A national tax on the extraction and sale of natural resources could be used to invest in a better education system. read now...

A new UN report has revealed almost half of the world’s children are seriously threatened by the rapidly deteriorating global climate. read now...

If a precedent is set, allowing Woodside Energy to improperly dispose of a poorly maintained, toxic oil-rig, Australians may lose the chance to protect wild places like the Ningaloo Coast. read now...

Clive Palmer is launching another election campaign of misinformation and unwanted text messages, this time posing an even bigger danger. read now...

From worsening pandemic statistics to the lack of empathy shown towards Australians in Afghanistan, the Government has blood on its hands. read now...

One of the consequences of managing the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the divide between socioeconomic classes. read now...

A political party with the sole purpose of eradicating Federal Government corruption has been registered in time for the next election, but may not make it to the starting gate. read now...

As the Coalition approaches the eighth anniversary of its election, Alan Austin surveys some of this regime’s most destructive records. read now...

Charlie Watts, drummer for one of the world’s biggest rock groups ever – the Rolling Stones – has passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 80. read now...

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

Not content with influencing elections and spreading COVID-19 disinformation, the United Australia Party is helping to sow seeds for what appears to be an insurrection against the government. read now...

In the wake of anti-lockdown protests, the press has been front and centre in a reckless misinformation campaign. read now...

A greater risk to our economy may not be governments running out of money but their inability to devise programs helping suffering businesses. read now...

The proposed state border blockade by truck drivers may have been inspired by hate speech from a radical conspiracy theorist. read now...

A struggling artist delves deep into an urban legend that ends up consuming him and leading him into a world of unimaginable darkness. read now...

More testing and better knowledge of how the COVID-19 virus works are crucial in defeating its spread. read now...

Funny. Very funny. Really, really funny. Too funny! read now...

The Canadian Government has increased immigration targets to help its economy recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. read now...

The situation in Afghanistan is the result of political interference by the United States Government with the support of other Western leaders. read now...

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that he will be inviting world leaders to talk about democracy, authoritarianism and human rights at a summit to be held in early December. read now...

An Inland Rail Project (IR) was first proposed over 100 years ago. read now...

According to Scott Morrison and Gladys Berejiklian, when Australia’s vaccinations reach 70-80%, the country can “open up” regardless of case numbers. read now...

When the PM famously said "it’s not a race", he was referring, of course, to the coronavirus vaccine rollout, and it is highly likely that that particular comment, was sincere. read now...

Despite COVID-related disruptions, if the remainder of the AFL season produces just half of last week's excitement, we are in for a ripper round of finals. read now...

It was too difficult to figure out which of Australia's diabolical duo was the bigger idiot this week so in a Bloody Idiot first, we have a dual winner! read now...

It’s worth taking a moment to celebrate just how much of a triumph virtually every aspect of the Afghan conflict has been. read now...

Scientists have discovered a way to predict the best time to ease pandemic lockdowns using satellite technology. read now...

The Prime Minister needs help to win the upcoming Federal Election and Morrison’s white knight might just be the Craig and Clive clown show. read now...

The Australian Government owes a debt to the Afghan people where welcoming 20,000 additional refugees should just be the beginning. read now...

The man in charge of Josh Frydenberg’s office was at Westpac’s BT when it was gouging billions of dollars from its members. read now...

The Morrison Government is about to pull one of its best-ever scams. read now...

Scott Morrison is like Teflon in the mainstream media: nothing sticks, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

A 17-month parliamentary committee investigation failed to expose the disastrous decision-making which enabled the spread of COVID-19 in NSW, leading to a national emergency. read now...

Australian workers have received all-time low annual wages rise over the financial year just ended, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Our universities are shrinking the number of courses available and increasing the cost of some degrees to save money. It's counterintuitive during a pandemic. read now...

During this pandemic, anti-vaccination has been the subject of conspiracy theories that are multiplying worldwide. read now...

Taliban atrocities in Afghanistan over the past few weeks paint a drastically different picture to that provided in a recently published ABC article. read now...

The ABC has shown a callousness in its depiction of objective news and a reluctance to draw on the essence of the journalistic remit that has defined it. read now...

From climate denial to COVID-19 confusion to the destruction of liberal democracy, the question has to be asked — how did we get here? read now...

Aretha Franklin fought demons both internal and external to become one of the most acclaimed voices ever heard. read now...

With such a poor track record on human rights issues, Scott Morrison's talk of fighting for freedom is pure hypocrisy. read now...

It's a wee bit loosey-goosey. read now...

Travel exemption decisions are based on the personal opinion of the ABF Commissioner with no adherence to migration laws. read now...

Amid the constant drumbeat of news ranging from bad to catastrophic, Labor’s decision to implement the Turnbull-Morrison stage three tax cuts attracted only momentary attention.  read now...

The Taliban's rise to power is likely to mean the abolition of women's rights in Afghanistan, writes Johanna Higgs. read now...

An 18-year-old from Melbourne is the first climate activist to successfully nominate for the board of a major resources, energy or mining company. read now...

The Murdoch media are beefing up efforts to push political commentator Peta Credlin. Her actual achievements suggest she is unqualified. read now...

The Australian Government needs to show compassion and be flexible towards asylum seekers fleeing Afghanistan. read now...

The particularly vicious effort by U.S. authorities to get Julian Assange showed no signs of ebbing in the August 11 preliminary hearing before the UK High Court.  read now...

NBN Co has finally hit financial targets after continually revising them to a point where they met its struggling business model. read now...

Our Government has been making money out of the pandemic — charging fees for visas to companies and migrants without giving any services. read now...

