Fallout from the historic LNP coalition split in the wake of the parties’ epic federal election failure has divided readers, leaving them split on whether it is a boon or a ‘political desert’. VOTE IN THE POLL
We can keep throwing money at dealing with Australia’s domestic violence problem, but first we need to believe women like victim Mackenzie Anderson when they seek help, says Julie Cross.
In Australia, there’s little reason to breathe a sigh of relief over the latest volley in Trump tariff tennis, says Vanessa Marsh in the US.
For anyone who has relied on public transport across the Sunshine Coast, the prospect of having better connectivity to Maroochydore is welcome but the lack of rail is disappointing, writes Letea Cavander. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
It’s no wonder Aussies are being driven to cheap fast food after seeing the consumer watchdog’s inquiry into supermarket prices, Julie Cross writes.
The emergence of plans to close Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains on the Sunshine Coast for cultural reasons has sparked an intense debate. HAVE YOUR SAY
The vibe in South Bank is pumping as the legacy infrastructure comes into its own for residents and visitors — so can something similar take shape in the Maroochydore CBD?
Anthony Albanese’s pitch to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs is simple: we are not ripping anyone off. The President appears to have listened, but the PM has not convinced him yet.
There is currently no expletive in English sufficient to describe my experience with this airline, writes Peter Goers.
One minute you’re on high alert for the red flags and then this happens, writes Robyn Ingerson.
There’s a yawning chasm between meaningful gestures and practical solutions that was laid bare again this week, writes David Penberthy.
Sorry Bianca Censori, unlike scores of women before you, you may have worn the dress, but you didn’t own this moment. Kanye West did, writes Julie Cross.
Don’t give me any rubbish about freedom of speech for a country that doesn’t grant anyone else that right, writes Caleb Bond.
For the second time this week, the Prime Minister has tried to talk his way around an elephant in the room, writes Samantha Maiden.
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