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Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...

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NBN watchdog closure signals that the broadband performance problems that prompted its creation have, by and large, been resolved. read now...

A bike rack can make every caravan trip more enjoyable, but installing one incorrectly can lead to serious problems. read now...

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Australia's strength lies not in monoculture, but in shared values, trust and a genuine sense of belonging. read now...

Strong income growth, softer house prices and a more favourable interest rate outlook suggest housing affordability is set to improve over the coming years. read now...

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Pauline Hanson always tells us who she doesn't represent – those of whom she's had a gutful – so who does she represent? read now...

Pauline Hanson’s apparent acceptance of a multiracial Australia may expose deep tensions within her own support base. read now...

Australia's latest skilled visa invitations reveal which occupations the Government considers most critical to the nation's workforce needs. read now...

Australia's history, economy and global achievements show that multiculturalism is not a weakness but one of the nation's greatest strengths. read now...

Australia is enjoying a rare era of sustained economic calm and stability, which the mainstream media actively denies. read now...

Fascism emerges during times of economic stress to protect the interests of the capitalist class, and what they fear most is worker solidarity. read now...

With Angus Taylor as Leader, Abbott in the back room and Hanson now the legacy media's new pet, the Liberal Party is experiencing an existential crisis, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Daryl Braithwaite, widely known as the frontman for iconic Aussie band Sherbet, formally announced his retirement from the music industry this week. read now...

Now that Aunty Pauline has been elected as our new prime minister, I am entitled, as a white Australian, to assist in the process of enacting the exciting monoculture she promised way back in 2026. Let’s get to work. read now...

Gina Rinehart's plan for Australia is a holy trinity of sorts: microchips, Elon Musk’s communication satellites and Israeli defence manufacturing. read now...

To add a person to a photo with AI, you upload the scene and a photo of the person, describe where they go and the model re-renders that area – matching light, shadow and perspective – instead of pasting a cut-out. read now...

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Compare no-win no-fee firms, specialist accreditations and client reviews to find the right lawyer for your claim. read now...

Life in Far North Queensland comes with many advantages. Residents enjoy warm weather, access to some of Australia’s most spectacular natural environments, and a lifestyle that attracts people from across the country. However, living in a t...

Britain's growing push for proportional representation is shining a spotlight on Australia's own electoral system and the case for reform. read now...

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Richard Marles' warning that xenophobia weakens Australia's strategic relationships took on new significance after Pauline Hanson's call for a ‘monocultural’ Australia. read now...

Across Australia, an uncomfortable reality persists inside many boardrooms: critical governance decisions are still being coordinated through email chains, shared Google Drive folders and printed packs distributed by post. read now...

Australia has made significant progress in recognising addiction as a complex health issue rather than a simple matter of personal choice. read now...

Australia's aged care reforms promise better standards, but questions remain over affordability, privatisation and access to care. read now...

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In this important report, Tess Lawrence – one of two people to whom nurse and survivor Vivian Bullwinkel confided – revealed the truth about the infamous massacre, and was originally published in 2017. read now...

Scott Morrison’s economy-crippling AUKUS boondoggle cost $368 billion for eight nuclear submarines that may or may not arrive. read now...

Mainstream conservative parties helped create the conditions for the Far-Right's rise by normalising divisive politics on gender, race and climate change. read now...

You've built a life in Australia. Maybe you moved for love, work, or simply the lifestyle. You pay your Australian taxes, vote in local elections and consider yourself a law-abiding resident. Then someone mentions, almost casually, that...

Dutch researchers use Australia's social media ban as a case study to find ways to make digital platforms safer for children. read now...

As governments become increasingly disconnected from public needs, people-led inquiries and democratic forums offer a way to reclaim influence over policy and spending decisions. read now...

Pauline Hanson has built a political career on grievance and outsider appeal, but her growing influence may soon test whether protest politics can become effective governance. read now...

A clear public demand for gambling reform is colliding with a growing belief that governments listen to industry before voters. read now...

Donald Trump is often treated as an aberration, but history suggests otherwise. read now...

IA founder Dave Donovan explains why holding politicians like Joe Bjelke-Petersen and Pauline Hanson to account is paramount for Independent Australia, and has shaped its existence.  read now...

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Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech raised real problems such as housing, energy costs and institutional distrust, but turned them into cultural blame. read now...

Pollsters and newsrooms are culpable for Australia’s worst media failure in recent memory. read now...

Trust in Australian business has been strained after years of corporate scandals and widening inequality, resulting in low public confidence. read now...

His drive was long — his temper, short. Shinnecock shook him up, like it does so many, denying Greg Norman glory in the 1986 U.S. Open Golf Championship. read now...

The working and administration of Australia's existing election system is competent and responsible, but the underlying values are the real problem. read now...

The moment a society can describe a real injustice only in the vocabulary of extremists, the extremists have already won the auction. read now...

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New environmental offset rules, weak oversight and bureaucratic complexity are accelerating habitat loss while governments claim to be protecting Australia's wildlife. read now...

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Rising inequality, not immigration, lies at the heart of the nation's growing social and economic tensions. read now...

Artificial intelligence may boost productivity and profits, but without sufficient demand in the economy, technological progress alone cannot guarantee jobs or full employment. read now...

Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech has been widely reported as a glorious victory for the populist demagogue. read now...

