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Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
No locking down 'gold standard' Morrison: The fool on the Hill
Scott Morrison is a man bereft of ideas, whose only talents are spruiking and spin; it's driving Australia to the brink, writes Michelle Pini and Dave Donovan. read now...

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Gutless government abandons asylum seekers
As a country that once welcomed migrants with open arms, Australia's current treatment of asylum seekers is gut-wrenching. read now...

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Australia's Family Court system failing to protect children
Six years of fighting Family Court battles to try and protect her son from abuse has left one woman feeling powerless to keep him safe. read now...

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Superannuation body reports win despite Westpac gouging
A major superannuation lobby group says super savers earned “record returns” this financial year despite Westpac-BT’s systemic gouging. read now...

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Conspiracy theories and religion invade political mainstream
Over the past few years, we have witnessed extremist politics penetrating the U.S. Republican Party, alongside insane conspiracy theories like QAnon. read now...

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Queensland: Beautiful one day, gone the next
Climate change is having a disastrous impact on both the Queensland environment and the health of its residents. read now...

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Pandemic activists have saved more lives than Government
Community groups and activists have done far more to help those in need during the pandemic than our own government. read now...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison will cling on till the bitter end
Despite recent speculation that the Prime Minister will call an early election, circumstances will force him to tough it out till the middle of 2022. read now...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's religious delusions are dangerous
Our Prime Minister's religious faith has often come under criticism, which seems justified when it's linked to extremism and child abuse. read now...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Liberal Party hurt electoral chances with Daniel Andrews conspiracy theory
Liberal MP Louise Staley's persistent questioning of Premier Daniel Andrews regarding his fall imperils her re-election, writes Hayden O'Connor. read now...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Joe Biden criticised by Resistance over Iraq/Syria bombing
Joe Biden's authorisation of Middle Eastern airstrikes has drawn criticism from a movement that had opposed Trump's presidency. read now...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Conservatives at war with Australian teacher education
Conservative politicians and political commentators are the antitheses of progressive education and free thinking in Australia. read now...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David's shiny, shiny standard
Shame it's made of fool's gold. read now...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +1000
ASIC fails to act in Westpac scandal
Despite being aware of the Westpac superannuation gouging scandal, ASIC failed to take any action resulting in the loss of billions in super funds. read now...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Asylum seekers: Locked up and let out without support
Locking people away in detention centres for indefinite periods, then releasing them unsupported into the community is not the way to build a successful multicultural society. read now...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: New Liberals lawyers to take on case against Christian Porter
With a background in criminal prosecution, members of The New Liberals are launching private criminal proceedings against alleged rapist Christian Porter. read now...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +1000
Celebrating Julian Assange's 50th Birthday
All around the world, people will be celebrating Julian Assange’s 50th birthday on 3 July. Julian is currently imprisoned in England. read now...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Rape dossier release and private criminal charges haunt Porter
New Liberals' Victor Kline and Vania Holt to launch a private criminal prosecution following the release of a dossier detailing rape allegations against Christian Porter,  read now...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Federal Government's 'Intergenerational Report' based on a fallacy
On 28 June, the fifth 'Intergenerational Report' (IGR) was finally released. read now...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Barnaby Joyce's 14 greatest achievements
Barnaby’s back! To those of us who have witnessed leaders' heads roll within the Coalition faster than their accusing fingers can point to “Labor, Labor Labor!”, it seems beyond farcical. read now...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Technology changing human nature must be treated with caution
Extreme caution must be taken when humans experiment with transhuman and posthuman technology, writes Paul Budde. read now...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Courts' damning verdict on Coalition security adviser's loose use of the truth
John Garnaut has risen from Fairfax journalist to influential security adviser to former PM Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition Government and now consultant with a global client base. read now...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +1000
The story Westpac and 'The Australian' didn't want you to see
In 2018, 'The Australian' scuttled an exposé which detailed serious and systemic wrongdoing by Westpac and its superannuation arm, BT.' read now...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +1000
NIMBY name-calling by media poor form
Courier Mail criticism of public protests over development needs in Queensland is counterproductive, writes Dr Ted Christie. read now...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Barnaby Joyce's sympathy for Biloela family a short-term deterrent
