Independent Australia

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +1000
Assisted living amenities that improve quality of life
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...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +1000
Visa plan strategies for long-term success
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...

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000
#2 TOP IA ARTICLE OF 2025: Elon Musk waves away dodgy salute
Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +1000
​​​​​​​Finding a reliable electrician in Wollongong you can trust
Let's be honest, finding a good electrician shouldn't feel like a gamble. read now...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +1000
U.S. Civil War II — or Australian Independence Day?
If it isn't time for America to revolt against its revolting leaders, it's time for Australia to rebel and declare independence from an increasingly out-of-control Empire, opines Professor Mark Beeson. read now...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
What UK Labour's downfall means for Australia
The lesson from London is not that Albanese is Starmer. It is that a large mandate without a clear governing purpose is a wasting asset, writes Professor Vince Hooper. read now...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1000
Why Pauline Hanson's One Nation will never win government
Don't believe the News Corp bots, Pauline Hanson's One Nation failed dismally in South Australia — and will continue to fail in every subsequent election. read now...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +1000
Why the Liberals lost so badly in South Australia to Labor — and One Nation
Why were the Liberals in South Australia so thoroughly demolished by Labor – and also One Nation? Dr Victoria Fielding argues a seismic, generational shift is underway. read now...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +1000
Armed with AI: Epicflow’s new Portfolio Optimiser enters trials with the Dutch
As geopolitical pressure intensifies across Europe, defence organisations are under growing pressure to deliver complex programmes faster and more efficiently. Responding to this challenge, Epicflow has begun trialling its new AI-powered port...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1000
Stiff penalties for workplace deaths are doing their job
Controversial initiatives to curb worker fatalities appear to be effective. Alan Austin reports. read now...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
Grow up or blow up: Humanity's final exam
For centuries, thinkers and philosophers have issued a consistent, chilling warning: the tools of our own creation could one day lead to our annihilation. read now...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1000
Colour me stoked: Torquay's 'chairman of the board'
All shapes and sizes — a surfboard fanatic from Torquay proudly displays his lifetime collection. read now...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +1000
Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them
Australia’s schools are still too often measured by ATAR scores, NAPLAN results and exam rankings. read now...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1000
Petrol: Now you see it, now you don’t
In the wake of the conflict in and around Iran, there is talk of introducing petrol rationing in Australia. Such a move would come with a host of potential problems. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +1000
Why academic progress stalls and how to get back on track
Falling behind happens gradually, but with the right strategy and focus, students can rebuild understanding and regain confidence. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +1000
Australia's used car market growing from strength to strength
Rising costs are pushing Australians toward used cars, offering better value, faster access and smarter buying choices nationwide. read now...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
The tyranny of distance and the Australian oil crisis
Distance is the primary factor affecting Australia in the current oil crisis. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia
Australia’s debate around tax reform challenges a system that has driven inequality and locked a generation out of housing. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +1000
The hardening of youth in Israel’s nationalist enclave
As a Jewish Australian who spent considerable time in Israel, I noticed, decades ago, something unsettling: a hardening of emotional life and a gradual erosion of empathy toward anyone outside the Zionist frame. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +1000
An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles
In 1936, a year in which Hitler’s Nazi party was consolidating power in Germany,  British film maker Alexander Korda produced a comedy based on a story by and co-written by H.G. Wells titled The Man Who Could Work Miracles. read now...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +1000
Epicflow’s new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD
Epicflow’s AI tool helps defence leaders deliver complex projects faster by prioritising work around real resource limits and business value. read now...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Donald Trump doing diplomacy — it's 'not great'
One Nation winning government — it's not happening. read now...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +1000
That’s feta! Europe signs up on trade deal while pushing for security
European Commission President Ursula von der Layen seemed more concerned with security and alliances than the lucrative trade deal just handed to Australia this week. read now...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:12:00 +1000
How to save money on a new split system in Victoria
Victorian rebates can significantly cut the cost of a split system, making energy-efficient home comfort more affordable than most expect. read now...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
The war against Iran: Lessons still unlearned
The war that has been unleashed on Iran by the United States and Israel has quickly turned into a debacle and is bringing misery to the Iranian people. read now...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Cuba is running out of fuel and time
Cuba is in crisis as a global convoy and new alliances move to break a decades-long U.S. blockade. read now...

