Independent Australia
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 INDY EYE VIDEO PODCAST: Media legend Jeff McMullen joins IA
Media legend Dr Jeff McMullen AM shares his thoughts on Donald Trump and the conservative narrative fueling our fear of difference, AI and the future of Australian media, and his Aboriginal rights activism. read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 Division but no Joy or vision from Ley’s Liberals
The PM wearing a Joy Division T-shirt is the new topic du jour about which to feign outrage, in case anyone was wondering. read now...
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Australian original — flaming spirit, Vali Myers
Bohemian fantasy artist Vali Myers was a 'unique spirit born out of time'. read now...
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Early warning signs of cataracts and how to protect your eyes
Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions, particularly among older adults. read now...
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Stop the pain of mistranslation, start using a free tool that gets it right
If you or a loved one has ever tried to explain symptoms in a second language, you know how quickly small misunderstandings can snowball into big risks. read now...
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1000 'March for Australia' losing numbers and strength
Australia’s far-right marches have gone from working-class rage to white nationalist delusion. read now...
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Abbott’s version of Australian history draws criticism for outdated views
Tony Abbott’s new book attempts to revive an outdated ‘three cheers’ narrative of White triumphalism — and in doing so, exposes the decline of his own worldview. read now...
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Australia’s health records at risk: The myth of anonymous data
As Oracle and Palantir weave their systems into Australia’s digital health network, the promise of “de-identified” data begins to look more like a dangerous illusion of privacy. read now...
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Rare earth elements: The minerals at the heart of the next world crisis
Rare earth elements have become the new battleground for global dominance, fuelling weapon production, environmental fallout and international power struggles. read now...
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Joy Divisionville
Sounds like: More discord. In a word: 'Ley-mm'. read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +1000 Common criminal charges in the Gold Coast for which you would need a defence lawyer
Have you found yourself wondering about common criminal charges in the Gold Coast? Or maybe you have been charged and are wondering if a criminal defence lawyer is needed to help with these charges? You aren’t alone! read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +1000 What you need to know before hiring a DUI lawyer
Getting charged with a DUI can be an overwhelming situation. These charges have serious consequences, and you might be worried about losing your license, paying fines, or even going to gaol. read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 Fatal flaws in Labor's 'cash plan' could bury bankless towns
Grave flaws in the Federal Government's 'cash plan' can be traced back to Anthony Albanese's refusal to respond to Senate recommendations to fix the banking crisis in regional Australia. read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Chris Hedges gives the Edward Said memorial lecture: 'Requiem for Gaza'
Chris Hedges recently gave the Edward Said memorial lecture to a sold-out audience at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. read now...
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1000 Chatbot psychosis: The human cost of AI companions
As AI chatbots become more emotionally responsive, researchers warn that human dependency and digital delusion may be leading to devastating real-world consequences. read now...
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 We need a holistic, long-term plan to manage immigration
While the stock of temporary entrants remains large, the pressure to expand the permanent migration program will only grow. read now...
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +1000 How to navigate compensation law effectively
A fall at work, a rear-end crash, or a faulty product can upend your plans and income. read now...
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Pathways to Australian citizenship: Your complete guide to becoming an Aussie
So, you’ve fallen in love with the Australian lifestyle – the warm beaches, the laid-back culture, the world-class opportunities – and now you’re wondering, “How can I actually become an Australian citizen?” The good news is, ther...
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 The extended mind — from savantism to artificial intelligence
The future of intelligence – human or artificial – depends less on what we can build than on what we choose to teach. read now...
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Australia thrives while USA struggles in challenging economic times
As alarms are sounding about national debt, Trump deepens U.S. debt by one trillion dollars in eight weeks. read now...
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 RBA interest rate cuts are needed
The persistence of high interest rates is slowing growth — even the RBA admits the current cash rate is tight. read now...
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 New koala park less about koalas and more about cashing in on carbon credits
Australian rainforests have become the first in the world to switch from absorbing carbon dioxide to emitting it. read now...
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:45:00 +1000 When urgency matters: Understanding interlocutory orders in Australian family law
Family disputes can be emotionally draining and sometimes, waiting months for a final court decision just isn’t possible. What happens if a child’s well-being is at risk, or one party tries to sell off shared property before a settlement?...