The detained Biloela family have achieved a small victory in the support of Barnaby Joyce, yet their future still remains questionable. read now...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Federal and NSW governments focus on spin instead of saving koalas
The Berejiklian and Morrison governments must alter their approach and enact policies that protect koalas to ensure their survival, writes Sue Arnold. read now...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
How to build a strong Australian economy — swap Scott for Jacinda
Australians would've been much better off if the Morrison Government had responded to the COVID-19 economic crisis like its neighbour across the Tasman, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Australia's collective voice should silence the 'drums of war'
With Australia raising its hand to be part of joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, its departure from the G7 in Cornwall continues the "down-under" tradition of following U.S. foreign policy. read now...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
The long path to healing for the women of Iraq
Living in a strict society of abuse and violence, the women of Iraq maintain a daily struggle for human rights. read now...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Solar industry frustrated by Sussan Ley's panel recycling scheme ultimatum
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has made good on her National Press Club threat to put the solar industry “on notice” on waste management. read now...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Morrison at G7, Barnaby's resurrection and NSW loses gold standard
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's trip to the G7 Summit resulted in a series of failures while our nation's COVID-19 situation worsened. read now...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
5G could be a game changer — or simply a 4G upgrade
While advocates of 5G believe it will revolutionise computing and telecommunications, it can be argued that it will only offer a step up from current 4G. read now...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
'Fixated' Friendlyjordies case brings us closer to a police state
The formation of a Fixated Persons Investigations Unit and the exploitation of its power is another example of excess in political law enforcement. read now...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Scott Morrison shifts vaccine rollout blame with planned PR strategy
Public relations has trumped public health as the Prime Minister targets the AstraZeneca vaccine as a scapegoat to shift blame from his own incompetence. read now...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Alan Tudge wants Singaporean education excellence on the cheap
How do we attract high-performing school leavers into teaching? Everyone knows the answer. That is, except the Federal Education Minister. read now...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Sun Rises’ interviews Mr Barilaro, Mr John Barilaro
Everyone is fixated on Mr Barilaro, Mr JOHN Barilaro — join us for your fix. Plus, we cross live to NSW Political Commissioner Mick Fulla… read now...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Backbench begone! Barnaby's back in!
So why aren't we all jumping for joy-ce? read now...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Barnaby's back — and so are the climate wars
Since Barnaby Joyce’s return to the leadership of the National Party, much has been written about what this means for Scott Morrison and the Coalition Government he leads. read now...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
An open letter from Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker
On Friday 4 June, Kristo Langker, producer of YouTube series Friendlyjordies, was arrested by the NSW Fixated Persons Unit for allegedly stalking Deputy Premier John Barilaro. read now...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
We don't need CRT, but we need to think critically about race
With conservative politicians governing the nation, it's important for our youth to think critically about racial issues prevalent in our society. read now...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Energy grid must be protected from climate change-related weather events
The wild weather experienced on 9 June 2021 smashed Victoria with roads closed, flash flooding and power outages. The storm system wreaked havoc across Victoria. read now...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: 'The Crime of Not Knowing Your Crime: Ric Throssell against ASIO' — an excerpt
In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, Karen Throssell, daughter of Ric Throssell, one of the people "named" in the Petrov Affair, talks about the impact on her family. read now...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce is perfect for Morrison Government's ethical vacuum
The nation has just welcomed back Barnaby Joyce – key figure in a wide variety of scandals both personal and political, which should have completely derailed his career – as Deputy PM. read now...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
The Morrison Government's three big furphies on the Biloela family
On 19 June 2021, rallies were held around the country in support of the Biloela family. Below is the speech IA columnist Dr Abul Rizvi gave at a Canberra rally. read now...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Fixing fixations by arresting Friendlyjordies' Kristo
On June 4, Friendlyjordies producer and writer Kristo Langker was arrested by the NSW Police Fixated Persons Investigation Unit. read now...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Australian workers must stand in solidarity with Palestine
When Israel unleashed its latest use of force against the Palestinian people, trapped within the confines of the Gaza strip in May, a combatant entered the field that shook Israel — the working class. read now...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Calls for Albanese to stand aside are unhelpful and futile
