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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Media 'cop' hides Sky News complaints data
Australia's top media authority has been criticised for failing to investigate complaints made against Sky News over COVID-19 misinformation. read now...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Why the Right give the top jobs to the wrong people
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s promotion this week of alleged rapist Christian Porter to the important role of acting leader of the House has left many people angry and aghast. read now...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The 'Fox News' effect: Sky News rolled out to regional voters
The launch of Sky News Regional this month further solidifies Rupert Murdoch's already tight grip on Australia’s right-wing media landscape. read now...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Barnaby Joyce wasn't drunk... no! It was just another Oscar-winning performance
You’ve got to hand it to the Deputy PM, he does a pretty good WC Fields with practically no theatrical training. read now...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Murdoch press' lies and deceptions conflict with true Christian values
The thorny issue of who is and who isn’t a real Christian has arisen again following the publication last week of a new book, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Biden boasts of wins in Afghanistan while Taliban terrorises Kabul
Joe Biden's statement that it is 'not inevitable' Afghanistan will be conquered by the Taliban after the U.S. finally withdraws troops is simply hypocritical. read now...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Our unhealthy obsession with sport not a winner
We should question the money and attention that automatically flows to sport when those in the arts sector are banking JobKeeper cheques composed mostly of zeros. read now...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Coalition counts on deathly silence from 'quiet Australians'
Scott Morrison claims that he speaks for 'quiet Australians', but he doesn't appear to be listening on issues like domestic violence and sexual abuse. read now...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Biden’s foreign policy may be offering more of the same
There are reasons why those who were hoping for reparations of U.S. foreign policy under Joe Biden's administration may be disappointed. read now...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Angus Taylor's capacity markets a win for coal industry
The Energy Security Board has made a push for Angus Taylor's recommendation of capacity markets, ensuring a win for coal generators. read now...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Liberal Party changes stance on lockdowns to save face
Our political leaders are shifting lockdown opinions for the public eye, while Sky News has been penalised for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. read now...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +1000
NSW Premier Gladrags Bereftoclues joins David Skynews on 'Insniders'
The NSW Premier shares her gold standard strategy for the Delta strain, including plans to have Sydney's North Shore fully vaccinated by next week, in this ABC 'Insniders' exclusive. read now...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Young stroke survivors warn age is no guarantee of health
Survivors marking National Stroke Week want the public to know that strokes are anything but a condition of the elderly. read now...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Tax haven exposes no financial transparency in aged care sector
Aged care giant TriCare receives more money each year from Australian taxpayers than the entire GDP of the tax haven where it’s domiciled. read now...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
No legal protection for Victorian and SA koala populations
Governments in South Australia and Victoria have failed to provide adequate wildlife legislation in order to protect koala habitats. read now...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David's Delta-size leadership skills
It's a good thing he's not the Prime Miniature! read now...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: The Dry — big city cop, small town whodunnit
After a 20-year absence, a detective returns to his hometown for a funeral but finds himself caught in a murder mystery with ties to his past. read now...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Release of Mountbatten diaries significant in accessing secret history
An immense trove of the most important royal historical material for decades has quietly been released in the United Kingdom. read now...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
The political resurrection of Christian Porter is at hand
The Morrison Government has further expressed its contempt for women by promoting disgraced Minister Christian Porter. read now...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Why I closed my Facebook account
As a social media platform, Facebook has become controlled by bureaucracy and no longer offers fair democratic discourse and debate. read now...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Chinese Government cracks down on its own tech industry
The Chinese Government has caused a stir by making changes within its own tech industry, leaving experts to question its motives. read now...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
EMMA DAWSON: The ALP — campaigning in prose
IA columnist Emma Dawson discusses why she will not be running for Labor preselection, despite her belief that if elected, the party will achieve genuine reform. read now...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Government reliance on army for lockdowns a weak move
The weakness of the Australian Government is on full display in southwest Sydney this week, disguised as a show of force. read now...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Degrowth economy: The climate solution no one is talking about
The time is upon us to consider economic degrowth and stop exploiting our planet's finite resources for personal gain. read now...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Friendlyjordies v John 'Call me Pork' Barilaro
The repercussions of New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro's defamation lawsuit against Friendlyjordies are no laughing matter, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Morrison's policy failures will be his undoing
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not only proven himself a failure to Australians but also on the world stage. read now...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Corporate spin: Meat industry denies accelerating climate change
Growing global meat consumption threatens to derail the Paris Agreement, but that hasn’t stopped the meat industry insisting it is part of the solution to climate change. read now...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Rising living costs plunge Australia's economic ranking
Inflation is the latest measure to show the Coalition’s current economic management is failing the nation. read now...

