Many historical mistakes are made when the events reminisced upon are taken out of context and opined on with the falsely virtuous imperatives of looking back with an apparent 20-20 […]
Read MoreA state of distrust
Covid and bad budgeting exposed the Queensland Labor government’s divisive attitude to the rest of the country when we learnt “that Queensland hospitals are for Queenslanders.” (Pay up, you banana-bending […]
Read MoreForget taxing us and repay our Covid cash
The idea that a state might tax citizens for economic activity beyond its borders is not new, with all Australians expected to declare foreign-earned income in tax returns. A legal […]
Read MoreExcuses, excuses
Your editorial about sharing hardship to lighten the load was well captioned by the catch cry that “we are all in ‘this’ together.” (Our rules are not for rulers, 25/11). […]
Read MoreFast track to closed border
The Newcastle to Queensland Pacific Highway dual carriageway will soon be completed, ending generations of head-on collisions, snail-trail delays through busy towns and road-lock behind caravan-towers without overtaking lanes. (End […]
Read MoreOutrage should not be silenced
Under no circumstances should Trent Robinson be fined for his commentary about Latrell Mitchell’s tackle on Roosters player Joey Manu. (Latrell Mitchell accepts 6 game suspension, online 29/8). To do […]
Read MoreDjoker’s time served
Having watched this year’s Oscars and having witnessed a real Will Smith “slap in the face”, I think the exaggerated claims of booted Liberal home affairs minister Karen Andrews about […]
Read MoreStock standard
Superannuation funds heavily invested in a pandemic portfolio do well to be loaded with “essential industry” stocks. As different medical and social priorities emerge over the next few months, speculation […]
Read MoreRed alert for Labor
Labor politicians are refashioning the issues in dispute against China and a beleaguered leadership is futilely echoing failed promises of what a “future government I lead” won’t do. (Labor tightens […]
Read MoreHome grown problem
The unexpected benefits of working from home during Covid have seen a reluctance to return to the work-place. (Use it, don’t lose it, 28/2). Little doubt, those in the “hands […]
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