More Morrison Government "heavy lifting" on lying, rorting and taunting in the lead up to the Federal Election.  read now...

This year's Anzac Day has been politicised into a call-to-arms against China by our Coalition leaders. Founder and publisher Dave Donovan calls for war profiteers to be condemned. read now...

With his track record of economic mismanagement and political ineptitude, Scott Morrison needs to target those too young to know better. read now...

Matt Canavan has stirred controversy by declaring that coal has won priority over net-zero emissions targets. read now...

'Liberal Party — who else can you trust to weld a curry?' read now...

The major parties, abetted by large swathes of the media, are avoiding serious engagement with the reality of the climate emergency. read now...

The damage from corruption in the Federal Government is felt by the Australian taxpayer in the waste of tax dollars and the loss of a fair and democratic society. read now...

Visits to Honiara are part plea, part threat. Delegations are equipped with a note of harassment.  read now...

After years of inaction toward saving our koalas, another term for the Morrison Government would result in their extinction. read now...

With technology advancing at a rapid pace, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the human mind to understand and control it. read now...

When I saw Todd Sampson posing next to Blair Cottrell on social media, I knew that Sampson was yet another "intrepid" Australian media vulture trying to mine the far-right space for content.  read now...

From legal challenges to political subterfuge, welcome to the dramatic world surrounding election campaign signage. read now...

Is it any wonder that, despite promising to introduce one, the Morrison Government has voted against a federal integrity commission 31 times? read now...

In the past week of the election campaign, there has been much debate about the role of Temporary Protection Visas. read now...

The heads of Treasury and the Finance Department have just issued the most pessimistic Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook report. read now...

As a strategy, "divide and rule" has been most effective in the Middle East and may yet be utilised against Russia in the drive to exploit Siberia's untold wealth. read now...

It is eight years since Peter FitzSimons first published 'Gallipoli'. On the cusp of Anzac Day 2022, Michael Read's review of this book questions whether it still stands up. read now...

Julian Assange’s legal team announced “serious submissions” would be made to the UK Home Secretary, who will decide on the WikiLeaks founder's extradition to the U.S. read now...

As broadcast on the BBC 's World Service on 15 April, the policy of asylum seeker deterrence is just about moving a problem elsewhere.  read now...

We should not use public apathy towards Commonwealth Day and the current involvement of the royal family in the Commonwealth as reasons to walk away from it, writes David Muir. read now...

May 20 will mark 20 years of independence for Australia’s near neighbour, the nation of Timor-Leste. read now...

A young Viking prince is determined to fulfil a promise to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father. read now...

For they shall not make unspeakable blunders... read now...

Two major Labor policies will require a substantial increase in the nurse and doctor workforce — but many are asking where the extra doctors and nurses will come from. read now...

Will Scott Morrison be granted a second "miracle" election win? Founder and publisher Dave Donovan considers Mad (Prime) Minister Morrison's spiritual and temporal chances. read now...

With the mainstream media more compliant than ever, there is a need for credibility from our journalists during the election campaigns. read now...

Guide Dogs Victoria appears to have broken federal law with its CEO heavily advocating Josh Frydenberg. read now...

Sunday’s episode of Insiders showed how some of the most respected journalists can fall into the trap of playing double standards. read now...

The Independent movement has risen on the determination to restore the integrity that our two-party system fails to uphold. read now...

Labor has attacked the Coalition's Medicare cuts after Anne Ruston tried defending past comments on its sustainability. read now...

Journalists need to improve the quality of their questions instead of chasing 'gotcha' moments with political leaders. read now...

Users across the country are complaining about the Sky Muster service. read now...

The mainstream media is shaping the narrative of the 2022 Election into a battle between two leaders. read now...

Leading up to the Election, journalists have resorted to a contest of public relations, leaving a blemish on democracy. read now...

Chris Bailey, lead singer of the seminal and highly influential punk band The Saints, has passed away from as-yet-undisclosed causes. He was 65. read now...

Falsehoods foisted on voters by the Liberal Party are multiplying rapidly. read now...

PLEASE NOTE the following information is brought to you via Twitter sewers and various public records. read now...

In April's Senate Estimates hearings, the Federal Government was quizzed over its grant of $18 million to the "Australian Future Leaders Foundation", a charity that appears to have no staff, office or website.  read now...

Commonwealth Day was met with complete silence in Australia this year, suggesting we push for a republic and bring on a resident for president. read now...

There is a desperate need for women and girls in Mozambique to realise their rights — teachers should not be allowed to sexually harass young girls. read now...

... that Australians can spot a mainstream media beat-up when they see one. read now...

We must note the Prime Minister and his Government, beleaguered by poor performance and mismanagement, is still in contention this election because of Australia’s media coverage.    read now...

The structures of democracy must change in order for the world to overcome crises such as climate change, writes Dr Helen Camakaris. read now...

Across the nation, less than four per cent of public statues are of women. It’s time to fully recognise the legacy of Rockhampton’s Annie Wheeler. read now...

For the sake of impartiality, the media must extricate itself from the vortex of the Prime Minister's "influence", writes Dr Jennifer Wilson. read now...

The father of WikiLeaks publisher, Julian Assange, spoke at two conferences in Italy. read now...

Scott Morrison is having a torrid time lately. read now...

The Federal Election campaign is off and running and mainline meejah jockeys are doing their best to whip their horses across the finish line first — even forsaking good grammar on the way! Catch David G. Donovan trackside for the lates...

