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.
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‘Disgraceful’: Qld gender law change sparks war of words
It’s the decision that has sparked a furious backlash – transgender and gender-diverse Queenslanders can make a change to their birth certificates. WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY
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.
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Male dominance starts at home
Men in powerful positions, with subordinates reliant on their approval, have opportunity to play power games with juniors
What we can learn from aged care Royal Commission
The Royal Commission has uncovered some scandalous practices and huge gaps in the provision of care packages for clients who have been assessed as needing them
We pay the bill for ambitious bid
Our present premier and lord mayor bidding for the 2032 Games cannot guarantee the burden of costs won’t be their legacy.
Jobseeker bump does not save Aussies from poverty
The Federal Government’s modest recent increase to the JobSeeker payment does not begin to address the disadvantage that exists across Australia
Greater Ipswich women lead way for Qld on track
Team Teal impressing in special six-week series raising funds for ovarian cancer research
Our job crisis needs proper investment
The real issue for the Government is job creation, but both Governments and people have to accept that low and unskilled jobs are disappearing and will not come back, due to automation.
Abortion: Who gets the final say?
The right to life is a sensitive topic which has created polarisation in our communities and governments.
Grave concerns from Communist warnings
Remember that the prime objective of the communist party is to stay in power.
The day it rained fish
I went to Minden State School in the late 1940s and one day walking home from school there was an afternoon storm which left the gutters full of water and fish
Social media’s worrying trends
“Trump’s delusions and lies” (QT, 16/02/21) and “freedom of expression is our right” (QT, 10/02/21). These two statements are contradictory in some ways; especially if stated by the same pen.
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