Replacing Labor Leader Anthony Albanese with Tanya Plibersek or Jim Chalmers would be profoundly misguided, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Australia needs purpose-built quarantine facilities to stop COVID-19
The Government needs to focus on building proper quarantine facilities and stop relying on hotels to eliminate COVID-19. read now...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Sociopaths and why we elect them
Trump's supporters have fallen for his narcissistic, sociopathic traits – voting for him because they believe he is a hero and the only person equipped to save America. read now...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Asia must follow Japan in fighting against Chinese regional aggression
With China's political aggression rising, Japan has sided with those standing up to the economic superpower and setting an example among Asian nations. read now...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The silent ghost killing our oceans
Abandoned fishing gear and apparatus is having an extremely detrimental effect on the world's oceans and marine life. read now...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Democracy under attack
Democracy may be under attack but extremism and cruelty do not reflect the majority of Australians' values. read now...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Unraveling the mystery behind the QAnon cult
Why are Americans flocking to Q in their millions and what’s in QAnon for him? read now...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David under-promises at G7
... but he over-delivers for the Queen. read now...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Optus falling behind in renewable energy commitments
While the majority of Australian telecommunication companies have committed to 100% renewable energy by 2025, Optus is yet to join them. read now...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
The G7, NATO and the demonising of China
The meetings of the G7 and NATO have left no doubt as to the growing strength of a united front that is being built to reduce China’s influence in the world. read now...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
A roadmap for a republic and other real reforms
We should consider a new proposal setting out a pathway for achieving an Australian republic as well as other constitutional reforms. read now...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The Liberal Party redefines scrutiny: No questions asked
The Coalition seems to have a tenuous relationship with scrutiny. read now...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Media failed to accurately report on Afghanistan War for far too long
The failure of the media to hold various Australian governments to account for their mistakes in Afghanistan has taken a terrible toll on veterans and its military reputation. read now...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +1000
Djokovic jumps into prime position for GOAT title
Arguably the 'greatest [tennis player] of all time', Novak Djokovic's 2021 French Open win makes him the only man in the Open Era to conquer all four Grand Slam tournaments twice. read now...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Religious freedom laws have no place in modern Australia
In an era where religious importance is on the decline, it's only conservatives and the hard Right who are still pushing for religious discrimination. read now...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Robodebt and other Morrison Government abuses: That's who we are now
As long as we accept injustices perpetrated by the Morrison Government, claiming "this is not who we are" is disingenuous at best. read now...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Scott Morrison gained power through a lack of due diligence
Companies do due diligence on key appointments. Why not nations? read now...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
NBN problems a result of Coalition Government's cost-cutting policies
The NBN's latest proposals may not resolve its issues of cost efficiency and internet speed, writes Paul Budde.  read now...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
'It’s time' — for another Labor split
A split of the Labor Party would be for the benefit of workers and progressives. read now...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The Bureau of Statistics misleads Australians on the economy
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has now echoed misleading economic claims that advance the Morrison Government's position, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Palestinian hopes paralysed under new Israeli government
Israel's new patchwork coalition doesn't hold much promise for Palestinians, who are fighting for self-determination. read now...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
The abuse of the Biloela family sinks to a new low
Despite mass public support for the Murugappan family to return to Biloela, the Morrison Government persists in its inhumane ways, writes Patrick Lukins. read now...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Screen Themes: Nomadland is Easy Rider for the 2020s
John Turnbull checks out the multi-Academy Award-winning film Nomadland and its similarities to classic road movie, Easy Rider. read now...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
AFP/FBI sting recalls history of criminal activity on our wharves
Australia's ports and harbours have long been a hotbed of criminal activity, particularly in wartime. read now...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Science has made the idea of 'race' non-existent
Since the mapping of the human genome, biologically, the term 'race' is irrelevant. read now...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Biloela family at mercy of Government's border protection stubbornness
The Australian Government's unfair treatment of the Biloela family is the result of its irrational paranoia of boat arrivals. read now...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Victorian Liberals hurl accusations to discredit Dan Andrews
The Victorian Liberal Party continues its vendetta against Premier Dan Andrews, this time questioning his recent spinal injury. read now...