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +1000
HELEN CALDICOTT: If man cannot overcome his desire to kill, we are doomed
We are racing with great speed towards a nuclear holocaust unless man can conquer his fatal disposition for war. read now...

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000
The real shame: Forcing women to marry their rapists
Women are being shamed and punished worldwide for being 'too sexual', which needs to change. read now...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's image aims to please
Despite his failures as Prime Minister, Scott Morrison's PR team will promote him as whatever the voting public needs in time for the next election. read now...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
A letter of gratitude to Gladys and Scott
As a humble Victorian, Rocky Dabscheck felt it was time to acknowledge his superiors. read now...

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +1000
How the Australian Government is fostering Right-wing extremism
Taxpayers might well question millions funded to the Menzies Research Centre by the Australian Government, given the think-tank's overarching Right-wing ties. read now...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Jungle Cruise — adventure at full steam ahead
A British botanist sets out with her brother to find a fabled tree of life in the Amazon jungle with the help of a brash boat skipper. read now...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +1000
FAKE REVIEWS: More smelly catfish Vents for Dominique Grubisa and DGI
Self-professed finance and legal maven Dominique Grubisa always seems to have positive online reviews published immediately after receiving negative press. David Donovan reports on this odd phenomenon. read now...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +1000
AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Laura Tangle interviews Treasurer Josh Flyhindenberg
Treasurer Flyhindenberg reveals a few important numbers for Laura Tangle — and why it's Dan Andrews' fault. read now...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Date looming for James Ashby debt decision
A decision will be made soon as to whether or not the already massive legal debt accumulated by One Nation's James Ashby will increase. read now...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Bayer ends U.S. sale of glyphosate herbicides
Bayer announced that it will halt the sale of glyphosate-based herbicides to consumers in the U.S. lawn and garden market by 2023. read now...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The good, the bad and the ugly side of lockdown protests
While it's easy enough to condemn protesters at anti-lockdown rallies, the Government also needs to be held accountable for its part. read now...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Mike Pezzullo has something to hide
A document prepared by Mike Pezzullo for the new Home Affairs Minister has managed to avoid highlighting areas of incompetence. read now...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Melbourne architecture won't benefit from group thinking
The City of Melbourne is forming a panel of experts to take on architectural designs, eschewing the traditional ways of visionary designers. read now...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg's move to block Veteran Suicide Royal Commission
Josh Frydenberg invited veterans and health professionals to submit proposals in what appears to be an agreement to cease the Veteran Suicide Royal Commission. read now...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
What Britney Spears' conservatorship says for all women
As Britney Spears fights to be free of conservatorship from her father, it draws attention to similar plights of women less fortunate. read now...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David's Sorry-not-sorry Vaccination Tour
... it's been cancelled due to lockdown. read now...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
In the climate movement, women are failing women on #MeToo
I am no spring chicken, so when I joined Extinction Rebellion, I felt like I was ready for the rough and tumble of volunteer activism. read now...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Public policy failure of Coalition's vaccine rollout
Is the Morrison Government’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout program one of Australia’s biggest ever public policy failures? read now...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Microgrid power for a greener future
A debate has been sparked about the capacity of centralised power grids to deal with the exigencies of climate change. read now...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Commonwealth Bank moves into NBN market
In a move to provide affordable broadband to customers, the CBA has acquired stakes in two telco providers, paving the way for other businesses. read now...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +1000
Liberal Party pandemic management: Exemplary — thanks, Gladys!