The DHA approved work visas illegally for Hong Kong passport holders in August 2020, misleading people into breaching visa conditions. read now...

Nothing says “we are the government for big business only” like doling out money to multinationals while simultaneously clawing back cash from the impoverished. read now...

When politicians reject “the blame game”, it’s only ever because they’re being correctly held responsible. read now...

The Australian superannuation industry still has investments in the fossil fuel industry with support from the Federal Government. read now...

Government funding for schools entrenches social inequality and leaves parents with few choices, writes Emma Willson.  read now...

As the Delta strain extends Australia’s lockdown, Scott Morrison is finally paying a political price for his Government’s botched quarantine and vaccination policies. read now...

After a mild-mannered bank teller discovers his life isn't what he believed, he finds it within himself to become the hero of his own story. read now...

As Bob Dylan recognised, one-time Byrds rock star Gene Clark composed singular tunes. Clark’s music endures, his White Light album being a creative high.  read now...

The effects of climate change have increased the danger of fires in Australia, with a need for strategies to avoid another Black Summer. read now...

Compounded by COVID-19, the press has been unable to capture the tone of the nation due to a disparity of lived experience within journalism. read now...

As the final decision on the Julian Assange trial draws nearer, John Pilger bears witness to the latest in the attack on journalistic integrity. read now...

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard invited his Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to dine at his home together with his wife, Nicole, and two of her young nieces. read now...

Anti-lockdown supporters are trying to use the idea of common law as an excuse to disobey COVID-19 safety measures. read now...

Understanding the maths behind how a pandemic works makes it clear how to control and eventually eliminate the COVID-19 virus. read now...

... unless you live in regional NSW. read now...

Despite escalating tensions between nations, China is taking positive steps towards reaching net-zero carbon emission targets. read now...

At a critical time for the climate and environment, the Young Liberals in the Australian Capital Territory saw fit to auction off a piece of coal as part of a fundraiser, writes Michael Mazengarb. read now...

In 1973, Australian workers at the joint Australian-U.S. low-frequency communications base at North West Cape in Western Australia were unhappy with their working conditions. read now...

The mainstream media has made progress difficult for Labor in its biased favouritism towards Liberal Party policies. read now...

A report on skilled migration proposes the Government undo some of Peter Dutton’s worst skilled migration policy mistakes. read now...

Labor’s reversal of policy regarding negative gearing has aligned itself with the ranks of the most powerful property rights lobby group in Australia. read now...

Statistics have shown rapid growth in telehealth services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many GPs now embracing the technology. read now...

The appointment of Christian Porter as the Acting Leader of the Lower House is another illustration of the Government's ability to act with impunity, writes Victor Kline. read now...

Unlike cases that go to trial, Christian Porter has lost the right to the presumption of innocence while Scott Morrison keeps protecting him. read now...

Australia's top media authority has been criticised for failing to investigate complaints made against Sky News over COVID-19 misinformation. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s promotion this week of alleged rapist Christian Porter to the important role of acting leader of the House has left many people angry and aghast. read now...

The launch of Sky News Regional this month further solidifies Rupert Murdoch's already tight grip on Australia’s right-wing media landscape. read now...

You’ve got to hand it to the Deputy PM, he does a pretty good WC Fields with practically no theatrical training. read now...

The thorny issue of who is and who isn’t a real Christian has arisen again following the publication last week of a new book, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Joe Biden's statement that it is 'not inevitable' Afghanistan will be conquered by the Taliban after the U.S. finally withdraws troops is simply hypocritical. read now...

We should question the money and attention that automatically flows to sport when those in the arts sector are banking JobKeeper cheques composed mostly of zeros. read now...

Scott Morrison claims that he speaks for 'quiet Australians', but he doesn't appear to be listening on issues like domestic violence and sexual abuse. read now...

The Energy Security Board has made a push for Angus Taylor's recommendation of capacity markets, ensuring a win for coal generators. read now...

Our political leaders are shifting lockdown opinions for the public eye, while Sky News has been penalised for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. read now...

The NSW Premier shares her gold standard strategy for the Delta strain, including plans to have Sydney's North Shore fully vaccinated by next week, in this ABC 'Insniders' exclusive. read now...

Survivors marking National Stroke Week want the public to know that strokes are anything but a condition of the elderly. read now...

Aged care giant TriCare receives more money each year from Australian taxpayers than the entire GDP of the tax haven where it’s domiciled. read now...

Governments in South Australia and Victoria have failed to provide adequate wildlife legislation in order to protect koala habitats. read now...

It's a good thing he's not the Prime Miniature! read now...

After a 20-year absence, a detective returns to his hometown for a funeral but finds himself caught in a murder mystery with ties to his past. read now...

An immense trove of the most important royal historical material for decades has quietly been released in the United Kingdom. read now...

The Morrison Government has further expressed its contempt for women by promoting disgraced Minister Christian Porter. read now...

As a social media platform, Facebook has become controlled by bureaucracy and no longer offers fair democratic discourse and debate. read now...

The Chinese Government has caused a stir by making changes within its own tech industry, leaving experts to question its motives. read now...

IA columnist Emma Dawson discusses why she will not be running for Labor preselection, despite her belief that if elected, the party will achieve genuine reform. read now...

The weakness of the Australian Government is on full display in southwest Sydney this week, disguised as a show of force. read now...

The time is upon us to consider economic degrowth and stop exploiting our planet's finite resources for personal gain. read now...

The repercussions of New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro's defamation lawsuit against Friendlyjordies are no laughing matter, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not only proven himself a failure to Australians but also on the world stage. read now...