The PM attended a Pentecostal national convention, at which he shared with those gathered his belief that he and wife Jenny have been “called to do God’s work”. 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 devastating outbreak across India exposes the stark failures in governance and vaccine development locally and across the world, writes Dr Rashad Seedeen.  read now...

It's hard enough dealing with racist attitudes within our country, but when they come from within one's own family the impact is more painful. read now...

NBN Co has released its plans for the 2021 pricing review consultation process. read now...

The (Tasmanian) devil is in the details.  read now...

What is it that propels some of us to go on when we think all is lost? From IA founder Dave Donovan comes an incredible, harrowing and life-affirming story of survival. read now...

Whether Morrison is “authentic” in his faith is irrelevant to the fact that he is clearly not respecting the division between church and state required by our Constitution. read now...

For developed nations, the period 1950 to 2050 will be an extraordinary population shock, tracking the four stages of the boomer life cycle: childhood, adulthood, old age and death. read now...

Cuts to the arts will devastate the sector, writes Leya Reid. read now...

The ancient Biblical texts may help Australians answer one pressing political question of the moment, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Belated arts support offered by the Coalition does little to encourage stable recovery from the impacts of funding cuts and COVID-19. read now...

COVID-19 may serve to intensify the pre-existing turn towards fascism, currently inflaming the Western world. read now...

In his ANZAC Day address, Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo has warned Australians should be prepared for war. read now...

In October, we reported on online reviews of Dominique Grubisa's DG Institute being submitted by fake identities. Now Independent Australia has identified numerous questionable "news stories" promoting the DG Institute. read now...

While the USA moves towards war, anti-China rhetoric grows on a daily basis and the idea of war is being sold as the "right" thing. read now...

U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan may be the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Liberal Government haven't tried to hide their religious beliefs, yet have also displayed great hypocrisy. read now...

If our Prime Minister is doing "God's work", it raises questions as to how much Scott's God cares about our sick and destitute. read now...

For decades, governments have been using gender stereotypes to their advantage, but this narrow viewpoint is outdated and irrelevant. read now...

The Federal Government secretly deleted from the ASIC review three-quarters of the findings into James Shipton's tax advice payments. read now...

It takes real empathy for the plight of minorities and not just simple awareness to be a true advocate for the fight against racism. read now...

Malcolm Turnbull has hit out at right-wing media outlets and former coalition colleagues for their advocacy for the fossil fuel sector. read now...

The hands, the promises, the excuses... read now...

The most systematic white-collar crime of Australian banks against borrowers is still ignored by those in authority and by the media. read now...

The Morrison Government's inability to address sexual violence against women is further evinced by its inability to create even a simple educational video for teens. read now...

The war in Syria continues, with fragmented and extreme opposition fighting to topple the barbaric Assad Government, writes Yanis Iqbal. read now...

Bogged down in the Senate is a Bill that selects a farming area, Napandee, near Kimba in South Australia, as Australia's national radioactive waste dump. read now...

The new Biden Administration in the USA laid out a $100 billion proposal for broadband investment as part of its $2 trillion+ infrastructure plan. read now...

As China becomes more assertive in the South China Sea, rival claimants have beefed up their military capabilities but there is a better path. read now...

Not all women feel the same, think the same and want the same for the former, but not forgotten, President Donald J. Trump.  read now...

The Morrison Government has made Australia an even more unequal and unfair place by supporting the big end of town. read now...

It is becoming a case of when, not if, there will be a war between the U.S. and China. read now...

It's a very multi-faceted and eclectic line-up of Bloody Idiot contenders this week. read now...

As the next Federal Election approaches, the Coalition is expanding its supply of misleading claims on the economy, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Patriarchal conditioning responsible for the increase in sexual violence against women needs to be addressed in children to prevent aggression. read now...

Reports of Scott Morrison trying to persuade Mike Baird to contest Warringah should give any conservation-minded person cause for concern. read now...

On ANZAC Day, let’s remember Simpson as neither sinner nor saint, but a man who took the same risks, like many other soldiers who are now largely forgotten. read now...

The Australian Government is commemorating our fallen soldiers on ANZAC Day while turning its back on those seeking asylum from war. read now...

While Japan faces international backlash over its decision to dump contaminated wastewater, Australia remains quiet due to its part in the Fukushima disaster. read now...

He's flying high! read now...

A glance at Angus Taylor's track record somewhat explains the lunacy behind his latest plans for climate action. read now...

While other nations step up to zero-emission targets, Scott Morrison is still falling behind on taking action and being a responsible leader. read now...

Tensions are erupting across Victoria’s volcanic plains as a battle to protect State Significant Landscape from a proposed 500kV overhead transmission network heats up. read now...

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has refused to commit to opposing the construction of a town in internationally protected waters in Moreton Bay, Queensland. read now...

Numbers of temporary visa applications, both educational and vocational, are rapidly declining as Home Affairs still deals with a Bridging visa backlog. read now...

Just like the disastrous NBN debacle, the cost of the Coalition Government's failed energy policies will be borne by renewable energy users. read now...

This week, the PM shunned the media and took to social media to defend his Government’s bungled vaccine rollout. read now...

Australia has fallen behind many developed nations in clinging to the monarchy and it's time for a change that benefits the people. read now...

