Independent Australia
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 Friendlyjordies and the NSW Government’s demise
The resignations of the Premier and Deputy Premier of NSW, blaming ICAC and Friendlyjordies, respectively, signal the worst time of mourning for establishment media. read now...
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 The vaccination saga: Infections, hesitancy and inequality
The stories from across the world are similar. In those countries where anti-vaccination mythology is rife, vaccine hesitancy is a major problem. read now...
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 IA Book Club: Two Revolutions and the Constitution
Julie McNeill reviews a story by James D R Philips of revolutionary American progress from British colonies to a new nation founded on the world's first written Constitution. read now...
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 Fake vaccine passports making the pandemic more difficult
Fake vaccine passports are becoming big business but while the forgeries are good, there are easy ways to spot the counterfeits. read now...
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1000 IA Book Club: The Crime of Not Knowing Your Crime – Ric Throssell Against ASIO
Jim Kable reviews a book by Karen Throssell about the injustice suffered by her father in his life-long struggle to clear his name after being wrongly accused by Vladimir Petrov of being a Russian spy in the 1950s. read now...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 Morrison's AUKUS deal crippling foreign policy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's security pact with the U.S. and UK is damaging Australia's reputation on the world stage. read now...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 Berejiklian’s resignation ignites mainstream media lovefest
The resignation of Gladys Berejiklian has resulted in mainstream media revealing their apathy towards corruption and their Liberal Party bias. read now...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 LNP turmoil illuminates the power of institutional narratives
Following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro, the mainstream media showed its true colours by hailing them as heroes. read now...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Mark David does a runner
Meanwhile, Scotty puts ICAC in the corner. read now...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 Conservatives like Tudge think they need history but not historians
Conservative politicians and historians are always bound to clash, write Paul Taucher and Dr Dean Aszkielowicz. read now...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1000 WHAT'S ON: Boss Level — groundhog slay
Trapped in a time loop that constantly repeats the day of his murder, a former special forces agent must unlock the mystery behind his untimely demise. read now...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 Under Morrison, Australia strives to be unincorporated territory of U.S.
Australia has practically ceded its defence strategy and policy to the whims of the U.S., writes Peter Henning. read now...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +1000 Outgoing NSW Premier Gladys 'The Great' Berejiklian joins 'Insniders'
Gladys Berejiklian shares her reasons for resigning and what the future holds for the trailblazing leader, yet unlucky woman in love, who saved Australia, in an 'Insniders' exclusive. read now...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1000 Flashback 2019: Fires rage as Berejiklian ignores advice and decimates what's left
As Gladys Berejiklian flees under an ICAC investigation, it's important to remember that one of her biggest crimes was against the environment. 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...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 AUKUS nothing more than a re-election stunt
The AUKUS security pact is crippling our nation's sovereignty and perpetuating our position as a lapdog to the United States. read now...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 The Coalition of climate criminals
One of the Australian Government's biggest failures is its apathy towards committing to climate policy, a Liberal Party tradition. read now...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 It's a pandemic, not Braveheart: 'Freedom day' complicates COVID fight
The rhetoric of "freedom day" simplifies the complex task of combatting COVID long-term, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 Zuckerberg's metaverse comes with serious flaws
The proposed Facebook metaverse, a virtual reality environment, could lead to danger if used by the wrong people and not fully developed. read now...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +1000 Liberal Party trashing its own reputation
Australia's Federal Government is destroying its own reputation scandal by scandal. read now...
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:30:00 +1000 The Morrison clown show goes on
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues his parliamentary circus and perpetuates his reputation as the nation's clown. read now...
