Independent Australia

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
INDY EYE: Zoe Daniel's fight for every Goldstein vote
Former Independent MP Zoe Daniel discusses her fight for the seat of Goldstein and the hate campaign launched against her in this must-see interview with managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
The ABC's Antoinette Lattouf ‘issue’
"Deliberately starving and killing children is a war crime. Today, the court has found that punishing someone for sharing facts about these war crimes is also illegal." read now...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Clear failures, no fixes: The Government's asylum blind spot
Despite a dramatic shift in who is seeking asylum in Australia, the Government remains unwilling to fix the systems it knows are failing. read now...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Dealing with America's 'Toddler in Chief'
The world’s walking on eggshells around a toddler with nukes — maybe it’s time we stopped playing his game. read now...

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Chalmers urged to solve a productivity problem that may not exist
Pundits berating the Labor Government over productivity are getting it all wrong. read now...

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Emperor Trump's new clothes
When diplomacy meets delusion, only the finest invisible fabrics will do. read now...

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +1000
Why church security cameras are essential for protecting your congregation and property
In an ever-changing world, the safety of religious institutions like churches has become a growing concern. Churches, traditionally seen as safe havens of worship and community, are increasingly vulnerable to threats such as theft, vandalism,...

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
When Tim Finn-ished with Split Enz he built a solo career
This promotional shoot for Tim Finn's solo album Steel City took place near a construction site in Port Melbourne. read now...

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Sly and the Family Stone, AC/DC and Australia's Hottest 100
Two industry greats pass, AC/DC goes back on tour and some hot Aussie music to melt the Winter chill. read now...

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Australia’s Iran response demonstrates our love for double standards
From Gaza to Iran, hypocrisy reigns — Australia backs U.S. strikes while shedding even the pretence of principles or international law. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
Democracy defended in 'Dutton Deconstructed'
Pat Comben’s searing political autopsy of Peter Dutton argues that voters didn’t just reject a man — they preserved the integrity of a nation. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Warfare has turned financial and Australia is dangerously unprepared
The global battlefield has changed from ballistics to balance sheets, but Australia is still playing by old rules. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +1000
Artificial Intelligence must be codified with a conscience
Artificial intelligence could end poverty, heal the earth and free humanity — but only if we code it for compassion and not for profit. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Trump is using Iran as a distraction
As protests, scandals and economic chaos close in on home soil, Trump's focus on Iran seems more like a diversion than a defence strategy. read now...

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Trump drops the f-bomb
The f-bomb, the social media missiles... Donald likes all the bombs. read now...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
ALP’s lucky win masks a rotten electoral system
The Albanese Government’s landslide win was built on just a third of the vote, reminding us that Australia’s electoral system is broken and overdue for reform. read now...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Trump and Netanyahu turn to Iran to distract from war crimes
As global attention pivots to Iran, Gaza’s suffering is buried beneath a calculated smokescreen of war, distraction and denial. read now...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Western hypocrisy calls for Iran to de-escalate, not retaliate
In the upside-down logic of Western diplomacy, bombing is peace and retaliation is provocation. read now...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +1000
Eco-friendly travel: Sustainable connectivity in Oz
Plan your next adventure in Oz in a sustainable way. Learn how to travel responsibly and reduce your carbon footprint while staying connected with our guide. read now...

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +1000
Genre-bending artists who are using tech to break all the rules
Today’s music scene pulses with artists who embrace technology to push boundaries, fuse genres and challenge expectations. read now...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Before we ask what AI can do, let’s ask what kind of AI we’re talking about
We keep asking what AI can do, but the real danger is using it without knowing what it is. read now...

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Australia’s war on nature leading to environmental collapse
Bulldozers roll, koalas perish and governments look the other way as extinction becomes policy. read now...

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
'The Director' and the damned legacy of Pabst
Kehlmann’s haunting novel 'The Director' uses Austrian filmmaker GW Pabst’s story during the Third Reich to ask how far we’ll go to save our skins. read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Middle East violence, Gaza genocide, no one safe in USA...BUT Trump 'snubs' Albo
Israel has started a war with Iran while continuing its onslaught in Gaza and the U.S. is turning on its own citizens, but our PM didn't get to meet the U.S. despot, so that's just "abject failure". read now...

