Independent Australia
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 A whopping 95 reasons why Dutton is unfit to be PM — and still counting
IA's catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be prime minister is now at 95. read now...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +1000 Despite Kylie and Midnight Oil, Aussie music still fighting for airplay
Kylie gets honoured, Rob Hirst battles cancer and Aussie music is still waiting for its big break. read now...
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Dutton dogged by dipping polls
The adage about "dogs" and "fleas"? Also on the lips and tips of the nation. read now...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Anzac Day is the right time to question Australia's military identity
Honouring our Anzacs should mean thinking critically about war — the ones we fought and the ones we might have to. read now...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +1000 Let's hear it for Bruce, the little chook who could
Sometimes it's not about politics, social issues or saving the world. Sometimes we just need an inspiring story, like that of Bruce the chook. read now...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 The truth behind the NDIS scheme: A participant's nightmare
The NDIS is a broken system and one that works against participants desperate for assistance. read now...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #11: Interest rates expected to drop under Labor
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #10: Employment rising under Labor
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 Antisemitic bomb threat was a hoax — the political overreaction was real
A string of antisemitic hoaxes was exploited by both major parties; neither deserves to be in power next political term. read now...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +1000 Vale Pope Francis, the man who brought us hope
The death of Pope Francis early on Easter Monday left those of us who value freedom, peace, courage and universal love very saddened. read now...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Rethinking 5G: Why faster isn’t always better, especially in regional Australia
We are losing service quality and reliability by judging networks by the wrong metrics. read now...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Zero chance for Dutton to achieve net migration target
Several factors have led to the Coalition's proposed net migration target of 160,000 being impossible. read now...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Racism absent from Coalition election campaign
Will the Opposition parties grab at an opportunity to cause some anger and bad feeling over the migration issue? Or have they been Trumped on that one? read now...
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #1: In fact, Labor has inflation back under control
The economy is a dominant issue in the election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #2: Energy prices are plummeting
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #3: Wage growth on the rise under Labor
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #4: Labor brought down government debt by billions
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #5: Labor building on a better future
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #6: Coalition taxing at a record high, not Labor
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #7: Under Labor, Australia is more productive
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #8: Australia among best in the world at beating inflation
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #9: Australia keeping tax down
The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaig...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 News editors must choose between majority or own selfish interests
With an election imminent, the differences between the major political parties have seldom been clearer. read now...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Beyond ANU: Rethinking Australia’s university funding crisis
Financial strain faced by the ANU highlights a need for a strategy that puts students, research and innovation at the heart of our national agenda. read now...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Peter Dutton's Trumpist playbook proves he is all talk
The Opposition Leader's election campaign claims have shown voters the Liberals have nothing new to offer them. read now...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Lunatics have taken over U.S. Government asylum
Upon his re-election to the White House, Donald Trump's Administration has seen America decline through political, economic and social chaos. read now...
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Coalition's resurrection hopes slump as punters dump Temu Trump
It would take a miracle of messianic proportions for Peter Dutton to defy the odds and secure victory in the forthcoming Federal Election. read now...
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1000 America abandons the free world, enters the Age of Stupid
As Trump attempts to humiliate his ally, JD Vance waits to play his hand. read now...
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Anzac Day a family affair
A young boy, complete with slouch hat, salutes in front of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance on Anzac Day. read now...
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +1000 A prison officer’s plea for cannabis reform
Young lives are being ruined over minor cannabis offences — real reform is needed. read now...
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Dutton's nuclear revival smells rotten to Gens Y and Z
Forty years on from the first Palm Sunday anti-nuclear marches, Peter Dutton’s attempt to revive nuclear power is thankfully still a hard sell read now...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +1000 The Project airs MFW's fight against toxic masculinity ... then diminishes it
Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses The Project's recent segment on MFW's grassroots activism and the response from the show's panel. read now...
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 The strategic edge: How statistical analysis transforms your League of Legends performance
In the ever-evolving world of League of Legends, the difference between climbing the ranked ladder and remaining stagnant often lies not just in mechanical skill, but in the strategic insights that inform decision-making. read now...
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 High Court logging appeal decision may be a game changer
Conservation groups can now challenge Forestry Corporation decisions ... and the list of concerns is long. read now...
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Mark David goes full MAGA
Clearly, somebody didn't get the memo. read now...
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +1000 The oligopoly that is Australian politics
Dr Kim Sawyer discusses Australia's political duopoly and why our first voting preferences matter. read now...
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +1000 Bridging visa backlog a sign of poor system health
Dealing with the backlog of people stuck on bridging visas has to be part of the plan to reduce migration, but politicians don't see the link read now...
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Satellite and 6G technology set to revolutionise emergency services
The Labor Government is considering legislation to mandate access to the 000 emergency service Australia-wide, using technology like satellite-based D2D. read now...