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +1000 10 Affordable renovation ideas to instantly boost your home’s value in Australia
Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to spend a fortune on renovations? You’re not alone. read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +1000 IA INVESTIGATION: The LNP Cableway that won't go away
The LNP are back in QLD and so are many of the old policies that kept them out of power for ten years, including the Cableway that never goes away. Founder Dave Donovan investigates who stands to gain from this environmental catastrophe plann...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 David Marr interviews Chris Hedges for Club Media Mainstream
A former Media Watch presenter recently attempted to lecture Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges on what his role as a journalist should be, and it was embarrassing. read now...
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 We should never have agreed to AUKUS
Australia is paying for America's submarines, striking a deal with a President we still have to fact-check. read now...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Managing warlords in the workplace: Inside Australia’s bureaucratic feudalism
The Australian Public Service has evolved into a revolving order of consultants working for mini warlords. read now...
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 When Gough was 'shot' at Oktoberfest
During the 1970s, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was my hero, but I did him a disservice at Sydney's Oktoberfest. read now...
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 When Trump met Rudd: The strategy of silence and showmanship
In the age of Trump, diplomacy has become the art of surviving the performance. read now...
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Far-right populism isn't about policy detail — it's about national character
Australia does not lack ideas, it lacks resolve about the kind of country we want to be. read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Child suicide in care: A tragedy the State won’t count
Systemic data gaps and secrecy are masking a national crisis in child protection. read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Empire rebranded: The new architecture of violence
Colonial power may have changed its language, but it still decides who lives, who dies and who is forgotten. read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 From the Acropolis to Mar-a-Lago: Trump and the ghost of Alcibiades
When democracies fall, it’s not always with a bang — sometimes it’s with applause for the man who mirrors their worst selves. read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Ley wants to lay off Kevin Rudd
Another reshuffle! Like that doesn't reek of "Rudd-erless Opposition". read now...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 How global events impact XRP price in real time
Monitoring the XRP price has become essential for traders and investors. You can check it in Binance, where the charts and liquidity data illustrate how the market forces affect this crypto. read now...
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 FOI bombshell exposes Bendigo Showgrounds deception
Freedom of Information documents reveal Bendigo Council misled both the public and Government about consultation on the controversial Showgrounds master plan. read now...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Hidden master plan adds fuel to Bendigo Showgrounds scandal
Despite taxpayer funding and public concern, Bendigo Council is withholding the Showgrounds master plan and proceeding with a redevelopment based on unfulfilled consultation promises. read now...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 The role of the United States in the dismissal of the Whitlam Government
In 1975, Australia lost more than a Prime Minister — it lost its independence. The CIA’s hidden hand in Whitlam’s dismissal still echoes today. read now...
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +1000 KINTO: Flexible car and van hire across Australia
Looking for a smarter way to get around? read now...
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Concerns grow over ethics behind Scott Johnson manslaughter plea
The conviction of Scott White in the decades-old death of Scott Johnson is drawing scrutiny amid concerns over covert tactics, ethical ambiguity and suppressed evidence. read now...
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Australia's digital governance recognised by the OECD
Australia has emerged as a global digital frontrunner, securing fifth place in the OECD’s Digital Government Index for its innovative, citizen-focused governance. read now...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Australian super funds quietly fuelling Israel’s war machine
Beneath the surface of moral posturing, Australian retirement funds are helping keep Israel’s war economy alive. read now...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +1000 Your ultimate guide to keeping children safe on a trampoline
Trampolines will provide hours of fun for your children, but when misused, they can be incredibly dangerous. read now...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Tasting the truth: Australia’s native cuisine reclaims its power
Native ingredients reveal a story of abundance long obscured by colonial tastes and it’s time Australia truly savoured it. read now...
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 God's heavy hitters smack down Trump, ‘the lying, criminal predator’
Prominent American religious leaders are joining protests against the manifest evils of the Trump Administration. read now...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Republican White supremacy exposed through Trump’s agenda
From leaked chats to Trump’s political record, the Republican Party’s embrace of White supremacy is no longer hidden — it’s the strategy. read now...
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Australia’s silence on Armenian genocide reveals shameful political cowardice
Despite eyewitness accounts from Anzacs and repeated calls from MPs, successive governments have refused to recognise the Armenian genocide. read now...
