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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +1000
Christian Porter’s dark blind trust: Nothing to see here!
Christian Porter has resigned from the Morrison Cabinet – but not from Parliament – following his acceptance of a large donation to fund his legal battles. read now...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison: What the bloody hell are you doing
Time and time again, Scott Morrison has demonstrated that he is ill-equipped to serve in a position of power, writes Paul Begley. read now...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The disadvantaged face the brunt of COVID-related hardship
Recent protests in Melbourne underline that Australia has a serious problem with economic inequality, writes Duncan Storrar.  read now...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison and Frydenberg set multiple 'all-time worst' records on jobs
The Morrison years have been appalling for Australian workers. Alan Austin reveals the actual state of employment — because the mainstream media refuses to do so. read now...

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Morrison's 'sub-par' performance tanks Australia's national identity
Morrison's tanking of the Australian-French submarine deal in favour of the AUKUS pact signals to the world that Australia is not interested in being a real sovereign nation. read now...

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +1000
The value of a degrowth economy: Our planet would be richer for it
Decades of economic expansion have come at the expense of developing nations and a tremendous cost to the planet. Degrowth is a healthier future option. read now...

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000
U.S.-China talk could torpedo climate conference
If the focus favours an uncertain future threat of U.S.-China conflict when world leaders meet to address the real danger of climate emergency at COP26, the summit will likely fail. read now...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg ignored advice on JobKeeper design flaw, Liberal member claims
Josh Frydenberg's approach to JobKeeper has been criticised on both sides of the political aisle, writes Hayden O'Connor. read now...

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Government needs to rethink its COVID-19 strategy
Future COVID-19 plans need to focus on resilience, sustainable development and to reappraise risk assessment procedures that have been relied upon. read now...

