The conservative side of politics may have the Australian mainstream media on its side but the Andrews Government’s secret weapon is the Victorian Liberal Party Opposition. read now...

The arrests of anti-monarchy protesters in Britain have raised concerns about the freedom of speech. read now...

Licenses for any professional horse activity and events in Victoria could be brought in under proposed new animal welfare laws. read now...

Cancelling comics? Cancelling culture, more like! read now...

With technology allowing cheating to run rampant in universities, reform is needed to bring a focus back to old-fashioned learning. read now...

Despite its claims of being small and independent, Crikey uses its cronies in the mainstream media, including ABC Media Watch, to promote itself and its funding campaigns and attack its competitors. read now...

While much has been discussed about electing an Australian president, more consideration is required before moving forward as a republic. read now...

Footy's big occasion is upon us and to AFL fans, Grand Final day is a right-royal affair. Two teams. One flag. Sydney vs Geelong. Giddyup! read now...

Against Britain's background of Islamophobia, King Charles III could usher in a more tolerant era for Muslims. read now...

Former Telstra CEO Andy Penn has expressed regret in not speaking out against the Coalition's bungling of the NBN. read now...

Vladimir Putin has been met with heavy resistance in his assault on Ukraine while insisting his forces are regrouping. read now...

Britain's Monarchy is holding Australia back from reaching its full potential as a progressive nation. read now...

A manual written by Dominique Grubisa has been largely plagiarised directly from a book penned in 2009. read now...

The mainstream media has demonstrated its allegiance to power through its one-sided narrative of the Queen's death. read now...

As in all wars, truth has been the first casualty in Ukraine. read now...

In the week of the Queen’s passing, it seems most of the media have finally left the building and may now be seen revelling in her death as if this one single event somehow encapsulates their raison d'être. read now...

Since late 2021, both the former Coalition Government and the new Labor Government have been seeking to boost immigration levels.  read now...

Twitter can remain a place of rich debate if we refuse to accept simplistic solutions to difficult political problems, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

Twenty years after it was released, George Michael's 'Freeek!' remains a bold, sexy, prophetic masterpiece. read now...

Placing a value on the environment through formal well-regulated markets is a better way to effect climate action and change the behaviours destroying our planet. read now...

A global report released on Wednesday highlights massive global failures in the response to COVID-19. read now...

Efforts should be made to prevent the extinction of species rather than playing God and trying to bring them back. read now...

As the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II nears its end, Australia remains a nation divided on the monarchy issue with an unhealed colonial wound, echoed in the Voice debate, writes Belinda Jones. read now...

With the cost of living growing, governments need to pull Australia out of its downward spiral of poverty. read now...

Universities are too important to Australia's education system to be thought of as corporate enterprises. read now...

... lest we forget he who gave Hi-viz the royal treatment. read now...

The romanticism and dazzle of royal pageantry are keeping Australia from becoming a republic. read now...

Albanese and Dutton could cooperate to remove King Charles as our head of state in favour of a republic. Instead, early indications signal we will continue bowing to the monarchy for many more years. read now...

Recent research from EarthRights International shows how the fossil fuel industry uses "judicial harassment" to target climate campaigners with lawsuits to silence protests. read now...

Israeli attacks on Palestinians have received widespread condemnation while also inspiring unity and solidarity. read now...

The deeper you dig into Crikey’s crowdfunding for their defamation case against Lachlan Murdoch, the muddier it becomes. read now...

Much loved actor and Aboriginal elder Uncle Jack Charles has passed away aged 79. read now...

From brain-computer interfaces to programmable materials, these are the trends that are going to change the world as we know it today. read now...

The latest official data on Australia’s economy reveals serious structural problems making all workers poorer. read now...

Dominique Grubisa’s strategies regarding targeting people in financial and relationship distress are put under a privacy microscope. read now...

A media circus surrounded the royal death and succession in England, prompting what it might mean for freedom and good government. read now...

For decades, propaganda has steered the course of the mass media's narrative, dominated by the needs of state and corporate power. read now...

The passing of Queen Elizabeth was met by a singular narrative of the mainstream media, eager to shower her with praise and forgo criticism. read now...

Surpluses recorded by some of Australia's biggest universities have complicated their cases for aid. read now...

Ads exposing animal cruelty are being rejected by Facebook in favour of ones supporting the meat industry. read now...

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II. It is possible to desire an Australian republic with an independent head of state without bearing any ill feelings towards the monarchy. read now...

The latest display of power by the gambling industry over a whistle-blower and a YouTuber should disturb us all. read now...

As John Farnham battles serious health issues, Naomi Fryers reflects on the gifts given to us by one of Australia's biggest music icons. read now...

Despite her rhetoric of inclusivity, Liz Truss' cabinet is anything but that, writes Sam Bright. read now...

What is it about Australian diplomacy that makes it so clumsy and dunderheaded?  read now...

A young girl experiences a loving home for the first time when she spends the summer on a farm with distant relatives. read now...

Airbnb must be regulated by governments to ensure that we can eradicate Australia's housing crisis, writes Tom Tanuki. read now...

A young Viking prince is determined to fulfil a promise to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father. read now...

Dr Stephen Strange must protect a young girl with the ability to cross universes from an evil being trying to usurp her power. read now...

Former Top Gun pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is called back to train a new group of students for a perilous mission. read now...

While much is known about the King of Rock n' Roll, there is another story behind his rise and fall. read now...

A young girl is accused of murder and must face her ultimate fight for survival against prejudice and the legal system. read now...

