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.
Opinion
Revealed: Fraser Coast’s Top 10 most influential people
The Fraser Coast’s most influential person of 2024 has been decided with a convincing win over their nearest rival, but the top 10 was a tight finish, with the slimmest of margins separating the winning field. See the full results here:
Maiden: Albo doubles down on a big misstep
Sending in Tony Burke to clean up a mess is a tried and true Labor tactic but lost opportunities in the PM’s first reshuffle will be closely watched, writes Samantha Maiden.
Trump’s VP is feeling the ‘wrath of every woman’
You know you’re in real trouble when you’ve angered Taylor Swift’s fans, writes Julie Cross, as she reflects on just how quickly things can change in US politics in a week.
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Opinion: Why Wide Bay urgently needs these top cops
The Wide Bay is the only policing district from Cairns to the Gold Coast that does not have District Duty Officers. Here is why they are urgently needed.
‘I don’t like The Wiggles’: Edwina’s brave confession
At the risk of getting kicked out of the Mum Club, Edwina Bartholomew reveals why she dislikes the much-loved music group.
Minear: Why American democracy is under threat
In the battle between democracy and autocracy, America cannot rest on its laurels, argues Tom Minear.
Treasurer defends ‘failed’ budget promises
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at criticism arguing the government “failed” to deliver on key election promises in the budget.
Why a cheaper childcare scheme won’t work
There’s one gigantic snag to Labor’s budget promise to make childcare more affordable – there’s a desperate shortage they can’t avoid, argues Julie Cross.
Budget reveals economy’s true danger
There is a very clear message in the budget, stay at home and keep your job as the economy takes a dive. Ross Greenwood explains.
One thing missing from bold plan to end Australia’s gender violence
A key area is absent from a national plan to end gender-based violence that is essential if it is to succeed, says Full Stop Australia’s CEO.
Big problem with worst 100 baby names
Thanks to their crazy parents, some kids are called every name in the book, argues Edwina Bartholomew. See the list and have your say.
Why Aussies need to do their research on IVF clinics
With Aussie IVF clinics charging massive out of pocket expenses, it’s about time we had some transparency.
‘Invisible victim’: The murdered woman we must remember
Despite the recent sentencing of her killer, little is known about a woman who tried to fight a crazed loner off as he repeatedly stabbed her at a Queensland motel. This is why we must never forget her:
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