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

Australia has entered into a toxic agreement that can only leave us – and the planet – worse off than the sum of our greatest fears. 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...

Coz when the Libs were in power, they were all about helping single mums keep the lights on. read now...

Cowboy star Roy Rogers called Montie Montana the greatest trick roper of his time. Photojournalist Bill McAuley has the picture to prove it. read now...

There are three reasons why the housing crisis is perpetuating in Australia, but you won't hear about them in the mainstream media. read now...

Violent attacks by fascist vigilantes on Australian campuses, which echo similar incidents in the U.S., indicate a growing ambient appetite for fascism. read now...

An incident where schoolboys ranked females as 'unrapeable' has reminded us of the need to tackle the misogynistic culture allowing this behaviour to thrive. read now...

The latest debt figures prove the stark differences between Australia’s political parties. Alan Austin reports. read now...

Our patriarchal society has allowed men to get away with many things that would tarnish a woman's reputation. read now...

Whistleblower David McBride has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for exposing Australian war crimes and upholding the public interest. read now...

Statements from ALP MPs against Labor’s gas policy are strikingly similar, suggesting a behind-the-scenes strategy to limit fallout in urban seats. read now...

This Week on IA is a weekly short video series that summarises what's been in the news here at Independent Australia. read now...

The war being fought in Ukraine is another opportunity for the U.S. to flex its might, but one that could have dire consequences. read now...

Shameless spruiker Dominique Grubisa will not stop deceiving, as IA reports — yet again! read now...

The 2024 Budget has revealed the Government's commitment to advancing technology and digital infrastructure across various sectors. read now...

Strategies are urgently needed to prevent an impending power shortage crisis, including ramping up reliance on renewable energy. read now...

As Minister for Home Affairs, Peter Dutton was indirectly responsible for the release of a detainee accused of assaulting an elderly lady. read now...

Over the last year, real estate in Bali has risen in price by 10-20%. However, it is still cheaper than similar resorts in Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand. read now...

The inflaming of race relations in New Zealand provides a basis for repudiating the “No” case made against The Voice. read now...

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

Even following his sacking last November, Mike Pezzullo's persistent lust for conflict and war has been again brought to light, Dr Binoy Kampmark writes. read now...

Despite being described in some circles as such, the latest vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine’s status is hardly extraordinary. read now...

Getting inflation to the target range quickly would have detrimental consequences on the economy and unemployment rate. read now...

As human rights experts warn of an ongoing genocide in Gaza, any opposition to Zionism is being egregiously labelled as extremism, Dr Martin Hirst writes. read now...

From Andrew Tate to Bruce Lehrmann, male frustration and weaponised victimhood allow violence against women to persist in Australia, Dr Victoria Fielding writes. read now...

Cumberland City Council's ban on same-sex parenting books has more to do with fascist ideals than any professed concern for the well-being of children. read now...

Steven Miles becomes the latest in a conga line of egged Queensland politicians going back more than a century. read now...

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

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Camouflage techniques, deception tactics and double agents are all explored in a fascinating new book going behind the scenes of World War II. read now...

In the news of the music world this week is... not much, really. IA's music guru, David Kowalski, gives us some new music to listen to instead. read now...

Six years after the release of one of Australia's most iconic movies, the country town of Mansfield lit up again for the world premiere of 'The Man from Snowy River II'. read now...

Belinda Jones presents an introductory transcript of one of Australia's 'top' political events — the Budget Circus. read now...

The ongoing effects of El Niño are still felt by local fishermen, counting their losses as mangroves dry up and release tons of carbon into the atmosphere. read now...

The Federal Government has been criticised after failing to take firm action in assisting domestic violence victims. read now...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese needs to consider progressive moves toward an Australian republic to boost chances of another term in government. read now...

Shameful anti-Labor media manipulations by Australia's national broadcaster are on the rise, Alan Austin reports. read now...

Dominique Grubisa continues to brazenly steal the work of others. What will stop this shameless woman? read now...

Advanced technology is creating unparalleled danger in warfare, not only in terms of weaponry but the disruption of global systems. read now...

A new biography of conservationist John Busst outlines how much more needs to be done today to protect the Great Barrier Reef. read now...

With a new President to be sworn in later this year, the son of Indonesia's current leader will fill the role of Vice President against allegations of nepotism. read now...

Various political leaders took the opportunity over Easter to appeal to their religious voters with messages of faith both phony and hypocritical. read now...

The words of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel ring truer than ever now as the ongoing Israel-Hamas war shows inhumanity and indifference at its worst, Dr Kim Sawyer writes. read now...

Australia is proving yet again that replacing a government can profoundly impact citizen well-being, Alan Austin reports. read now...

The concept of 'race' as we know it is a fabrication that is hindering Australia's progress towards being a unified nation. read now...