Watching Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her “gold standard” pandemic management unravel is a bittersweet moment for many people — Victorians, in particular. read now...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Politicised coverage: Media favours Liberal COVID response over Labor's
Media coverage has aligned itself with the Liberal Party's response to the COVID pandemic, while rubbishing Labor's, writes Dr Victoria Fielding.  read now...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Sydney lockdown protests condemned
Politicians, academics and celebrities have voiced their frustration over lockdown protests which could make the situation even worse. read now...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sussan Ley keeps environment a national emergency
Environment Minister Sussan Ley continues her record of destruction to Australia's endangered flora and fauna for now and future generations. read now...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Pillaged forests like the Pilliga must be protected for future generations
The Pilliga Forest is a significant water, biodiversity and carbon sink resource, yet governments want to turn it into a gas field. read now...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s recession: Australia’s worst since records have been kept
Recent data confirms Australia’s economy is currently being managed more ineptly than at any time in the last sixty years, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +1000
If trust equals political currency, the Coalition is broke
The only way to end the rorts and deceit damaging Australia's fragile political trust is to demand better, whether voting, volunteering or donating to a political cause. read now...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Media makeover morphs Morrison into Mr Nice Guy
Murdoch media is helping hide the callous Scott Morrison by favouring his public relations creation, the daggy dad, ScoMo. read now...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Grubisa uses struck off solicitor parents to give legal advice to students and clients
High-profile property and law maven Dominique Grubisa has been using her struck-off parents to provide legal advice and services to her students and clients. Dave Donovan investigates. read now...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Westpac recruiting key ASIC legal figures
Westpac has been aggressively recruiting ex-ASIC prosecutors and investigators, raising concerns the practice could further strangle its effectiveness. read now...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Double standards in Australian travel ban crisis
While Australians are left struggling to leave the country on compassionate grounds, the Government turns a blind eye to celebrity transit. read now...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Talisman Sabre: When the environment becomes collateral damage
A major military training exercise being held in Queensland could spell long-term disaster for the environment. read now...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Liberal Party are intergenerational thieves
Liberal Party policies are designed against the well-being of future generations in order for the current generation to live comfortably. read now...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Future Fund's Adani investment supports Myanmar coup
Australia’s Future Fund is still investing in Adani Ports whose contracts with the Myanmar military are worth $290 million. read now...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Boris Johnson's COVID-19 death sentence
Boris Johnson has abdicated his principal responsibility and will let COVID-19 kill as many as 100 people every day as early as next month. read now...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David claims the credit
He's putting out pandemic-problem fires without holding a hose! read now...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Old — a holiday not worth the trip
A group of holidaymakers are trapped on a beach where time is accelerating the ageing process, forcing them to find an escape before it's too late. read now...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
AGL keeps coal burning as business suffers
The Chairman of AGL Energy has admitted that the company is failing to meet emissions targets as share value continues to plummet. read now...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
U.S. continues bullying tactics against Cuba
The recent anti-government protest highlights the problems facing Cuba but the question of why and where the blame lies needs once more to be addressed. read now...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Polls show Morrison's spin wearing thin
With growing criticism toward his poor leadership of our country, particularly through the pandemic, Scott Morrison's popularity is slipping. read now...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +1000
HELEN CALDICOTT: The truth about nuclear power — neither clean nor green
While nuclear power is considered clean by many, there are several harmful and long-lasting consequences resulting from its use. read now...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Josh Frydenberg destroys his 'nice guy' image
Many Kooyong voters saw Josh Frydenberg as a “nice guy” prior to his attacks on the Victorian Government and demands to open up against health advice. read now...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +1000
Race tightens for finals-footy berth
With only five rounds to go before AFL finals, chances to make it into the coveted top eight are narrowing for teams who may have left their run too late. read now...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Telstra bids on Digicel amid South Pacific tech expansion
Developments in the South Pacific region include Telstra's $2 billion bid for Digicel in an effort to block China from acquiring the mobile network assets. read now...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
U.S. to appeal to get their hands on Julian Assange
On July 7, the UK High Court of Justice agreed to hear an appeal from the U.S. Government on narrow grounds, though no date has been set for those proceedings.  read now...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
HELEN CALDICOTT: With all its wisdom, the human race is killing itself
From a historical perspective, Homo sapiens are an evolutionary aberrant. read now...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +1000
Call to Morrison Government for coastal and marine commission
One of Australia's most prominent conservationists is urging the Morrison Government to do more in protecting our coastal resources. read now...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Billionaires in space
Our economic and social system has bred people wealthy enough to squander the privilege of space travel for a not-so-cheap thrill. read now...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Early election would be suicide for Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a lot of work to do in repairing his own reputation if he wants to win another term. read now...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +1000
Morrison Government yet to deal with massive asylum seeker and visa backlog
Many temporary entrants from the Pacific region are living in limbo without support, writes Abul Rizvi.  read now...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +1000
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Black Widow — sisters are doing it for themselves
Super spy Natasha Romanoff discovers that the organisation behind her conditioning is still active and decides to take it down permanently. read now...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
A new Employment Minister, but the deceptions continue
Stuart Robert has been the Minister for Employment for less than four months but already has the art of fudging figures and faking facts finely honed, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +1000
Leadership Liberal style: Is PM Scott Morrison still here?