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +1000
There's no such thing as a 3-winged bird: Labor and the new political Centre
Its landslide in South Australia suggests Labor is building a new political Centre and pushing the divisive politics of grievance to the fringes, writes Michael Thorn. read now...

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
How to speak Zionist: A beginners' guide to 'antisemitism'
Zionist is a foreign language. It is not readily accessible, because it seems to be counter-intuitive. writes Dr Evan Jones. read now...

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Satellite is no silver bullet: Our mobile networks still depend on fibre
Mobile isn’t truly wireless — every call depends on fibre and without it, the whole system breaks. read now...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +1000
Cambodia gains ground as regional investment interest grows
Cambodia is gaining serious investor attention as growth, trade and infrastructure draw regional business leaders to its evolving market. read now...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
This Century's 'Sarajevo Moment'
'The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei and the attack on Iran launched on February 28 by the U.S. and Israel may well prove to be this Century’s "Sarajevo Moment",' writes Dr John Jiggens. read now...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
The Reserve Bank of Australia is playing with fire
The latest interest rate hike is a sign of the Reserve Bank's overreach. read now...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
Murdoch-led mainstream media makes Australians sad
There is a clear reason Australia is tumbling further down the global happiness rankings, Alan Austin reports: mendacious media reporting. read now...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
NACC's non-public 'Robodebt Six' hearings failed us all
The NACC Report on the Robodebt reinvestigation described scenarios which all but exonerated Scott Morrison and Kathryn Campbell. read now...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000
JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs
Donald Trump boasted of victory on Day One of the new Iran War. Jeff McMullen warns that the risks of escalation and fallout are yet to come. read now...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Bot swarms celebrate as South Australia confirms it's 20% racist
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation (PHON) has reaped just over 20 per cent of the vote in Saturday’s South Australian State Election, proving racism is alive and well in the State. read now...

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +1000
The hidden cost of cut flowers
Cut flowers may look harmless, but their hidden environmental cost raises serious questions about how and why we buy them. read now...

