Defending Country and Defend Sacred Ground have different objectives, but they agree on the need for clarity in how the Australian War Memorial deals with frontier conflict in Australian history. read now...

Independent Australia needs your help to survive! read now...

Trump's electoral defeat may weaken his grip on power, but the grievances fuelling America's authoritarian right threaten to outlast his presidency. read now...

As crucial elections unfold in Israel and the United States, voters face a choice between billionaire power, ethnic nationalism and democracy’s promise to tackle injustice. read now...

Defending Country and Defend Sacred Ground have different objectives, but they agree on the need for clarity in how the Australian War Memorial deals with frontier conflict in Australian history. read now...

Plenty of Australians pay for private health cover without being able to say what it buys them that Medicare wouldn't. Plenty of others skip it on principle, then meet a tax bill they never saw coming. read now...

6G may deliver another technological revolution, but it may not deliver much hoped-for revenue revolution. read now...

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese coins the term 'mediacide': the systematic destruction of the media's public function. read now...

Trump and his oligarchs mirror the political and economic alliance of the wealthy with the king in pre-American Revolution days. read now...

As Trump undermines America’s global standing, China gains influence, but Xi Jinping’s ambitions for Taiwan threaten to derail its rise. read now...

Australia’s worsening housing crisis exposes an economic system that puts profit before people, leaving governments unable or unwilling to deliver meaningful solutions. read now...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers could turn Labor’s political fortunes around with spending cuts that deliver budget surpluses, lower inflation and interest rate relief ahead of the 2028 Election. read now...

New Fair Work ruling finds over-55s can ask to work from home if they can establish a connection between circumstance and proposed arrangement. read now...

Video has become an important part of communication on the internet. read now...

Lost files on Windows? Compare 5 data recovery tools by free limit, price and ease of use, and find the right one for deleted, formatted or RAW drives. read now...

It's not too presumptuous for the community to expect legitimate tax loopholes to be eliminated so that big businesses pay their fair share like the rest of us, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Money or the Environment? Renewed fears for the Great Barrier Reef off North Queensland. read now...

Australia’s major political parties are failing to address growing permanent visa backlogs, risking legal challenges, longer processing times and mounting pressure from employers and families. read now...

Australia should measure security by the crises it prevents, not the wars for which it prepares. read now...

Senator David Shoebridge’s landmark speech in Canberra last week has raised serious concerns. read now...

Australian actress Emilie de Ravin first gained recognition in the science fiction TV series 'Roswell' before landing further roles, including on the popular drama series 'Lost'. read now...

An expanded GST – proposed by the Grattan Institute – won’t benefit Australians; in fact, it could make them worse off. read now...

School uniforms can place considerable pressure on Victorian family budgets, particularly when parents need to replace outgrown clothing or purchase additional items throughout the school year. read now...

Australia’s failure to adopt proven whistleblower protections is costing taxpayers billions in lost fraud recoveries and leaving those who expose corruption without adequate support. read now...

As Donald Trump reshapes the global political order, Anthony Albanese risks being left behind by clinging to outdated notions of political civility. read now...

Labor’s reluctance to embrace the Greens and abandon fossil fuels threatens its political future as Australia’s two-party system continues to fracture. read now...

Elections show us what politicians are made of — if it's brown, flush them down! read now...

Australia’s craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister. read now...

A year after the El Fasher atrocities, Sudan’s suffering continues to expose the Australian media’s selective outrage and global indifference. read now...

The Hormuz crisis shows why Australia cannot fight this century’s war with last century’s weapons. read now...

AI represents an important next stage in the evolution of smart cities. read now...

Parliament's culture of bullying, hostility and political theatre is driving young Australians away from democracy and discouraging the next generation of political leaders. read now...

Tony Abbott has a blog, buckle up because this blog has no character limit, no post limit, and no limit on the unreasonableness of his arguments. read now...

As we watch the horrifying news of Federal MP for Indi Helen Haines unfold, there is both the temptation to blame it on one “bad apple” and to conclude that the entire orchard is tainted. read now...

