Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses Donald Trump's burgeoning dictatorship and what Australia's response might mean for the future of democracy.  read now...

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American politics took another dark turn this week. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a full-frontal assault on democratic norms. read now...

A sweeping social media ban ignited mass youth protests in Nepal, leaving dozens dead, thousands injured and the nation’s leadership in turmoil. read now...

From Facebook’s data scandal to AI-driven surveillance, technology is reshaping democracy by quietly trading freedom for convenience. read now...

Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor. read now...

When governments refuse to act, it has always fallen to workers and communities to halt Australia’s trade in blood. read now...

While the bombs fall on Gaza, the deepest wounds are carved into the minds of its children — shaping a future of fear, rage and loss. read now...

As the links between extreme religious cults and Liberal Party politicians pile up, managing editor Michelle Pini considers the 'quid pro quo'. read now...

Australia’s labour market is softening, with rising unemployment and sluggish job creation putting full employment at risk. read now...

A record surge in bridging visas exposes years of neglect, poor policy design and migration mismanagement. read now...

Women in Gaza are enduring displacement, loss and hunger, yet continue to lead resilience efforts through local organisations. read now...

After decades of steady decline, violent crime worldwide is escalating. read now...

ANZ and Qantas prove that when corporate greed trumps fairness and equality, democracy itself is at risk. read now...

Political commentator Charlie Kirk spent his life demeaning the very people now told to grieve him. read now...

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John Longhurst takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how childhood once meant scraped knees and billy carts, but now comes wrapped in helmets, high-vis and health warnings. read now...

Australia is known for its outdoor lifestyle. From weekend barbeques to lazy afternoons by the pool, much of daily life is shaped by the sun. read now...

Trump turned a simple conflict-of-interest question into a schoolyard spat — threatening to "tell on" a journo to Australia’s Prime Minister. read now...

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A damning Senate report reveals the growing power, privilege and lack of accountability infecting Australia’s university system. read now...

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Experts warn half of entry-level jobs may vanish. Australia risks ignoring an AI crisis that could strip workers of economic leverage. read now...

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Erin Patterson’s crimes shocked Australia, but decades of near-total isolation defy human rights read now...

While conservative media rushes to blame the Left, the truth behind Charlie Kirk’s assassination lies in a deadly fusion of religiosity, gun culture and right-wing ideology. read now...

Branded a terrorist by Donald Trump, Michael Taylor wears the name Antifa as an inheritance — the same legacy that once stood against fascism on the battlefield. read now...

As Donald Trump wages a relentless assault on truth, the foundations of democracy grow increasingly unstable. read now...

The deaths of four Australians during the Optus outage have reignited urgent calls for mandated safeguards in our national telecommunications network. read now...

Despite a Pacific charm offensive, the Albanese Government’s COP31 campaign risks collapse as First Nations voices remain excluded. read now...

Calls are mounting for the UN General Assembly to bypass Security Council vetoes and urgently deploy a protection force to halt the Gaza genocide and deliver peace. read now...

As the systematic death and destruction in Gaza continues and steps up, it banks in a growing set of problems and dangers for the future. read now...

Donald Trump's war on free speech is not political discourse, it's a full-frontal assault on democracy, aided by cowardly media complicity. read now...

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The latest data shows the U.S. economy is continuing to slide alarmingly. read now...

After Hawthorn beat Geelong in the 2008 AFL Grand Final, the much-publicised 'Kennett curse' tormented the Hawks for the next five years. read now...

While the music industry fights against Big Tech and AI, some homegrown Aussie artists are doing great things. read now...

The Liberal frontbencher and MAGA enthusiast has been stood down after just four months in the role. read now...

Tax consultants were paid millions to cut costs for the university, advising 400 sacked staff members to take up baking and journaling.  read now...

Trump’s push to brand anti-fascism as terrorism may just encourage a global revival of resistance. read now...

Rick Davies, the lead singer and co-founder of the massively successful British progressive rock group Supertramp, has passed away. read now...

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Keeping public spaces clean, safe and welcoming is a moving target for councils. Short lead times, multiple contractors and strict documentation can break schedules if coordination slips. read now...

Disability advocates warn that without urgent reform, South Australia risks leaving women and children with disabilities trapped in unsafe, inaccessible systems. read now...

A decade ago, our homes were primarily the places we came back to after long days at the office, but today they’ve morphed into so much more. read now...

If you're a journalist wanting a seat at his table, swallow your integrity and don't ask legitimate questions. read now...

Right-wing commentators and think tanks owe the ABS an apology after falsely accusing it of censorship and politicisation over migration data. read now...

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Bendigo Bank, founded on the spoils of gold mining, now refuses home loans in dozens of mining towns — including the very communities that made its existence possible. read now...

While America rallies against tyranny, Australia stays silent under a foreign crown. It's time to reignite the republican debate. read now...

