Penbo: Aussies’ real take on brutal Bali justice might surprise us
Two major cases this week lead me to wonder if our country could learn some lessons from Indonesia, writes David Penberthy.
Opinion
Goers: ScoMo’s sins washed away in Scotty’s pitch to US market
Scott Morrison knows God loves him and has direct quotes to prove it in his new book, writes Peter Goers.
Maiden: Dumb budget backlash misses Albo’s messy admission
Shovelling cash to double-dipping property investors may prove harder to explain than deciding not to means-test billionaires, writes Samantha Maiden.
Rising star Aussie city primed to cash in on Melbourne’s misery
Everything is up for debate in politics but there’s little argument to be had over the fact this place is being far better run, writes David Penberthy.
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Light rail no light bulb moment, let’s look at electric bus tech
Radio personality and long-time Alexandra Headland local Caroline Hutchinson has given her thoughts on the mass transit debate ahead of a crucial council meeting.
Business Council boss: ‘It’s time to come together’
As the world transitions to a cleaner, green future we need to remember we’re all in this together, says Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott.
Lego is right to make its toys free of gender bias
At our house, our daughter may eventually pivot to princesses but for now she is perfectly happy playing with trucks, says Edwina Bartholomew.
Banking ‘cops’ call time on mega Aussie house party
The banking regulator has stepped in to dampen the overheated property market like cops arriving at a noisy house party. Here’s how it will impact you.
Editor’s note: Social housing figures fail to add up
You don’t have to be a mathematician to understand that there are not enough social dwellings on the Coast for the people who need it. So what is the government doing about it, asks Nadja Fleet.
A show like Hey Hey It’s Saturday would never survive today
The upcoming Hey Hey It’s Saturday reunion show got me thinking, what will our kids remember watching when they are all grown up?
Gympie region must rail against Children’s Ward closure
If our leaders don’t start making some noise, if our community does not fight this unacceptable loss, Qld Health bean counters will take our silence for acceptance and permanently close the Gympie Hospital Children’s Ward. For our children’s sake, this cannot happen.
More red tape on short-term rentals not the solution: Stayz
Noosa’s crack down on short-term rentals to help housing affordability has one issues. Those homes are often not “affordable”, writes Stayz’ Eacham Curry.
How you can become a rich investor
Managing your finances, like planning a wedding, sometimes requires you to call in the professionals. Here’s what you need to know.
How online hackers targeted a sleepy historical village
A sleepy pioneer village and museum became the bizarre target of online cyber crims. Here’s how they figured out they’d been hacked.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/opinion/page/42