Assisted living communities extend beyond simple accommodations. Considerate amenities in these environments facilitate the comfort, engagement, and well-being of those residing there. read now...

Obtaining a visa is an exercise in foresight, patience, and organisation. As global mobility continues to increase, people and families are often looking for more permanent, secure alternatives. This methodical approach will help ensure a suc...

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

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...

Independent Australia turns 16 today, 24 June 2026. read now...

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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...

Jaafar Jackson delivers an astonishing performance in a biopic that captures the King of Pop's magic, but only half of his story. read now...

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

While putting down those who 'don't fit in'. read now...

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...

Fear of the stranger needs strangers; it can’t survive a street where everyone says hello. read now...

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...

Search intent has always been the quiet engine behind high-performing SEO, but in 2026, it has become the loudest signal in the room. read now...

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...

Most construction disputes don’t start on-site. They start in the contract. read now...

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...

Multiple supermarkets and fuel retailers are trying to get out of their obligations to accept cash. read now...

The Rich List reveals a system that concentrates wealth and narrows the pathways to economic security. read now...

Forced labour rhetoric is being weaponised as trade tariffs by the Trump Administration. read now...

When a neurodivergent child melts down or shuts down, experts say the behaviour is often a signal of nervous system overload, not defiance. read now...

Ukraine's drone army is reshaping modern warfare, turning the battlefield into a relentless contest between technology, survival and human endurance. read now...

Un. F***ing. Cool. read now...

Australia may never hear John Farnham sing again, but the legacy of the man known simply as 'The Voice' will endure for generations. read now...

South Australia has long understood water scarcity in a way that wetter states have not had to do. read now...

Koalas continue to suffer: Are we dealing with political environmental vandalism? read now...

As an accountant, I spend a lot of time looking at the gap between what a business owes its people and what actually reaches them. read now...

A humanitarian mission may have ended at the border, but for some Australian participants, the ordeal was only just beginning. read now...

Polls can capture a moment in time, but treating them as crystal balls risks turning political analysis into speculation. read now...

Australia's housing affordability debate focuses almost exclusively on the price of getting in. read now...

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AI is transforming society: Will humanity shape that transformation or be shaped by it? read now...

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When it comes to bathroom renovations, many homeowners feel tempted to take the DIY route. After all, how hard can it be? However, what seems like a simple weekend project often turns into a series of headaches and unexpected expenses. Profes...

Mainstream media is eagerly repeating the public relations triumphs of fossil fuel giants, but the fundamental laws of thermodynamics reveal a multi-billion-dollar accounting trick. read now...

Individualism didn't make us human. Cooperation did. And right now, we're letting that fact fester. read now...

When a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) enters the picture, parenting arrangements are often the first casualty. read now...

House prices are softening, incomes are rising and demand pressures are easing, creating the strongest conditions for improved housing affordability in years and a potential surge in first-home buyers. read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses the prospect of the Teal Independents forming a new political force and what it might mean for our democracy. read now...

Market intelligence systems in the AI space are becoming essential tools for understanding how advanced technologies evolve and gain adoption across industries. read now...

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism has sparked debate over free speech, protest rights and the place of Palestinian perspectives in public discourse. read now...

The success of any party of Independents will depend not on its branding, but on whether it can deliver the transparency and accountability voters are demanding. read now...

Few observers in Australia’s media have had a kind word for last month’s controversial Budget. read now...

A clear guide to 2026 aviation fleet trends, what airline orders and retirements mean for Australian fares, routes, cabins, and regional connectivity. read now...

As a photojournalist, my job put me up close to some of the world's biggest acts. Few were bigger than MJ. read now...