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.
Opinion
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.
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.
‘Never raise your voice’: Kids’ touching notes to Yr 5 teacher
Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.
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Letter: Should people get the jab?
‘The reality is that most should, because that is the only defence that they have.’
Mary Street festival a credit to organisers and participants
‘Congratulations to all involved, especially that champion of all things Mary Street, Tony Goodman.’
PM: Vaccines stop Covid’s power to disrupt our lives
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a new plea to all Australians, explaining how vaccination will end lockdowns.
Council v basketball finds compromise in court hire dispute
The Gympie Basketball Association has applauded the efforts of councillor Bruce Devereaux in negotiating an agreement after the council moved to double court hire fees.
Your say: Plant a few thousand trees, burn a few million
Harry Bruce’s cartoon of the day and readers have their say on climate change, vaccines and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Let’s celebrate Queensland, we did it!
Figures from across Queensland’s political and business landscape are in full agreement – Brisbane will deliver one of the greatest Games in history. READ THEIR VIEWS HERE
Opinion: If you have money, you can do anything
If you have money, you may enter Australia, even during stringent covid-19 lockdowns, writes Judy Bamberger. Also check out Harry’s View and Facebook comments.
Opinion: Rural properties carry very specific drowning risks
More than 100 people have drowned in dams in Australia in the past 10 years, new data released by the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has found.
Opinion: Government’s graphic ad obscures key messages
Young people who want vaccines now cannot get them: insufficient supplies, inability to get vaccinated without queuing hour-upon-unpaid-hour, lack of local access.
O’Brien asks maverick MP Christensen not to quit politics
“Regardless of which side of politics you support, parliamentarians who speak up and don’t always toe the party line are rare and valuable,” Mr O’Brien tells his 4000+ Facebook followers as the controversial Dawson MP ponders retirement.
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