In the lead up to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, mass violence after the polls closed looked likely, as this September article by Dr Hirst, read by about 70,000 people, showed. Thankfully, this hasn't eventuated — yet.  read now...

Our brilliant tech columnist, Paul Budde, had three articles in IA's top ten, two of which were about Australia's far less impressive national broadband network — this August article being read by nearly 50,000 people. read now...

The Victorian Government has used best practice to contain COVID-19, which other states and countries could learn from, writes John Wren.  read now...

District Justice Vanessa Baraitser gave supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a surprise on Monday in blocking the request for extradition by the U.S.    read now...

On 1 January 2021 the 1990 Queensland Cabinet Papers were released, including a Cabinet Minute on “Options in Relation to Daylight Saving”. read now...

On December 10, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would recognise Morocco's claim to Western Sahara in return for it establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. read now...

Australia's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is to be praised when compared to cities still suffering such as Toronto. read now...

Hopes for the freedom of Julian Assange have hit a hurdle as his application for bail was denied by the Court. read now...

We’re only halfway through the four-match Test series between Australia and India and already it’s provided more drama and entertainment than a Hollywood blockbuster. read now...

Australia seems hell-bent of damaging its economic security in the interests of being in the vanguard of a growing international anti-China “cabal”. read now...

Hillsong Church has outraged the music community by purchasing Melbourne's historic Festival Hall. read now...

Even after the victory of Julian Assange's extradition denial, work still needs to be done to protect freedom of press and investigative journalism. read now...

Rather than spending millions on advertising, companies like Menulog should be prioritising the welfare of their workers, writes Patrick Lukins.  read now...

Europe is taking the lead in digital market regulation with new proposed legislation designed to prevent illegal content and disinformation. read now...

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW: Prime Minister Scott Morrespin and his wife Jennifer join Samantha Armasuckup on 'The Sun Rises' to discuss plans for 2021. read now...

Why did a British judge reject the U.S. Government's attempt to extradite Assange, despite accepting "virtually all of the allegations" against him? read now...

Independent Australia is granted access to document Scotty Morrison taking time out from his gruelling Photo Ops schedule to relax at home. read now...

As Jobkeeper, JobSeeker and other stimulus measures are wound back, it is doubtful the Morrison Government will rise to the economic challenges ahead. read now...

The Government is hypocritical in its approval of Australia's nuclear research body to work with China on the development of nuclear reactors. read now...

Findings from the Royal Commission into the Christchurch terror attack can be used to better Australia's attitudes towards ethnic diversity. read now...

Projections on Australia’s future are bleak if it maintains its hostility to China and cloying dependence on America. read now...

The Murdoch stranglehold over Australian media was, as ever, a popular topic on IA during 2020, with this February glimmer of hope from Paul Budde receiving nearly 40,000 unique views. read now...

The capture of ABC Insiders by Murdoch's minions was a topic of debate all year, with this April Alan Austin piece attracting in excess of 35,000 unique views. read now...

The impact of Scott Morrison's Pentacostal beliefs concern many Australians, as shown by this January article, which was read by near 45,000 people. read now...

Much fauna perished in the bushfires that stripped the nation early in the year — and the fearsome dropbear was no exception. This troubling January article from Chris Richards received more than 25,000 unique visits. read now...

The Coalition's scorchingly expensive copper-based "steam punk" NBN continued to buffer during 2020, with this January report by IA's tech expert Paul Budde receiving around 30,000 viewers. read now...

Star IA reporter Alan Austin collects his second top 10 article of 2020, with this June piece being read by close to 22,000 fans. read now...

When you fill those pink bags in your letterbox with clothes, where do they end up? This August investigation by Steve Bishop was read by close to 24,000 readers. read now...

The Australian film and television industry has lost one of its luminaries, Picnic at Hanging Rock screenwriter Cliff Green. read now...

Thousands of Australians and New Zealanders are donating “good used clothing” to a secondhand clothing empire, rather than to charities. read now...

COVID-19 had the biggest impact on the world in 2020 and, as the virus struck the USA with force in April, this prescient report received over 21,000 unique views. read now...

A new podcast series about news and the world of politics, featuring special guests getting brutally honest about everything. read now...

Rolled gold standards abound in our final idiot edition for 2020. read now...

A Victorian Police Royal Commission has revealed that use of gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informant may have contaminated numerous convictions. read now...

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Scott Morrespin joins Samantha Armasuckup on 'The Sun Rises'. read now...

IA looks back over a year of climate-driven calamities and political scandals.  read now...

Politicians are poorly positioned to encourage us to get the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

The Prime Minister and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie have perpetuated tension between the Government and ADF during the Brereton investigation. read now...

It's interesting to compare the major economic models in the Western world: the Anglo-Saxon model, the Rhineland model and the Scandinavian model. read now...

Australians like to think of themselves as living in a classless society where anyone can succeed, unimpeded by socio-economic barriers. read now...

While Australia continues to float aimlessly without a clear recovery plan, no economic winds will be favourable. read now...

The NSW Government will have to answer for not mandating masks and travel to prevent the spread of infection from the current COVID-19 outbreak. read now...

U.S. President Donald Trump used his abilities as a conman to win over the public and key political figures during his time in office. read now...

The Northern Territory Government is pushing for more bottle shops within proximity to Indigenous communities, knowing the health risks. read now...

The three key economic messages from the Morrison Government are quite false, but the media keeps promoting them anyway. read now...

Proactive government policy is needed to ensure that all can access appropriate housing, writes Karl Fitzgerald. read now...

Racism, fear and lack of moral courage sees Australia tied to a declining America.  read now...

