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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison's sexual harassment dog act trolls women
Managing editor Michelle Pini examines Scott Morrison's claims of parliamentary workplace improvements since the Brittany Higgins rape allegations in February.  read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
America pays to oppose Argentine Packaging Law
With corporate profits being threatened, America has offered bribes to oppose new environmental legislation being proposed in Argentina. read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sexual harassment in Tajikistan: It's rife and largely unchecked
In Tajikistan, like much of the Central Asia region, violence against women is widespread and stems from the highly patriarchal nature of Tajik society. read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Why the Coalition must fund COVID treatment for the unvaccinated
Singapore has decided not to fund COVID treatment for its unvaccinated, to increase vaccine take-up, but the Coalition shouldn't replicate this strategy in Australia. read now...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
All capitalism 'can do' is destroy our planet
Scott Morrison's new slogan is hypocritically telling us that our planet's saviour from the climate crisis is the very thing destroying it. read now...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Pauline Hanson plunges anti-vax reputation even lower
Between falling victim to COVID-19 and admitting neo-Nazis among their ranks, it seems members of the anti-vax movement have given up caring. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Dune (part one) — spice up your life
The son of a noble family is entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg admits to planning Bridget Archer ambush
The ambush of Bridget Archer is the latest incident of poor behaviour from Josh Frydenberg and he’s now admitted that the ambush was preplanned with Scott Morrison. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Pentagon to expand military presence in Australia against China
The U.S. Department of Defence is focusing on building bases in Guam and Australia in an effort to prepare for war against China. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Omigod. Omicron!
OmicMarketing opportunity! read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: Normalising Scott Morrison
This week, we've seen more harassment and bullying by the Coalition, mostly directed at female MPs such as Jacqui Lambie and Bridget Archer. read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
PM Morrison: The skipper who won't play with a straight bat
With the PM's ploy of reducing some debate to a cricket analogy, Scott Morrison, the "king of spin", has rebranded being called a liar to make it seem like only a bit of sledging. read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Blowing the whistle on umpire abuse
Sporting organisations must do more to look after their umpires' mental health and well-being, with research showing an increase in anxiety and depression for Australian sports officials. read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s top 10 bare-faced lies
What are a few outright lies between friends, international leaders and the entire nation when you're the Prime Minister? read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
China increases cyberwar tactics
As tensions continue to rise, China is using cybertechnology to enhance bullying tactics against Western democracies. read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Federal insurance scheme needed to revitalise arts sector
A national insurance scheme is key to boosting confidence within the visual arts sector after suffering losses through the pandemic. read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Detained refugees denied access to library services
Library services are yet to be provided to refugees detained in a Melbourne facility, despite efforts from librarians and City of Melbourne councillors. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison invents his own polygraph test
Scott Morrison branches out into small business whilst carrying out his duties as prime minister. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison renews crackdown on social media users
Scott Morrison is trying to introduce legislation that will hold social media companies accountable for what he considers harmful content. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Alan Tudge disappoints with new education strategy
A new international education strategy released by the Federal Government is another example of the Liberal Party's failure to plan efficiently. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: Coalition threatened by Independent movement
Independent politicians, particularly women, are becoming a strong voice against the ineptitude of our Federal Government. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Coalition Government should've already closed our borders to Omicron
Australia needed to close its border to Omicron, the new COVID variant. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government notches up 40 'worst on record' economic outcomes
Recent economic data brings the tally of failures in economic management by Prime Minister Morrison and Treasurer Frydenberg to 40, as Alan Austin documents. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
People living with disability have a dignified right to sex
Graeme Sparkes reviews a new memoir that explores the bond a mother shares with her son who is living with disability and her resolve to ensure his right to sexual life. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sexual abuse survival: How one woman's story helped heal another
Dr Jennifer Wilson's own account of sexual abuse survival acknowledges Grace Tame, whose fierce courage in telling her story helped free memories for Wilson that inspired further healing. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition derails Federal ICAC on technicality
The Morrison Government recently managed to scuttle debate of Helen Haines' proposed bill for forming a Federal ICAC by way of a technicality. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Corruption and extremism threaten government legitimacy
The strength of our Federal Government has been diminished by its response to the rise of right-wing extremism and accusations of corruption. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: The Wheel of Time — almost magical
A powerful magic wielder takes a group on a perilous journey to discover if one of them might be the one prophesied to defeat a great evil. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Dutton commits to following U.S. into war for Taiwan
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has pledged allegiance to the U.S. in defending Taiwan against attacks from China. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: The blatant hypocrisy of Scott Morrison’s Christian faith
Scott Morrison is once again on the warpath against religious discrimination, quoting from the Bible in Parliament while introducing new religious freedom laws. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Liberal Party's bloody history forgotten as Morrison cries freedom
Scott Morrison’s chant over “people wanting their lives back” recalled some 200 young men dead in Vietnam, conscripted by his political Party, the Liberals. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David takes his message to the masses
"A man's word is only as good as my mainstream media mates say it is!" read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's Medusa complex
It has become obvious that our Prime Minister suffers from the “Medusa complex”, a syndrome typified by the inability to address any issue directly. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Bloody Idiot of the Week — Episode 24: Would Scomocchio lie?
Which version of Scott Morrison is worse? Scotty from photo ops? The liar from the shire? Conspiracy Scott, the QAnon nut? So many to choose from! read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Don't punish the poor: Fines must be based on income
There is a discriminatory, classist struggle in this nation, in which the unemployed, the underemployed and the homeless can be decimated because they are too poor to pay fines. read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government mistakes ABC for a department it can control
Conservatives attacking the ABC is now so common that it has become almost redundant to report on it. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison braves the NSW Electoral Labyrinth Of Doom
Prithee, gentle reader, hear my tale of valour, sacrifice and abandoned political talking points — for the path to victory for Scott "Sir Fibsalot" Morrison is a narrow and treacherous one. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Conspiracy cults breeding terrorism through protests
Protests by right-wing groups over vaccine mandates have seen a rise in extremist behaviour, with death threats carried out against politicians. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
NBN remains a political football
A new revelation published in The Guardian shows that the NBN is much more expensive than what the Coalition let us believe in 2013. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Peaceful protesters reject Far-Right violence
Dr Martin Hirst attended the Stop the Far-Right rally in Melbourne on 20 November, organised to counter the fascism seen in anti-vax rallies. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Protests distract Government from climate crisis
Vaccine mandate protests around the country are distracting politicians from the ongoing climate crisis that still requires urgent attention. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Australia’s weak labour market causes NZ migration slump
Weakened labour markets in Australia and New Zealand have resulted in a significant slump in net migration of NZ citizens. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Liberals incite Far-Right to lynch Andrews
Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the latest Melbourne protests, where society's scariest gather, fuelled by complicit Liberal Party politicians. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
How an influx of independents could change Parliament for the worse
Significant change is often made by holding government and independents rarely, if ever, wield this power, writes Dr Kay Rollison. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Paul Keating slams Morrison's approach to Australia-China relations
Paul Keating's appearance at the National Press Club after a 26-year absence demonstrates one thing, at least: that each new prime minister of Australia is worse than the previous one. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Inflation worse under Coalition than Labor, contrary to Morrison's claims
Scott Morrison’s latest scare campaign claims interest rates and inflation will be worse under Labor than the Coalition, but the historical data refutes that, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
One person's metaverse is another's dystopian reality
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta: an attempt at rebranding Facebook's sullied image, a cool new virtual space, or is the social media giant building a dystopian world? read now...

