Bond: ‘Hate speech’ warriors won’t give up this easily
Labor’s last-minute backdown has spared Australia from a set of dangerous new laws – for now, writes Caleb Bond.
Opinion
Maiden: Tanya’s angst over kids’ social media use proves ban is right
Tanya Plibersek summed it up perfectly when she revealed her own angst and guilt about her children’s social media use – and why things need to change, writes Samantha Maiden.
Three reasons why social media ban must be for 16yo
One blanket, minimum age to access social media for all Australians will spare parents, schools and young people themselves from unintended negative consequences of a two-tier system, argues Dr Simon Wilksch.
Book Week truth bomb too risky to drop until now
I know I’ll take some hits by publishing this column, it’s sure to offend but it has to be said, writes Amanda Blair.
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The law is catching up with Trump
After entering a plea to election interference charges, there was none of the showmanship that has defined Donald Trump’s political career. He looked upset, angry and every bit his age.
Trump desperate in the face of indictment
Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Yet he still claims he is the victim of a persecution “reminiscent of Nazi Germany”.
Vote Now: Gympie’s best gym in 2023
Get ready to flex your vote, now that Gympie’s ultimate gym showdown is here, with 13 standout businesses making the finals from hundreds of social media responses. Vote in the poll and have your say:
Vote Now: Who is Gympie’s best electrician?
The battle for the Gympie region’s favourite ‘sparky’ is underway, with 28 electricians and electrical businesses making the final cut. Now is your chance to give your favourite the recognition they deserve. Vote in our poll:
Think The Voice will divide Australia? Here’s why you’re wrong
‘No’ voters argue The Indigenous Voice to Parliament is driving a wedge between Australians, but it’s hard to divide something that’s already split, writes Scott Sawyer.
Gympie’s ‘Banksy’ tries to make a statement, but falls short
A string of wheat-pasted posters taking aim at a councillor and the Mayor have left many people baffled as to what they could mean. Who is trying to be Gympie’s Banksy?
Why Charles, Camilla can’t escape Diana during Coronation
More than 25 years on from her tragic death, there are moments when Princess Diana still feels very present — the crowning of King Charles and Camilla is one of them.
‘Charles isn’t as popular as his mother was’
Perhaps the King should have delayed his crowning to give him time to win over sceptics, says Peter Stefanovic.
No surprise Qld youth crime has reached this latest dark point
Our social fabric is under siege, with youth crime accounting for more than 50 per cent of break and enters, robberies and car thefts. But the path to the current situation began many years ago, writes criminologist Terry Goldsworthy.
Analysis: Do we pay too much tax?
Whingeing about tax is one of Australia’s favourite sports. But do we fork out too much money to the government, asks Daniel Petrie. Have your say in our poll.
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