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Billionaires rarely go into politics because of heartfelt concern for your rent, your food bill, or your child’s future. read now...

As Australia celebrates the multicultural Socceroos on the world stage, the rise of One Nation raises uncomfortable questions about who is accepted as Australian and under what conditions. read now...

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Australians are stressed. That’s not news. But what is new is the mounting evidence for a remedy most of us overlook. The World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends integrating creative activities into mental health policy. read now...

Australia's association with Horizon Europe gives Australian organisations opportunities to lead international ICT research. read now...

Many self-described centrists see themselves as independent thinkers, but their political views often reflect the assumptions and narratives of the media they consume. read now...

There has been a lot of hand-wringing in the media and from a small army of vested interest groups about the economic consequences of the Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 12 May. read now...

Declining social cohesion and rising financial stress point to the need for a universal basic income. read now...

The Senator who just raised $2.7 million to 'Fire the Liar' and has her eyes on the Lodge has never had to negotiate a lease renewal she might lose. read now...

A drug-friendly sporting spectacle promised a transhuman revolution, but clean athletes, modest results and ethical concerns told a very different story. read now...

Entering the Australian housing market can feel overwhelming, especially with property prices steadily on the rise all over the country. read now...

Does Australia have an illegal migrant problem, or do we have a compassion problem? Editor Michelle Pini discusses the tragic death of a young "non-resident" as One Nation dogwhistling intensifies. read now...

While other countries have introduced stronger protections and reimbursement schemes for scam victims, Australia continues to leave many bearing the financial burden of banking and regulatory failures. read now...

You can't read the news lately without hearing about the political resurgence of One Nation. read now...

Constant lies about Australia’s economy weaken consumer confidence and social cohesion. read now...

In the early 2000s, I photographed Aussie pub rock band Painters and Dockers — not 'in the back of a Divi van'! But looking a tad ominous in Melbourne's old Docklands. read now...

Will there be a shakedown at the next election between One Nation, backed by mining magnate Gina Rinehart, and fellow mining magnate Clive Palmer's United Australia Party? read now...

Barnaby Joyce — a consistently inconsistent performative representative who, when it comes to policy, doesn’t know whether he’s Arthur or Martha. read now...

National Party refugee Barnaby Joyce is an opportunist, which is why he fled to One Nation — and also why he still owes Australia's favourite weatherman, Monte Dwyer, a beer. read now...

Liberal Senator uses Senate Estimates to examine Israel's Eurovision score and cult band TISM under attack from pro-Israel lobby. read now...

Poet Joel O’Connor’s latest collection blends science, politics, philosophy and everyday observations into a thoughtful and engaging exploration of the modern world. read now...

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As conservative politicians blame migrants for Australia's problems, the climate crisis driving future mass displacement is largely ignored. read now...

The welfare and tax policies proposed by Angus Taylor stand in contrast to approaches once championed by Liberal prime ministers Malcolm Fraser and Robert Menzies. read now...

Moral amnesia: How can we be distracted by fun and games in the midst of protracted conflicts? read now...

The dangers posed by political extremism, misinformation and vested interests continue to cast a long shadow over Australia's democracy. read now...

A new policy analysis finds One Nation's platform falls well short of the future Australians say they want, raising questions about the party's promise of hope and national renewal. read now...

Vale Peter Consandine — a committed and passionate advocate for an Australian republic for over four decades. read now...

A crowdfunded public inquiry into AUKUS is set to examine the submarine pact's costs, risks and secrecy as concerns grow over its viability and impact on Australia's sovereignty. read now...

Telecommunications have transformed Australians' lives, but they remain under attack from media, politicians and the public alike. read now...

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For many Australian businesses, an LEI only becomes visible when a transaction is delayed, an intermediary asks for it, or onboarding stalls because the company cannot be identified in the required format. read now...

Australia continues to stand out as a highly desirable destination for international business expansion, supported by a highly skilled workforce, economic stability and a well-established regulatory environment. read now...

As Pauline Hanson's National Press Club appearance nears, Dr Abul Rizvi prepares a list of questions she has yet to answer. read now...

As millions march under the banner of ‘No Kings’ in the United States, it's time Australians took a fresh look at their own unelected head of state. read now...

News Corp’s growing support for One Nation follows a familiar playbook: protecting billionaire interests by repackaging far-right politics as a movement for ordinary Australians. read now...

Australia's AUKUS submarine plan is being reshaped by American and British constraints, raising questions about whether the promised leap in capability is quietly becoming a compromise. read now...

‘Billionaire barons have every right to use their money to influence us’, pontificated the Australian Financial Review editorial team on 28 May 2026. read now...

Victoria's environmental policies are facing growing scrutiny as critics accuse the Allan Government of secrecy, excessive wildlife culling and a failure to protect the state's native species. read now...

The 2026 World Cup is set among cartel violence and families desperately searching for their loved ones. read now...

Anxiety over Australia’s economy fomented by craven anti-Labor ‘reporters’ is unfounded. read now...

A practical guide for Australian households on indoor air quality, low-VOC paint, lead-paint safety in older homes, and the simple checks that make a home healthier to live in. read now...

During my coverage of the 1972 New South Wales bushfires, I captured this little creature desperately trying to escape the flames. read now...