The German team’s Tokyo unitard protest and the Human Rights Commission’s Change the Routine review have reframed what a gymnastics leotard means. A plain-language guide to the rules, the body-image stakes and how Australian families can choose ...

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor expose how fascism, religious extremism and billionaire tech elites are pushing humanity towards catastrophe in their chilling new book, 'End Times Fascism'. read now...

The horrific attack on Helen Haines has exposed a political culture of division, hostility and disinformation fostered by those in positions of power. read now...

Ask any family who has helped a parent move into aged care and you will hear a similar story. It rarely begins with one big decision. read now...

Most drivers know the obvious road risks: speed, alcohol and mobile phones. Fatigue is harder to see. A tired driver does not look different from the outside, and often does not feel as impaired as they really are. read now...

Yes, you may be able to claim compensation if you are injured in a rental property because someone responsible for its safety failed to take reasonable care. read now...

Australia’s migration numbers are falling, but the major parties’ competing targets reveal a widening gap between political promises and policy reality. read now...

Geelong's growth suburbs are adding driveways and slabs fast. Here is what that runoff means for local rivers and what Victorian homeowners can check first. read now...

As habitat destruction, disease and climate change threaten koalas with extinction, successive Australian governments continue to fail the iconic species. read now...

A capitalist economic crisis has erupted on the streets of France, with citizens protesting austerity measures being met with tear gas and stun grenades. read now...

Boomers systematically dismantled every collective mechanism of solidarity; they left behind no institutional scaffolding, outsourcing the Phalarisian aged care system into which they are now being shoved. read now...

When we get better journalists, we get better politicians, and then we’ll get better solutions to society’s critical problems. read now...

Building a beautiful website is pointless if search engines cannot find or read your content. read now...

International students contribute billions to Australia's economy, yet rising visa fees and harsh migration policies threaten to drive away valuable talent. read now...

Mark Edele’s Russia’s War Against Ukraine explores the historical roots of Putin’s imperial ambitions and why Russia’s neighbours have good reason to fear what comes next. read now...

Pauline Hanson can dish out the outrage by the bucketload, but apparently can't stomach a spoonful of her own medicine. read now...

A first brush with the law often feels like a one-off mistake, something to be dealt with, learned from and left behind. read now...

A temporary work assignment can be one of the best ways to experience a new Australian city without committing to a permanent move. read now...

AI hype conceals corporate failures, deflects accountability and fuels fears of job losses to undermine workers’ bargaining power. read now...

Depending on who you ask, both the best and the worst part of working in the healthcare sector is interacting with patients. read now...

Looking to buy YouTube views, subscribers and likes? Compare 6 top sites, their prices, packages and services to find the best option for your channel. read now...

Business continuity isn't about predicting every possible crisis. Find out what it is about. read now...

Decades of progress in reducing poverty across Asia-Pacific offer hope for a more equitable future, but sustained action is needed to ensure no one is left behind. read now...

Former RBA Governor Bernie Fraser’s criticism of interest rate policy offers Treasurer Jim Chalmers a compelling case for tackling inflation without sacrificing jobs and wages. read now...

An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines. read now...

Far-Right lobbyists are raising public money through private companies with no published accounts and no accountability.  read now...

A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan. read now...

Australia’s costly detour through copper-based NBN connections showed what happens when national infrastructure is retrofitted to suit political promises. read now...

The AI investment frenzy threatens economic catastrophe, fuelled by billionaire greed, political corruption and dangerous apocalyptic beliefs. read now...

One Nation may not have policies, but it knows how to ride the waves of public anger and grievance politics. read now...

Two people can own the same LLC in equal shares, yet that does not always mean both can bind the company to the same deal. Ownership answers who holds an interest in the business. read now...

The explosive documentary NAZA exposes Israel's AI-assisted targeting in Gaza and the systematic killing of civilians. read now...

With unemployment rising, house prices falling and consumer confidence plunging, the RBA's aggressive interest rate policies risk pushing Australia's economy into recession. read now...

You trust the label on your supplement bottle to tell you exactly what you're putting in your body. But what if that label isn't the full story? The reality is that many supplements don't contain what they claim, and some harbour cont...