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 'Horsing around' in Melbourne springtime
This image of a Thoroughbred foal bonding with its mother was captured at a stud in Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula. read now...
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 KISS founding member Spaceman passes away
This week, IA's music guru pays tribute to the loss of a legend and brings you the latest on the Aussie music scene. read now...
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Britain’s appetite for humiliation is insatiable
The boundaries between character rights, intellectual property and the increasingly vicious tone of comedy have rarely looked so blurry. read now...
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Why we show up when fascists march
Right-wing marches are little more than angry parades, but they are effective recruitment systems designed to attract interest for growth. read now...
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +1000 Starting a small business in Australia: From securing finance to building your online presence
Starting your own business is one of the most exciting decisions you'll ever make. The freedom, the potential, the chance to build something truly yours — it's exhilarating. But let's be honest: it can also feel overwhelming ...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1000 Gold Coast Mayor Tom pod-Tate-o and his Surfers Plaza backpacker factory
In Queensland, it is apparently illegal for property developers to make donations to politicians, or be accepted by them. Yet this doesn't seem to prohibit property developers such the Gold Coast's Tom "Have-a-Go" Tate...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +1000 Weaponising words: How propaganda shapes Gaza narratives
An article in The Nightly highlights the dangerous power of language in framing Gaza, showing how media narratives can shift blame, obscure atrocities and influence public sentiment. read now...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Trump's "two chances" of winning the Nobel Peace Prize
... fat and slim. read now...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +1000 Germany emerges as a leading destination for advanced colon cancer treatment
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal cancers, representing a major global health challenge. read now...
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +1000 EFTPOS machine security: Protecting your business from payment fraud
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Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Trump’s Gaza peace move raises questions over AUKUS priorities
Trump’s unexpected diplomatic win has reignited debate over Australia’s defence spending and foreign policy priorities. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +1000 Mastering the API lifecycle: From design to deployment
Today’s software ecosystem consists of several applications, services and platforms. They need to communicate with each other to perform a complex task. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +1000 Why diversity is crucial for building Australia's healthcare sector
Diversity and cultural inclusion deliver real results and measurable change virtually everywhere across the healthcare sector. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Immigration pressures build as net migration stabilises
Treasury forecasts suggest Australia’s migration decline may soon hit its floor and could settle well above pre-pandemic levels, setting the stage for a heated political battle. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Trusted media vital in cutting through Gaza crisis misinformation
Finding out about the crisis in the Middle East and trying to understand it can be a marathon undertaking. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Security without sovereignty: Australia’s quiet slide into digital dependency
Australia’s deepening digital ties with the U.S. may offer protection — but at the cost of control. read now...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Australia’s top-secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data over to the U.S.
Australia’s AUKUS cloud deal with Amazon may deepen military ties — but critics warn it risks surrendering digital sovereignty. read now...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Byron on its way to becoming the gridlock capital of the nation
A major road upgrade is set to wreak havoc in Byron Bay, affecting outbound traffic, local businesses and Byron's economy. read now...
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 'Libspill': Hastie and other anti-liberal Antics
Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the Liberal Party's Far-Right takeover from within, simmering beneath the "civilised broad church" facade. read now...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Economic policy is about making us better off
Australia’s economy isn’t broken — it’s better than we think. Growth, jobs, and low inflation show smart policy still matters. read now...
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump’s war within: How language became a weapon
Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric is fuelling a volatile political divide, turning words into weapons on America’s streets. read now...
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Free speech questioned as National Press Club cancels Gaza address
The decision to cancel Chris Hedges’ address on Gaza has raised fresh questions about the Press Club’s commitment to free speech. read now...
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Overseas aid at an all-time low and outrage is absent
Australia’s generosity to the world’s poor is no longer a newsworthy topic. read now...
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 The ISIS brides debacle
Australia's political leaders have turned the sensitive return of ISIS-linked citizens into a partisan circus, ignoring legal realities in favour of fear-mongering. read now...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Trump's peace plan might split two states into three
Gaza, the West Bank and Israel — Trump’s peace plan is more likely to divide than unite. read now...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:45:00 +1000 A tight finish: Triathletes put it all on the line
Triathlete Greg Reddan gets to the baton in a fiery finish, scorching a Sydney surf carnival competitor. read now...
