Penbo: Pathetic act confirms Australia’s self-delusion
Just when you thought Australia’s absurd obsession with stupid rules couldn’t get any worse, writes David Penberthy.
Opinion
OPINION: Dear Premier, time to ditch plane, drive Bruce Hwy
It’s hard to see how a Premier who continues to pick planes over cars can ever truly understand – or be forced to fix – the deplorable state of the Bruce Hwy, writes reporter Geordi Offord
Maiden: NAPLAN fail spells big trouble for Aussie boys
If you teach kids that literacy doesn’t matter, you get results like these, writes Samantha Maiden.
161,200 reasons I can’t stand private health care
Does the funding of private health weaken the public system? Of course it does, writes Peter Goers.
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Eddy B: I lie all the time to my children
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew asks if it’s OK to lie to your children, as she confesses to telling her children fibs.
Alien invasion should not be downplayed
The US denying shot-down UFOs were alien simply means they were alien and the media should have taken more notice, writes Joe Hildebrand. Have your say.
Sav obsession leaves Trav scratching his head
Resident wine guru Travis Schultz is scratching his head at how the sav became the dominant drop in the country. Find out why here.
AUKUS fears stoked by former PMs struggling for relevance
Australia’s sovereignty is a hot issue at the moment but dragging defence capabilities into the debate is a misfire.
Why MAFS is trash – and we love it
Married At First Sight is not just unrelated to love, it is a direct violation, writes Joe Hildebrand.
How to savour Italian wine without the import hit to the hip pocket
Resident wine guru Travis Schultz has revealed a handy hint to get you sipping a taste of Italy without the added costs of import. Find out how here.
Cop’s ‘chilling’ interview with paedophile
Former homicide detective Gary Jubelin has shared the “chilling” interview he had with a killer and paedophile and why he still thinks about it.
How cool climate wines found their way to front of the fridge
The Aussie wine regions working wonders with cool climate varietals are on Sunshine Coast wine guru Travis Schultz’s radar. Read why here.
The Qld government has lost control of juvenile crime
The idea of protecting vulnerable children from being funnelled into the adult criminal justice system has gained tremendous popularity, but the incontestable fact is that failing to detain and restrain youthful criminals is leading to tragic outcomes.
Qld a land of great opportunity, but not by accident
Queensland is a land of opportunity but that does not happen by accident, writes the editor. Careful investment by state and federal leaders will be required to ensure the next generation has the chance to create a better, more prosperous lifestyle.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/opinion/page/28