In the lead up to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, mass violence after the polls closed looked likely, as this September article by Dr Hirst, read by about 70,000 people, showed. Thankfully, this hasn't eventuated — yet.  read now...

Our brilliant tech columnist, Paul Budde, had three articles in IA's top ten, two of which were about Australia's far less impressive national broadband network — this August article being read by nearly 50,000 people. read now...

ABC Seven Dollars Thirty’s political editor Tara Lingual interviews outspoken Trump supporter, North Queensland Federal MP Gorge Crispychickenson.   read now...

The destruction of democracy in the Capitol on January 6, live-streamed by proud perpetrators, was a gross violation commanded by the U.S.'s Terrorist-in-Chief, Donald Trump. read now...

On 31 July 2019, a resident of Kooyong electorate, Michael Staindl, filed a Petition in the High Court. read now...

With technology being relied upon more than ever due to 2020's pandemic, Paul Budde takes a look at how this has affected the ICT industry in 2021. read now...

Delta Electricity: another grant recipient asked to formally apply for a grant which had already been approved by the Morrison Government. read now...

A new resolution could remove many constraints and kickstart an economic aid plan to eliminate the housing problem on the old continent. read now...

Young Australians will be paying for the Morrison Government’s excesses long after this Government is gone. read now...

As the ugliness that is the United States insurgence continues to unfold, many Australians remain secure in their complacency that it could never happen here. read now...

Biden’s choice of William Burns as CIA director indicates that the USA's foreign policy is unchanged and the world will continue to face a perilous future, read now...

Studies have found reasons why having only a quarter of Australia's marine areas classified as fully protected is a problem. read now...

Wage rises are running at the lowest rate in Australia since records have been kept. Alan Austin dissects the dismal data. read now...

Vaccine roll-out programs are coming unstuck because of the lack of a full spectrum of experts providing advice to governments in many countries. read now...

Donald Trump has been the worst President in the history of the United States. read now...

The Morrison Government is intent on denying refugees resettlement in Australia under its heartless repeal of Medevac law.  read now...

The charges come as new reporting indicates the former Governor was aware of a Legionnaires' outbreak linked to the water crisis months before he acknowledged it. read now...

You’ll have no trouble coming in and out of Australia, and the world remains your oyster — if you’ve got heaps money and can say you are in business. read now...

David Muir argues the Federal Government must put an end to the ad hoc process, or lack of process, that exists for making decisions affecting our nation’s identity, governance and future.  read now...

A suggested changing of a line in Australia's national anthem contradicts the Morrison Government's loyalty to U.S. political interests. read now...

Six months ago, the historic release of the Palace letters set off a campaign to perpetuate an Australian monarchy. read now...

A press conference has highlighted how much the morale of the FBI has diminished under the Trump Administration. read now...

'I did it myyyy way...' read now...

Fish fraud? FFS! read now...

The global pandemic has helped increase the wealth of some of the world's richest billionaires who used philanthropy for political gain. read now...

The monsoon season has caused havoc on the Indonesian island of Bali, causing tonnes of plastic to wash up on beaches along Bali’s west coast. read now...

An atrocity from the outset, new information reveals an even uglier truth of the Capitol insurrection, writes George Grundy.  read now...

Political unrest within the White House led to a domestic terrorism event some in the media have compared to the attack on Pearl Harbour. read now...

There is a lot of focus on the contribution social media has made to the current political crisis in America. read now...

After India produced one of the gutsiest test match cricket performances on Australian soil on Monday, all eyes turn to Brisbane on Friday for the decisive final test. read now...

The once-mighty United States of America is now being openly mocked by its rivals, its adversaries and even its friends. read now...

Prominent climate science deniers moved rapidly to spread false and misleading conspiracy theories after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. read now...

Until the mainstream stops demanding that Aboriginal people be proud, on its terms, then nothing is going to change, as evidenced by this article written five years ago. read now...

If the PM does not make his allegiances clear, we must assume he supports the seditious actions of outgoing President Trump and his QAnon followers. read now...

Centrelink payments aren't doing enough to support University students, who are having to work longer hours and drop down to part-time study in order to live. read now...

Donald Trump’s base has become increasingly radical and violent and the expansion of this fascist movement will be his only lasting legacy. read now...

While the Treasury’s December 2020 population forecasts seem unrealistic, they're still more believable than those from the 2019 Budget. read now...

Where do the disunited states of America go now, with 147 Republican lawmakers still supporting a delusional madman who incited an insurrection? read now...

Rather than spending millions on advertising, companies like Menulog should be prioritising the welfare of their workers, writes Patrick Lukins.  read now...

We’re only halfway through the four-match test series between Australia and India and already it’s provided more drama and entertainment than a Hollywood blockbuster. read now...

Dr Lee Duffield penned a message to the man responsible for the rioters who broke into Washington's Capitol building, President Donald Trump. read now...

The Victorian Government has used best practice to contain COVID-19, which other states and countries could learn from, writes John Wren.  read now...

District Justice Vanessa Baraitser gave supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a surprise on Monday in blocking the request for extradition by the U.S.    read now...

On 1 January 2021 the 1990 Queensland Cabinet Papers were released, including a Cabinet Minute on “Options in Relation to Daylight Saving”. read now...

On December 10, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would recognise Morocco's claim to Western Sahara in return for it establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. read now...

Australia's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is to be praised when compared to cities still suffering such as Toronto. read now...

Hopes for the freedom of Julian Assange have hit a hurdle as his application for bail was denied by the Court. read now...

Australia seems hell-bent of damaging its economic security in the interests of being in the vanguard of a growing international anti-China “cabal”. read now...