Scott Morrison has announced he will create 1.3 million jobs over five years — but how would that be delivered? read now...

Access to a properly nationalised legal system would enable citizens to resolve legal matters without the outrageous cost of legal fees. read now...

Australia is taking further steps in embracing solar power by utilising technology manufactured in the Netherlands. read now...

The Coalition's fumbling of foreign policy has resulted in a dangerous display of bravado as tensions escalate with China. read now...

The Morrison Government has been accused of stacking AHRC top jobs, resulting in the Commission potentially losing its top-tier status. read now...

If you missed Scott Morrison’s election launch, sorry, interview with Leigh Sales on Tuesday, you missed an excellent opportunity to be appraised of all the great things his Government has done for Australia. read now...

Luke Hinsley intends to run in the upcoming Federal Election as an Independent because "we need leaders who think differently, take bigger actions and plan long term". read now...

Scott Morrison here again. I've updated my list of achievements to remind you what you'll get if you vote for me. read now...

Following the release of refugee detainees from Park Hotel imprisonment, rallies over the weekend called for more action. read now...

The Coalition’s mismanagement of foreign affairs has serious consequences for Australia. read now...

We have offered unlimited visas to Ukrainian refugees, but 700,000 displaced Afghans do not get the same treatment. So much for respect for human rights in democratic Australia. read now...

Another political promise that has failed to launch. read now...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently named Australia a "hold out" on setting stronger emissions reduction targets. read now...

Abolishing the police is a topic Australians should explore, writes Sylvia Aramchek. read now...

Australia is happy to be compliant as AUKUS seeks hypersonic weapons, writes Binoy Kampmark. read now...

The Uniting Church – like the Anglican Church – has been using its taxpayer-funded aged care arm to pay out millions of dollars to its victims of child sexual abuse. read now...

Critically unpacking customer service in hospitality and equalising the playing field to be responsive to workers is needed now more than ever. read now...

The Coalition's plan to increase net migration ignores the already present danger of the climate crisis. read now...

Elections in Europe have shown the extent of pro-Russia sympathy. read now...

Conservation of remaining koalas has descended into a political farce, with the Queensland Government leading the pack. read now...

The definition of what makes a bank a bank has never been more important as NAB starts to quietly downgrade branches to cashless services. read now...

Australian Republicans are stirring back to life again.  read now...

With asylum seekers slowly being released from detention, now is a perfect time for Australians to demand more from the Government. read now...

Dale Webster exposes the Big Four retreat from regional Australia, leaving cashed-up and bankless towns watching their money go round and round. read now...

Little has been mentioned in the mainstream media about the United Australia Party's ties to antisemitism. read now...

The appointment of Vicki Brady as the new CEO of Telstra is an opportunity to usher in progressive changes for the company. read now...

Despite the recently announced Government inquiry into regional banking services, it appears the process won't save individual bank branches. read now...

The "big four" banks started pulling out of regional Australia more than 30 years ago, but lack of transparency has made confirming the scale of closures difficult. read now...

Bank closures in regional Australia will be an election issue for the first time for years, as the findings of a Government inquiry are being handed down just before the Federal Election. read now...

There is a biased opinion amongst mainstream journalists that Labor governments overspend and are not prudent economic managers. read now...

If L-NP voters have a skerrick of integrity left they should assist the rest of Australia in ushering this Government out. read now...

Scott Morrison's willingness to sign a stat dec over accusations of racism feels invalid considering his track record of lying. read now...

Grace Tame speaks up about the demise of media integrity and why the exploitation of Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching is not in the public interest. read now...

By now, you will have seen and heard plenty of commentary about the Federal Budget, which was handed down yesterday. read now...

As sausages across Australia get ready for their big day out, voters face a stark choice — Scomo or Albo? read now...

Sharing "good" journalism and good information – particularly on Twitter and Facebook – will shift more hearts and minds at election time than yelling at people. read now...

As I meet voters in the electorate of Bradfield, where I’m standing as an independent candidate in the Federal Election, I hear endless sad stories about aged care. read now...

There is less to Australia’s jobless situation than the Coalition and the craven mainstream media want us to believe. read now...

Plucky plovers or avian hell-spawn? Mark David describes his experience of living with the "shouty" birds who share his home. read now...

Australia has a problem and its name is coal. read now...

Modern slavery has become a major talking point in recent years. read now...

On 15 March, the Full Federal Court handed down its decision in the Sharma v Minister for the Environment case, delivering a blow to the hopes of young people and climate activists. read now...

As neo-Nazism continues to be a growing problem in Australia, it's important to be aware of the dangers it presents. read now...

A security treaty between China and the Solomon Islands has set off alarm bells in Canberra with the desire to meddle stronger than ever. read now...

Josh Frydenberg's claims of the Coalition's economic accomplishments crumble under scrutiny. read now...

Suggesting renters buy a house — not once, but twice! read now...

There are better and wiser options than voting for either of the two major parties in the coming Election. read now...

Despite being subsidised by the Queensland Government, it appears the Adani mine in central Queensland could be employing as few as 300 production staff. read now...

Diversity in Australia’s federal and state parliaments has been a hot topic for debate in recent years. read now...

The fight for Julian Assange's freedom goes on in the face of Western intransigence, writes Dr John Jiggens. read now...

Both major political parties claim they will grow the economy faster so that the debt becomes more affordable. read now...

The Australian medical community is ignoring research and promoting outdated information in the fight against myalgic encephalomyelitis. read now...