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Sex and disability: The right to intimate connection
In this personal account, a mother explores the health and quality-of-life benefits of sex work in support of people, like her son, who are living with disability. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Rohingya financial burden too great for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is bearing the economic burden of supporting the displaced Rohingya community, with international assistance urgently needed. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Angus Taylor admits emissions policy was misleading
Angus Taylor has admitted the Safeguard Mechanism was never designed to compel companies to reduce emissions. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scotty the school captain is out of his depth
Australia is lagging behind significantly where climate policy and action is concerned, and high school level leadership just won’t cut it anymore. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Anti-vax rallies stink of Fraser Anning's populism
The current anti-vax movement is starting to show signs of White nationalist politics as spouted by Fraser Anning in 2019. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Liberals and mainstream media encourage extremism
The mainstream media and Liberal Party through their lies and propaganda have created a breeding ground for violence and extremism. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is selling the truth
... along with some snake oil, two used cars and a genuine Fukurri rug. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison is a threat to the Great Barrier Reef
By failing in climate policy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is also failing in protecting the future of the Great Barrier Reef. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
The Far-Right in Melbourne presents a clear danger to democracy
The presence of neo-fascist thugs in the so-called “freedom protests” marks an escalation of their recruiting efforts and a threat to democratic norms, writes Dr Martin Hirst. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Coalition provocation and silence fueling ugly Melbourne 'protests'
Before we focus on the people at the Melbourne "protests", we should consider the messaging that got them there and the complicit silence that enabled them. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: ICAC gun club a failure prior to grant
The 1,000-person convention centre at a Wagga Wagga gun club at the heart of corruption investigations is a major white elephant. read now...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Kings of defamation: Porter, Laming, Barilaro, Dutton et al
In a string of defamation lawsuits, Coalition MPs Barilaro, Dutton, Porter, Laming and others have let loose on citizens to suppress loose tongues. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:30:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Last Night in Soho — a night you'll never forget
A young girl fantasises about the '60s and dreams of a girl whose life takes a sinister turn, one that consumes her and leads her towards her own dark destiny. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Labor possibly handing Morrison another election victory
While the Morrison Government has done more than enough to lose the upcoming election, Paul Begley asks if Labor has done enough to deserve a win. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Right-wing commentators turning journalism into public relations
Right-wing political commentators are being awarded for journalism, highlighting the growing need for integrity in real news reporting. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Labor’s NBN plan to reach 8 million households
It seems Labor has bitten the bullet and decided that to have an overall better quality NBN, more money is needed to upgrade the Fibre-to-the-Node (FttN) to full-fibre. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2012: Prominent Liberal says Gillard should be kicked to death
The Murdoch press shrugged its shoulders and failed to condemn death threats against Victorian Premier Dan Andrews by protesters over the weekend. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps pressure on climate laggards like Australia
The COP26 Conference was a success, despite countries including Australia trying to water down the agreement to phase out coal. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Australian drug laws doing more harm than good
A new scare campaign demonstrates that Australian drug laws are archaic and don't have the public's best interests at heart. read now...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison has mastered the art of lying
Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, a person who finds the truth a creature best beaten, shunned and ignored, is now moving into what looks like campaign mode.  read now...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Public inquiry is showing Australia’s unheard call for new foreign policy
In January 2021 the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) launched a "People’s Inquiry" into the costs and consequences of the U.S. alliance. read now...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Living standards tumbling in Australia despite booming national wealth
Households are getting a lower share of the nation’s income than ever before, despite total revenue increasing, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Incarceration: How Australia fails its vulnerable
Political will is needed to end the abomination that is Australia's punitive carceral estate — a dumping ground for those we leave behind. read now...

