultimate responsibility for the detainee debacle lies with the man who appointed the besieged immigration minister in the first place, writes Samantha Maiden.
Surely not even professional losers can lose the unlosable election … right?
The LNP should be on a clear path to victory, but what government does David Crisafulli want to lead, asks The Editor. TAKE OUR QUIZ
‘Complete clean out’: ABC’s harsh truth after ‘final straw’
Is it time to ditch the ABC? That question is being asked again after the latest scandal. HAVE YOUR SAY
Feel like things are getting worse? New poll shows you’re not alone
Poll numbers released this week by polling group RedBridge reveal that when it comes to the future, just 11 per cent of us think that the next generation will be better off.
Why rates limbo might soon end
Dismal retail sales data would usually lead to widespread speculation of an interest rate cut at the mid-June meeting. But not this time. Here’s why.
Proof of Voice vote lie laid bare in one image
When the No campaign told Australia that a Yes vote would “divide” us, they failed to mention this part, writes Douglas Smith.
Editor’s view: Migration isn’t the issue, planning is
Steven Miles this month called on federal Labor to cut immigration levels, saying they were partly responsible for the housing crisis and traffic jams, as if he was surprised by Queensland’s current population. He shouldn’t be, writes the editor.
Albanese must stand up to Beijing bullies
News of a bizarre, bullying email sent to MPs who dared to attend a gala dinner celebrating the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president highlights Australia’s dysfunctional relationship with China, writes James Morrow.
Australia threatened by an anti-Jewish hate
We as decent Australians have an obvious choice: to live cravenly beneath a malevolent cloud of revived and revolting anti-Semitism, or to continue standing tall and proud with our Jewish fellow citizens.
How a sneaky superannuation rule cost me $4000
Switching super funds could lose you thousands of dollars in tax deductions if you get caught out by this obscure money trap.
Cynical fares trial a chance for change
At first glance, the state government’s 50c flat public transport fare looks little more than a desperate grab – but we urge everyone to make the most of this opportunity, writes the editor.
Why Premier’s 50c public transport fares is a hail Mary policy
Good policy is good politics – and for struggling Premier Steven Miles this one is a masterstroke, writes political editor Hayden Johnson.
‘Intolerably bad’? World divides over ‘awful’ Princess image
We can’t control how other people see us, especially as a painting is the product of the artist’s vision – not a photograph.
Will Aussies still need Albo when he turns 64?
Anthony Albanese will be 62 at the next election, 65 at the one after that. At some point in the next year, Albo is going to have to answer the question of what he’s going to do when he turns 64, writes James Campbell.
Credlin: Emperor Albo isn’t wearing any clothes
First term governments always get the benefit of the doubt but, with Anthony Albanese simply not up to the job, we need strength and clarity more than anything else in these troubled times, writes Peta Credlin.
Trump’s a Texan hero, even a Mexican ‘illegal’ would vote Biden out
A belated recognition of ‘Go woke, go broke’ fits with the same spirit driving the Trump renaissance. The US is pumping more than gas. Trump is on a roll, writes Piers Akerman.
Gen Z daters seeking tips on how to ‘meet cute’ in real life
Young people who have largely found love via dating apps are so intrigued by scenarios of meeting in the wild they are binge watching old movies to understand how it’s done, writes Angela Mollard.
Social media is a disease without any cure
They have the potential to have serious impacts on your physical and mental health and quitting these two vices have not only saved Joe Hildebrand’s life but his soul as well.
‘God help us’: Qld pollies paid top dollar to battle and bicker
You paid 93 politicians some $200,000 in wages to battle and bicker for three days in parliament this week – so what did you get for it?
Opinion: Social media ban for children under 16 only way forward
Would you put your 13-year-old daughter in a room full of people and let them comment on her looks, body and wardrobe? Of course not, and that’s the reason we need to limit young people’s access to social media, writes Anooska Tucker-Evans.
Election landslide: New figures tip Labor to be punted in spectacular fashion
The LNP are slated to wipe the floor with the Miles government at the upcoming Queensland election according to one group of committed outsiders, with the odds of the Premier retaining power looking astronomical. THIS IS GEORGE ST BEAT
Penbo: This messed-up AI craze is all that is wrong with this world
Robots selling wine, jobs being outsourced to computers and face-to-face service as rare as hen’s teeth. David Penberthy bemoans what the world is coming to, and with good reason.