Since Scott Morrison pretty much governs in absentia, if he and his entire ministry disappeared, we would be unlikely to notice, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +1000
If you want to promote democracy, think modern money
Employing modern monetary theory would create more economic stability and less reliance on politicians to use the monetary system for public needs. read now...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Scotty's Pfizer fizzer
How good is Australia's vaccine stroll-out? read now...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Coalition's fossil fuel obsession threatens Great Barrier Reef
The Morrison Government is attracting global criticism of its multi-pronged effort to delay the Great Barrier Reef's 'in danger' designation. read now...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Billionaires spend buckets on beating each other in space race
Billionaires have been battling it out, spending dollars and carbon at a huge rate in a bid to win the ultimate race to space. read now...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Anti-lockdown movement feeding on the gullible
Anti-lockdown dupes are being siphoned off for cash and social media reach before being cast aside. read now...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Gunpowder Milkshake — revenge served sweet
An assassin is forced into a situation where she becomes the guardian of a young girl while being pursued by the very agency she works for. read now...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Climate change spelling doom on a biblical scale
Various religious organisations around the world are supporting the science behind world-ending climate change. read now...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Murdoch press shows media bias towards Liberal COVID-19 strategy
A biased narrative from the Murdoch press has become unstuck as the NSW COVID-19 crisis worsens. read now...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
The Coalition is sinking in the uncharted waters of the Murray Darling
Deals between the Liberal and National parties could further imperil water policy and spell a dark future for the climate and sustainability efforts, writes Dr David Shearman. read now...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Census data on religion creates misleading idea we're a 'Christian nation'
On Tuesday 10 August, every Australian will be asked to complete the Census, conducted every five years. read now...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Kevin Rudd asked to save Australia from Scott Morrison
After the Australian Government's botched effort to vaccinate the country, business leaders have turned to former PM Kevin Rudd for help. read now...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Academic essay used as latest weapon against China
The centenary of the CCP has been met with a contradictory and hubristic attack that aims to clothe old-fashioned propaganda in intellectual dress. read now...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Julian Assange celebrates 50th birthday behind bars
Journalist Julian Assange spent his 50th birthday in prison with the news that the U.S. Government was allowed to appeal his extradition denial. read now...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Broadband development crucial for the South Pacific region
Demand for broadband and data-based services is growing in the South Pacific, improving both economic and social conditions in the region. read now...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Westpac and ASX silent as BT gouged over a billion from customers
Westpac has continually failed to answer questions about the extent of its short-changing of customers through its superannuation entity BT, writes Anthony Klan. read now...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
ABC attacked by Christian right-wing Senator
A Liberal Party Senator has launched an attack on the ABC, branding it as a left-wing activist group undermining our society. read now...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
'Hunger Games' Coalition edition: Birmingham pushes for more pulled pork
The Morrison Government now treats shameless pork-barrelling as a perfectly legitimate electioneering strategy. read now...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sussan Ley to appeal duty of care order
Sussan Ley will appeal a Federal Court order that she has a duty of care to protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. read now...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Australia's disastrous trade decisions may take decades to repair
Global export figures show which countries are handling current economic conditions well and those which aren’t. Australia is among the losers, along with Britain and the USA, writes Alan Austin. read now...



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