The Government is well and truly broken, says Peter Henning. read now...

As 2020 becomes 2021, one thing remains ominously certain: the Australia-U.S. alliance will continue to threaten the peace of the region and Australia's economic security. read now...

All the major political parties must lift their game and treat political staffers better, writes Peter Wicks. read now...

The sign-up of voter representatives in the Electoral College has made the win by Joe Biden more certain than ever. read now...

He's hot... red hot! read now...

We should examine the oppressor, not the oppressed, otherwise all hope is lost. read now...

As the year comes to an end, political commentators in the mainstream media have been giving their analysis of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s performance in 2020. read now...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Morrison Government has pushed many of its legal responsibilities to state governments. read now...

The Indonesian Government is making an effort to encourage drivers to go electric in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution. read now...

The term “offshore processing” suggests something industrial, mechanistic.  read now...

It was astonishing to hear the news the Federal Government has set up the Regional Digital Tech Hub as part of their $220 million Stronger Digital Connect Package. read now...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that a need for media information clear in scientific method and concepts has never been more crucial. read now...

Even in the midst of the biggest health crisis in years, governments of the world area still prioritising military power, death and destruction. read now...

"It is equal to a 9/11 attack every day for more than 100 days." read now...

Prime Minister Scotty from Photo Ops discusses possible photo options with his trusty, personal photographer. read now...

This week’s questionable Government dealings are brought to you courtesy of Scott Morrison, Stuart Robert, Paul Fletcher, Matt Canavan and Dave Sharma. read now...

Sunday’s final ABC 'Insiders' program for the year showed again why the flagship current affairs program has fallen short in 2020. read now...

Money spent on a proposed extension to the Australian War Memorial should be dedicated to telling the truth about war. read now...

Scott Morrison’s crude diplomatic posturing over China's trade war insults will do us no favours and we would do well to learn from our Asian neighbours. read now...

A recently developed visa program bears more drawbacks than its government sales pitch would suggest. read now...

The threat of nuclear warfare is ever-present despite the horrors of the past, writes Dr Helen Caldicott. read now...

Scott Morrison's Government has weakened our faith in democracy and democratic institutions, writes Dr Jennifer Wilson. read now...

'Like a pandemic, climate change is an inevitable threat that we must address before it is too late,' reads a June 2020 statement. read now...

In his final column for 2020, John Wren says that the Coalition's harsh industrial relations agenda allows Labor to flex its muscles in opposition. read now...

A recent press conference in Canberra has drawn criticism towards the Government over its unwillingness to establish an anti-corruption body. read now...

Australia is spending $225 billion on 12 submarines whereas one-third of this spend could end all forms of homelessness. read now...

Fish fraud? FFS! read now...

With a vaccine against COVID-19 almost available, Professor John Quiggin examines the business end of saving lives. read now...

The ACTU has criticised the Morrison Government's attack on the superannuation system and is pushing for reforms. read now...

Independent Australia founder and director David Donovan pays tribute to one of this country's most valued journalists, Mungo MacCallum. read now...

Many people seem to think Morrison is a good leader. Others think he is a prick. David Donovan and Michelle Pini attempt to uncover the truth. read now...

Assisted by the Morrison Government and the ACCC, News Corp is fighting Facebook and Google. read now...

Job seekers with disabilities claim job providers are cutting payments when they have missed appointments and finding them work in inaccessible workplaces. read now...

“The one difference in this country, the massive difference between the Labor Party and the Liberal Party, is energy policy.” read now...

The internet and communications field present new ways of tapping into the possibilities of renewable energy, says Paul Budde. read now...

Despite support from across the political and ideological spectrum, the Morrison Government continues to resist calls to permanently raise JobSeeker. read now...

Following the Rudd petition, Rudd and Turnbull could further extend their example to inspire bipartisan action on climate policy and sustainability. read now...

Will the findings of the Bushfire RC create much-needed change, or is the Morrison Government just "polly waffling" until the next disaster strikes? read now...

Tensions have resulted in trade restrictions with China, but there may be a silver lining to what seems like an unfavourable economic scenario. read now...

Australia's immigration industry was profoundly affected by the pandemic along with life for immigrants already living here. read now...

The process of shifting wealth and income from the poor and middle to the rich is continuing and accelerating. Alan Austin examines the latest official data. read now...

Social media is growing, but it appears our ability to critically evaluate it is not keeping pace. read now...

We cannot sit idly by and allow Western Australia to leper the homeless and carry on as the mother of all jailers of First Nations peoples. read now...

Current and former elected officials with a focus on saving our planet have urged Joe Biden to join their cause in prioritising climate action. read now...

Acclaimed veteran journalist Mungo MacCallum is retiring from his life's work. IA is grateful for Mungo's contributions over a long period of time and wish him the best going forward. read now...

It may be a statement of the bleeding obvious, but a face-off with the People’s Republic of China would not be a good idea. read now...

If Australia has an over-subsidised industry sector, it sure isn't the renewable energy that the mining lobby and the Coalition keep rattling on about. read now...

America's failure to alleviate mass poverty during COVID-19 demonstrates the depths to which the country has sunk, writes Tarric Brooker.  read now...

It took a world pandemic to derail the “big Australia” program. read now...

Move over... marketing genius coming through! read now...

IA recently interviewed Jeff Bleich, one of America’s great legal minds and a longtime friend and adviser to Barack Obama. read now...

Western Australia's plans to revitalise tourism may have unintended environmental consequences, writes Eleanor Beidatsch. read now...

The ABC's Four Corners episode exposing misogyny in Parliament was not biased against the Liberal Party, writes Chris Haviland. read now...