A case full of money brings together an assortment of assassins on board a bullet train to Kyoto, ending in high-speed mayhem. read now...

In 2018, 13 young boys were trapped for weeks in a flooded cave as rescuers tried to solve the puzzle of how to bring them out. read now...

The story of Dani Laidley is an uncompromising tale of inspiration, as told in her new autobiography. read now...

They're definitely on the nose! read now...

As our nation transitions toward a renewable energy future, it is critical that all Australians, not just the energy market, play a central role in planning and delivering the country's future electricity system. read now...

As distrust in the mainstream media grows, independent journalists such as Friendlyjordies are on the rise. read now...

Bearing hallmarks of the 2019 Australia Federal Police raid on the ABC over its 'Afghan Files', Finnish journalists are on trial for treason after reporting on Finland's national security. read now...

Crikey's crowdfunding campaign against a defamation lawsuit from Lachlan Murdoch raises several serious questions. read now...

One of the two major contractors for the $5 billion-plus Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project says it has no working capital facility. read now...

As the world continues to go digital, there are more threats we need to take precautions against. read now...

Self-professed property maven Dominique Grubisa is encouraging students to engage in an unethical marketing strategy. read now...

Repealing the Stage 3 tax cuts won't be an easy task, presenting Anthony Albanese with a unique set of challenges. read now...

Among proposals for tax reform considered by the Albanese Government, lifting the corporate tax rate should be included. read now...

Claims made by Stuart Robert on a recent episode of Q&A come undone when the evidence is examined. read now...

The decision to reduce COVID isolation periods is one that defies common sense and seems shrouded in secrecy. read now...

The Labor Government seems focused on the mantra of jobs and growth, failing to observe the detrimental effects on biodiversity. read now...

The framing of Donald Trump's far-Right ideology as legitimate has led to tragic stupidity like Ricky Shiffer's ill-fated attack on the FBI. Yet people continue falling for "Don the Con". read now...

The Jobs Summit highlighted the Albanese Government's need to improve on its disability employment strategy. read now...

As immigration policy took precedence at the recent Jobs Summit, Dr Abul Rizvi discussed solutions to some of Australia's problems. read now...

Late Russian statesman and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev changed history when he made his way through Europe, trying to negotiate a peaceful end to the Cold War. read now...

After half a century of continuous efforts by the community to protect forests in WA, an end-of-logging announcement from the State Government has left environmental activists hopeful but wary. read now...

The list of Qantas' sins is lengthy and growing with diseased relish.  read now...

As inflation hits us all, Mick explains to Bazza how to cut costs over a few expensive beers. read now...

Via its Jobs and Skills Summit, Labor looks set to ignore voters on its way back to all-time immigration highs. read now...

Julian Assange's legal team are basing a defence on their client being prosecuted and punished for his political opinions. read now...

Kidding! When did MSM ever let the truth get in the way of a good story? read now...

The Jobs and Skills Summit will give the opportunity to confront the failures of neoliberalism. read now...

Given our massive commitment to military spending and continuous "war talk", protests within the peace movement are growing to prevent Australia from entering another U.S.-led war. read now...

With the next variant just around the corner, the rush to reduce the isolation period for COVID sufferers may see us slam headlong into it. read now...

AFL finals footy asks some big questions like, will Geelong fall short yet again and extend its run of premiership near-misses by another year? read now...

The Albanese Government has announced a royal commission into the Coalition's unlawful and lethal Robodebt scheme. read now...

Governments are punishing protesters for speaking out against the very issues our politicians won't fix. read now...

NASA aims to have a manned base on the Moon with internet technology being developed for communication. read now...

This week saw the release of the Solicitor-General’s damning report on former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministries. read now...

After hearing of hubby Scott Morrison’s habit of taking on other ministries, Jen confronts Scott at home as he cooks a curry. read now...

Dominique Grubisa is facing consequences for falsely claiming to have patented property software to assist clients. read now...

The Commonwealth Ombudsman called for a review of hundreds of Prime Minister and Cabinet appointments, including those by Scott Morrison, over concerns key officials have been illegally appointed. read now...

It is 187 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, ostensibly to "liberate" the eastern Donbas regions. Alan Austin assesses the cost of lives — so far. read now...

A new book by former award-winning photojournalist Bill McAuley delivers engaging stories and enduring images of some of the world's most famous and other folks. read now...

Climate change has drastically affected water levels in famed rivers across Europe. Whole territories are vanishing with the current drought — possibly the worst in 500 years. read now...

Waleed Aly has a piece in Nine Entertainment outlets in which he wonders what the point is of an inquiry into Scott Morrison having himself secretly sworn into five other ministries while he was prime minister. read now...

Neoliberalism is a suffocating and prevalent political ideology that the Italians cannot escape from in the upcoming elections, writes Adriano Tedde.  read now...

Far-right provocateurs have no regard for the truth and manipulate it based on what will make them the most money, writes Tom Tanuki.  read now...

Every Monday night, charity group Mission for a Cause feeds those who have fallen victim to Victoria's social challenges. read now...

The NDIS is pumping feel-good stories through social media channels at a robust rate, but for many, there is a massive gap between these accounts and actual service delivery. read now...

Best not to mention the side hustles — curry maker, welder, hairdresser, barramundi barbecuer, holder of hammers and secret ministries... read now...

Labor's 'quiet diplomacy' approach to freeing Julian Assange is being met with criticism by those who feel too little is being done. read now...

By ruling in secret, the Morrison Government was not being responsible to the parliament and was not accountable to the people — who are the basis of its legitimacy. read now...