Last updated: August 12, 2011

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An open letter to Julia Gillard

GROWN-UPS deserve a say, Julia, even if you are head of the household. Here's an open letter to the Prime Minister of Australia.

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Govt hides bad news in fine print

ONE of the outstanding successes of the current Queensland Government has been its ability to hide bad news.

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Airport Link sends dust flying

ENOUGH. I have finally had a gutful and I can promise you that in the part of Brisbane where Chateau Syvret stands, I am not in a class of one.

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Buckpassing and buck chasing

cat and mouse

COMMENT: RECENT books by high-profile Australians show how accountability in this country has been diluted, and how we dance to Washington's tune.

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Coast just the shot for Games host

SWAT team

A SWAT officer mascot, simulated armed robbery for an opening ceremony, wrestling and shooting - what's not to like about a Gold Coast Games?

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Video games don't make you a killer

zombies

Everytime something like the Norway massacre happens we look for somewhere to assign blame, Alan Baxter writes.

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