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Independent Australia

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
ScoMo and Co: Where are they now?
Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the Liberal Party fallout following its crushing defeat, including the politically departed and the remaining former glamour set. read now...

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Don't be fooled by fossil fuel industry's 'green' word salads
PR companies working for the fossil fuel industry are appropriating language from within the climate movement, using it to perpetuate climate denial. read now...

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Bunnings and Kmart to face up to 'personal information' investigation
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is investigating how Kmart and Bunnings handle personal information, specifically facial recognition technology. read now...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
How Q&A can lead us out of the culture wars it helped fuel
This week’s announcement that Stan Grant will be the permanent host of the ABC’s Q&A follows widespread speculation about the future of the program. read now...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals
Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics — and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed. read now...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Shocking bail conditions for climate activists
Greg isn’t allowed to associate with himself. read now...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Labor should have fixed energy crisis already, say Andrews and Hughes
Expect the Liberal Party's "women of calibre", Karen Andrews and Hollie Hughes, to be taking it up to the Labor Party "full bore" this week, especially over power prices. read now...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
The crawdads are singing, but their tune is humdrum
A young girl is accused of murder and must face her ultimate fight for survival against prejudice and the legal system. read now...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Lismore flood damage can be reduced if we learn from the past
It should be possible to better prepare the town of Lismore from further flood devastation by analysing data from previous flood seasons. read now...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Scomotion detector shows no signs
Where the bloody hell are you, Scotty? read now...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
JOHN PILGER: U.S. close to getting its hands on Julian Assange
John Pilger explains the latest manoeuvres by the U.S. and UK to extradite Julian Assange to the U.S. read now...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Data in the dark: A look at COVID corruption
The global pandemic has proven to be a breeding ground for corruption, with "urgency of response" offering a cover for corrupt decision-making made worse by a scarcity of information. read now...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Demons more red than blue as embarrassing losses pile up
It's officially time to be concerned about the Demons, who have lost five of their last eight AFL games against fellow top-eight sides. read now...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Full employment: The promise Albanese must keep
The national skills crisis is influencing PM Anthony Albanese's commitment to full employment. read now...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Citizen assemblies could lead the way to better democracies
Citizen assemblies play an integral role in smart city development, allowing the people to be more involved in decision-making processes. read now...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +1000
FLASHBACK 2021: ‘The Sun Rises’ interviews Mr Barilaro, Mr John Barilaro
Former Deputy Premier John Barilaro can now add allegations of assaulting the press to his list of transgressions. read now...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Absence of mandates means no end in sight for pandemic
Politicians seem to have abandoned plans to stop the COVID-19 pandemic from continuing to wipe us out. read now...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
The Scott Morrison apocalypse is nigh
Refusing to fade into obscurity, former PM Scott Morrison's path of Pentecostal psychopathy continues. read now...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Biased reporters should lose status as 'journalists'
Quality journalism is crucial to a healthy democracy because it holds power to account and informs the public when politicians are misbehaving, are corrupt, or incompetent. read now...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison Courts Pentecostal world domination
Scott Morrison is continuing the Pentecostal agenda in Opposition, undermining the system of government he is still paid to uphold. read now...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Energy Minister Bowen frees ARENA from Coalition's fossil fuel mandate
A new set of regulations are designed to increase renewable energy use and take up in Australia, writes Michael Mazengarb. read now...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition’s failure to tax gas windfall profits cost the nation billions
Extraordinary profits generated by rapacious exporters have gone largely untaxed by Coalition governments. read now...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
War wins the 'big bucks' while climate gets the 'change'
Wealthy countries claiming to lead on climate change are spending big on military budgets while denying support to developing countries facing devastation from climate-induced events. read now...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Why patient access to healthcare in Australia is so unfair
The complex fragmentation of Australia's health system affects the availability of patient data to insurers and care providers, resulting in unfair payment distribution. read now...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
AUKUS: The militarisation of Australia
U.S.-funded think tanks continue to uncritically promote the AUKUS arrangement, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark.  read now...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Fighting for women's rights and autonomy in Cambodia
Women's rights in Cambodia still need to be realised despite improved legal frameworks, writes Johanna Higgs.  read now...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition's callous neglect evident in disastrous 'State of the Environment'
The recently released 'State of the Environment' report illustrates the mismanagement and neglect of the environment under the former Morrison Government. read now...

