The PM joins Samantha Armasuckup on The Sun Rises to discuss very serious allegations against a senior minister, plus his plans to build a pizza oven. read now...

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...

The News Media Bargaining Code will only further cement what the backward NBN began: a smaller, less informed, more conservative and less democratic Australia. read now...

The Morrison Government's eye-watering stimulus package has little to show in the way of long-term benefit for the majority of Australians. read now...

Treasury's estimate of net overseas migration numbers lacks detail, meaning future economic growth remains uncertain, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now...

Rocked by another horrific scandal, the Coalition Government has again attempted to avoid confronting the issue of an alleged rape in 1988, writes Dr Jennifer Wilson. read now...

Media coverage of the Perseverance rover mission fails to report that NASA projected fair odds of lethal plutonium being released by accident. read now...

The submarine deal France proudly called 'the contract of the Century' appears to have collapsed, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Internships might seem appealing to younger people entering the workforce, but to the older generation, life can feel like one big internship. read now...

Dr Glenn Davies reviews a book by Professor Jenny Hocking that finally reveals the truth of the secret Palace letters. read now...

The Pilbara region has once again suffered destruction due to mining activities, this time at one of BHP's sites. read now...

Word-of-mouth and community support is a more effective way to stamp out right-wing extremism than additional government policing powers. read now...

The New Liberals is a party offering more progressive policies than the "other" Liberal Party currently governing our country. read now...

News Corp's political influence and power over the media is in need of regulation for maintaining journalistic integrity and democracy. read now...

Because that's what 'frenemies' do. read now...

While nuclear power is considered clean by many, there are several harmful and long-lasting consequences resulting from its use. read now...

Craig Kelly, one of the proudest and most vocal climate change deniers in Federal Parliament, has left the Liberal Party to become an independent MP. read now...

Our governments aren't showing enough political will to end the homelessness crisis in Australia. read now...

A culture of cover-ups and victim-blaming is on full display in all its proudly backward glory as the Morrison Government responds to Brittany Higgins' rape allegations. read now...

The racist dogma prevalent in U.S. politics is something Australia can avoid if we don't become complacent. read now...

Australia has abrogated its responsibilities by revoking the citizenship of a dual national suspected of trying to join the Islamic State, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

NBN Co is attempting to use its monopoly to increase prices, writes Paul Budde.  read now...

If parliamentary culture fosters sexual violence, treats rape as a political problem, undermines women and covers up criminal offences, then “further improvements” won't cut it. read now...

We go inside the Canberra bubble with Prime Minister Scotty from Photo Ops as a father – at home with his daughters. read now...

Any man who adopts a “don’t ask, don’t tell” position on sexual violence against women, as the Prime Minister has done, is an abject moral failure. read now...

The "SS Australian Society" just had two giant bergs rip into her fragile hull, the icy waters of greed and manipulation flooding in. read now...

The Australian environment cannot survive the National Party, writes Sue Arnold. read now...

A decade ago, Australia was lauded worldwide for its accomplishments and today it is condemned for its racism, selfishness and corruption, says Alan Austin. read now...

Africa is set to become the world’s next miracle economy and Australia is uniquely placed to join in and help kick it off. read now...

By undermining humanities education, the Morrison Government is helping create a superficial society, which opens the door to far-Right extremism. read now...

In having to pay for childcare, mothers are forced into a situation akin to the definition of slavery with little to no benefits. read now...

Equality is something every employer should strive for and our Federal Parliament should be no different. read now...

The banning of news content on Facebook in Australia has sent a shockwave among its users, but our own government is mostly to blame. read now...

After another week of major scandals, the Morrison Government is now in damage control once again to escape serious consequences. read now...

Expecting women to speak up after a sexual assault won't change the toxic masculine culture that allows violence to happen in the first place. read now...

He doesn't mind a microphone, either. read now...

Melbourne came so close to being treated on Thursday afternoon with what would’ve been a tennis match for the ages. read now...

With sinking coal profits and a position as one of Australia's leading polluters, energy giant AGL is rethinking its business strategy. read now...

It’s a three-way dance of supernatural drama as entertainment editor John Turnbull checks out three programs currently streaming. read now...

Nuclear-powered space technology risks causing further damage to our planet and is an unnecessary expense when we have higher priorities. read now...

Luke Hinsley writes an open letter detailing his distress after Centrelink refused financial support because his disability is permanent, rather than temporary. read now...

It is hard to escape the conclusion that the Australian people are being actively groomed by conservative politicians to accept, dismiss, overlook, or ignore their unethical activities. read now...

Investment giant Macquarie Group has made a bid to take over telco Vocus, a move that could make big changes to Australia's digital infrastructure. read now...

Power imbalances and a culture of silence are just some factors that make political staffers vulnerable to sexual misconduct, writes Maria Maley. read now...

Citizens are more likely to align themselves with foreign parties that reflect their worldviews rather than their own government, writes Professor John Quiggin. read now...

Since World War II Australia has progressively ceded its sovereignty to the United States. read now...

The neoliberal policies of central banks are creating fertile ground for social unrest and political extremism. read now...

On 13 February 2008, then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made the first federal government apology for the acts and behaviours of successive governments. read now...