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
COVID-19 is a race and our children are left at the starting line
Better measures need to be taken to protect our children from the effects of COVID-19 after the Government has largely ignored their safety. read now...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
IA Book Club: 'Memoirs Of A Rebel — Black Market Shooting'
Lindy Kittel explores a new book by Kon Georgiou, which reveals his life as a bikie and how he came to be in prison for triple murder. read now...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Farmers claim win over fossil fuel industry
Legislation in favour of farmers' water bore rights has given them the upper hand over coal seam gas companies. read now...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Dominique Grubisa's dodgy debt department
Dominique Grubisa continues her deception, this time plagiarising an academic paper to make cases for her debt management service. read now...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
November is time for Australian republican remembering
November is Australia’s season for remembering efforts to bring about an Australian republic. read now...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Bernard Collaery's trial needs to remain open
Lawyers for Attorney-General Michaelia Cash have warned of national security issues if the trial of Bernard Collaery continues in public. read now...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Defamations R Us
A growth industry for Coalition MPs? read now...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Twitter criticism is ruffling conservative feathers
Conservative political figures and journalists have been trying to silence critics on social media while spewing Liberal Party propaganda. read now...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
On IA: Weekly recap — 11 November 2021
Digital editor Dan Jensen recaps some of the biggest stories through the week. read now...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
New visa for migrant farm workers could turbocharge exploitation
The introduction of an agricultural visa will not end the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers, writes Abul Rizvi. read now...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Wealthy nations like Australia are leading the world to climate catastrophe
Western greed already destroyed the Global South once through colonialism and it is doing so again through climate change. read now...

