John Howard somehow made his way into power in Australia, staying PM for 11 long years, yet his divisive legacy may marginalise the Liberal Party for far longer than that. read now...

Had Scott Morrison been re-elected this year, not much would have stopped him from amassing total power. read now...

Australia's consumer watchdog has announced intentions to improve pricing and competition in the areas of mobile communication and broadband internet. read now...

Barely a word has been spoken by his Coalition colleagues against former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret ministerial power grab. read now...

The U.S. may own our Tim Tams and the Golden Circle pineapple we put on our pizzas, but this recipe for "fancy" fairy bread by food site 'Food52' goes beyond the pale. read now...

The Socceroos' magnificent 1-0 victory over Tunisia gives Australia a chance of progressing to the knockout stage of this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. read now...

The concerted attacks against comedian Friendlyjordies are simply not funny. read now...

After a crushing defeat at the State Election, the Victorian Liberal Party seems to have lost touch with the state's voters and the true meaning of liberalism. read now...

Multi-talented singer, dancer and actress Irene Cara, best known for her roles in the '80s classics Flashdance and Fame has died from unspecified causes. read now...

Bazza gets serious for a moment, about life and death and the phenomenon of "not knowing". read now...

Human rights protests at the FIFA Qatar World Cup were a weak affair as focus was placed back on the sport itself. read now...

The Coalition's inquiry into the impact of regional bank closures was a biased exercise, resulting in a slew of branch closures nationwide. read now...

It is now possible to quantify accurately the death toll from the destructive Trump regime. read now...

Jim Kable reviews a new book by Rory Ellison, which thoroughly examines our national systems and offers suggestions for their betterment. read now...

A scare campaign by irrigation lobby groups suggesting the Federal Government wants to create massive artificial floods with its Murray-Darling water targets is disappointing and incorrect.  read now...

Once again, this week the MP for Fadden, Stuart Robert, has been the subject of media allegations of impropriety based on a series of leaked emails.  read now...

An industrial award must be established for artists and art workers to earn a liveable wage, writes Leya Reid. read now...

Asbestos is still a danger within our housing and construction industry, with education on its lethality sorely lacking. read now...

Elizabeth Spiegel shares her thoughts on a new book in which 12 diverse writers reveal another Australia hidden behind, beneath and beside the country we think we know. read now...

This world is rife with idiots of all genders, but one Guy, in particular, was a prime contender for the big prize. read now...

... to confuse, inflame, subvert and blame under the guise of "truth". read now...

New data revealing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are much higher than reported means pressure is on the Federal Government to go beyond current commitments toward global climate action. read now...

Dominic Perrottet's claim to "have the strongest record on environment anywhere in the country" doesn't stack up against his dismal failure to protect koala habitat in NSW. read now...

Any sense of ethics and sanity has disappeared from the Victorian mainstream media in its attempt to discredit Premier Dan Andrews. read now...

The true nature of sport is being overshadowed by corporate interference, poor management and corruption. read now...

The United States is a nation in decline and exceptionalism has blinded us into a dangerous allegiance. read now...

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband service now covers our entire country and is delivering a reliable service. read now...

Matthew Guy's Liberals, their cooker friends and accompanying media protection racket have run a cheap anti-Dan Andrews election campaign in Victoria, but will it make a difference? read now...

Wealthy countries claiming to lead on climate change are spending big on military budgets while denying support to developing countries facing devastation from climate-induced events. read now...

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has welcomed a Saudi-backed golf tournament to his state without considering the human rights repercussions. read now...

Extremism in the U.S. has seeped its way into Australia's political sphere, fueled by a compliant mainstream media. read now...

In 2022, it is likely the net positive movement of people on visitor visas will exceed all previous years. read now...

The Republican Party's weak U.S. midterm results aren't a reason to drop our guard against the dangers of Trump's faction. read now...

Recent investigations into extremism, human rights and ethics in Australia have resulted in highly disturbing findings. read now...

Bazza and Old Mate explore the mysteries: memory, colour and a world without black and white. read now...

Post-Soviet states are seeking ties with other powers, fearing Putin's aggressive imperialism in his bid to dominate the states that were under Moscow's control as part of the USSR. read now...

The election of four new directors to the board of AGL is a triumph of the clean energy revolution over the vested interests of the fossil fuel order. read now...

The U.S. imperium, that most awesome of devilish powers, has tentacled itself across the globe, often unbeknownst to its own citizens. read now...

With the collapse of REDcycle, Australia’s largest plastic bag recycling program, concerns have emerged on how to prevent plastics ending up in the landfill. read now...

The obsession with Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is counter-productive to good politics and governance, writes Tom Tanuki. read now...

What seems to be a perfect 1950s community hides a dark secret and when one resident begins to learn about the truth, her whole world collapses. read now...

Dominque Grubisa has decided to reach beyond her comfort zone to call upon the profiles of others to help her flog her products to the public. read now...

Rupert's put that idea in the bin, too. read now...

International travel is booming again with the largest numbers recorded since early 2020. read now...

Teal Independents have added amendments to reduce the impact of Labor's planned industrial relations law, potentially jeopardising its intent to boost wages. read now...

Human rights and anti-racism activist, former Socceroo Craig Foster AM, has been elected to lead the Australian Republic Movement after Peter FitzSimons resigned. read now...

Despite being the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk seems to be completely losing the plot. read now...

While NSW Premier Perrottet continues to ignore the plight of our endangered koalas, voices against his malicious intentions are growing louder. read now...

Like the Whitesnake classic, ‘Here I go again’, Dominique Grubisa has made up her mind, ain’t wasting no more time again and goes again. read now...

Amid the chaos of the world, a few global developments have given us hope for a better political, financial and environmental future. read now...