Campion: Great hypocrisy behind Australia’s live sheep export ban
Australia is planning to ban the live export of sheep on welfare grounds, so why do we not stop importing farming products which are contributing to the extinction of species from around the world, asks Vikki Campion.
OUR SAY: The Chronicle calls for council accountability
Everyone wants to see the Toowoomba Regional Council thrive and reach its full potential, however some serious issues facing Toowoomba council does not make for easy reading.
Aged care rort on items that are cheaper at Bunnings
Older Australians are being dudded out of their home care funds which could be better spent so they have more to survive on, argues Julie Cross.
Grubby and ill-timed: Labor’s attack on Bates a major blunder
A provocative heckle has highlighted the state government’s failures to provide maternity services while exposing Labor cyber bullying and hypocrisy, writes Des Houghton.
Are we living in some dystopian alternate reality?
The International Criminal Court’s decision to seek arrest warrants for both Israel and Hamas leaders, the UN’s mourning the death of the Butcher of Tehran and the PM’s failure to back Joe Biden has Andrew Wallace wondering what is going on in the world.
K’gari: It’s time to end this woke madness
Queenslanders love a name change about as much as The Voice, based on this reaction. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Three weeks of Parliament left and this is how we spend our time
It is astonishing Treasurer Cameron Dick felt it prudent to introduce frivolous legislation that does little more than wedge the Opposition months out from an election, writes the editor.
‘Weak and timid’ Albo washing his hands over ICC’s Israel call
The PM is willing to damage his nation’s ties with historic allies, all but washing his hands over the International Criminal Court bid to arrest his Israeli counterpart for war crimes, writes James Morrow.
Bond: Green electricity dream has turned a stark shade of black(out)
Australia has been sold a pup on renewable energy, and now our early exit from fossil fuels is leaving us very precariously perched, writes Caleb Bond.
‘Mind-blowing figures’: The red flags our immigration is out of control
Clogged roads, ramped hospitals and crowded shopping centres are testament to our failure to address what will soon be Australia’s No.1 issue, writes Paul Williams.
Editor’s view: Brighter future for fertility industry
Regardless of Queenslanders’ views on gender selection, the new IVF laws will be a godsend to couples, writes the editor.
Maiden: Still time to stop ‘sinister’ experiment on our kids
The billionaire men who unleashed social media on the world don’t let their kids use it, so why should we, writes Samantha Maiden.
Biggest possible threat in horror flight scenario
I’m a captain who has flown this route in B777’s hundreds of times and know what can go wrong, writes aviator Byron Bailey.
Being a dad is a privilege, not a right
Sophie Roome deserved a lifetime of memories with her special little boy. Instead, she now faces the tragic reminder that her ex, a dad expected to be his son’s rock, took it all away in one horrifying instant. Here’s why I’ll be giving my two boys an extra cuddle tonight, writes Sam Stolz.
Why it’s time to leave behind the name Fraser Island
The origins of the name Fraser Island is reason enough to fully embrace the change to its traditional Indigenous name, K’gari, Carlie Walker writes.
Editor’s view: Voter sugar hits turn budget surplus to $3bn debt
Treasurer Cameron Dick has very cleverly taken out the trash contained in the state budget – revealing he has somehow turned a forecast surplus for 2024-45 of $122m into a real $3bn deficit.
Parents’ vital role in navigating the challenge of a generation
The rise in mental health issues among our young people coincides with the widespread use of smartphones and social media, writes John Gerrard.
Editor’s view: Finally a good call on the 2032 Games
With his city the host of seven Games venues, Tom Tate’s inclusion in the 2032 Games Organising Committee seems a total no-brainer, writes the editor.
Jim’s Budget still a stinker
The one blessing of Jim Chalmers’ woeful budget is that it isn’t likely to bring on an early election.
Editor’s view: Damaging data you have a right to
Regular releases of health data stop governments from hiding the truth and are vital information you have a right to know about, writes the editor.
Would you give back your $300 energy relief handout?
Every household is getting $300 off their energy bill, even if they don’t need it. It sparks a fiery debate about wealth and tax.
Bolt: Pro-Palestine activists are a danger to Australia
Abusive protesters are importing a Jew-hatred unparalleled in our history and they are also preaching an unhinged hatred of Australia.
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