The Prime Minister's abysmal ukulele performance is a parable for the off-key tune by which the Coalition governs Australia. read now...

Dr John Jiggins' book investigates criminal behaviour and drug trafficking, particularly marijuana, in Griffith and Sydney in the '60s and '70s.  read now...

If the Health Care Complaints Commission has been effective, we should see a reduction in the number of complaints about practitioners — complaints in NSW more than doubled in the past ten years. read now...

As called for in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution would go a long way to bring justice to Australia's original inhabitants. read now...

Despite the recently announced Government inquiry into regional banking services, it appears the process won't save individual bank branches. read now...

On 8 February 2022,  the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan sent out a bleak set of tweets. read now...

Extreme weather seen in Western Australia sends us an unequivocal message that governments and corporations must address the climate crisis, writes Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter. read now...

Bank closures in regional Australia will be an election issue for the first time for years, as the findings of a Government inquiry are being handed down just before the Federal Election. read now...

Marshall McLuhan’s prophecy that “the successor to politics will be propaganda” has happened. read now...

Disunity, disloyalty and incompetence abound as the L-NP abandons its chosen messiah and stumbles to the end of its season in power. read now...

Maybe next, the PM could manage to mangle that on the ukulele? read now...

Capturing and accurately articulating the oafish, offhand, casual brutality of the current Australian Federal Government is virtually impossible. read now...

It's our first Bloody Idiot episode for 2022 and an election is nigh, which, of course, means idiots are strutting their stuff everywhere. read now...

Time and time again, we are told that making people vote improves representation and representativeness.  read now...

After his Religious Discrimination Bill was defeated, Scott Morrison has taken a path of self-pity and finger-pointing. read now...

The promises and intent on the climate and environmental crisis given at COP26 are slowly melting away. read now...

Reports from NBN Co reveal the company's financial troubles are far from over. read now...

Australia's defence program has been mired by inferior military equipment and unwavering loyalty to the United States. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison sure had a horror week. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Religious Discrimination Bill comes at great cost, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

It has taken some time for me to process how I felt after the past week in Australian politics. read now...

As a result of the Government ignoring the plight of koalas, the species has now been listed as endangered. read now...

Despite all its tough talk on border control, the Government is overwhelmed with a backlog of visas that has built up over the years. read now...

Josh Frydenberg was described as ‘lighter than helium’ and having ‘no agenda’ by one staunchly pro-Coalition media outlet. read now...

The Migration Act has become a fest of discrimination, deteriorating rapidly under the Abbott and Morrison Governments. read now...

The "big four" banks started pulling out of regional Australia more than 30 years ago, but lack of transparency has made confirming the scale of closures difficult. read now...

The Coalition and Labor are seeking to discourage voters from turning to independents and minor parties, but their failure to achieve long-lasting policy change has voters looking elsewhere. read now...

Scott Morrison's fixation with getting the Religious Freedom Bill passed has blinded him to more important issues over the years. read now...

The Biden Administration is continuing the War on Terror through its own acts of hostility. read now...

Many in the anti-vax brigade are caught up in the idea that they are crusading against a circle of elite paedophiles. read now...

Following the parliamentary apology towards survivors of sexual abuse, it's time for real change from the men in government. read now...

"I'm gonna wash those doubts right out of your hair!" read now...

Despite his apology, Scott Morrison has not changed and continues to behave in the same toxic and misogynistic manner. read now...

Scott Morrison's controversial Religious Discrimination Bill is a huge step backward for human rights. read now...

It all seems worn, part of an "aspic" approach to foreign policy. But U.S. President Joe Biden is keen to ensure that old, and lingering mistakes, retain their flavour.  read now...

The Coalition's refusal to establish corruption mechanisms will likely come to bite them at the upcoming Election, writes Dr Kim Sawyer. read now...

A rise in media bias has resulted in a decline in journalistic integrity and truthfulness in reporting news. read now...

Facebook stock has fallen dramatically, which could be the beginning of the end of the social media giant. read now...

The anti-vax movement features a list of usual suspects ranging from politicians to social media attention-seekers. read now...

When the Big Swinging Dicks Club starts to turn against you, is your time at the helm numbered? read now...

Senator Richard Colbeck gave Newmarch House the green light to keep operating despite it failing over 80 per cent of its safety standards. read now...

David and Goliath battles are looming for the animal welfare and environmental movement in 2022. read now...

It is political orthodoxy that oppositions don’t win elections and governments lose them. read now...

The Morrison Government has become so entangled in scandals and misinformation that it's difficult to determine what's real anymore. read now...

The Prime Minister’s recent speech in Canberra revealed much about Australia’s press gallery, writes Alan Austin. read now...

From RATs to the "stroll out", COVIDSafe to quarantine, the Morrison Government has shown it’s more about style than substance, writes Nicole Taylor. read now...

Glenn Wheatley, a legendary mover and shaker in the Australian music industry for more than 50 years, has died from COVID-19 complications. He was 74. read now...

The U.S. and the CIA have a long history of conducting unethical experiments on people without consent, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark.  read now...

I'm sitting in Rarotonga, the capital of the Cook Islands. A small island nation located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is beautiful. read now...

With COVID cases now in the hundreds of thousands, there's something lacking in the narrative when it comes to tackling all the new variants that will come in 2022. read now...

There are signs that support for green energy is sweeping the nation, writes Michael Mazengarb. read now...

Working holiday makers (WHM) have been a key part of Australia’s immigration arrangements since at least the 1970s. read now...

