For what non-self-serving legislation or achievements will this Government be remembered? read now...

Journalists have the power to frame reality for audiences, because they set the standards for what is considered "good", "bad", "normal" or "controversial". read now...

Given that governments in the past have encouraged whistleblowing, the punishment of Julian Assange is a great hypocrisy. read now...

Australia's nuclear submarine program has become less to do with our defence and more about placating the American Government. read now...

The third independence referendum set for New Caledonia was to be like the last two — but this time had worrying differences. read now...

UK human rights activists speak of a “travesty of justice” as the High Court expresses its "trust" in U.S. assurances. read now...

The case for a review of Insiders and sacking its producers, presenter and most regular guests has strengthened as the year has progressed, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Despite difficulties with their record company and crooked manager, power-pop pioneers Badfinger broke out their landmark Straight Up album in December 1971. read now...

The conference of parties (COP) met for the 26th time, constituting one of the most important meetings held by the United Nations in recent history. read now...

Little has been done to stop white-collar crime in the banking sector despite a number of inquiries and a Royal Commission into fraudulent activity. read now...

In a blow to journalism and free speech, the U.S. has won its appeal against the decision not to extradite Julian Assange. read now...

Several nations have made a stand against China by refusing to send government officials to the Olympics, but it's an ineffectual strategy. read now...

It seems the Prime Minister is blaming the choice of tyres while ignoring Team L-NP’s overall poor performance. read now...

The Liberal, National and Labor Parties have ensured the public will never know the findings of an Inquiry into wellbeing of kangaroos. read now...

Because nothing says PR for PM like a televised sports race. read now...

After a defeat in the 2019 Election, Labor is promising to repair the damage done by the Morrison Government, especially with the climate crisis. read now...

The Institute of Public Affairs is seeking to harm the ABC's reputation, while questions linger over its own operations and purpose, writes Anthony Klan. read now...

Electing independents is the answer to curing the problems facing Australia's democracy, writes Georgia Steele.  read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini examines Scott Morrison's claims of parliamentary workplace improvements since the Brittany Higgins rape allegations in February.  read now...

After having her name tarnished by corruption allegations, Gladys Berejiklian now has the support of Scott Morrison in running for Warringah. read now...

State and federal governments have been rushing children back into schools despite not taking adequate precautions against COVID-19. read now...

The Federal Government has dropped the ball when it comes to NBN and mobile communications in regional Australia. read now...

The reckless determination of the NSW Premier to increase the state's population without solid planning will ultimately add to the climate crisis. read now...

The biggest and oldest rivalry in world cricket resumes on Wednesday when Australia and England do battle in the first Ashes Test of the summer at the Gabba. read now...

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp will shift allegiance to Labor in the event of a 2022 Election win and claim some responsibility for the victory. read now...

Christian Porter left Parliament this week in the same way that he lived his entire life: privileged and certain that any slight against him was unwarranted. read now...

The history of humanitarian missions is a history of taking sides, disruptive partiality and the forfeiture of the very object powers claim when intervening in another country.  read now...

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is ramping up the falsehoods as an election looms, writes Alan Austin. read now...

With corporate profits being threatened, America has offered bribes to oppose new environmental legislation being proposed in Argentina. read now...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

OmicMarketing opportunity! read now...

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...

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...

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...

What are a few outright lies between friends, international leaders and the entire nation when you're the Prime Minister? read now...

As tensions continue to rise, China is using cybertechnology to enhance bullying tactics against Western democracies. read now...

A national insurance scheme is key to boosting confidence within the visual arts sector after suffering losses through the pandemic. read now...

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...

Scott Morrison branches out into small business whilst carrying out his duties as prime minister. read now...

Scott Morrison is trying to introduce legislation that will hold social media companies accountable for what he considers harmful content. read now...

A new international education strategy released by the Federal Government is another example of the Liberal Party's failure to plan efficiently. read now...

Independent politicians, particularly women, are becoming a strong voice against the ineptitude of our Federal Government. read now...

Australia needed to close its border to Omicron, the new COVID variant. read now...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has pledged allegiance to the U.S. in defending Taiwan against attacks from China. read now...

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...

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...

"A man's word is only as good as my mainstream media mates say it is!" read now...

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...

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...

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...

Conservatives attacking the ABC is now so common that it has become almost redundant to report on it. read now...

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...

Protests by right-wing groups over vaccine mandates have seen a rise in extremist behaviour, with death threats carried out against politicians. read now...

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...

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...

Vaccine mandate protests around the country are distracting politicians from the ongoing climate crisis that still requires urgent attention. read now...

Weakened labour markets in Australia and New Zealand have resulted in a significant slump in net migration of NZ citizens. read now...

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...

Significant change is often made by holding government and independents rarely, if ever, wield this power, writes Dr Kay Rollison. read now...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bangladesh is bearing the economic burden of supporting the displaced Rohingya community, with international assistance urgently needed. read now...

Angus Taylor has admitted the Safeguard Mechanism was never designed to compel companies to reduce emissions. read now...

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...

The current anti-vax movement is starting to show signs of White nationalist politics as spouted by Fraser Anning in 2019. read now...

The mainstream media and Liberal Party through their lies and propaganda have created a breeding ground for violence and extremism. read now...

... along with some snake oil, two used cars and a genuine Fukurri rug. read now...

By failing in climate policy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is also failing in protecting the future of the Great Barrier Reef. read now...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Right-wing political commentators are being awarded for journalism, highlighting the growing need for integrity in real news reporting. read now...

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...

The Murdoch press shrugged its shoulders and failed to condemn death threats against Victorian Premier Dan Andrews by protesters over the weekend. read now...

The COP26 Conference was a success, despite countries including Australia trying to water down the agreement to phase out coal. read now...

A new scare campaign demonstrates that Australian drug laws are archaic and don't have the public's best interests at heart. read now...

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...

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...

Households are getting a lower share of the nation’s income than ever before, despite total revenue increasing, reports Alan Austin. read now...

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...

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...

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...

Legislation in favour of farmers' water bore rights has given them the upper hand over coal seam gas companies. read now...