The technology to achieve wireless power transfer is advancing, which could revolutionise everything from energy transmission to electric transport. read now...

In showing complete ignorance towards the plight of endangered koalas, NSW Premier Perrottet has diminished chances of re-election next year. read now...

It appears COVID-19 crisis management policies have impacted voting behaviour — all the more relevant given incumbents campaign primarily to retain their seats. read now...

Among other deceptions, Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party David Southwick has been sprung using his staffers in promotional videos as "local constituents" who claim they'd back him. read now...

The mainstream media has turned the Victorian State Election into an assault on the character of Premier Dan Andrews. read now...

With the pandemic far from over, governments are encouraging a disturbingly relaxed attitude towards life-saving masks. read now...

Labor's Industrial Relations Bill has exposed a lack of progressive politics from some Independents and a failure in objectivity by supposedly progressive media outlets. read now...

Events in the USA suggest the Trump era may be ending, but not before hundreds of thousands of Americans have died unnecessarily. read now...

Home Affairs is desperately trying to cope with a huge surge in overseas student visa applications, many lured by the prospect of unlimited work rights. read now...

Bazza makes a shock announcement involving ScoMo during a catch-up with Mick over a few quiet ones. read now...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government continues its wilful ecocide, as old-growth forests are decimated and dissidents, such as Dr Bob Brown, are arrested. read now...

Bazza and Mick rise early for a quick fitness session and a chat. read now...

The United Nations this week slammed corporate “greenwashing” and said organisations cannot claim to be net-zero while supporting fossil fuel projects. read now...

Micronations, unrecognised nations created within territories, are terribly eccentric and also unthreatening to the political order, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark.  read now...

The Albanese Government’s "Secure Jobs, Better Pay" industrial relations bill passed the House of Representatives last Thursday and now heads to the Senate.  read now...

Despite conservative media relentlessly campaigning against his success, Daniel Andrews' potential re-election in November would make him Victoria's longest-serving premier since 1972. read now...

Donald Trump's malignant narcissism has given medical experts great cause for concern. read now...

As Australia considers signing a treaty against nuclear weapons, the United States has taken a bullying approach against the Albanese Government. read now...

Unfortunately, so are those identity thieves! read now...

So long as governments remain in the pocket of the logging industry, we will continue to destroy our forests and kill the planet. read now...

A world population milestone of 8 billion. An exploitative economic system that assumes infinite growth on a finite planet that's getting hotter. You do the maths. read now...

While self-proclaimed debt expert Dominique Grubisa tells people she can instantly quarantine their assets, the truth is that’s done via deception. read now...

The recent Labor "bullying" claims are just another publicity stunt to add to the great Liberal gaslit bonfire of bullshit. read now...

A water war is brewing in the Northern Territory — and the battle centres around a line on a map. read now...

The high cost of living is taking a toll on the way we consume home video streaming services. read now...

Despite experts saying her claims are false, Dominique Grubisa is still doing multiple webinars each week. read now...

The UN has issued a dire warning at the start of COP27 that our world is speeding down a “highway to climate hell”. read now...

Britain's new Prime Minister offers little hope of achieving economic progress and action on climate change. read now...

The strategy of the current Coalition in Opposition is to continue its campaign of deliberate malicious falsehoods. read now...

Nigel Farage's Australian tour featured speeches with no substance and failed to inspire anyone other than elderly conservatives. read now...

The war in Ukraine is seeing parts of Europe reverting to coal as the price of oil soars, leaving the upcoming COP27 a futile endeavour. read now...

The Budget’s big spending and “repair” measures are under the microscope. Barely acknowledged is the biggest immigration drive ever. read now...

I think the NSW Police have trauma bonded with the word "Blockade".  read now...

Italy's new Prime Minister Georgia Meloni's inaugural address confirmed a neoliberal agenda that will serve the rich and powerful and exploit low-wage workers. read now...

Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum recently addressed inequalities, like housing affordability and accessibility, faced by people with disabilities across the country. read now...

Drawing from his own life story, Kevin Smith has jammed gum in the locks of his Clerks trilogy and closed it for good. read now...

With violence and hatred occurring overseas, it's worth reflecting on the positives of living in Australia. read now...

Pauline Hanson will have to cough up a quarter of a million in damages after defaming former senator Brian Burston on national TV. read now...

"Flogging a Dead Horse" runs dead last... again. read now...

The planned composition of Labor's 2022-23 Migration Program has a significantly larger skill stream — at 142,500, it will be the biggest in our history. read now...

False reporting of bank data over decades has led to a call for Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to look at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's faulty management. read now...

Independent Australia's first THIS IS NOT THE MIDWINTER BALL fundraising event is almost here and you can guarantee it will be a great night out! read now...

IPAN announces an upcoming conference to grow voices against Australia's support of wars. read now...

Labor's Federal Budget has demonstrated a lack of vision, simply maintaining policies set out by the Coalition. read now...

With our politicians able to be bought and our democracy in a state of decline, it might be time to explore a revolutionary parliamentary model. read now...

Despite a few disappointments, the 2022 Budget didn't forsake progressive technological developments. read now...

The modern Far-Right has become a world of contradiction and stupidity after being consumed by lies and conspiracy scams. read now...

After the Socceroos' statement against the abuse of migrant workers in Qatar, Dr Binoy Kampmark highlights the hypocrisy of their protest. read now...

Of all the things that can be said about seminal rock ‘n roller Jerry Lee Lewis who died at 87, there is one fact that is beyond doubt — he was a badass. read now...

Prime Minister Albanese seems to have forgotten his promise for an equal Australia and failed to offer relief to the poor in the Federal Budget. read now...