The Federal Court finding that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, though a huge step forward, will not reverse years of victim bashing, misogyny and rampant rape culture. read now...

This razor sharp November story on Qantas by venerated IA columnist Dr Lee Duffield was deservedly one of our most popular of 2023, coming in at seven. read now...

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

Data shows that net migration in 2023-24 is well above the Government's forecasted figure, with further policy tightening required. read now...

The Senate Inquiry into supermarket pricing resulted in a showdown between Greens Senator Mick Nikim and Woolworse CEO Brad Bandouché. read now...

The Lehrmann 'Spotlight' interview saga has pulled back the curtain on the shameful truth behind journalism used for public relations, Dr Victoria Fielding writes. read now...

Legislation that unfairly criminalises those seeking asylum highlights problems in the Albanese Government's migration policies. read now...

The parlous state of the Australian economy is largely the function of consumers and the household sector. read now...

This short story, presented in poetic stanza form, is an IA Writing Competition entry. read now...

The relationship between AI and digital twins can reshape urban management paradigms, leveraging innovative research and interdisciplinary collaborations. read now...

Israel's overwhelming force determined to break Hamas has had devastating impacts on the civilian population in the crowded settlements of Gaza. read now...

Labor's new immigration Bill brings with it the very tangible risk of incentivising non-cooperation and leading to unjust removals of long-standing Australian residents, Dr Abul Rizvi writes. read now...

The entrenched regime of systematic media deception is growing challenged, as Labor's management of the economy continues to prove effective, Alan Austin writes. read now...

This assessment by Dr Lee Duffield studies the decades-old origins of the fighting in Gaza and the moral dilemmas it has generated. read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini uncovers the truth about Anzac biscuits, why they must be packaged in tins and the ultimate sacrifice according to anti-woke patriots. read now...

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads a Government supine in the face of Israeli genocide in Gaza, writes Dr Evan Jones. read now...

There are concerns that the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro project has not passed its environmental approvals, writes Vivienne Wynter. read now...

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has garnered headlines again this week for all the wrong reasons. read now...

As another music festival almost falls and a gifted singer leaves us, David Kowalski is left wondering if British music fans have heard anything outside of Oasis. read now...

It appears this Harvard IIB vintage aeroplane is flying over Vietnam's picturesque rice fields... but Werribee's sewerage farm never looked so good! read now...

This week, the Coalition's disgraceful economic management is explored based on the articles of Alan Austin, David Donovan and Stephen Koukoulas. read now...

Parents buying property to help their kids out are making it tougher for those struggling to make ends meet. read now...

An ABC report on nuclear energy presented a one-sided viewpoint, dominated by the pro-nuclear lobby. read now...

A brand new autobiography by Dr Kerryn Phelps recounts the struggles faced in her life of politics, marriage equality and gym aerobics. read now...

A little less Liberal with the nuclear Kool-Aid, maybe? read now...

Albanese’s stinging Voice rebuff and now his Governor-General appointment snuff out any chance of him delivering an Australian head of state. read now...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, media and telecom (TMT), the Australian market stands poised for significant transformation in 2024. read now...

The Federal Court says two programs sold by Dominique Grubisa’s company involved false claims and she was knowingly involved. read now...

In an open letter to the Labor Government, Col Jennings implores condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the murder of aid workers in Gaza. read now...

Australia’s labour force is changing significantly under Labor and citizens are benefiting greatly. read now...

Fresh evidence in the Lehrmann saga points to a free-for-all legal/media playground where Channel Seven allegedly purchased confidential, subpoenaed documents. read now...

The senseless and cruel deportation of Australians, many of whom have spent decades with their families here, will be a shameful stain on Albanese's legacy, Gerry Georgatos writes. read now...

The murder of an Australian humanitarian worker in Gaza has again highlighted the deplorable hypocrisy of our Defence Department's ties to Israel, Binoy Kampmark writes. read now...

In search of relief from neck pain, Norm Sanders was caught in a pillow scam orchestrated in another continent.  read now...

David McBride's work to expose war crimes is being wrongly minimised. read now...

Dominique Grubisa is yet again being a bit loose with the truth, as IA reports. read now...

The report of one Israeli heckler has been broadcast around the world as “anti-Semitism” after a performance by alternative comedian Paul Currie. read now...

A record number of student visa holders has left the Government with some decisions to be made regarding policy changes. read now...

After years of denials, Dominique Grubisa now accepts the asset protection product sold by her company involved false and misleading representation. read now...

In an era of misinformation and media bias, news from media sources about the war in the Middle East needs to be carefully scrutinised. read now...

Professional harpist Emily Rosner plucks at the heart of Victoria's California Redwood Forest. read now...

Recent rumours surrounding the Princess of Wales turned a private matter into a saga that media outlets were quick to sensationalise. read now...

Mark David is on the money! read now...

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

Australians lost a record-breaking $3.1 billion to scams last year — an 80% increase. Their lives are being ruined. read now...

Sky News’ ability to create a media storm about Donald Trump attacking Kevin Rudd shows how easily Australian journalists are played. read now...

Having turned the economy around after years of Coalition mismanagement, the Albanese Government is giving Australians reason to celebrate. read now...

A recent interview with Dan Tehan has proven that the Coalition is still clueless about immigration policy. read now...

Australia is a land of mystery to outsiders and locals alike, due to our strange and vicious animals, and politicians, respectively, writes Dave Donovan. read now...

Politics may be better served if a criterion of 'wisdom' is imposed to render electors eligible to vote, writes Victor Kline. read now...