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:06:00 +1000 Best AI essay writers: 2025 review
With so many AI tools popping up, how do you know which one is actually worth your time? That's where we come in. read now...
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Tobacco policy hell sets open season for black market
Over the past month, major investigations have been conducted into Australia’s $5 billion tobacco black market and the criminal gangs who now dominate the industry. read now...
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Australia must break ties with U.S. on defence
Australia needs a new and independent defence policy, which isn't reliant on the United States. read now...
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +1000 David Littleproud hints at civil rights removal for Indigenous kids
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is pushing for the removal of the civil rights of child offenders, with commentators suggesting racist allusions. read now...
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +1000 Zionist ties see Labor members betrayed in Victoria
Has Labor done a dodgy deal with the Liberals in Macnamara, or is it just another case of another Tory in Labor clothing? read now...
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Liberal Party reshuffles misogynists in the seat of Whitlam
The Liberal Party is like a members-only boys' club — except the boys aren't there when members need them the most. read now...
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Ted O'Brien fires up over Coalition nuclear debate
With the Federal Election edging closer, the Opposition has opened the floodgates on its nuclear policy, with MP Ted O'Brien an enthusiastic spokesperson. read now...
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 Factchecking the leaders on cost of living, budget repair and Gaza
In a rare memorable moment during a rather desultory Federal election leaders’ debate on Tuesday this week, Anthony Albanese accused Peter Dutton of gaslighting the Australian people. read now...
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Zionist fight club-charity removed from Palestine rally
A far-right Zionist group built on a foundation of violence has been causing scenes of chaos at pro-Palestine rallies. read now...
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Past performance backs Labor as better economic bet
Over time, academic, popular, local and foreign journal analyses show that Labor governments have managed Australia’s economy far better than the Coalition. read now...
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +1000 Nature's royalty — photographer's gold
Keeping a camera close paid off this day when, driving up the Hume Highway in Victoria, I was rewarded with a stunning skyline. read now...
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 POEM: The Great Barrier Grieves
The Great Barrier grieves beneath the waves, in silence, cold and blue. read now...
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Beautiful? Or just plain tariff-ic
It's difficult to know how insulting tariffs are when Donald Trump describes everything as 'beautiful'. read now...
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Trump’s tariff pause a high-stakes gamble with the world
Trump's pause on tariffs has led to a global game of political chess and could steer the world into a lose-lose stalemate. read now...
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +1000 One phone call to Trump could give Dutton an election edge
There is a possibility of Peter Dutton gaining the initiative in the election lead-up by getting in first with a phone call to President Trump. read now...
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: The Election circus has come to town
Opening act? Dutton's work-from-home policy backflip. read now...
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Democracy, on the Government's terms
Australians must vote, but election dates remain a government secret. It's democracy with a twist of guesswork read now...
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Peter Dutton's migration cut numbers don't add up
Peter Dutton's claims to free up 40,000 homes through migration are nowhere close to accurate. read now...
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Why EssayHub is the best choice online to help write your essay
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Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 What Trump's oil tariff threats mean for Australia
Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries that continue to import Russian oil have raised fresh concerns among U.S. allies, including Australia. read now...
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 China takes the helm in countering Trump's tariff offensive
Trump's latest move in his ongoing trade war drew the ire of many global economies, with China delivering swift retaliation. read now...
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Long-term goals vital for voters in upcoming election
Short-term promises being made by the major parties in the lead-up to the election offer nothing more than the illusion of security. read now...
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 'Adolescence' exposes the danger of digital dysfunction
TV series 'Adolescence' exposes how poorly regulated access to digital platforms increases misogynistic content and, therefore, gendered violence. read now...
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Russia plans for further offensives, not peace
Amid calls for peace and an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is stepping up his offensive campaign and expanding his military might. read now...
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Right-wing media forsakes Australian loyalty to placate Trump
The conservative media has greater loyalty to President Trump than to our national interests, particularly in light of his tariffs on key sectors of the Australian economy. read now...
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Donald Trump is the world’s most audacious liar
The truth behind Donald Trump's lies is that he isn't interested in improving the lives of Americans at all — only his own. read now...
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Dutton's student capping policy a chaotic plan
After opposing Labor’s student capping legislation in late 2024, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced his own student capping policy. read now...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 STEPHEN KOUKOULAS: Dutton dressed as lame
From feeble policies to gaping holes in logic, Peter Dutton's Budget Reply was a missed opportunity, leaving Labor holding the election aces. read now...
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Getting tough for mainstream media liars to ignore economic facts
More data has emerged confirming the Liberal-led Coalition's cost-of-living crisis is now behind us, but mainstream journalists don't share it. read now...