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Mark McGowan's pandemic response needs to evolve
The Western Australian Government needs to adapt its pandemic plan based on its successful response to the COVID-19 crisis. read now...

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Viscount Christopher Monckton: Lord of the lies on climate change
Viscount Christopher Monckton, who describes climate science as a ‘monstrous hoax’, has taken his bandwagon of lies around the world on lecture tours. read now...

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: HMAS Hotel Quarantine in distress
'Mayday! HQ sinking. Captain insists we're 99.9 per cent above water.' read now...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Journalists responsible for Scott Morrison's lack of accountability
Reporting by the mainstream media has resulted in a propaganda machine for the Government in place of actual truth-telling. read now...

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s vaccine rollout fail: Mates versus the states
Unlike other vaccine rollouts, which are administered by the states, the Morrison Government's COVID vaccine rollout has been distributed by Liberal-aligned private companies. read now...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Shareholders could reap benefits of Morrison's Ampol bailout
The Government's bailout of two oil refineries is less about saving companies and more about rewarding shareholders. read now...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Nuclear power is a stalking horse for gas
The recently appointed Chair of the Climate Change Authority, Origin Energy boss Grant King, has yet again raised the idea that nuclear energy is an important policy option for Australia. read now...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Australia is in denial over one-way relationship with U.S.
Tensions with China resulting in economic sanctions are the result of Australia's blind allegiance to the USA that began decades ago. read now...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Concerns about NBN 'overuse' highlight Coalition Government's failings
Many long-term issues plaguing the NBN could've been avoided if it was an all-fibre network, writes Paul Budde.  read now...

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
An 'excess of democracy': How corporations killed the campus
In 1971, a small band of "forgotten" businessmen fought off the enemy – radical academics et al – and won the day… and the future. read now...

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +1000
The Coalition's absurd and undemocratic war against the ABC
Another Senate Estimates session brings another culture war attack on the ABC.  read now...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:30:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Equifax jumps ship after Grubisa starts distressing Uncle Sam
Facing turbulent waters at home, self-endorsed property maven Dominique Grubisa casts her net overseas, hoping for a better catch in the USA. Meanwhile, Equifax cast Grubisa adrift. Dave Donovan reports on this rapidly developing story. read...

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
ABC News economics department shows incompetence with false information
The ABC’s economics reporting is becoming as bad as in Rupert Murdoch’s tawdry tabloids and Fairfax/Nine pro-Coalition pamphlets. read now...

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Incorrect ‘facts’ now emanate from Scott Morrison’s federal departments
The head of at least one federal department is making factually questionable assertions of a political nature. read now...

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Australia's U.S. alliance is leading us down a path of war against China
Our alliance with the U.S. is bringing us closer to war and now is the time to look to alternatives. read now...

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +1000
BOOK REVIEW: A Narrative Of Denial – Australia And The Indonesian Violation of East Timor
Peter Baker examines a book exposing Australia's actual role in the tragic reality suffered by East Timor during its historic invasion. read now...

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
IPAN calls for a fossil-free future — not war
IPAN is calling for the Australian Government to prioritise issues such as the climate crisis over military spending. read now...

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +1000
U.S. democracy at risk as Republicans condone Capitol riot
As Republicans refuse to investigate the Capitol attack and continue to embrace Trump, America remains at high risk of further political violence. read now...

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Dominique Grubisa’s “asset protection”: How does she sleep?
Sydney solicitor Dominique Grubisa tells her students she can offer them lifetime asset protection, but the facts suggest otherwise. Another eye-popping addition to David Donovan’s outstanding investigation into this dubious lawyer. read...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Grattan Institute's first report on skilled permanent migration like the curate's egg
The Grattan Institute has released its first report on permanent migration, making six recommendations. read now...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Police violence on the rise as officers abuse their rights
Some Australian police officers have taken unnecessary violence too far as an act of intimidation against protesters. read now...

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Healthcare system forcing chronic pain sufferers to struggle
Chronic pain sufferers are faced with inaccessibility to our healthcare system as many are forced to undergo long waiting periods in the public system. read now...

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Greens introduce new bill for transparency in greyhound racing industry
Legislation has been introduced to give the public a clearer picture of the South Australian greyhound racing industry. read now...

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is a 'jack' of all trades
A pity he 'scott' no talent for running a country. read now...

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government needs to act on Japan's Fukushima waste decision
The Morrison Government has been silent on the Japanese Government's decision to dump radioactive Fukushima waste into the sea. read now...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Domestic violence against women escalating in Italy
In Italy, one woman in three has experienced violence, physical or sexual, during her lifetime — almost 7 million. read now...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +1000
IA's Dominique Grubisa investigation hits the mainstream
The mainstream media have picked up yet another IA investigation — proving yet again that IA is the best in the business at bringing down the baddies. read now...



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