One Nation’s proposed immigration cuts could cost taxpayers billions, devastate universities and fail to deliver the Party’s ambitious migration targets. read now...

Democracy must extend beyond the ballot box, with meaningful public participation, greater accountability and genuine power in the hands of citizens. read now...

Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, particularly when political funding and strategic interests collide. read now...

While the Albanese Government guides the economy ever higher in global rankings, the malignant newsrooms escalate their destructive falsehoods. read now...

You've come up with a great idea for a business in Australia and you're almost 100 per cent sure it will succeed in the market. read now...

In regional Australia, many jobs are done from the driver’s seat of a ute or van. A water technician may spend the day driving between pump stations and a community nurse may visit properties an hour apart. read now...

The Trump Administration has confirmed it has deployed operational weapons in space, accelerating the arms race with Russia and China. read now...

Josh Frydenberg was in the news this week, using his book launch to hint at a return to politics despite his inglorious history. read now...

Danni Holmes makes the mind-bending mysteries of quantum physics accessible, entertaining and surprisingly down-to-earth in a fascinating journey through life, the universe and everything. read now...

Pete Hegseth takes execution theatre to a whole new level, proving that in Trump's America, even a firing squad might need a second take. read now...

Russia’s nuclear threats over Kaliningrad have heightened fears that escalating tensions with NATO could trigger a catastrophic wider conflict. read now...

Founder Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini explore the one consistent thread in the rise of One Nation: the links between Hanson’s right-hand man James Ashby and Liberal Party Far-Right factions. read now...

Trump’s unpredictable trade policies expose Australia’s dependence on the U.S. and the need for greater economic independence and stronger climate leadership. read now...

Australia’s tougher student visa rules are leaving international students and their families facing uncertainty over education plans, finances and their futures. read now...

NSW Government plans to increase migration to regional NSW, which could impact One Nation and Coalition NOM targets. read now...

The High Court’s ruling against the Hunter Valley mine’s expansion is a significant moment for climate action on the eve of COP31. read now...

A vast continent like Australia requires a mix of remote and regional connectivity solutions to provide reliable access in more places. read now...

A proposed U.S. public execution raises questions about AUKUS and Australian communities’ right to refuse military engagement. read now...

OpenAI’s security breaches and disputed research claims have raised serious questions about the tech giant’s lack of accountability and the true cost of AI progress. read now...

Ross Jones spoke with The Guardian's Sarah Martin on the political ascent and parliamentary scandal of One Nation's James Ashby. read now...

Pauline Hanson's daughter Lee has hurt feelings because her local café took a stand against One Nation's racist AI slop. read now...

Politicians and media are accused of rushing to label incidents as terrorism before the facts are established, raising questions about political agendas and journalistic scrutiny. read now...

To help those in high office struggling to understand the economy, Alan Austin has prepared this colourful primer for children. read now...

Grievance politics on both sides of the political divide reduces complex challenges to simplistic slogans, fuelling division and undermining effective government and democracy. read now...

The International Olympic Committee’s new eligibility policy puts women’s bodies under scrutiny, with Lin Yu-ting’s latest victory overshadowed by questions of sex and eligibility. read now...

Coalition and One Nation promises to slash migration rely on unrealistic targets for reducing Australia's massive bridging visa backlog. read now...

Independent Australia's hypothesis that "comedian" Dave Hughes' appearances at Liberal Party fundraisers may contravene electoral laws was correct. Managing editor Michelle Pini reports. read now...

National wealth and economic growth mean little for democracy when prosperity is concentrated in the hands of the few and ordinary citizens are left behind. read now...

From labour shortages to industry pressure, everything points to the Coalition failing to deliver on its latest promise to reduce migration. Dr Abul Rizvi reports. read now...

I don't know much about art, and that's why I like modern art. read now...

A plan for Australians to have more of a direct say on policy decisions will also level the playing field for billionaires, big corps & lobbyists. read now...

Dr Norm Sanders remembers two truly honourable men who had courage and conviction: George Georges and Tom Uren. read now...