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Bushranger Ned Kelly's boyhood home
The "Kelly House", childhood home of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, still stands. read now...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Cancelled before the finale: Streaming giants betray with broken promises
In the streaming age, falling in love with a new series often means preparing for heartbreak. read now...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Trump is the most dangerous man in the world
Trump’s Iran war raises fears of global conflict — while allies stay silent and diplomacy collapses. read now...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:36:00 +1000
The best SEO Agencies for Australian law firms in 2026
Most clients find lawyers on Google. Here are Australia’s top SEO agencies helping law firms rank higher and win more cases in 2026. read now...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
How online distrust is rewriting reality
From six fingers to body doubles, AI is fuelling a new era where distrust spreads faster than truth. read now...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1000
AUKUS ties nuclear anchor around Australia's neck
Three years ago, Anthony Albanese signed Australia up to quite possibly the worst deal in our history. read now...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
The cost of loyalty: Australia’s silence in America’s war
Australia’s continued loyalty to the U.S. alliance is framed as strategic necessity, but increasingly looks like silence in the face of war and declining democratic values. read now...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is filling up with gas
Meanwhile, the 'peace president' does not need anyone's help to fuel his warmongering. read now...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Quitting ChatGPT changes nothing: You can't 'unsubscribe' from techno-fascism
Campaigns urging users to quit ChatGPT mistake individual boycotts for meaningful resistance in a system dominated by entrenched Big Tech power. read now...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:40:00 +1000
How to meet the protection Visa eligibility requirements
A protection visa offers safety to those facing persecution. Here’s what you need to qualify and how to strengthen your application. read now...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000
The state of a (not) independent Australia address
Fellow Independent Australians, it is with our greatest and most sincere regret that we must inform you that Australia is still not a fully and truly independent nation. read now...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Australia’s looming fuel crisis: How Trump’s Middle East war could hit home
A disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could leave Australia facing fuel shortages within weeks, exposing just how fragile our energy security has become. read now...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Albo is a bumbling misogynist
Anthony Albanese called Grace Tame “difficult.” But when women speak truth to power, “difficult” is just another word for inconvenient. read now...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
The Iran war is Australia's margin call
Operation Epic Fury is exposing the true cost of alliance dependence, energy fragility, and strategic distraction from the Indo-Pacific. read now...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000
How Australia exploited the Iranian women’s football team
Australia granted asylum to a handful of Iranian footballers while simultaneously tightening migration laws that shut the door on thousands more. read now...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia’s rules
Powerful industries have quietly captured Australia’s regulators, leaving consumers and the public interest paying the price. read now...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Thomas Mann’s warning for an age of war and censorship
As global tensions rise, Colm Tóibín’s portrait of Thomas Mann reminds us how easily war, censorship and nationalism can reshape culture. read now...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
From Starlink to the state: When platform monopolies become political power
As digital infrastructure concentrates in a handful of tech giants, private platform monopolies are beginning to wield power once reserved for states. read now...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Beware the right-wing race to the MAGA bottom
Australia’s conservative parties are sliding into a Trump-style contest to see who can harness division, fear and anti-immigration politics most effectively. read now...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Pressure mounts on Australia to distance itself from Iran war
Even as the war with Iran escalates and threatens global oil supplies and economic stability, critics argue Australia should distance itself from the conflict rather than risk deeper involvement. read now...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
The hard truth about whistleblowing in Australia
Australia praises whistleblowers in principle, but the legal and institutional reality shows those who expose wrongdoing often face punishment, isolation and little protection. read now...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +1000
Farrer by-election a test for One Nation immigration policy
A tight by-election race in Farrer is set to spotlight One Nation’s call for negative net migration against the labour realities of regional Australia. read now...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Australia commits to yet another perilous American military adventure
It has been gradually building towards the inevitable: Australia entering the fray in the Middle East again – this time to fight Iran – in another war in which it is not threatened. read now...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000
How Australia supplies weapons to Israel
The Australian Government has consistently maintained that it does "not provide weapons to Israel" but that claim relies on a narrow legal framing. read now...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Stranded in Dubai: Missile alerts and a desperate race to get home
An Australian family holidaying in Dubai recounts the surreal experience of missile alerts, flight cancellations and limited government assistance as they scrambled to find a way home. read now...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Stop the War protests gathering steam in the UK
Anti-war protesters in the UK saw multiple demonstrations taking place across the country last weekend demanding an end to the latest U.S. aggression in the Middle East. read now...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
No longer true that the rich keep getting richer as the poor get poorer
Recent data confirms current policies are gradually reversing Australia’s chronic inequality. read now...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Legend, John Landy: The athlete who 'went the extra mile'
The late John Landy, agricultural scientist and Governor of Victoria, was also considered to have performed Australia's most admirable sporting moment of the 20th Century. read now...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Rejecting pregnancy and birth: The case against procreation
Women’s oppression begins with reproduction — an assertion that, in 2026, feels more provocative than ever. read now...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Labor’s budget test will be to confront inequality or let populism grow
Economic inequality is reshaping Australian politics. The May Budget will decide whether Labor tackles it — or leaves the door open to populism. read now...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1000
Why more Australians are rethinking their money from the ground up
The cost of living conversation in Australia has shifted. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +1000
Navigating your borrowing options as Australia's financial landscape shifts
