Penbo: WFH was just another mad Covid mistake
It seemed like a good idea back when a pandemic loomed over Australia but it’s become a city-killing catastrophe, writes David Penberthy.
Opinion
Maiden: ‘Repugnant’ tweet exposes Labor weakness
If ever there was a case to haul in an ambassador for a meeting with Penny Wong or kick him out of the country this was it, writes Samantha Maiden.
Harris’s VP pick as risky as Trump’s
Kamala Harris is hoping folksy Midwestern dad Tim Walz can help the Democrats reconnect to voters. But there is one big risk with her pick.
WFH is and has been a free pass
Covid ended more than two years ago and the assumption that workers en masse could choose home over the workplace is laughable, writes Patrick Carlyon.
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Resources to become more important in driving Qld growth
It’s no secret to any Queenslander that the resources sector has made a big contribution to our economy in recent decades, writes Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and it can still help power the country by aiding solar, wind and hydrogen.
Qld job shortages: Worker mismatch behind alarming figures
Skill shortages are gripping the nation, and there are a number of key areas where Queensland is struggling more than anyone to fill job vacancies.
Deadly reality of school swimming lesson failure laid bare
It is one thing for the government to claim swimming lessons are compulsory in all Queensland state primary schools, but in reality, many children can’t swim to save themselves by the time they finish year 6.
Biden’s free Covid tests dent Medicare exceptionalism
While Anthony Albanese cut back Covid funding, Joe Biden offered free tests for all, writes Tom Minear.
Price wars: Who’s really screwing us
It was the year the price of a lettuce rose to $15. Joe Hildebrand looks back on 2022, the weirdest 12 months on record.
Trump’s return threatens AUKUS pact
Donald Trump’s planned White House return could put the AUKUS submarine program at risk, writes Tom Minear.
Aussie women’s fear as abortion laws change
The US Supreme Court’s jaw-dropping decision to overturn Roe v Wade has exposed a huge divide in Australia, writes Tom Minear.
Flashback: Kepnock State High formals 2016-2022
Fashion trends may come and go but hundreds of Kepnock State High School graduates over the past six years have proven themselves timeless style superstars. See our mega gallery here:
Graphic warning: Russia’s horror that will haunt Aussies forever
A 17-minute video shot by militants after MH17 was shot down will never be forgotten, writes Charles Miranda. See the video.
‘Big lie’: Bishop lashes Putin and calls for MH17 compo
She famously shirt fronted Vladimir Putin after the shooting down of MH17. Now Julie Bishop takes it again to the Russian President.
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