A new book chronicling the untold heroes of World War II is a fascinating glimpse into the world of espionage, resistance and escapism. read now...

The recent shocking injuries and subsequent death of a koala near Dingo Tops forest highlight a dreadful situation approved and supported by the NSW Minns Government. read now...

As China outlays a debt trap for Pacific nations, the U.S. is trying to bridge the gap with large amounts of cash and the influence of Pacific allies. read now...

In the wake of the Israel-Gaza war, students are pushing for universities to sever ties with the weapons industry funding their campuses. read now...

Thirty-two women murdered so far this year is a national emergency worthy of an immediate response, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

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

Meanwhile, Scomo stops speaking in tongues long enough to put his book out. read now...

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

World-renowned master painter James Egan (RIP) poses with one of his humorous paintings, as seen through his dressed-up dunny seat. read now...

Inaction from liberal universities has turned U.S. campuses into battlegrounds as Zionists war against pro-Palestinian students. Australia is beginning to see similar violence. read now...

As the Government cleans up the student visa mess created by the Coalition, a boom in onshore student applications is making matters more complicated. read now...

Political affairs in the USA are becoming so imperilling that it's now a challenge to satirise the country's dire situation. read now...

The latest data shows that almost two-thirds of the world's population is active on social media, a statistic that highlights new challenges. read now...

India's Right-wing Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is tarnishing his nation's reputation through hate politics and strong-arm tactics. read now...

While Australia boasts of being a progressive nation, the problem of violence against women continues to shame us. read now...

There has been much discussion in the media that the Government will cap student visas to bring down net migration to 250,000 in 2024-25. read now...

The Reserve Bank's next board meeting should bring good news for those fearing further interest rate rises. read now...

The immorality of X (formerly Twitter) – and its refusal to fully take down footage of the Wakeley church stabbing – echoes the unethical misinformation of the Australian mainstream press. read now...

Stan Grant's column in 'The Saturday Paper' about the theological repercussions of the Bondi Junction murders is ultimately exploitative, Rosemary Sorensen writes. read now...

Sometimes it's no easy feat getting the truth out when people hear what they want to hear or put their own spin on things. read now...

Britpop legends Blur received a lack of interest at Coachella, while the rest of the world has gone nuts over Tay-tay's latest offerings. read now...

Former PM Scott Morrison has revealed his struggles with mental health, but many are criticising the revelations as a publicity stunt to promote his upcoming book. read now...

With Australian soldiers returning from fighting alongside Israeli forces, it's questionable if the Labor Government will investigate possible war crimes. read now...

This is a story about a particular defence veteran but it could be about any defence serviceman, or indeed any citizen and it should concern us all. read now...

Just not the kind you find in Woolies. read now...

Renowned photojournalist Bill McAuley captured this heron touching down on a branch in the Yarra River on a cold and misty morning.  read now...

Dominique Grubisa is utterly delusional. There are no other words to describe her. read now...

Australia's online safety regulator has been criticised by X CEO Elon Musk, provoking the ire of the Australian Government and Opposition. read now...

Woodside Energy is facing protest votes by investors unhappy with the fossil fuel giant's emissions strategy. read now...

Artificial intelligence is helping medical technology leap forward, revolutionising healthcare through quantum genetics. read now...

The Albanese Government is funding a predicted mining boom that will have devastating consequences for the environment. read now...

Why does Bruce Lehrmann appear to be such a protected species? Rosemary Sorensen offers her analysis. read now...

On Monday night's episode of 7.30, former Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo admitted that he “made mistakes” and “let people down”. read now...

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 week, the Bruce Lehrmann verdict is examined — the focus being the prevalent rape culture that surrounds the case within the mainstream Australian media. read now...

Institutions of learning should be shielded from the military-industrial complex drawing Australia into America's wars. 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...

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) survey shows Australia rapidly recovering from the nine disastrous Coalition years, as Alan Austin reveals. read now...

'Flying with Paper Wings: Reflections on Living with Madness' is a moving story of living with mental illness. read now...

Recent mass-murder events have seen social media commentators spreading misinformation and hatred in an effort to gain attention. read now...

Judging by the extent of environmental destabilisation over the last century, Earth's productivity needs to be 'rebalanced'. Keith Presnell believes AI is the gift that might get us there. read now...

In Australia, during a tour of the Far East in 1974, Frank Sinatra appallingly referred to Aussie journalists as "pimps", "whores" and "fags". read now...

A law firm half-owned by a company controlled by Dominique Grubisa's husband seems still to be flogging the nonsense. read now...

And the law aimed true. read now...

Assurances by the U.S. for the safety of Julian Assange have been dismissed as ‘weasel words’ by the wife of the WikiLeaks founder. 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...

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

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

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

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...

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