The Federal Government’s electric vehicle policy was released two years ago, but they still cannot bring themselves to call it that, writes Dr Graeme McLeay. read now...

Answers from senior Treasury officials at last week’s Senate investigation contradict Government claims, writes Alan Austin. read now...

The Coalition must mandate enforceable safety measures for improving ventilation in schools, as key to controlling COVID-19. read now...

Global White supremacist attitudes are on the decline, including those of Australia's bogan racists. read now...

Satirist Rocky Dabscheck opens up to IA as to why he writes satire. read now...

After seemingly changing his stance on a 2050 net-zero emissions target, it's now up to Scott Morrison to actually do something about it. read now...

President Joe Biden's recent decision to not immediately re-enter the Iran nuclear deal is a continuation of Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran. read now...

Squabbling governments and evil rulers with mindless minions isn't just the plot of a TV show but a real-world crisis putting our planet in peril. read now...

After Senator Keneally delivered accusations against the Government over corruption, the mainstream media turned a collective blind eye. read now...

A division of the Proud Boys in Albury has resorted to harassing social media commenters and elderly residents who they don't agree with. read now...

A Variety review of an Oscar-nominated film dealing with the Holocaust has branded it as Serbian nationalist propaganda. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, along with other Liberal senators, have failed to admonish Craig Kelly over uninformed COVID-19 social media posts. read now...

There are reasons why those who were hoping for reparations of U.S. foreign policy under Joe Biden's administration may be disappointed. read now...

Former secondhand car mart owner Paul Hyslop has built an ASX company selling antimicrobial products with claims they contain a unique virus-killing molecule. read now...

There should be a call for our court system to bring governments to account for social injustices. read now...

... because he's immune to Scotty's marketing. read now...

Dominique Grubisa, the lawyer who makes millions advising her students to seek out “distressed assets”, also claims to be able to protect assets from lawyers, the government and creditors. read now...

It's time that Australia moved towards “Makarrata” and the treaty and reconciliation process set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. read now...

With the possibility of America's nuclear power stations becoming embrittled, President Biden needs to consider a total shutdown. read now...

The UK will lose some of its sovereignty over Northern Ireland as a result of its deal with the European Union, writes Daniel Raynolds. read now...

The signs suggest that the Australian Government and Google are close to a compromise, writes Paul Budde. read now...

The koala has belatedly become a focus for the mainstream media. read now...

Claudia Perry-Beltrame examines a new book revealing government secrets, crimes against humanity and the role of collaborative journalism. read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses the possibility of an early election with National ALP President Wayne Swan and IA columnist Professor John Quiggin. read now...

On 4 February 2021, the Victorian Parliament passed The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill, twenty-one votes to nine. read now...

The road towards real democracy in Myanmar remains unclear, writes Bruce Haigh. read now...

With a federal election due this year or early next, the misinformation from Australia’s mainstream media is ramping up. Alan Austin reports. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still refusing to adhere to any clear policies regarding net zero emissions targets. read now...

After a string of controversies including inciting the storming of the Capitol, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump is about to begin. read now...

The Morrison Government has been nothing but a detriment to Australia's progress and should be voted out for a prosperous future. read now...

The fossil fuel industry will continue to be a threat to the global environment so long as holds its influence over governments. read now...

Media coverage of Neo-Nazis may be providing a platform to promote far-right extremism as acceptable political discourse. read now...

... except for some presidents. And the odd politician. read now...

The Australian Christian Lobby has received criticism for opposing a bill that would support religious freedom and the LGBTQI community. read now...

Despite ranking among the wealthiest Australian states, WA is still ignorant towards rescuing its homeless population. read now...

A recent article suggested Eddie McGuire should take over leadership of the Labor Party. Chris Haviland explains why this idea is absurd. read now...

In recording 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, Britain is the fifth country to pass six figures due to appalling governance, mismanagement and incompetence. read now...

Australia must commit to a net-zero carbon emission target to avoid becoming an international pariah, writes Professor John Quiggin. read now...

Technology has the ability to work against us, so it's up to the human race to manage it in a way that averts it becoming detrimental. read now...

The boom in Gamestop's stock price shows that ordinary people can exercise their collective power, writes Jesse Ward.  read now...

For all the uncertainty cast by unprecedented global pandemics and unpredictable election results, some things never change. read now...

In the matter of Ashby versus the Commonwealth, there is now a staggering $4,537,000 at stake and a piper still waiting to be paid. read now...

As record debt under the Morrison Government spirals to new heights, perhaps the Coalition will become synonymous with debt disasters. read now...

The final report of the independent review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act fails to address many substantive, critical issues, says Sue Arnold. read now...

News Corp chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch was given a lifetime achievement award on Australia Day. Alan Austin queries this decision. read now...

There is a reason the debate is still raging about January 26 and it may not be one that immediately springs to mind. read now...

The latest global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) rankings places Australia at 11 out of 180 countries. read now...

If there is one thing Biden and Trump have in common, it is their support for the war machine that is U.S. foreign policy. read now...

Thanks to Scott Morrison, Australia is in the bad books with the two most powerful nations on the planet. read now...

Conservative governments in the U.S. and Australia have caused a decline in both social behaviour and the global environment. read now...

The pen is mightier, after all... read now...