The way Australians access credit is changing fast. Between rising living costs, regulatory shake-ups in the short-term lending space, and a housing market that keeps testing new affordability records, the decisions around borrowing have neve...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +1000
How Australians are rethinking their home tech setups in 2026
Australians have always had a strong appetite for technology, but something has shifted in the last couple of years. The home is no longer just where you sleep and eat. It is increasingly a place where people work, train, entertain, and track...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +1000
How modern protective technology is changing security and public safety
Public safety has always depended on a combination of preparedness, training and effective tools. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +1000
How Australians are turning their homes into spaces for celebration and recovery
There's a quiet shift happening across Australia. More people are choosing to create meaningful experiences at home rather than rushing out to tick boxes elsewhere. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +1000
How Australians are getting smarter about what they buy and why it matters
Australian consumers have become noticeably more deliberate about how they spend. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +1000
The quiet revolution: Why more Australians are choosing slow living
After years of relentless productivity culture, Australians are increasingly choosing to slow down, create with their hands and invest deliberately in their own well-being. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
How Gold Coast Council hid a depot proposal in plain sight
The City of Gold Coast plans a 70-staff depot on a Miami park, with residents only discovering it after four local consultations that never revealed the full plan. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Optimism and realism as Nepal set for youth-focused future
Nepal’s youth surge into politics after the “Gen Z” protests, raising hopes for reform but questions about how much change can truly follow. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Australia’s environmental crisis ignored as political parties drift Right
Australia’s major parties face mounting criticism for ignoring biodiversity loss and climate risks as political debate shifts further to the Right. read now...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Matt Canavan's National-isms are 'hyping up' Australia
While Donald trumpets, the war in Iran is 'very complete, pretty much'. read now...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
When religion becomes a political weapon, everyone loses 
When religion is fused with ambition and power, it becomes a tool of division and social exhaustion. read now...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
The new U.S. Defence demands more from Australia
The U.S. wants allies to carry more of the burden in the Indo-Pacific, making our partnership riskier and more costly. read now...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Meta and Murdoch make AI pact and push Pauline's polls
Meta and News Corp spread fake news to promote Pauline Hanson and provide an overblown impression of her party's polling. Founder David Donovan exposes a dangerous deception. read now...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +1000
The business benefits of tracking carbon emissions
Tracking carbon emissions helps businesses cut costs, meet regulations, and strengthen ESG performance while reducing environmental impact. read now...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Musgrave Park eviction sparks questions over Council’s safety claims
Brisbane City Council’s removal of rough sleepers from Musgrave Park has raised questions about the public safety claims used to justify the operation. read now...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
The rules are gone: Trump’s Iran strike reshapes global power
Trump’s strike on Iran signals a shift toward a more volatile world order, where power increasingly overrides restraint. read now...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Cloud war: Iranian drone strikes hit Gulf data centres
Iranian drone strikes on Gulf data centres show the cloud’s physical infrastructure is becoming a new target in modern conflict. read now...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Australia’s $300b AUKUS bet hinges on Britain’s submarine capacity
The arrival of Britain’s HMS Anson in Western Australia highlights the historic ties, industrial risks and strategic stakes behind Australia’s $300 billion AUKUS submarine pact. read now...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +1000
Trump's 'Golden Dome': Visionary space deterrent or ambitious star wars sci-fi
Doubts remain over Donald Trump's ambitious 2025 "Iron Dome" space-based missile shield plan to protect continental United States from attacks from above. Ben Gonda reports. read now...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Poisoned policy: How 1080 baiting exposes Australia’s pest control crisis
Australia’s reliance on the lethal poison 1080 to control invasive species is exposing deep regulatory failures, ethical conflicts and a worsening pest crisis. read now...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Rejoice! Some fabulous surprises in the latest economic news
The run of recent news on the Australian economy is unambiguously good. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Silk Silver Opium: The trade with China that changed history
Historian Michael Pembroke has offered valuable insight into how China has developed into the country we know today, both economically and psychologically, says Anne Leyton-Bennett. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +1000
Lynas faces uncertainty in Malaysia
Lynas secured a 10-year licence extension in Malaysia, but strict conditions, political pressure and technology hurdles leave its future uncertain. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +1000
The Australian man’s guide to confidence and health
From knee injuries to body confidence and weight loss, this guide helps Australian men take control of their health and lifestyle. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +1000
The real Australian glow up guide
Looking your best is about lifestyle, not quick fixes. Discover the habits that improve confidence, skin, and overall wellbeing. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +1000
Your practical Australian guide to staying healthy and fit
Staying healthy all year takes more than motivation. This practical Australian guide covers fitness, gut health, nutrition and body confidence. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +1000
How automation is transforming Protection Visa processing
Automation is helping Australian immigration firms manage complex Protection Visa documents faster while maintaining compliance and case accuracy. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
The current electoral system actually favours One Nation
Analysis suggests Australia’s electoral system may be unintentionally boosting One Nation’s chances while exposing flaws in the nation’s democratic representation. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Religious warfare rhetoric emerges in conflict with Iran
As the Iran conflict escalates, religious rhetoric – from claims of divine missions to apocalyptic prophecy – is increasingly shaping the language and politics of war. read now...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Australia rejoins the global economic elite
The 2025 fourth quarter results confirm Australia’s economy is again among the world’s best. read now...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +1000
Why the West may come to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an unprovoked first strike, starting an illegal war, and may come back to haunt the United States and Israel, as well as Australia. read now...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000
Freedom: Off the lead in St Kilda
A dog, lost in the joy of the moment, races across Melbourne's St Kilda Beach at sunset. read now...

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