As Tasmanians head to the polls where health is tipped to be a major issue, Tasmania’s health system seems to be in crisis. read now...

Black deaths in Australia and the United States follow a similar historical pattern of racist institutionalism and disregard for the sanctity of human life. read now...

Christine Holgate's level of power or privilege is not relevant to the fact that Scott Morrison bullied her out of her job, except to show that no woman is immune. read now...

There are legitimate concerns over the legality of the Liberal Party's attempts to block the registration of The New Liberals, writes their Leader Victor Kline. read now...

Although never a hit in 1971, gospel album Bring Me Home still rings out both musically and spiritually. read now...

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has demonstrated so little authority since the Coalition tried and failed to destroy it in 2013. read now...

The latest official figures show Australia’s infrastructure investment has plummeted, reports Alan Austin. read now...

At least a dozen South Australian officials have been alerted to a potential local fire hazard, but red tape is ruining efforts to reduce risk. read now...

Japan announced a plan to dump over 1.2 million tons of contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. read now...

The law in Italy has made it difficult for women to have freedom of choice in the matter of abortion, some resorting to dangerous methods. read now...

More awareness needs to be raised around the world concerning the disgraceful treatment of victims of sexual abuse. read now...

Things haven't improved for the Morrison Government after the poor management of our vaccine rollout followed by an attack on Christine Holgate. read now...

North Melbourne's sad scoreline so far this season may have been different had the club aggressively pursued John Longmire, one of AFL's best coaches. read now...

Dominique Grubisa makes millions selling seminars advising aspiring property magnates how to find distressed investors and acquire their assets for less than market value. read now...

The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the rollout of a plan to keep gas relevant which had been developed prior to the crisis. read now...

Fat' and 'no'! read now...

The tawdry sex scandals plaguing the Morrison Government are drawing attention to its deeper and far more serious problems, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, outdated "zombie" economic policies require fundamental rethinking. read now...

Cybersecurity is a hotly debated issue that demands our attention, writes Paul Budde.  read now...

Neo-Nazis are stalking Sydney’s Central Station at night and violently attacking Black Australians sleeping rough. read now...

With the forthcoming 2021 Budget in May, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will also likely release the 2021 Intergenerational Report (IGR). read now...

The British Government seems intent on sustaining its international prominence through deepened links with its former colonies. read now...

The rise of White supremacist and right-wing extremist movements in Western culture is a nasty feature of our pandemic world. read now...

Recent ongoing Morrison Government scandals may provide Anthony Albanese with the necessary ammunition to carry Labor's current lead to an electoral victory, read now...

The mainstream media is giving racial extremists such as Tom Sewell a platform to spread his message of hatred to potential recruits. read now...

Recent outcries of "cancel culture" are red herrings that should be dismissed, writes Dr Rashad Seedeen. read now...

The death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April 2021 at the age of 99 has brought global reflection on his enduring part of the Elizabethan regal story.  read now...

The latest data shows worsening outcomes for worker safety in the construction sector under the Morrison Government, reports Alan Austin. read now...

New requirements for the English language test will make it more difficult for visa applicants in abusive relationships to leave. read now...

The rape problem isn’t going away and men must speak up against the entitled minority that furthers it. read now...

A basic review of 2020’s worst knock-out incidents suggests the AFL could do more to limit the frequency of concussions. read now...

Waleed Aly's refusal to apologise for an interview with former AFL Collingwood player Héritier Lumumba is pivotal in preserving freedom of the press. read now...

The Prime Minister's myopic approach to solving problems and his focus on himself is only making matters worse. read now...

The latest koala plan from the NSW Government has outraged conservationists and destroyed any remaining credibility. read now...

Meanwhile, his rollout is running on empty... read now...

Anyone shocked by the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 will find recent comments posted on Fox News articles enlightening. read now...

At the beginning of the year, it all seemed to be going so very well for Prime Minister Scott Morrison. read now...

Our government is being far too reactive when it comes to violence against women and children and needs to be more proactive. read now...

After the fall of the Trump Administration, the GOP is making new efforts to regain power by gaming the system. read now...

"Distressed estates" maven Dominique Grubisa resides and practices law in NSW but relies on a Victorian practising certificate. Should she be struck off the roll? read now...

One anti-vax group that Joanna Psaros joined was irrational, boring and quite frankly, sad. read now...

As Lula re-emerges in Brazil's national affairs, Jair Bolsonaro's position is increasingly under threat, writes Yanis Iqbal. read now...

Poor management of Australia's broadband network has resulted in a problem that the Government won't fix and has left consumers paying for it. read now...

Australia’s mainstream media are ramping up their distortions of the state of the economy. Alan Austin reports. read now...

With his party's popularity in the doldrums, PM Morrison addresses the Liberal faithful and presents his latest policy initiative. read now...

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Scott Morrespin discusses the latest Cabinet reshuffle and his exciting plans from changing the culture within his party. 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...

After a Melbourne-based woman reported to police that she had been raped, she was notified that her case was being looked into — 89 days after her report. read now...

Until we fully embrace our new arrivals and eliminate all forms of racism and discrimination in this country, we cannot expect to be a truly cohesive society. read now...

Having moved on from his role as Home Affairs Minister, Peter Dutton has passed on a backlog of asylum seekers vulnerable to exploitation. read now...