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Melbourne earthquake: Shaken, not stirred
Amidst the lockdown protests, Melbourne was also hit by an earthquake this week that added to the chaos happening around the city. read now...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Joe Bell — the long road to redemption
After the suicide of his son, a man embarks on a walk across America to spread a message against bullying and intolerance. read now...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Bridging visa boom sparks audit request
An audit into the partner visa processing system has been requested by a Labor MP after an increasing number of bridging visas were issued. read now...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David goes 'sub-terranean'
Meanwhile, Victorians are living on shaky ground. read now...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The Australian immigration prison system
Australian immigration laws are excessively harsh and our Immigration Minister has near-unchecked power in detaining migrants. read now...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Melbourne anti-lockdown protests are a disorganised mess
Without any sort of leadership or strategy, the Melbourne anti-lockdown protests have descended into chaos without real purpose. read now...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +1000
Bulldogs in the way of Demons ending curse
On Saturday, millions of footy fans around the country will be guaranteed a fairytale ending whichever way the 2021 AFL Grand Final goes. read now...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
'Sub-standard': Submarine deal botched by Morrison and his cronies
The Coalition's decision to tear up a deal with France is a masterclass in failure, writes George Grundy. read now...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Bad politics and the death of tax reform
The OECD has recommended tax reforms by the Australian Government to reduce reliance on taxing personal incomes read now...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government sends Australia backward in women's rights
Scott Morrison and the Liberal Government are heading Australia towards a Handmaid's Tale scenario in terms of women's rights. read now...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government re-election would be an environmental catastrophe
If the Morrison Government wins the next federal election, Australia can kiss goodbye to our unique, irreplaceable wildlife. read now...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Unveiling T25: Telstra’s vision of its future
Telecommunications giant Telstra has announced a new program that will benefit both the company's growth and its customer base. read now...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition responsible for the demise of Australia's Family Court
The Government's merging of the Family Court with the Federal Circuit Court will complicate the family law system over time. read now...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +1000
Sales, Gillard and the 'Left-leaning Twitter' bully
Is sexist bullying confined to Twitter users or the exclusive domain of the Left? read now...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: Like a fish out of water: Australia's submarine project is a flop
While our Prime Minister receives criticism for steering us down a path of warmongering with the AUKUS alliance, this course was initially started prior to Scott Morrison. read now...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
China and how America lost peer competition
President Joe Biden speaks of peer competition, yet on all fronts, and importantly on the domestic front, China is winning hands down. read now...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's devolution of democracy
Scott Morrison has managed to flaunt his power through severing ties with France over submarines and overlooking the Christian Porter scandal. read now...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Leigh Sales, Twitter and the power of the mainstream media
Leigh Sales' attack on Twitter and its users is indicative of the mainstream media's displeasure with being challenged, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Submarine fiasco the latest in a long list of Coalition military failures
Modern history shows Australia’s Coalition is incapable of effective defence planning and military hardware procurement, writes Alan Austin . read now...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Temporary entrants in Australia: Who is left and what is to come
After peaking at 2.41 million in December 2019, the number of temporary entrants in Australia fell to 1.67 million by the end of July 2021, a fall of 30.7%. read now...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Nuclear sub plan sees Australia’s reputation take a dive
Australia's nuclear submarine deal will be of no benefit to the country in terms of environment or foreign policy. read now...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +1000
IA Book Club: Long Half-life – The Nuclear Industry in Australia
In his far-reaching review, Dr Evan Jones explores a book by Ian Lowe, which looks deep into Australia's involvement with the nuclear industry. read now...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Tudge sore over suggestion we question Anzac Day
Education Minister Alan Tudge should look closely at history before criticising expert's proposed curriculum changes, suggesting school students challenge ideas about Anzac Day. read now...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Why Australia needs to become a secular republic
Legal cases both here and overseas highlight reasons why our theocratic Government needs to make a clear separation between church and state. read now...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Climate education is essential for a better future
We need to teach future generations how to properly understand the effects of fossil fuel power and become more efficient energy consumers. read now...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Gladys does the dash while Porter remains untouchable
The Liberal Party is displaying its usual incompetence and corruption, with Christian Porter stealing the limelight in this week's scandals. read now...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
IA Book Club: Maria Taylor's 'Injustice'
Revelly Robinson takes a look at Injustice, which is a history of Australia's cruel treatment of our own fauna and the psychology behind it. read now...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Die in a Gunfight — zero bang for your buck
A romance between two lovers from rival families is rekindled as their parents fight to keep them apart. read now...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Leigh Sales' bullying claims don't stack up
Does “Left” Twitter engage in vile abuse of senior female journalists? Leigh Sales seems to think so, but the evidence doesn’t stack up. read now...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David leaves lockdown to the experts
OMG, Gladys! WTF? read now...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Nuclear white elephants: Australia’s new submarine deal
The Australian Government is abandoning its French submarine program in favour of a partnership with the United States and the UK. read now...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Corporate 'greenwashing' a major obstacle in climate change fight
Businesses must stop "greenwashing" and take concrete steps to tackle climate change, writes Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter. read now...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
International doctors endure hardship in COVID Australia
Internationally trained doctors are facing a raft of tribulations in COVID Australia, writes Habibur Rahman. read now...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2013: Leigh Salesperson interviews Dr Craig Emerson on ABC $7.30
After publishing an opinion piece on social media bullying, Leigh Sales has come under criticism over her own past attacks on political figures. read now...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
'Honest' Christian Porter's mystery donation is totally not suspicious
A mystery donation towards Christian Porter's recent legal fees is drawing speculation over the total amount and the source of the money. read now...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Emma Raducanu's rise to fame highlights dangers of media scrutiny
Now in the world spotlight, tennis sensation Emma Raducanu must face the intense pressure and expectations from both the public and media. read now...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Autonomous vehicle services: The future has a long and winding road
Automated vehicles will provide many benefits to drivers and the transport industry, but there is still a way to go before the technology is ready. read now...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
The unanswered questions surrounding 9/11
While many are quick to debunk 9/11 conspiracy theories, there are aspects of the disaster that seem inconsistent even in the most rational minds. read now...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
'Dobber King' Tony Abbott doesn't care for being dobbed upon
Former PM Tony Abbott has criticised people for dobbing him in for not wearing a mask in public, which is hypocritical considering his past. read now...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: The Sun Rises interviews the United Australia Party
In an exclusive interview on The Sun Rises, heavyweights from the United Australia Party discuss the benefits of Ivermectin and their party's overinflated membership count. read now...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's religious delusions are dangerous
Our Prime Minister's religious faith has often come under criticism, which seems justified when it's linked to extremism and child abuse. read now...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison, Finlay and a tame – but not Tame enough – Women’s Summit
It’s been a disheartening week for Australian women. read now...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Like the U.S., Australians angry about COVID mismanagement
Uninspiring leaders and a non-compliant public do not bode well for Australia's management of COVID-19, writes Sue Arnold. read now...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Rules around travel exemptions unclear, stranding Australians
The travel exemption based on "compassionate and compelling" grounds is inadequately defined, leading to considerable uncertainty, writes Lina Li. read now...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government sets more 'worst ever' economic records
Virtually every new data release confirms Australia’s economic demise under Prime Minister Morrison and Treasurer Frydenberg. Alan Austin updates the tally of disastrous outcomes. read now...

