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...

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...

Discover cost-effective and reliable mobile data solutions for digital nomads. Learn why eSIMs are transforming travel connectivity and making work abroad easier. 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...

You Am I join the Hall of Fame, The Police fight over royalties, Spotify faces more backlash, plus new tracks from Lemon Joe and Hockey Dad. read now...

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...

Coz 'White Australians' and neo-Nazis leave a bad taste in the mouth. read now...

Bob Katter is right — immigration is changing Australia and it's keeping our clinics, businesses and small towns alive. read now...

While fascists scapegoat migrants, it’s the landlords and politicians hoarding wealth who are fuelling the housing crisis. read now...

As Britain descends into a bureaucratic bunting battle, satire manifests itself in red, white and ridiculous. read now...

Bendigo Bank has pulled out of fundraising partnerships with community groups that have been drumming up business for corporate branches since 2004. read now...

Moving to a new home or office can feel overwhelming without the right support in place. With so many companies offering similar services, it becomes essential to know which ones consistently deliver reliable results. read now...

Every second of 2024, an Australian experienced a cyber attack. Australia has secured the number 11 spot in the race of nations most affected by cyber attacks, after it suffered 47 million data breaches in 2024. read now...

As the world burns, the rich raise a glass — and the bill is paid in conscience, not cash. read now...

Finding the right shipping company in Australia can make a major difference for businesses and individuals who rely on reliable transport and logistics. read now...

It has always been a big deal to sell a car. The process can feel tiring because of all the phone calls, negotiations and weeks of waiting for the appropriate buyer. But things are changing. read now...

The A.C.T. becomes the last major region to transition from outdated copper to fibre-to-the-premises in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar NBN upgrade. read now...

Israel has been losing battles in the war of propaganda and morals, while stepping up its war on the ground against Gaza. read now...

Queensland teachers recently walked off the job in unprecedented numbers, demanding fair pay, safe classrooms and respect for the profession. read now...

Official data on Australia’s economy continue to undermine the Albanese Government’s critics. read now...

Government reforms, falling interest rates and rising wages are combining to give first home buyers their best chance in years to break into the market. read now...

Decades of political ducking and weaving on migration policy have fuelled public anger, leaving space for extremists to hijack the debate. read now...

In an apparent bid to appease Israel ahead of a promised Palestinian statehood declaration, the Albanese Government has expelled Iranian diplomats over questionable intelligence claims. read now...

The legal and moral ramifications following the disturbingly prophetic shooting on set during Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' film, will continue to haunt all involved for years to come. read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses legal stouches and reputations following Linda Reynolds' defamation win against former staffer Brittany Higgins. read now...

For 25 years, timeless images of Melbourne's historic maritime gateway have been stored in a drawer, waiting to be brought to light. read now...

The Liberal Party claims to represent middle-class Australians, but fails even its own members. A dissident's political memoir of their time in the Liberal Party. read now...

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He's been beating his climate-denial drum at the NSW Bush Summit. read now...

Legally blind teen Charlotte Dougherty turned her Matildas-inspired dream into reality and is now leading the push for inclusive football in Australia. read now...

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As protesters rallied to protect a fragile, ancient World Heritage Listed rainforest, The Tom Tate-led Gold Coast City shut the voters out of the Chambers and made their meeting top secret. read now...

Media outlets have been called out by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for inflating their data ahead of anti-immigration 'March for Australia' rallies. read now...

The death of David Flynn during a non-therapeutic circumcision has reignited debate over Medicare funding and the risks of elective procedures on children. read now...

As AI reshapes urban planning worldwide, Amsterdam shows that the smartest cities are those that put people before technology. read now...

A regional conflict has turned into the biggest threat to global peace and security since the end of the Cold War. read now...

Alliances fracture and authoritarians collide, as with Trump, Putin and Netanyahu push the world into an unmarked minefield. Dave Donovan comments. read now...

Labor’s plans to loosen copyright protections for artificial intelligence threaten the livelihoods of Australian artists and media workers. read now...

Democrats are ditching dignity for strategy, mirroring Trump’s chaos to dismantle his power from within. read now...

Attacks on government institutions, businesses and private consumers happen every day and cost billions. read now...

Behind the diplomatic theatre, Russia’s crumbling economy, military losses and silenced dissent reveal the true cost of Putin’s war. read now...

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Last week’s economic roundtable allows Treasurer Jim Chalmers to continue his incremental agenda now and radically transform the nation later. read now...

Build a daily language learning habit as a busy Australian. Discover simple tips, apps, and routines to make steady progress every day. read now...

With the intensifying rivalry between China and the U.S., more and more countries are keeping an eye on rare earth. read now...

Photojournalist Bill McAuley made a pilgrimage to Docklands in the late '90s to catalogue what remained of the once-vibrant maritime gateway. Now, those remarkable images have come to light. read now...

From Paul Kelly’s bittersweet sequel to Megadeth’s farewell, Alex Lloyd’s return and Spinal Tap’s encore, this week’s music is all about endings, echoes and fresh starts. read now...

Segal’s report recasts anti-Zionism as hate — policing schools, agencies and visas while punishing dissent across public life. read now...

A recent report highlights a significant disparity in funding between public and private schools in Australia. read now...

The messaging for the viral rally is slippery and vague, but the organisers are just another restructure of the far-right. read now...

A shocking coincidence uncovers a family link to Australia’s hidden history of massacres, revealing how silence and denial still shape our nation. read now...

Decades of neglect, spiralling costs and political denial have turned France’s once-vaunted nuclear program into a cautionary tale. read now...

Independent Australia is proud to share a new creative work from founder David Donovan, accompanied by a short film by digital editor Dan Jensen — a poem film titled 3 to 4. read now...

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Meanwhile, the Coalition's broken record on Palestine does it no favours. read now...

The report by Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism contains only one mention of Israel in the entire text — an embarrassment to our Government. read now...

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Western Australia’s rising prison population exposes systemic neglect, with overcrowding, suicidality and the absence of prisoner rights laws driving cycles of harm. read now...

Sky News assembling a cabinet of experts to talk about Australia's readiness for war is a problem we should be worried about. read now...

From balcony waves to podcast beefs, the Windsors remain Britain’s most entertaining export. read now...

Once considered a conservation success story, the Eastern Pacific gray whale is now vanishing — a stark warning of climate chaos in motion. read now...

A new OECD report highlights how Australia’s broadband system, once ambitious, is now fuelling inequality, especially for rural and low-income communities. read now...

PM Anthony Albanese’s recent actions, including his decisive step this week to at last recognise a separate Palestinian State, suggest he may become the progressive leader for our times. read now...

An ironic censorship saga has threatened the very existence of an entire literary festival. read now...

Despite sensationalist claims, a close analysis of visa trends, movement data and ABS estimates shows net migration in 2024–25 is significantly lower than reported. read now...

As Greta Thunberg joins the Gaza flotilla, her activism forces a global reckoning with denial — from climate to conflict. read now...