The Dutton nuclear power plan will cost about $264 billion if the type of reactor extolled by Shadow Energy Minister Ted O'Brien is adopted. read now...

Unsurprisingly, the conservative media has failed to scrutinise Peter Dutton's nuclear plan, once again displaying bias towards the Coalition. read now...

Having bragged about his ability to end the Russia/Ukraine war in a day, it has yet to be seen whether President Trump can bring peace and end the conflict. read now...

The really fascist stuff on Trump’s inauguration day wasn’t Elon’s right arm — it was the executive orders turning the United States of America into an ultranationalist garrison state. read now...

Elon Musk sparks backlash over a gesture at Trump’s inauguration, raising questions about intent, symbols and the power of perception read now...

Nutjob candidates, cooker alliances and crocodile tears notwithstanding, Palmer's endgame isn’t winning seats, it's ensuring the "drill, baby, drill" party is returned to power. read now...

Ominous signs are evident already that preventable deaths will surge again in the United States. read now...

Naomi Fryers discusses the growing gap between the haves and have-nots and how we've got to the stage where we'd happily step over those left behind. read now...

Bazza and his mates have a yarn about the best way to promote N.S.W. tourism. read now...

Take our 20-question Invasion Day and general knowledge quiz and test your trivia knowledge. read now...

A new book proclaiming to be a feminist approach to democracy suffers from its misguided view of transgender women. read now...

Stockbroker Roger Trevaskis literally counted his losses on the floor of the Melbourne Stock Exchange on 'Black Monday'. read now...

Music fans are filthy over a lost legacy. Meanwhile, IA music maestro David Kowalski finds other bands leaving heavy footprints — like Fuzz Lightyear. read now...

Donald Trump's first week as leader of the “free” world has seen a number of executive orders signed to set equality and racial harmony back decades. read now...

Trump presidency mirrors stark fictional prophesy of irrevocable environmental damage caused by ultra-rich cabal. read now...

Meanwhile, Donald Trump talks tough on... well... everything! read now...

Several policy changes and a strong labour market have led to a surge in working holidaymakers, setting new records and soaring above pre-COVID levels. read now...

In a stunning scoop, IA reveals Trump's secret Inauguration Day presentation to social media tycoons and other Russian dignitaries. read now...

IA's new video series, Indy Eye, has launched to much acclaim and we'd like to remind you to keep your own eye out for new episodes! read now...

Elon Musk's Nazi-like salutes and Meta's "technical error" usher in Trump's Far-Right "new world order". read now...

Spreadsheets are about to be given an AI overhaul, but while it will make working with them easier we need to be cautious about our reliance on automation. read now...

The ABC's framing of tragedies featuring 'inspirational' disabled people is, in fact, perpetuating discrimination against people with disabilities. read now...

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the USA, ushering in what many predict to be an era of chaos, hatred and bigotry. read now...

How to reap all the benefits of working from home. read now...

As the Federal Election draws near, a strange posse of commentators, academics and associated dross has emerged with a raft of “analyses” of economic policy. read now...

Jordan Shanks-Markovina, AKA friendlyjordies, shares his thoughts on politics, media, firebombs and why he prefers to be known as a YouTube monkey. read now...

There’s a long history of the Zionist lobby pressuring and bullying critics of Israel and they’re now upping tactics in a time of mass slaughter in Gaza. read now...

Social media influencers are driving a book packaging publishing trend in fiction books. read now...

Peter Dutton's promise to cut permanent migration by 45,000 is unreachable and just another ploy to secure votes in time for the upcoming election. read now...

Bazza shoots through to Broken Hill and sends his mates at the pub a postcard. read now...

Australia’s mainstream newsrooms are deploying multiple devious tactics to persuade voters to ditch Labor. read now...

The new year offers opportunities for voters to make the world calmer and safer, but also for the opposite. read now...

Take our 20-question quiz and test your current affairs and general knowledge. read now...

A new Netflix documentary goes behind the scenes of what was labelled the worst show of all time but left a lasting impression on television even today. read now...

Fans came in droves to get an autograph from Aussie tennis star Pat Cash after he won the coveted Wimbledon trophy for men's singles in 1987. read now...

Americans are nervous and demanding explanations over increasing reports of what they assume are drone sightings. read now...

Back to school tips for how to get great essay-writing results. read now...

Elon Musk has made no attempt to hide his Right-wing beliefs and is giving extremists a platform to fan the flames of hatred. read now...

Meanwhile, Peter Dutton's commentary heats up as Australia talks election. read now...

A satirical saga of Donald Trump's Presidential real estate ambitions. read now...

What will happen to Australia once the superpower we have followed into endless battles, the United States, finally unravels? read now...

Tips for how to turn your regular social media accounts into viral accounts. read now...

The post mortem of this disaster will be long, bloody and it will stink like the rotting corpse of American democracy. read now...

Things are going from bad to worse for the AUKUS agreement with a series of delays and blunders broadening its futility. read now...

The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the NBN and keeping NBN Co in public hands. read now...

Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...

A guide to help you understand what to expect and make sure you’re financially – and mentally – ready to embrace your first home. read now...

Exploring key peptides under investigation for cardiac implications. read now...

Donations to Guide Dogs Victoria have plunged by more than $1 million a year since the Josh Frydenberg political advertisements scandal last Federal Election. read now...

More needs to be done to address the staggering wealth gap in Australia, with critical infrastructure forsaken for financial gain. read now...

Genocide is occurring in Gaza and Israel is currently a rogue state — but let’s be sure not to offend anyone by reporting the facts, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

News Corp's political influence is strong enough to sway public opinion and urgently needs scrutiny, particularly in an election year. read now...