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +1000 Japanese all heart despite World Solar Challenge blow out
A Japanese team respectfully bows before its solar-powered car in readiness to tackle the Darwin to Adelaide World Solar Challenge. read now...
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000 The West Is Red
The West is red, the tweets are loud, the slogans reach the sky. read now...
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Compulsory Anzac Day services an attack on freedom
Forcing children to participate in school Anzac Day services is an attack on freedom and should be made illegal. read now...
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Dutton's guide to the cost of looking good
When it comes to saving face and at least looking like he cares, just how much is it worth to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton? read now...
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Farewell KISS that lasts forever
This week's music review includes KISS announcing its last show again, a Beards reunion and Angus Stone's soul-funk rebrand as Dope Lemon. read now...
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Closed for business: The oddities of Trump’s tariffs
Liberation Day, as 2 April was described by U.S. President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion. read now...
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Mark David offers to buy NZ
... apparently, Greenland's already taken. read now...
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Australia caught in the fool-based international order
With the Trump Administration causing global chaos and disrespecting allies, surely the time is right to rethink our allegiance to the U.S. read now...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Chasm between liberal values and action exposed again
Creative artists who platform against genocide should be applauded, not vilified, writes Rosemary Sorensen. read now...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Make Australia democratic again
For anyone concerned that our country might wind up in the shadow of the world's dictatorships, this election gives voters a chance to save our democracy. read now...
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Gaza casualties expose collapse of international law
As the Palestinian death toll rises, the future of international law hangs in the balance not just for Gaza but for human rights the world over. read now...
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Voting for the future you want
A new report sheds light on the policies of the major parties contending in this year's Federal Election to make the choice clearer for voters. read now...
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Australia's deportation laws abandon human rights
Deportation laws have seen several acts of cruelty against legal citizens and are in urgent need of reform. read now...
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Environment the big loser in this year's Federal Election
One likely outcome of the 2025 Federal Election is that environmental issues will continue to be abandoned in the face of public protest. read now...
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Libs' latest NBN bashing: Big on blame, short on Liberal liability
The way forward is to keep the NBN publicly owned and continue investing in fibre expansion. Instead, the Liberal Party is damaging the country's digital future by using it as a political football. read now...
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Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Promises to downsize 'Big Australia' immigration remain vague
A few weeks out from the federal election, both major parties are focused on immigration — but voters remain in the dark on details. read now...
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 NBN Co's wireless upgrade a big boost, but Musk's Starlink still a challenge
The recent completion of NBN Co’s fixed wireless upgrade program should be seen as part of a broader transition towards a more reliable and future-proofed network. read now...
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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Far-right Israel's fascist ties
Israel's far-right Government deepens ties with European fascists, reviving a history of troubling alliances. read now...
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 POEM: Decisions, Decisions
'Tis time for the voting, as all through the land, politicians are pushing their political brands. read now...
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Academics should edit Wikipedia — the question is how, not if
The rise in popularity of AI has led to an increased need for Wikipedia to be as accurate as possible, with academia being considered as the most reliable editors. read now...
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Communities of faith cringe at Trump’s multiple mockeries
While many Christian leaders in the U.S. are appalled at the blasphemies of the MAGA movement, they cannot stop them. read now...
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Sprinter's track record also reads 'charitable bloke'
In 1993, the great U.S. athlete Carl Lewis came to Melbourne to visit a local teenage athlete suffering from a debilitating disease. read now...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +1000 Healthy masculinity key to solving DV
Is a challenge to patriarchy's toxic masculinity the key to solving DV? read now...
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Male violence, misogyny and murder: The melancholy of 'Adolescence'
When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened. read now...
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1000 The benefits of installing a pressure pump at home
Whether it’s a weak shower or slow water flow from taps, unreliable water pressure can significantly impact household comfort and efficiency. read now...
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 We need to talk about Andrew Tate
‘Adolescence’ raises questions about the online influence of figures like Andrew Tate, who weaponise misogyny and normalise violence. read now...
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Trump problems? Lambie and Cash to the rescue!
When all seems lost and there's a global crisis that needs a resolution, it's time to unleash Australia's elite special envoy unit. read now...
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: America vexed about 'accidental' text
Meanwhile, Australia is busy balancing its budget. read now...
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 STEPHEN KOUKOULAS: Labor's 2025-26 Budget is close to pitch-perfect
The Budget's current settings indicate favourable conditions and an enviable economic outlook, writes Stephen Koukoulas. read now...
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +1000 'The Atlantic's' Yemen report: In praise of competence
In a week when the incompetence of the Trump Administration was on hilariously terrifying display, we tip our hats to competence. read now...
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Newsrooms cry misery, but facts support spending boom
Most Australians are enjoying increasing wealth and income as Labor’s reforms come to fruition. read now...