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 When crime pays: The failure of fines to reform big business
Despite record-breaking penalties, corporate misconduct continues unchecked, suggesting fines alone are failing to reform big business. read now...
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 Chris Hedges silenced: Press Club accused of censorship over Gaza
The National Press Club is receiving criticism after international journalist Chris Hedges complained it had bumped him off a speaking engagement. read now...
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Growth without fairness: Corporate Australia needs to face inequality crisis
As policymakers begin to confront inequality, the response from corporate Australia reveals a telling divide. read now...
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Libs are leaving the Opposition front bench in droves!
Hastie la vista, baby. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Chinese investor buys land near AUKUS ports, sparking security fears
As AUKUS subs prepare to dock, Chinese-linked firms quietly buy land nearby — and no one in Canberra seems to notice. read now...
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms
The latest economic update strongly endorses Labor and repudiates the media-backed Coalition. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Israel expands attacks across Middle East amid muted Western response
Israel’s latest bombing campaign – spanning Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and now U.S. ally Qatar – exposes a world willing to condemn atrocities but unwilling to act. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1000 Escape word limits: Translate everything faster in 2025
Imagine this: your team spends weeks crafting a detailed product catalogue or white paper. Now, it needs to be translated into three languages for an upcoming launch. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine a wake-up call for ethical investors
Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine reveals how “ethical investment” rings hollow when profits trump people and planet. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 The cost of owning a car is climbing: Here's how to beat the price hikes
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis has hit households in a variety of ways — some expected and others perhaps a little out of left field. read now...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 New emergency call reforms don’t go far enough
The Federal Government’s new emergency call reforms mark progress, but Australia still lacks a national plan to secure its digital infrastructure. read now...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Trump’s shutdown reveals myth of small government
The latest U.S. Government shutdown underscores how calls for “small government” are less about saving money and more about consolidating power. read now...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Journalists taking Trump at face value are too gullible for words
Gullible journalism helped Trump turn Project 2025 into a living nightmare for America. read now...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Sun shines on Sunshine State as football season ends
Celebrations around the end of the season, in the main professional football codes, moved north in 2025 with the success of teams from Brisbane. read now...
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Australia’s “mass migration” myth: The real story is mass deportation
Australia isn’t facing mass migration — it’s enforcing mass deportations, allowing Section 501 to tear families apart. read now...
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Forum reveals widening divide over housing strategy and affordability targets
A packed forum debating the Inner West’s Fairer Future Plan laid bare the growing policy divide over housing supply, affordability and investor influence. read now...
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Trump’s legacy: Division, denial and a climate in crisis
As Trumpism spreads and the climate crisis worsens, the cost of denial, greed and inaction grows impossible to ignore. read now...
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Trump, Hitler and acquiescing to murderous regimes
Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses Donald Trump's burgeoning dictatorship and what Australia's response might mean for the future of democracy. read now...
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 A former neo-Nazi won't help the ABC play catch-up on white nationalism
Jeff Schoep led America’s biggest neo-Nazi group — now he sells himself as a “former extremist”. read now...
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Lionel Rose — a champion revealed
Indigenous Australian boxing world champion Lionel Rose become one of Australia's most famous sportsmen after beating Japan's Masahiko 'Fighting' Harada for the world bantamweight title in 1968. read now...
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Power to the people: Haggling with the energy giants
When a little pushback can magically turn a “best deal” into a better one, it’s clear Australia’s energy giants are playing games with the people they’re meant to serve. read now...
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Snoop Dogg’s AFL Grand Final spectacle vs NRL’s country showdown
From overpriced tickets to epic stadium shows, ARIA-Spotify backlash and bluegrass breakthroughs — this week in live music is wild. read now...
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +1000 Oligarchy of oafs: Australia’s broken university governance
Australia’s universities have become playgrounds for overpaid executives and inept governance, leaving students and staff to bear the cost of systemic failure. read now...
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +1000 6 Factors that influence your personal injury claim
When you've suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, pursuing a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming. read now...
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Portland picked as Trump's latest punching bag
Meanwhile, Australia's Liberal Party fights to find common ground. read now...
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 The racism we refuse to see: Australia’s silence on Papua New Guinea
Australia’s token gestures of reconciliation ring hollow while Papua New Guinea, our closest neighbour and former territory, remains sidelined and silenced. read now...