If the extraordinary offshore student visa grants continue, the Government will have a challenge resolving Australia’s third student visa boom. read now...

In order to perpetuate the destruction of our planet, the fossil fuel industry will stop at nothing to silence climate change protesters, even murder. read now...

What can one say of the world of today that doesn't involve despair and dismay? read now...

During a vintage conversation about technology, Mick realises Bazza really is "old school". read now...

Congratulations to IA music columnist David Kowalski for bagging the #1 top IA story 2024. Drum roll, please! He knocks the top off 2025 with an in-depth into the music match-up for Sydney's NYE fireworks. read now...

TV icon Dannii Minogue has done it all — singing, acting and judging other talents in shows like UK juggernaut 'X Factor'. Now, she's back on screen in dating drama 'I Kissed a Girl'. read now...

A multinational’s chips, flavoured with a yeast-based spread that we're all convinced is right up there with koala and thong as a hallmark Australian tourist attraction? Tom Tanuki is having none of it! read now...

The publication of Brisbane writer Harry Colfer’s Show Cause completes ‘The Tetralogy of Jono'. read now...

We'll all be counting the cost if this mad plot becomes an Australian story. read now...

A new book detailing the life of one of Australia's most charismatic criminals also serves as a commentary on the media, the police and the justice system. read now...

The announcement by Meta that fact-checking will be abandoned causes great concern over the rise of misinformation, hate speech and the decay of democracy. read now...

Banks banning fossil fuel backing needs to be more consistent across supply chains and banks. read now...

Climate report suggests net zero by 2050 is unachievable on our current trajectory. read now...

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

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This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

A poem based on the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis, touching on the intergenerational effects of war on children. read now...

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...

On the Jewish Day of Atonement (12 October) the killing in Gaza and Lebanon continued unabated. read now...

Here are some vital deportment behavioural protocols in the face of British flapdoodle. read now...

Viscount Christopher Monckton has become notorious for his climate change denial, despite scientific evidence proving him wrong time and again. read now...

In a move that won’t surprise many, the Opposition’s venomous rhetoric has once again exacerbated the debate on Australia’s refugee policy. read now...

THE TOP TEN IS BACK! Celebrate the holidays with our top 10 stories of 2024 over the next week and a bit. This story of deception and skullduggery caused astonishment amongst the IA audience in April. read now...

Economics guru Stephen Koukoulas wrote in July that the Coalition may struggle to make Labor a one-term government, which gave many in our audience a hint of relief. read now...

Julian Lennon was in the news during 2024, leading to this photo by acclaimed photojournalist Bill McAuley being seen by a great many visiting Independent Australia in June. read now...

Germaine Greer at 84 is still a powerful force, as was Rosemary Sorensen's hit September story about the famous academic and activist. read now...

Editor Michelle Pini's expert exposé of Gerry Harvey's advertorials in new billionaire soapbox 'The Nightly' attracted tens of thousands of readers in March. read now...

Telecommunications expert Paul Budde continued to produce must-read analysis during 2024, including this much-read January article on the NBN. read now...

Concerns about the ABC's increasing conservative bent grew during 2024, as News Corp continued its covert takeover of the public broadcaster, which led to this June article by star columnist Alan Austin gaining a sizeable audience. read now....

His second in our 2024 top ten, Paul Budde's November story tapped into the frustration felt by many following Australia's shambolic 3G network shutdown. read now...

AND NOW FOR NUMBER ONE! It is notable that often, despite IA focussing largely on politics and gritty investigations, the most popular story of the year relates to popular culture. And so it is for 2024, with livewire rockstar reporter Dave ...

Court certified rapist Bruce Lehrmann and his creepy support crew continued to interest and offend IA's audience this year, particularly this April article by multiple 2024 top-tenner, Rosemary Sorensen. read now...

Making arrangements to reform Australia's two-party political system would help PM Albanese win a second term in this year's election. read now...

Recent terrorist acts were perpetrated by assailants with military backgrounds, bringing into question the practicality of the business of war. read now...

The new year will herald innovations in technology, with artificial intelligence heading the list of both major benefits and concerns. read now...

Drug laws in Australia are preventing tobacco users from switching to safer forms of nicotine use, particularly through unrealistic vaping laws. read now...

The BBC’s refusal to air a sharp parody highlighting cuts to winter fuel payments has ignited a heated debate over the broadcaster’s editorial choices. read now...

Economic critics are quick to slam the Government over its spending without considering the many benefits provided to Australian citizens. read now...

After repeatedly missing its net migration forecasts by a wide margin, Treasury provided an update of its net migration forecast. But can this now be believed? read now...

The mad world of Elon Musk continues to become more insane, with plans to create human robots and claims of being a 'time-travelling vampire alien'. read now...

A recent interview on ABC was the subject of a formal complaint. The official response from the national broadcaster is even more problematic. read now...

While Australia has undergone Americanisation for many years, one TV show invaded American pop culture after becoming a global phenomenon. read now...

The second of our two editor's picks from 2024, compelling IA articles selected by the IA editor as deserving special mention, this October story by Dr Binoy Kampmark tells of an Australian cultural phenomenon sweeping America. read now...

The first of our two unsung heroes from 2024, compelling IA articles selected by editor Michelle Pini that deserved a wider audience, the first this May story by Redgum star John Schumann on the deep decline of the USA. read now...

As the Katy Perry memes fly thick and fast, two major bands are talking about calling it quits and a legend of music and film has passed. read now...

The recent announcement of DAZN’s acquisition of Foxtel marks a pivotal moment in Australia’s media and sports landscape. read now...

The Go8 lobby group has created a straw man argument over a new Ministerial Direction to limit their previously privileged order of processing over regional universities. read now...