Sat, 21 May 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Mayhem at the democracy sausage stall
A tale of a democracy sausage stall gone wrong. read now...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Life, the universe and State of Origin
Bazza and Mick recount the 2022 State of Origin series, but Bazza's mind is focused on the grander scheme of things. read now...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Banksia Hill nightmare highlights urgent need for prison reform
Western Australia's Banksia Hill children's prison is an example of a failed rehabilitation system for incarcerated youth. read now...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is far too funny
No awards for guessing who makes his job absurdly easy. read now...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Democrats vow to fight back after anti-abortion protest arrests
Members of Congress arrested at a pro-choice rally have vowed that they won't back down in fighting for freedom. read now...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Politicians need to prioritise city planning — it's off the rails
With the continued push over recent decades to make the public sector more "business-like", city planning has gone astray. read now...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Why the poor suffer poor health: A capitalist legacy
'Inflamed: Deep Medicine And The Anatomy Of Injustice' reveals a critical observation — that inflammation repeatedly connects poor health and structural injustice. read now...

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Labor moves quickly on anti-corruption body — but who's watching the watchers?
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has moved quickly to set up a task force to get Labor's federal anti-corruption body off the ground, but the staff selection process for his pilot taskforce has raised questions. read now...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Repealing tax cuts: Albanese needs to forget Murdoch, act now and be bold
PM Albanese should defy criticism from the Murdoch press and repeal tax cuts benefitting high-income earners. read now...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Damning environment report reveals Australia's countdown to extinction
An official report has revealed the devastation exacted on Australia and how critical it is that we change course immediately. read now...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Users in control as streaming giants dominate TV market
As traditional broadcast TV fades into obscurity, digital services offer plenty of reasons for consumers to keep up with new technology. read now...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Dodgy FB page casts shadow over Gold Coast Council-led Oceanway project
A misleading statement has drawn legitimate questions about Gold Coast Oceanway's "promotion" of a contentious pathway through Federation Walk. read now...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Get Gota: Holding a war criminal accountable
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled his country in the wake of protests against his cruel and self-serving reign, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
FLASHBACK 2021: Morrison's handling of COVID-19 a series of failures
COVID-19 is spiralling out of control once again in Australia, a problem that should have been managed better at the start. read now...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Climate protesters criminalised as climate crisis escalates
With anti-protest laws on the rise as our climate crisis worsens, activists are fighting back to raise awareness. read now...

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Treasury's post-pandemic population hopes seem rash
Population projections reveal the Treasury is hopeful for strong population growth, but it could be assuming too much. read now...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Dominic 'Gunner' Perrottet and John 'Call Me Pork' Barilaro
What did Perrottet know about the shady process surrounding Barilaro's New York trade appointment? Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the scandal-ridden New South Wales Government.  read now...

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
'Big guns' keep the world on nuclear high alert
With Russia and the U.S. currently on the warpath during the escalating conflict in Ukraine, the world is again at serious risk of nuclear disaster. read now...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Treasurer Chalmers bemoans nation’s debt but must act now
Australia should join other countries in repaying government debt accumulated during the global financial crisis and the COVID pandemic. read now...

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
'Sadvertising' — Stories from the margins of creativity
Joe Lenzo and Candy Van Dam review 'Sadvertising', a sharp and insightful collection of stories fashioned around consumerism and the culture of advertising. read now...