Governments across the USA are suing major climate polluters for the damage caused by their ‘intentional, reckless and negligent’ actions. read now...

With church scandals still making headlines, a new film depicting the life of Tammy Faye Bakker feels sadly relevant. read now...

Only Gladys knows. read now...

As COVID-19 case numbers explode under the Morrison Government, the PM still tries to pass the blame. read now...

WA Premier Mark McGowan's firm stance on border protection doesn't deserve as much criticism as the capitalist society that controls our lives. read now...

In dealing with the expansion of Chinese power and influence in our region, the Morrison Government has displayed little diplomatic skill or maturity.  read now...

Some of Australia's refugees have been detained for a horrifying nine years. Meanwhile, we've kept voting for the people who are doing it. read now...

The ability to deal with large scale systems due to COVID-induced change is sorely testing our political process. read now...

With the new school year beginning, PM Scott Morrison chose to address students of fine breeding at Geelong Grammar School. read now...

As sophisticated technology becomes more affordable and readily available, there lie dangers of it falling into the wrong hands. read now...

The Perrottet Government isn't doing enough to ensure the safe return of kids to schools amid the Omicron wave. read now...

The idea of the Morrison Government holding office took another blow with this year’s first Newspoll. read now...

Scott Morrison has pledged funds to save the Great Barrier Reef, conveniently at a time when he needs to win votes. read now...

Two years ago the Morrison Government made its first concrete announcement regarding Australia’s policy around the emerging threat of COVID-19. read now...

Great humanitarian and unlikely rock star Sister Janet Mead has died of cancer, aged 83. read now...

Ash Barty joins an elite club of only four other players to have won a major on all three surfaces after winning this year's Australian Open women's singles title. read now...

Watching Prime Minister Scott Morrison on TV clutching a koala, claiming concern for the species was more than most could stomach.  read now...

Australia’s media watchdog found more than two-thirds of all complaints upheld for violations of the media code of ethics in 2021 were against News Corp, Alan Austin reports. read now...

The constant attacks on Grace Tame and the indifferent shrug towards Minister Richard Colbeck's disgraceful conduct highlight media bias in this country, writes Paul Begley. read now...

The fact we celebrate Australia Day each year on this date, January 26, is a glaring example of just how deeply ingrained is the casual racism of the nation towards First Australians. read now...

As misuse of communication technology rises, fact-based journalism to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda is under even more attack. read now...

Accusations of wage theft in Australia are escalating, despite recent laws making it a criminal offence to deliberately underpay or withhold workers' wages. read now...

The Serbian Government has bowed to protests and cancelled a multi-billion dollar Rio Tinto mining project. read now...

Just because our governments have given up on the pandemic doesn't mean we should do the same. read now...

The results of Peter Dutton's labour trafficking scam are still lingering as asylum seeker applications continue to surge. read now...

As vaccinations have allowed a slow reopening of borders, there is a possibility that asylum seekers will again be exploited by employers in large numbers, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now...

As visa changes are likely to continue the influx of migrants, the Government is prioritising low-skill work that doesn't guarantee the rights of migrant workers, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now...

Grace Tame was magnificent in her refusal. And as a survivor, I thank her with all my heart.​​​​​​​ read now...

While some frown upon technology as diminishing our quality of life, it's our political leaders who have truly misguided us. read now...

Australia's corruption score has reached a new low, highlighting the urgency for a national integrity commission. read now...

One of the most disturbing features of contemporary politics is the almost complete absence of any difference in the foreign policy of the Coalition and Labor parties.  read now...

... he just doesn't give a RAT. read now...

Grace Tame’s refusal to appease Morrison with a smile has set off a typical reaction from privileged, middle-aged men, including Peter van Onselen. read now...

Amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a display of unity is being achieved between European countries and the U.S. read now...

The start of the school year is always exciting. But this year is different, writes Professor Kerryn Phelps. read now...

Perpetuation of the myth that White settlers are the superior people of Western nations is inspiring racism and right-wing extremism. read now...

Finding a common ground between both sides of the political spectrum is key to saving democracy in Western cultures. read now...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is allowed to challenge the decision over extradition in the UK Supreme Court. read now...

As Australians struggle to access RATs tests, Greg Hunt and Scott Morrison have publicly denied allegations of stockpiling. read now...

Marvin Lee Aday, better known as the musical sensation Meat Loaf, has passed away of unknown causes, surrounded by family and friends. He was 74. read now...

Political leaders have brushed off the seriousness of COVID-19, displaying a lack of concern for affected citizens. read now...

The media relentlessly attacks the measures imposed to protect people from COVID instead of reckoning with the severity of this virus, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

Opinions are being aired that Josh Frydenberg would be a better PM than Scott Morrison, yet his outcomes achieved as Treasurer suggest otherwise, says Alan Austin. read now...

The NDIS continues to embed structural stigma into its service delivery. Meanwhile, the Coalition ignores those floundering in the messes that ill-considered public policy maintains. read now...

Scott Morrison has cast aside concerns about damaging misinformation infiltrating Indigenous communities, leaving the door open for assaults like that on the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. read now...

Australia has paid a high price during the pandemic for poor ventilation and underestimating the risk of aerosol transmission. read now...

The Federal Government's treatment of immigrants has repeatedly demonstrated abuse against human rights. read now...

Throughout the pandemic, the Australian Government has been heavily focused on the economy, leaving Australians to fend for themselves. read now...