Hillsong Church has outraged the music community by purchasing Melbourne's historic Festival Hall. read now...

Even after the victory of Julian Assange's extradition denial, work still needs to be done to protect freedom of press and investigative journalism. read now...

Europe is taking the lead in digital market regulation with new proposed legislation designed to prevent illegal content and disinformation. read now...

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW: Prime Minister Scott Morrespin and his wife Jennifer join Samantha Armasuckup on 'The Sun Rises' to discuss plans for 2021. read now...

Why did a British judge reject the U.S. Government's attempt to extradite Assange, despite accepting "virtually all of the allegations" against him? read now...

Independent Australia is granted access to document Scotty Morrison taking time out from his gruelling Photo Ops schedule to relax at home. read now...

As Jobkeeper, JobSeeker and other stimulus measures are wound back, it is doubtful the Morrison Government will rise to the economic challenges ahead. read now...

The Government is hypocritical in its approval of Australia's nuclear research body to work with China on the development of nuclear reactors. read now...

Findings from the Royal Commission into the Christchurch terror attack can be used to better Australia's attitudes towards ethnic diversity. read now...

Projections on Australia’s future are bleak if it maintains its hostility to China and cloying dependence on America. read now...

The Murdoch stranglehold over Australian media was, as ever, a popular topic on IA during 2020, with this February glimmer of hope from Paul Budde receiving nearly 40,000 unique views. read now...

The capture of ABC Insiders by Murdoch's minions was a topic of debate all year, with this April Alan Austin piece attracting in excess of 35,000 unique views. read now...

The impact of Scott Morrison's Pentacostal beliefs concern many Australians, as shown by this January article, which was read by near 45,000 people. read now...

Much fauna perished in the bushfires that stripped the nation early in the year — and the fearsome dropbear was no exception. This troubling January article from Chris Richards received more than 25,000 unique visits. read now...

The Coalition's scorchingly expensive copper-based "steam punk" NBN continued to buffer during 2020, with this January report by IA's tech expert Paul Budde receiving around 30,000 viewers. read now...

Star IA reporter Alan Austin collects his second top 10 article of 2020, with this June piece being read by close to 22,000 fans. read now...

When you fill those pink bags in your letterbox with clothes, where do they end up? This August investigation by Steve Bishop was read by close to 24,000 readers. read now...

The Australian film and television industry has lost one of its luminaries, Picnic at Hanging Rock screenwriter Cliff Green. read now...

Thousands of Australians and New Zealanders are donating “good used clothing” to a secondhand clothing empire, rather than to charities. read now...

COVID-19 had the biggest impact on the world in 2020 and, as the virus struck the USA with force in April, this prescient report received over 21,000 unique views. read now...

A new podcast series about news and the world of politics, featuring special guests getting brutally honest about everything. read now...

Rolled gold standards abound in our final idiot edition for 2020. read now...

A Victorian Police Royal Commission has revealed that use of gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informant may have contaminated numerous convictions. read now...

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Scott Morrespin joins Samantha Armasuckup on 'The Sun Rises'. read now...

IA looks back over a year of climate-driven calamities and political scandals.  read now...

Politicians are poorly positioned to encourage us to get the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

The Prime Minister and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie have perpetuated tension between the Government and ADF during the Brereton investigation. read now...

It's interesting to compare the major economic models in the Western world: the Anglo-Saxon model, the Rhineland model and the Scandinavian model. read now...

Australians like to think of themselves as living in a classless society where anyone can succeed, unimpeded by socio-economic barriers. read now...

While Australia continues to float aimlessly without a clear recovery plan, no economic winds will be favourable. read now...

The NSW Government will have to answer for not mandating masks and travel to prevent the spread of infection from the current COVID-19 outbreak. read now...

U.S. President Donald Trump used his abilities as a conman to win over the public and key political figures during his time in office. read now...

The Northern Territory Government is pushing for more bottle shops within proximity to Indigenous communities, knowing the health risks. read now...

The three key economic messages from the Morrison Government are quite false, but the media keeps promoting them anyway. read now...

Proactive government policy is needed to ensure that all can access appropriate housing, writes Karl Fitzgerald. read now...

Racism, fear and lack of moral courage sees Australia tied to a declining America.  read now...

The Government is well and truly broken, says Peter Henning. read now...

As 2020 becomes 2021, one thing remains ominously certain: the Australia-U.S. alliance will continue to threaten the peace of the region and Australia's economic security. read now...

All the major political parties must lift their game and treat political staffers better, writes Peter Wicks. read now...

The sign-up of voter representatives in the Electoral College has made the win by Joe Biden more certain than ever. read now...

He's hot... red hot! read now...

We should examine the oppressor, not the oppressed, otherwise all hope is lost. read now...

As the year comes to an end, political commentators in the mainstream media have been giving their analysis of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s performance in 2020. read now...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Morrison Government has pushed many of its legal responsibilities to state governments. read now...

The Indonesian Government is making an effort to encourage drivers to go electric in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution. read now...

The term “offshore processing” suggests something industrial, mechanistic.  read now...

It was astonishing to hear the news the Federal Government has set up the Regional Digital Tech Hub as part of their $220 million Stronger Digital Connect Package. read now...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that a need for media information clear in scientific method and concepts has never been more crucial. read now...

Even in the midst of the biggest health crisis in years, governments of the world area still prioritising military power, death and destruction. read now...

"It is equal to a 9/11 attack every day for more than 100 days." read now...

Prime Minister Scotty from Photo Ops discusses possible photo options with his trusty, personal photographer. read now...

This week’s questionable Government dealings are brought to you courtesy of Scott Morrison, Stuart Robert, Paul Fletcher, Matt Canavan and Dave Sharma. read now...