Long before smartphones and streaming, a secret room in wartime Brisbane helped usher in the digital era, one encrypted word at a time. read now...

As gross government debt nears $1 trillion, the numbers reveal a confronting truth — most of it was racked up by Coalition governments. read now...

Want to brighten someone’s day in Perth? Discover how flower delivery can add color and warmth to any occasion, big or small. read now...

Paul Keating’s Redfern and War Memorial speeches, written over 30 years ago, remain a powerful indictment of Australia’s failure to reckon with its past and present. read now...

Despite eye-watering profits, the banking sector is 'throwing workers on the scrap heap while executives pocket bonuses' and providing even less services. read now...

The mainstream media’s response to political violence reveals who they believe deserves remembrance and who they’re willing to forget. read now...

Donald Trump is using Charlie Kirk’s assassination not to heal a divided nation, but to inflame it — turning tragedy into political fuel. read now...

A Ukrainian refugee fled one war zone for another — and her death exposes the violent, dehumanising culture Trump helped create. read now...

Ideologically-motivated violence in the USA is overwhelmingly inspired by President Trump. read now...

This picture of a bird flying high above recent fog over Melbourne's Yarra Glen was shot from Skyline Road, Christmas Hills. read now...

The Government has proposed an exception to copyright laws to allow AI to source material from thousands of Australian artists and writers. read now...

Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs' '90 Seconds to Midnight: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Nuclear Odyssey' is a solid and challenging account of destruction. read now...

The bromance is over between Donald Trump and Elon Musk — but the real loser of their feud is democracy. read now...

The Liberal Party's gender divide exposes a deeper crisis in Australian democracy. read now...

Rising inequality is being exploited by right-wing populism, putting Australians at risk of becoming further disenfranchised. read now...

With average house prices rocketing to over a million dollars, the Australian Dream has lost its democratic ethos and is fast becoming a dream for the rich. read now...

Economic inequality in Australia is the worst it's been in 20 years — if the goal is to improve living standards, our leaders should be addressing it. read now...

When it comes to leadership, the myth of the great man lives on because it flatters and serves the interests of the elite. read now...

As policymakers begin to confront inequality, the response from corporate Australia reveals a telling divide. read now...

In her new book, Erna Walraven draws on decades of experience with animals to challenge the myths that have long caged women. read now...

The Albanese Government’s weak response to neo-Nazi marches risks legitimising racism and deepening fear in our communities. read now...

Australia’s record surge in skilled temporary visas is clogging the system, while leaving the nation’s most urgent trade shortages unresolved. read now...

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is busy backing away from the Epstein "birthday book". read now...

By failing to separate from the far-right, rally organisers undermined their own cause and any genuine anti-immigration concerns. read now...

Australia must have a mature, nuanced debate on our immigration future, placing the emphasis back toward environmental stewardship and sustainability. read now...

Overcrowded cells break people — prison suicides linked to worsening mental illness and disrupted sleep are infrastructural failures. read now...

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Around the world, sharply opposing views on juvenile justice are emerging and understanding them is crucial if Australia is to head in the right direction. read now...

A common thread ties the rise of American authoritarianism with the Nazis marching on Melbourne streets. read now...

As scam losses in Australia reach $8 billion, pressure mounts on the Government to hold banks accountable and launch a fresh royal commission. read now...

When even community banks start acting like the Big Four, it’s clear that regional Australia’s last lifeline is being quietly severed. read now...

A damning new ACCC report lays bare how Amazon, Google and Microsoft are tightening their grip on Australia’s digital future and why urgent action is needed. read now...

Founder Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini report on the latest corruption allegations involving Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and the threat corruption at this level poses to livelihoods, property and democracy for all Australians. r...

Senator Jacinta Price’s blunt words have thrown the Liberal Party’s quiet racism strategy into chaos. read now...

Calls grow for neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell’s deportation, but strict citizenship laws make removal unlikely. read now...

In a bid to resurrect Coalition-era austerity, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley targets the NDIS while reviving Morrison’s divisive ‘have a go’ rhetoric. read now...

Claims from Australia’s welfare peak body appear at odds with reality. read now...

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From a 900-page plan to expand his power to undermining the Federal Reserve, Trump is pushing America to the brink of authoritarianism. read now...

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Eighty years after WWII, Solomon Islanders face the ongoing threat of death and injury from hidden, unexploded bombs. read now...

Australia’s Far-Right hijacked the August 31 rallies nationwide, using them as displays of intimidation. read now...

Genetics and history expose the Nazi fantasy, revealing that Jews were never strangers to Europe but one of its deepest ties to antiquity. read now...

Bendigo Bank shut its Aurukun agency before launching its Reconciliation Action Plan, casting doubt on the bank’s public commitment to Indigenous communities. read now...