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Over-population: The unpopular political hot potato
With Australia's ecological footprint putting us among the top five consuming nations of the world, our politicians must tackle the issue of population growth as part of future climate change policy. read now...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Labor leaves COVID-care up to individuals
With COVID-related hospitalisation on the rise, Federal and State Governments have chosen this time to abandon responsibility for public health, instead urging people to take "personal responsibility". read now...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Locking people up in prisons is not the answer
Imprisonment and punishment do not lead to more harmonious and prosperous societies, writes Gerry Georgatos.  read now...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Uber files reveal company's malpractice
Leaked documents have revealed illegal operations and ethically questionable practices of the world's biggest ride-sharing company. read now...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
I was right about why Lauren Southern 'quit' white nationalism
While threats made by right-wing figureheads such as Lauren Southern are shallow, the Government should still be wary. read now...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Peter Dutton's legacy is a refugee processing nightmare
The Coalition Government left behind a cruel and complicated processing system for asylum seekers. read now...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Improving water conservation through combined efforts
As water conservation becomes increasingly vital, governments and the public must work together to find solutions. read now...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Para-equestrians discriminated against in competition scandal
Australia's peak equestrian body has come under fire for not giving disabled athletes a chance to compete on a world level. read now...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Wanted — Top job for John
And if it involves pork... all the better! read now...

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Failure to warm to green energy is burning our future
Fossil fuels are inefficient and the repercussions of extracting such energy are destroying the balance of nature. Renewable energy options are vital to our planet's future. read now...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Medical whistleblower calling out COVID incompetence risks deregistration
In what could be a targeted act of political censorship, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority has launched a disciplinary process against medical whistleblower Dr David Berger. read now...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Stuart Robert's alabaster history wars
Founder and publisher David Donovan explains why Stuart Robert is unfit to determine what our kids should be learning. read now...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Forget inflation — the problem is falling real wages
Wage stagnation is a bigger problem in keeping up with the cost of living than rising inflation. read now...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
'Progress' is killing Australia's east coast
Deforestation and urbanisation have interrupted the natural rainfall cycle that gives Australia its lush, green east coastline. read now...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Cryptocurrency adding to problems of the modern internet
From increased cybercrime to excess power consumption, cryptocurrency is adding to issues already faced by the worldwide web. read now...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +1000
FLASHBACK 2021: The Liberal Government doesn't care if you die
COVID cases and deaths are soaring, mask mandates are being considered again and conspiracy theorists insist the pandemic is over. read now...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Albanese Government inundated with growing asylum applications
With asylum applications on the rise and an increasing backlog, the Government must develop policies to maintain control. read now...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Banking sector chaos sparks call for government intervention
Misinformation on bank closures by the Finance Sector Union has led to a call for intervention by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. read now...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Where's Albo? Not on holiday with Dutto and ScoMo
The new PM's visit to war-torn Ukraine was equated with ScoMo taking off to Hawaii, while Peter Dutton continued to dominate media coverage, this week. read now...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Working class moves Left under conditions of crisis
The Federal Election showed that the working class has shifted to the Left rather than the Right during the last two years of crisis. read now...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
'Just asking questions’ mantra — a poor excuse for media bias
Dr Victoria Fielding analyses the "just asking questions" defence used by mainstream media journalists to avoid scrutiny and critique when their bias or poor journalism practice is exposed. read now...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Cooking with gas: A gaslit toxic health hazard 
Neither clean nor green, it turns out lauded natural gas is a toxic mix of harmful chemicals that cause asthma and other chronic breathing disorders, anaemia and cancer. read now...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Labor must reverse Morrison's submarine bungle to protect nation
There is a niche in the global submarine industry that Australia is well-placed to occupy, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Labor's Mark Dreyfus undoes unjust prosecution of Bernard Collaery
By the Government rightly dropping the charges against Witness K's lawyer Bernard Collaery, Australia was reminded of the illegal bugging operation against Timor-Leste, writes Bruce Haigh. read now...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +1000
ICAC alone won't fix our failing democracy
Further reform is needed to tackle the depth of misconduct shaming Australian politics, other than just launching an integrity commission. read now...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
'Sneaky encounters': The beauty and deception of snakes
Mark David describes his experiences with a most feared creature in the Australian environment: the snake.  read now...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: COVID is not over!
COVID-19 complacency has resulted in infections and deaths skyrocketing. read now...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Johnson Government normalised culture of abuse and toxicity
Boris Johnson presided over a culture of toxic masculinity, in part because of his own hypermasculine style of leadership, argues Sian Norris. read now...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:30:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Coalition politicians clucking over climate change
Is that the sound of 'de-Nile' flooding in? read now...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Dreyfus drops charges against Bernard Collaery
The Albanese Government has acted quickly to abandon the prosecution of Bernard Collaery, who was charged in relation to the leaking of information about Australia’s alleged spying in Timor-Leste. read now...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Australians are being robbed of our democratic rights
Australia's democracy has been eroded by legislation that removes our rights and a dominant right-wing media. read now...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Guide Dogs scandal deepens with donations to Liberal Party revealed
Guide Dogs Victoria made over $87,000 in donations to the Liberal Party before receiving millions of dollars of taxpayer funds. read now...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Why a Murdoch media royal commission shouldn't happen ─ at least not yet
Founder and publisher David Donovan explores why this may not be the best time for a royal commission into the Murdoch media.  read now...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Angus Taylor shocked to discover climate change
After Angus Taylor's shock at the current flood devastation, Greenpeace CEO David Ritter explains why it wasn't hard to see coming. read now...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Mobile telco industry in need of review
With Telstra's business model dominating the telecommunications market, it's time for the ACCC to change regulations. read now...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Transitioning to electric vehicles — Australia is in for a shock
Transitioning to electric vehicles will not just affect the cars we drive — it will be the biggest transport revolution since the horse-and-buggy days, but unlike that revolution, this one will catch many unawares. read now...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Grubisa still spruiking asset 'protection' after losing legal practising certificate
Despite the authorities disbarring Dominique Grubisa from legal practice, she continues to offer asset "protection" services and advice. David Donovan reports. read now...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Skilled Independent visa category set for rapid growth
The Albanese Government is set to drive up places available in the Skilled Independent category in 2022-23. read now...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Blockade Australia unfairly maligned by police, media and the Left
Three factions are conspiring to distort the truth over the matter of Blockade Australia (BA) activists’ recent police persecution.  read now...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Australian journalists are at war with their audience and the audience says 'enough'!
Founder and publisher Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini analyse the widening disconnect between Australia's concentrated legacy media and its audience. read now...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Avoiding the next NSW flood crisis
As NSW suffers from more flood devastation, it's clear our governments can do more to be prepared. read now...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
FLASHBACK 2017: Drowning in White privilege
There is still much to be done toward ending racism in Australia. read now...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Australia needs to stop patronising the Pacific Island states
The Albanese Government is continuing the Coalition's habit of using condescending language to discuss Pacific Island relations. read now...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000
U.S. court decision will ensure gun deaths soar
The current epidemic of avoidable gun fatalities in the USA is set to worsen. read now...