The NSW Government must embrace greater transparency and consultation to save koalas in the state, writes Sue Arnold. read now...

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

With its environmental devastation and persistent dependency on disproven myths, the logging industry needs to be re-examined as a whole, Rosemary Sorensen writes. read now...

The mainstream media has become an increasingly unreliable source of news that really matters. read now...

The cancellation of one of Australia's biggest music festivals is leaving people wondering how things went wrong and what it bodes for the future. read now...

From carrying the Coalition's AUKUS pact to supporting Israel's self-defence initiative, Labor's reputation is souring among voters. read now...

The fate of Cleveland Dodd was determined by a cruel incarceration system that is designed to punish instead of reform. read now...

Rapid breakthroughs in neuroscience have led to advancements in the ability to decode and understand human thoughts, Paul Budde reports. read now...

With a career spanning upwards of five decades, beloved musical icon Marcia Hines was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007.  read now...

There is still much work to be done for the Albanese Government to achieve its net migration goal of 235,000 yearly, including tightening of student visa policy. read now...

Young refugees failed by the Fast Track system urged leaders in Canberra to finally let them call Australia home after living here for over ten years in visa limbo. read now...

It's time we address the disadvantages of our two-party system and speak up for electoral reform. read now...

Don't ignore the spark! Learn the vital signs that demand an emergency electrician to safeguard your home and loved ones. read now...

Results from the Tasmanian State Election could start a shift in political thinking away from the two-party system. read now...

A recent open letter from Hollywood creatives, condemning Jonathan Glazer's Oscar acceptance, speech only reinforces the ongoing dehumanisation of lives in Israel and Palestine, Lyn Bender writes. read now...

Poor decisions by incompetent regimes have caused lasting harm in Australia, though the mainstream press would never admit it, Alan Austin reports. read now...

It's been a busy and interesting couple of weeks for the Australian telecoms industry, with all major players presenting results and updates about their businesses. read now...

Palm Sunday is a traditional day of protest for peace. During the 1980s, Palm Sundays in Australia were the occasion for enormous anti-nuclear rallies across the country, writes Dr Glenn Davies.  read now...

Former PM Scott Morrison recently gave his farewell speech to a nation happy to see him out the door. read now...

Gerry Harvey has been gifted yet another megaphone, though not quite as large as the furniture, white goods and electrical retail behemoth Harvey Norman, which he chairs. read now...

News that Julian Assange may be offered a plea deal by the U.S. remains clouded in uncertainty, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

With all the migration policies and visa announcements made across both major parties, neither has considered the long-term implications for net migration. read now...

A writing boot camp held by poet Omar Sakr has been cancelled following his anti-genocide posts on social media. read now...

Community opposition to the AUKUS project finds expression in a Sydney suburb. read now...

Humanity needs the help of artificial intelligence to restore the environmental balances that support the web of life on this planet. read now...

This small South Australian farmhouse became an international icon after appearing on Midnight Oil's 'Diesel and Dust' album cover. read now...

Documents released by the National Archives underline former PM John Howard's criminal behaviour in placating the U.S. during the invasion of Iraq. read now...

Facebook's decision to deprecate news will have financial impacts on Australia's biggest media companies. read now...

The Albanese Government has been seeking to reduce net migration by significantly increasing the refusal of student visas and slower processing, writes Dr Abul Rizvi.  read now...

Meanwhile, Dutton's mates are fear and hate! read now...

Having repaired the damage done by the Coalition to the Australian economy, the Labor Party's chances of re-election are looking promising. read now...

Whatever she talks about and whenever she does it, Germaine Greer is impressive. read now...

Former Australian Conservation Foundation chief, Geoff Cousins, declared war on the NSW forestry industry last week, no doubt causing some political indigestion. read now...

News Corp's attempts to claim victimhood over the Moomba Parade's cancellation mirrors the exact viewpoints it so often seeks to chastise as "soft", Dr Victoria Fielding writes. read now...

The Australian Government's embracing of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr marks yet another instance of complicity in foreign human rights concerns. read now...

Independent Australia is proud to announce the IA Writing Competition winners for February! read now...

Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orbán has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, Alan Austin writes. read now...

Nuclear power is one hell of a way to boil water. ~ Albert Einstein read now...

Australia must navigate the hardline tendencies of its new president, Prabowo Subianto, a former military officer with a chequered human rights record, writes Duncan Graham. read now...

Some of the music world's biggest artists are in the news this week with Beyoncé going country, the union of two British legends and Hotel California falling down. read now...

I never imagined my daughter’s pursuit of an acting career would lead her into the clutches of a cult — and out of my life. read now...

A vicious assault: a man wearing a swastika and jackboots attacks Anti-Apartheid protesters.  read now...

'A tear contains an ocean' — photographers are uniquely placed to notice the tiny moments in people's lives that reveal greater truths. read now...

The Federal Parliament returns next week, the first sitting following Labor’s win in the Dunkley By-election. read now...

Dr Lee Duffield, a veteran of ABC journalism and former Journalism academic, has been appraising the organisation and its work. read now...

The ABC is always in the news, this year introducing a new chairman, Kim Williams, and going to court over pulling off the air a part-time announcer, Antoinette Lattouf. read now...

Rapid developments in AI are stirring excitement within the tech world, but also allowing us to realise the harmful ways it can be applied. read now...

Political party meltdowns don't make you an expert on nuclear energy, Peter! read now...

Slow, terrifying months into Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestine and every day the moral weakness of our political and cultural systems is discovered. read now...