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Get ready for a Chalmers offensive: Reform will be a big win for Australia
Jim Chalmers has cracked open the reform vault, now comes the hard part — getting Australians to buy what’s inside. read now...

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Attack on Iran shows Trump's incredible weakness
Trump’s reckless strike on Iran has unleashed chaos, emboldened Israel, and brought the world closer to a catastrophic new war. read now...

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
U.S. border crackdowns catch Australian visitors in the net
Before you pack your bags for the U.S., ask yourself: Is it worth the risk of ending up in immigration purgatory? read now...

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
AUKUS collapse offers Australia the chance to navigate an innovative future
Donald Trump’s likely abandonment of the AUKUS contract offers the Albanese Government a welcome reprieve from a costly folly. read now...

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +1000
Rehab Melbourne: Personalised addiction recovery for a modern world
In Melbourne's vibrant yet high-pressure environment, addiction doesn't discriminate. Driven by stress, trauma, solitude, or more serious mental health issues, it subtly influences people from all backgrounds. read now...

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Indie pop-rock angel, Angie Hart
Angie Hart is an Australian vocalist best known for her role as lead singer in the alt pop-rock band Frente! read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +1000
The Existential Playbook promises purpose but at a price
Stephen Bruyant-Langer’s ‘The Existential Playbook’ offers a path to meaning and reinvention, but its optimism may come at the cost of perspective. read now...

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
The Great Australian Dream now belongs to landlords
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...

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
The Clyde Mountain rocking horse conspiracy
When the rocking horses vanished from Clyde Mountain, the theories galloped faster than the facts. read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Fair votes, fairer future: Why Australia needs electoral reform
Australia’s outdated electoral system is failing voters and it’s time we made every vote count. read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
'Free Alaa' protest shuts British Consulate in Melbourne
A small protest outside the British Consulate turned into a powerful stand for imprisoned writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah and forced the building to close its doors. read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
How Renewable Energy Is Empowering Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia
Across the sweeping landscapes of Australia’s outback, energy access has long been a challenge, especially for remote Indigenous communities disconnected from the national electricity grid. read now...

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David's 'sub'-par performance is on parade
His golf strokes aren't much chop either. read now...

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Misusing the Australian legal system to deport long-term residents
The injustice of deporting long-term permanent residents under the Migration Act is about Australia not owning its people. read now...

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Elon Musk, Donald Trump and the accusation of a paedophile President
Elon Musk has accused Donald Trump of being in the Epstein files — after first financing his presidential campaign. read now...

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Journalists normalising Trump's racism are failing democracy
As Trump builds his power on a foundation of racism and authoritarianism, the media’s silence speaks louder than ever. read now...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000
How to use Studocu’s AI Quiz Generator for comprehensive practice
Use the AI Quiz Generator from Studocu to convert study notes into customised quizzes. Ensure thorough revision and intelligent studying for exam preparations. read now...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Student visa backlog blows out as Tribunal struggles to cope
A record-breaking surge in student visa refusals is swamping Australia’s migration tribunal, with no relief in sight until late 2025 or beyond. read now...

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +1000
Four Corners shifts spotlight to Neo-Nazi cult tactics endangering children
A Four Corners program has helped reposition the spotlight away from neo-Nazi cult groups' salacious media stunts and onto their child grooming tactics. read now...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Drone wars: AI rewriting the rules of combat
The next generation of drones doesn’t just fly fast — it thinks fast and kills without waiting for human orders. read now...

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Power to the people: Rewiring Australia’s energy future
Australia’s energy future won’t be built by corporations alone, it’ll be co-created by communities, technology and trust. read now...

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Nukes don't stop war, they just raise the stakes
From Vietnam to Ukraine, the real-world record of nuclear deterrence suggests it’s better at fuelling arms races than preventing bloodshed. read now...

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
AUKUS at a crossroads: Testing the trust in trilateralism
As the U.S. reconsiders its AUKUS commitments, the alliance faces a defining test of trust, power and political will. read now...

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
Farewell, Brian Wilson: With 'love & mercy'
Brian Wilson, the brains behind the phenomenally successful “sun ‘n’ surf” pop group, The Beach Boys, has passed away from unspecified causes at the age of 82. read now...

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
No bomb, no peace: Israel and Iran collide
Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities expose the dangerous logic of striking first, even when there’s nothing yet to strike. read now...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s Companion of the Order for Gaslighting Australia
Scott Morrison – known for his inability to hold a hose and shirking all responsibility – has been handed the highest accolade in the land, a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). read now...