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +1000
'Top Gun': The thinly disguised Pentagon recruitment drive
The link between film and the military-industrial complex has never been more evident than in the 'Top Gun' movies — a relentless advertisement for the U.S. defence sector. read now...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
U.S. under a judicial 'coup' after Roe v Wade overturned
'The rolling judicial coup coming from this court is by no means over,' warned Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine. read now...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Australia is a leader on suicide awareness, laggard on prevention
Australia must do more for victims to ensure that they can heal, writes Gerry Georgatos.  read now...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Questions remain over Assange's stroke, as he is sent to likely death
The details surrounding Julian Assange's mini-stroke in October 2021 remain unclear, as he is to be sent to a hellish prison in the U.S., writes Dr John Jiggens.  read now...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Elvis is back in the building
While much is known about the King of Rock n' Roll, there is another story behind his rise and fall. read now...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Bowen slams Morrison legacy as fossil fuels drive jump in Australian emissions
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has criticised the Coalition's failure to implement effective emissions reduction policies. read now...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is 'bingle watching' again
Not actual car crashes — the carnage of current mainstream media reporting. read now...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Water industry could improve to meet net zero targets
At this point in the national conversation over energy policy, it’s time for our water industry to rise to the challenge. read now...

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +1000
After 3-week wobble, Dees still flagged to take the cake
If the Demons play as they did against Brisbane Lions for the rest of the year, nobody is stopping Melbourne from clinching back-to-back flags. read now...



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