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Melbourne: It's a shame about the name
It’s a bit sad that our southern city bears the name of a drudge like William Lamb. Maybe it's time to give the old town a new moniker? read now...

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +1000
IA BOOK CLUB: Chris Bowen's 'Labor People'
Craig Minns unpacks Chris Bowen's new book, 'Labor People: The Stories of Six True Believers', which keenly reflects the lives of six influential Labor Party members. read now...

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Publishers lose High Court appeal in Dylan Voller defamation case
Media giants NineFax and News Corp have lost their recent High Court case concerning defamatory material published on their Facebook pages. read now...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
A reflection of decades of failed U.S. national security policy
A reckoning with America’s failed national security policy is long overdue. read now...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's Father's Day hypocrisy
While many Australians were unable to celebrate Father's Day due to lockdowns, the Prime Minister travelled interstate to see his children. read now...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
How the anti-lockdown fundraising machine keeps running
Proponents of the anti-lockdown movement have learnt the most effective ways to make money out of people's gullibility. read now...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Politicians still refuse to take action on climate disaster
After Hurricane Ida, stopping the Line 3 pipeline in line with Indigenous demands is a perfect opportunity for political leaders to take climate action. read now...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror — inside America's failure
While many of us remember the horror of the September 11 attacks, the story of why it happened and America's reaction is a fascinating history lesson. read now...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is running his own race
Didn't get off to a good start... he shot himself in the foot. read now...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Australia's first anti-corruption party: FIN is now official
Federal ICAC Now (F.I.N.) is approved! Australia’s anti-corruption party is a reality. read now...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
A betrayal of farmers: The Nationals are lackeys for coal
The National Party has abandoned farmers in favour of caving into the demands of fossil fuel donors, writes David Paull. read now...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
The Nationals and Murdoch media support nuclear power ahead of COP26
On 1 September 2021, Senator Matt Canavan called for Australia to boycott the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow in November.  read now...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:30:00 +1000
Flashback 2017: Matthew Guy and the 'mafia': Top five Liberal Party wise-Guys
Since reclaiming his position as leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, much is being discussed about Matthew Guy's past controversies. read now...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Governments to blame for vaccine confusion
World governments, including our own, have been adding to the confusion around COVID-19 vaccines with misinformation and changing facts. read now...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2018: The bad Guys
Matthew Guy reclaimed his role as Victorian Opposition leader this morning leaving people wondering if he's really the best Guy for the job. read now...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison has destroyed Australia's humanity
Under Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia no longer displays compassion and humanity towards those in need. read now...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
The Liberal Government doesn't care if you die
The Liberal Government has a new tactic in the effort to reopen our country — convincing the public that COVID-19 deaths aren't a big deal. read now...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Government wants NBN Co to focus on the money
The Government's new financial plan for the NBN is more about protecting its own investment as opposed to what's best for the country. read now...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
COVID-19 saving AAT from burgeoning backlogs
The AAT's overall migration caseload declined in 2020-21 — but the asylum seeker backlog continues to grow to new record levels. read now...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:30:00 +1000
Clive Palmer's UAP membership may be an offer you can't refuse
Clive Palmer’s rebranded United Australia Party might have just entered the land of fraud. read now...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Afghanistan, ‘anarchy’ and confecting a China threat
An article making a link between International Relations theory, Afghanistan and anarchy is further causing anti-China rhetoric. read now...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Murdoch and the big Australian lie
Over the last two Mondays, ABC Four Corners aired a two-part investigation into News Corp’s most lucrative global asset, the New York-based Fox News channel. read now...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Media bias for Berejiklian and against Andrews is clear
The media has reported on Victoria and NSW's handling of COVID-19 in vastly different and inequitable ways, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Gladys boasts about how her Government is teaching us to 'live with COVID'
We join NSW’s Premier Gladys Berejiklian at her daily 11 am press conference. read now...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg dubiously claims Australia’s lagging economy ‘leads the pack’
Australia’s economic growth is at a 30-year low relative to comparable countries, yet the Treasurer claims it is now a world leader. Alan Austin reports. read now...