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Pacific Rim countries say no to U.S.-China war
As the U.S. pushes Pacific Rim allies to ramp up military spending for a possible war with China, a new campaign asks: at what cost and for whose benefit? read now...

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Brutality and deaths surge again as Trump provokes racist hatred
Increasing fatalities confirm that the period of healing in the United States under President Joe Biden is over. read now...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Australia condemns LA Police for rubber bullets after quietly arming our own
The Australian media's explainers on rubber bullets don't explain that our police have them too — and that they use them here, on us. read now...

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1000
Dame Edna: The cultural ambassador who made them blush
Dame Edna Everage, beloved character of late Australian comedian Barry Humphries, 'live and intimate' in Melbourne. read now...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
One man’s ballad is another man’s exit cue
As Mick reads his poetry, Bazza drifts somewhere between a schooner and the seasons, writes John Longhurst. read now...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Labor talks tough as U.S. pushes for defence hike
Albanese rejects U.S. calls to raise defence spending, but history suggests Labor folds when the strategic pressure starts to rise. read now...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Universities Trumped by political interference
Political pressure, protest crackdowns and reputation management are threatening to steer universities away from their pursuit of truth and fairness. read now...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
Kate Grenville re-examines our nation's origins in 'Unsettled'
Kate Grenville retraces her ancestors’ colonial paths across Australia, confronting the legacy of dispossession and exploring what it means to live on stolen land. read now...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
AUKUS gets a Trump card
Just when Australia needed a way out of its $368 billion submarine gamble, along comes the most unlikely escape hatch of all. read now...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Hell hath no fury like a bro scorned: Trump, Musk and alpha masculinity
The bromance is over between Donald Trump and Elon Musk — but the real loser of their feud is democracy. read now...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
The Project, Q+A axed: Australian current affairs in crisis
Two flagship current affairs programs were cancelled within a week, raising concerns about democracy and diversity on Australian screens. read now...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Donald and Elon divorce — the end of an error
Meanwhile, Scomo gets a promo for 'notable' non-hose-holds. read now...

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Be like Mike Hussey: Give blood and save lives ─ maybe even your own
Like 100,000 other Australians, you might be walking around with a killer gene that could end your life early and not even know it. But the condition, haemochromatosis, is simple to treat and you can find out if you are at risk simply by dona...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
How good is ScoMo’s miraculous Order of 'Straya?
Former Prime Minister Scott "ScoMo" Morrison thanked God for being awarded Australia’s highest honour in the King’s Birthday Honour List, calling it “another miracle”. read now...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Speech, safety and selective outrage: The Fuld visa backlash
The cancellation of Hillel Fuld’s visa has sparked outrage, but in light of recent precedent, the real surprise would have been letting him in. read now...

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Greta Thunberg and crew kidnapped as Israeli forces seize Madleen
What began as a peaceful mission to deliver aid to Gaza ended with Greta Thunberg and her crewmates in the custody of Israeli forces. read now...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Facing the Beast: Why we fight MND
Motor neurone disease is one of the cruellest battles anyone can face and the fight to defeat it has never mattered more. read now...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Fixing Australia’s broken energy vision in the age of AI and climate disruption
Australia’s outdated electricity system is cracking under the weight of climate, AI and rising demand and without bold reform, the lights won’t stay on for long. read now...

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Gaza genocide and the threat of Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is drawing international outrage towards the ongoing genocide in Gaza — and the bullies are triggered. read now...

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison is not worthy of awards or honours
In an open letter to the Governor-General, John Maycock implores the reconsideration of Scott Morrison for the country's highest honour. read now...

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Federal Budget in good hands with Labor's economic management
Despite global headwinds, Labor’s steady hand is quietly steering the Budget toward a decade of repair and resilience. read now...

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Why new scam laws might actually bite
An epidemic of thievery through digital services has provoked the Government to try new laws; customers will be crying out, “at last!” read now...

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Australia’s identity crisis: Still lucky, still lost
Australia once swaggered with sunburnt certainty. Now, it's a nation in flip-flops, fumbling for a purpose in a world that’s stopped laughing at the accent. read now...