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison really should resign, oui?
Morrison must resign. The fact he won’t and will not be forced to do so illustrates the desultory state of Australian democracy and its ostensible guardians — the Fourth Estate. read now...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: No Time To Die — a Bond farewell
Having left active service, James Bond must come out of retirement to stop a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. read now...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
'Shady' Michael Sukkar is dodging accountability
During his time as the Federal Member for Deakin, Michael Sukkar has engaged in behaviour fitting with the Liberal Party's lack of integrity. read now...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Twitter fights against Porter, van Onselen and Laming’s defamation threats
The defamation action against Professor Gemma Carey by Porter, van Onselen and Laming is about exercising power and control, writes Hayden O'Connor. read now...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison wants to be Australia's Donald Trump
Lies and questionable political tactics have made the comparison between Scott Morrison and Donald Trump more valid than ever. read now...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Cirque du Soleil explores VR and holoportation
Entertainment company Cirque du Soleil has partnered with Microsoft to incorporate holoportation technology into its performances. read now...

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: 10 reasons why Scott Morrison is actually a hypocrite
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has built a reputation for being a liar and a hypocrite, with his lies now causing tensions between foreign partners. read now...

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Religious Freedom Bill is Morrison's re-election strategy
The Morrison Government could use the proposed Religious Freedom Bill as a political weapon against Labor in the upcoming election. read now...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Interplanetary internet: Communication out of this world
Various global agencies are contributing to the expansion of the internet for deep space communication. read now...

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison: A lonely man with an empty plan
After looking lost amongst global peers at the G7 earlier this year, the Prime Minister took his “plan” to Glasgow via Rome to have another go at grand diplomacy. read now...

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
NSW ICAC renews urge for federal commission
Gladys Berejiklian's ICAC inquiry has re-energised the debate about the role of integrity agencies in our democracy. read now...

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Facebook rebrand: Why Meta is not better
Critics of Facebook believe its recent name change is merely a smokescreen, meant to distract us from looking at the social media giant's practices. read now...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Dominic Perrotett set to prioritise 'family values' during his tenure
Last weekend, hundreds gathered at Sydney’s Town Hall in support of LGBTIQ rights and by extension, in protest against NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. read now...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Alan Tudge opens his own Christian college
School principal, Alan Tudge, addresses the students of Tudge Christian College and Military Might for primary school-aged students.  read now...

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Last throw of the dice for Julian Assange
Regardless of the court battle to prevent his extradition to the U.S., there appears to be little hope for Julian Assange — the Americans are relentless read now...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
House prices skyrocket and social housing collapses under the Coalition
Under the current Coalition Government, provision of public housing has fallen to an all-time low and house prices are soaring, as Alan Austin reports. read now...

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
IA Book Club: 'Why You Should Give A F*ck About Farming'
Revelly Robinson explores a book that looks at how we take food security for granted and why we need to think wisely about agricultural productivity. read now...

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Avi Yemini and his ilk are anything but journalists
Right-wing propagandists calling themselves citizen journalists are nothing more than frauds and opportunists. read now...

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Eddie Obeid is a symptom of a greater problem
Part of the solution to ending corruption from the likes of Eddie Obeid is to eliminate the financial incentives for such practices. read now...



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