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +1000 We need to urgently talk about the nursing crisis in Australia
The Coalition must do more to prioritise the health of nurses who are turning away from the profession at the worst possible time due to burn-out, stress and insufficient resources. read now...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 Partner visas the big winner in new Migration Program
The Government clearly let politics influence the migration outcome, issuing way more partner visas compared with previous years. read now...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 NSW corruption: Gladys Berejiklian is just the beginning
Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's resignation comes as no surprise when taking into account her history with corruption. 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...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +1000 Berejiklian and Barilaro out, but let's not celebrate yet
After the departure of Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro, it's possible that things will go from bad to worse for the NSW Government. read now...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000 Morrison Government aspires to net zero — on climate action
What to do when you want to exude an image of not being a dinosaur in the world of climate politics but your own party members won’t cooperate? read now...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 The Australian 'police state' is nothing new
Recent lockdowns have not signalled that Australia is a police state, though other civil rights abuses raise such questions, writes Dechlan Brennan. read now...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 Frydenberg’s mental health accusations against Andrews exposed as baseless
Tawdry attempts by federal Coalition ministers to vilify Victoria’s Premier have now been shown to lack a factual foundation, writes Alan Austin. read now...
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1000 Australia's music scene plunges deeper into poverty
With more and more musicians leaving the industry out of economic necessity, we face a generation of silent performers. The Federal Government must step up its arts support. read now...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +1000 World Bank solution to Rohingya crisis comes with limitations
The World Bank has been hit with criticism for suggesting a proposal for the integration of Rohingya refugees into Bangladeshi society. read now...
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1000 The risky business behind Morrison's submarine deal
The commitment of the Australian Government to build nuclear-powered submarines is a tale of skulduggery and a game of high risk/high return. read now...
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1000 Trevor St Baker and the latest push for nuclear energy
Following the Government’s AUKUS alliance, we have seen a new push from nuclear advocates for a domestic nuclear power industry. read now...
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +1000 Wren's Week: Scott Morrison is destroying Australia's future inside and out
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has further damaged Australia's reputation both overseas and from within his own Government. read now...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +1000 BOOK REVIEW: The Accidental Prime Minister by Annika Smethurst
Stephen Saunders checks out political reporter Annika Smethurst’s intriguing biography of scarcely-accidental Prime Minister Scott Morrison. read now...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000 Uncertainty looms for offshore visa holders
On 23 September 2021, the Greens announced that they will introduce new legislation to extend and reinstate visas for temporary visa holders. read now...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1000 The murderous plot against Julian Assange
After sensitive CIA information was leaked, Mike Pompeo and the Trump Administration sought to exact revenge upon Julian Assange. read now...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Mark David does diplomacy
How well? Ask China, France, Aussie women... read now...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +1000 From fascism to farce to the next election
Despite the recent anti-lockdown protests being hijacked by the far-Right, Dr Martin Hirst argues that Australia isn't becoming a fascist state yet. read now...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000 WHAT'S ON: Squid Game — Netflix and kill
Hundreds of people with financial hardships are given the chance to win millions of dollars in a series of children's games with deadly high stakes. read now...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000 Australia's approval of gas projects lighting climate change fires
The gas development in the Beetaloo Basin is guaranteed to accelerate and worsen climate change impacts on our health, writes Dr David Shearman. read now...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000 National Party’s emission plan: No coal executive left behind
The National Party appear to be the only people who think the Morrison Government takes climate seriously and they are not happy. read now...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000 China makes progress in fight against climate change
The Chinese Government is making progress in achieving a reduction in carbon emissions through its technology and energy sectors. read now...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000 Flashback 2016: The conventional wisdom: Jeremy Corbyn and the ABC
ABC host Lisa Millar has exhibited more Right-wing bias in her attack on Dan Andrews while sympathising with Gladys Berejiklian. 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...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000 Government's climate change web of lies
Our political leaders will do anything to stay in positions of power, including deceiving the voting public on urgent matters of climate change. read now...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000 Artificial intelligence to better understand our world
While artificial intelligence has been an important tool in gaining a better understanding of our world, it's imperative that we learn more from it. read now...
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...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000 Mainstream media no friend to The New Liberals
Determined to see progress in Australian politics, The New Liberals have been hindered by ignorance from the mainstream media. read now...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +1000 Outcome of 2020-21 Migration Program: Alex Hawke panics on immigration
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has at last released the report on the outcome of the 2020-21 Migration Program — months after he would have received it. 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...