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Labor shifts more income from the wealthiest to the poorest
The March quarter national accounts confirm the Albanese Government is achieving its economic goals. read now...

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
It's 'plane' to see — one man's trash is another's treasure
A farmer stands proudly atop his 1945 Douglas C-47 Dakota (Skytrain). read now...

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000
How to use stock photos of people effectively as a small business
Discover how stock people images can benefit your small business by boosting trust, engagement and storytelling. Learn how to use them legally and strategically.  read now...

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Bad news for Billy, but Taylor triumphs
Two of music's biggest acts are making headlines this week, but for two very different reasons. read now...

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Brittany Higgins' new role is the start of a system overhaul
Brittany Higgins isn’t a hero for enduring rape, but for speaking out about it over voices determined to drown hers out. read now...

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Autonomy is not the answer for Western Sahara
The West’s betrayal of Western Sahara threatens not just one people’s freedom, but the integrity of international law itself. read now...

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
The two-party system is falling apart
Australia’s electoral system handed Labor a landslide, but unless it uses this moment to fix our broken democracy, it may one day be the one left behind. read now...

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: New-look Liberal Party finds old jokers no laughing matter
And so the squabbling goes on... read now...

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
News Corp influenced the Election, just not the way it wanted
In trying to Trumpify Australia, News Corp may have sealed the fate of its political allies and helped Labor win instead. read now...

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Regional Australians still waiting on bank reforms
A year of government inaction on regional bank closures has left rural Australians without answers or services. read now...

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
EU and India emerge as superpowers amid Trump tariffs
With the U.S. pulling back and China fumbling, the EU and India are stepping up as new leaders in a post-tariff world order.  read now...

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Australia's failure to sanction Israel a diplomatic and moral abdication
By refusing to sanction Israel, Australia is exposing a double standard that threatens its claim to moral leadership on the world stage. read now...

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Labor must decide what its legacy will be
Will Albo protect Scott Reef or cave to Woodside? A decision looms that could define his legacy — and Australia's climate future. read now...

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Telstra's bold reinvention breaks free from its 'dumb pipes' past
Telstra’s new game plan is bold, brainy and banking on a mindset shift. read now...

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:23:00 +1000
Seeking cooperation with China does not make one a useful idiot
Engaging with China on matters of global security isn’t naïve — it’s what real leadership should look like. read now...

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000
Ascent of women reshaping the future of Australian politics
Political robustness has been boosted by the growth of female participation, demonstrated in the last parliament where women dominate the front benches. read now...

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Visa delays triple for skilled migrants
The processing time for skilled visas has tripled, adding to migration pressures and cracks in our immigration strategy. read now...

Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000
The decline of the Coalition of Murdoch-led media and rise of the young
The Coalition's spectacular Election failure demonstrates the waning power of the News Corp-led media cartel. read now...

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Israel implementing its horrendous final solution
As global scrutiny intensifies, the silence around Israel’s actions in Gaza is breaking, revealing a decades-long impunity now impossible to ignore. read now...

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Crisafulli Government to help select new judges
Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen had no clue what the separation of powers meant. Steve Bishop examines a new erosion of the doctrine in the state. read now...

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000
What it means to be a leftist Jew
What does it mean to be a Jew shaped by memory, not nationalism? Michael Cohen reflects on identity, integrity and inherited conscience. read now...

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Jobs, inflation and luxury spending all keep setting records
While MPs take a welcome break after the fire and fury of the May election campaign, the economy is ticking over nicely. read now...

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000
Sophia Loren: The camera always loved her
Sophia Loren has visited Melbourne several times as a special guest at the La Dolce Italia gala charity dinner. read now...

Sat, 31 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000
The politics of violence and repression in the wake of Israeli embassy shooting
Shutting down discussion on the Israeli embassy shooting can't be our only response — otherwise, talking about violence becomes no different to promoting it. read now...

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Liberal rear-view mirror: Will Liberals follow Donald Trump or Bob Menzies?
The Liberals' hammed-up negotiations with the Nats and unconvincing rhetoric about "modernisation" indicate they don't know what to do — some strong options may remain. read now...

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Littleproud and Ley linger over new lineup
Meanwhile, Donald Trump gets heavy with Harvard. read now...

Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Habitat destruction pushing koalas toward extinction
Koalas are disappearing as state governments and industries destroy habitats — what will future Australians say when they are gone? read now...

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