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
IA Book Club: The Shortest History of War
Jim Kable reviews Gwynne Dyer's 'The Shortest History of War', which looks at the comparative role of war in society and how we might do away with it. read now...

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Fire, floods and felonies: Relocation the only option for Rohingya
Rohingya refugees live in squalid shelters in Bangladesh, but camp conditions have worsened due to floods, fire and internal violence. Relocation is the only solution. read now...

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000
First Nations Voice to Parliament: It's time to rethink democracy
A new approach to democracy is needed to fight the Federal Government's failure to deliver First Nations' rights as called for in the Uluru Statement of the Heart. read now...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Richard Pusey: The ‘most hated man in Australia’ walks free
As Richard Paul Pusey walked free from Ravenhall Correctional Centre on Wednesday, a great pallor of loss was cast over Melbourne. read now...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Help is needed for culturally diverse communities during pandemic
The recent COVID-19 outbreak in Australia has highlighted the importance of clear and precise communication with every section of the community. read now...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Texas abortion laws: A modern Handmaid's Tale
America’s Supreme Court this week declined a request to block a Texas law drastically restricting access to abortion services. read now...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Nine Perfect Strangers — the truth shall set you free
A group of people are invited to a luxurious wellness retreat to better their lives but discover their paradise is hiding a dark secret. read now...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Afghanistan is a warning of global denialism
As denialism becomes a growing problem around the world, one only needs to consider the Afghanistan situation as a potential warning for our future. read now...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is making promises
Because marketing never takes a holiday. read now...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Class action may reform laws for the 'forgotten children'
Former inmates of the Banksia Hill Detention Centre are planning a class action lawsuit over inhumane treatment and conditions. read now...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Coal in China: The good, the bad and the ugly
While moving towards net-zero emissions targets, the Chinese Government is making an effort to stamp out corruption within its energy sector. read now...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Home Affairs delays visa processing while applications drop
Home Affairs’ resources allocation is fundamentally flawed and with a reduction in visa lodgements since the pandemic, has an even heavier caseload. read now...

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Agriculture Visas: Modern slavery continues
The Morrison Government is now committed to introducing a dedicated Agriculture Visa from the end of September 2021. read now...

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000
New koala recovery plan is just more political spin
A recovery plan put forth by the Australian Government to save our dying koala population shows a lack of willingness to take action. read now...

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Government still holding Australia back in global broadband ranking
As the pandemic saw a global rise in high-speed broadband subscriptions, Australia still lags behind in the OECD ranking. read now...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Uniform resource rent tax for a better future
A national tax on the extraction and sale of natural resources could be used to invest in a better education system. read now...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk’
A new UN report has revealed almost half of the world’s children are seriously threatened by the rapidly deteriorating global climate. read now...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000
Ningaloo natural beauty under threat if Woodside has its way
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...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Clive Palmer’s campaign will have a body count
Clive Palmer is launching another election campaign of misinformation and unwanted text messages, this time posing an even bigger danger. read now...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Wren's Week: Government negligence is dooming our nation
From worsening pandemic statistics to the lack of empathy shown towards Australians in Afghanistan, the Government has blood on its hands. read now...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Picnics for the rich and curfews for the poor
One of the consequences of managing the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the divide between socioeconomic classes. read now...



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