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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As policymakers begin to confront inequality, the response from corporate Australia reveals a telling divide. read now...

The private tutoring market in the Asia-Pacific region is a significant segment of the global education sector. This market is heavily influenced by rising academic competition and parental investment, which is expected to grow significantly ...

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...

For a successful approach to trading, professionals need cohesive management tools, making a stock screener imperative. read now...

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...

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...

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...

On Wednesday 20 August 2025, history was made in the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance. read now...

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...

With interest rate cuts, rising wages and a housing rebound, the Albanese Government’s economic policies are sparking renewed optimism for a sustained recovery into 2026. read now...

The more Trump tightens his hold, the more America begins to resemble the authoritarian regimes we were once taught to fear. read now...

In a world increasingly shaped by digital communication, AI avatars are emerging as a transformative force across politics, activism and environmental advocacy. read now...

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A censorship row over La Trobe University’s definition of antisemitism triggered mass withdrawals and left the Bendigo Writers Festival in disarray. read now...

As the world deals with the turmoil of Trump’s erratic tariffs, the latest data shows Australia is among the winners on exports. read now...

This timeless image of Matthew Naughton (pictured with a rabbit trap around his neck) made 'The Valley Voice' front page in 1978. read now...

Albert Einstein warned that Zionism betrayed Jewish ethics – today his critique would be branded antisemitic, proving truth has been silenced for power. read now...

Bernie Bragg was an artist, builder, horseman and father who made his mark in the mud-brick building business. read now...

A single mistranslation helped trigger two atomic bombs — and its warning still matters today. 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...

The world recently lost a music icon, and few can boast of a legacy like Sydney's homegrown superstar and 1950s teen heartthrob, Col Joye. read now...

The High Court may soon be called upon to decide whether long-term residents who have lived in Australia since childhood can be constitutionally defined – and deported – as “aliens”. read now...

As Donald Trump reshapes America into a more coercive and unilateral power, Australia’s long-running push for a republic finds itself at a complex geopolitical crossroads. read now...

Elsewhere, the Epstein-files saga stretches on. read now...

Albanese’s long-delayed pledge to recognise Palestine is an empty gesture after decades of inaction and silence. read now...

Is it possible that New South Wales State Premier Chris Minns is secretly a strong supporter of justice for the beleaguered residents of war-torn Gaza? read now...

Shadow Minister Andrew Hastie is clinging to Dutton’s net migration fantasy, but the maths, the politics and reality all say otherwise. read now...

As Gaza becomes the deadliest conflict for journalists in modern history, Israel faces mounting accusations of targeting the press to suppress truth and evade accountability. read now...

The author of 'Brokeback Mountain' is still writing stories full of political and social relevance. read now...

Real-time access to data is revolutionising financial literacy. read now...

It turns out, planning a temporary move to Atlanta is nothing like planning a permanent one. read now...

As Ukraine faces mounting debt and uncertain recovery, a new kind of loan could offer vital relief, one that grows with the economy and waits till it can pay. read now...

As AI’s rapid ascent fuels a global data centre boom, experts warn the rush could trigger economic, environmental and geopolitical fallout. read now...

Barnaby Joyce’s treacherous attempts to repeal the net-zero target dismiss realities that future generations face. read now...

With Australia hurtling toward irreversible ecological collapse, the Greens face a defining moment to rise as the nation’s true environmental voice. read now...

A new analysis suggests Gaza’s real death toll, including those from deprivation, could be more than ten times higher than official figures. read now...

Despite calls for reform, the Liberal Party’s core purpose – serving elite interests through fear and division – remains unchanged. read now...

A surge in second and third Working Holiday visas is keeping net migration well above pre-pandemic levels, challenging government targets. read now...

FBI director Kash Patel’s secret South Pacific tour saw New Zealand welcome a new FBI office as the region battles a worsening methamphetamine epidemic. read now...

The latest statistics confirm the U.S. economy is entering the rapid deterioration phase. read now...

As conservative voices call for assimilation, the world’s most successful nations are thriving because of multiculturalism, not in spite of it. read now...