Independent Australia News https://independentaustralia.net https://independentaustralia.net/t/apple-touch-icon.png https://independentaustralia.net https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/meta-and-murdoch-deceive-public-pushing-pauline-hanson,20766?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/meta-and-murdoch-deceive-public-pushing-pauline-hanson,20766?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Meta and News Corp spread fake news to promote Pauline Hanson and provide an overblown impression of her party's polling. Founder David Donovan exposes a dangerous deception. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +1000 David Donovan https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/assisted-living-amenities-that-improve-quality-of-life,20633?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/assisted-living-amenities-that-improve-quality-of-life,20633?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Assisted living communities extend beyond simple accommodations. Considerate amenities in these environments facilitate the comfort, engagement, and well-being of those residing there. read now...]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/visa-plan-strategies-for-long-term-success,20594?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/visa-plan-strategies-for-long-term-success,20594?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Obtaining a visa is an exercise in foresight, patience, and organisation. As global mobility continues to increase, people and families are often looking for more permanent, secure alternatives. This methodical approach will help ensure a successful transition with minimal impact and provide retroactive counseling for years to come. read now...]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/2-top-ia-article-of-2025-elon-musk-waves-away-dodgy-salute,20528?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/2-top-ia-article-of-2025-elon-musk-waves-away-dodgy-salute,20528?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Mark David https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/finding-a-reliable-electrician-in-wollongong-you-can-trust,20458?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/finding-a-reliable-electrician-in-wollongong-you-can-trust,20458?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Let's be honest, finding a good electrician shouldn't feel like a gamble. read now...]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/rejoice-some-fabulous-surprises-in-the-latest-economic-news,20785?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/rejoice-some-fabulous-surprises-in-the-latest-economic-news,20785?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The run of recent news on the Australian economy is unambiguously good. read now...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Stephen Koukoulas https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/book-review-silk-silver-opium-the-trade-with-china-that-changed-history,20775?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/book-review-silk-silver-opium-the-trade-with-china-that-changed-history,20775?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Historian Michael Pembroke has offered valuable insight into how China has developed into the country we know today, both economically and psychologically, says Anne Leyton-Bennett. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +1000 Anne Leyton-Bennett https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/lynas-faces-uncertainty-in-malaysia,20784?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/lynas-faces-uncertainty-in-malaysia,20784?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Lynas secured a 10-year licence extension in Malaysia, but strict conditions, political pressure and technology hurdles leave its future uncertain. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-australian-mans-guide-to-confidence-and-health,20783?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-australian-mans-guide-to-confidence-and-health,20783?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed From knee injuries to body confidence and weight loss, this guide helps Australian men take control of their health and lifestyle. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-real-australian-glow-up-guide,20782?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-real-australian-glow-up-guide,20782?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Looking your best is about lifestyle, not quick fixes. Discover the habits that improve confidence, skin, and overall wellbeing. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/your-practical-australian-guide-to-staying-healthy-and-fit,20781?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/your-practical-australian-guide-to-staying-healthy-and-fit,20781?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Staying healthy all year takes more than motivation. This practical Australian guide covers fitness, gut health, nutrition and body confidence. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/how-automation-is-transforming-protection-visa-processing,20780?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/how-automation-is-transforming-protection-visa-processing,20780?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Automation is helping Australian immigration firms manage complex Protection Visa documents faster while maintaining compliance and case accuracy. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-current-electoral-system-actually-favours-one-nation,20779?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-current-electoral-system-actually-favours-one-nation,20779?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Analysis suggests Australia’s electoral system may be unintentionally boosting One Nation’s chances while exposing flaws in the nation’s democratic representation. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Klaas Woldring https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/religious-warfare-rhetoric-emerges-in-conflict-with-iran,20778?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/religious-warfare-rhetoric-emerges-in-conflict-with-iran,20778?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As the Iran conflict escalates, religious rhetoric – from claims of divine missions to apocalyptic prophecy – is increasingly shaping the language and politics of war. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Mark Beeson https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australia-rejoins-the-global-economic-elite,20777?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australia-rejoins-the-global-economic-elite,20777?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The 2025 fourth quarter results confirm Australia’s economy is again among the world’s best. read now...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Alan Austin https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/western-world-will-come-to-mourn-assassinated-ali-khamenei,20774?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/western-world-will-come-to-mourn-assassinated-ali-khamenei,20774?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an unprovoked first strike, starting an illegal war, and may come back to haunt the United States and Israel, as well as Australia. read now...]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +1000 Dal Ouba https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/freedom-off-the-lead-in-st-kilda,20776?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/freedom-off-the-lead-in-st-kilda,20776?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A dog, lost in the joy of the moment, races across Melbourne's St Kilda Beach at sunset. read now...]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Bill McAuley https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/the-chatbot-is-now-part-of-the-mental-health-workflow,20770?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/the-chatbot-is-now-part-of-the-mental-health-workflow,20770?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Patients are turning to chatbots before therapy and our mental healthcare systems aren't ready for it. read now...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Alexander Amatus https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-electrostate-and-australias-narrow-path-to-resilience,20769?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-electrostate-and-australias-narrow-path-to-resilience,20769?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Trump’s new tariffs force Australia to choose between U.S. security and Chinese trade. read now...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Imran Khalid https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/trumps-golden-dome-visionary-space-deterrent-or-massive-white-elephant,20773?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/trumps-golden-dome-visionary-space-deterrent-or-massive-white-elephant,20773?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Doubts remain over Donald Trump's ambitious 2025 "Iron Dome" space-based missile shield plan to protect continental United States from attacks from above. Ben Gonda reports. read now...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +1000 Benjamin Gonda https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/exclusive-tom-tate-and-his-bakers-pods-collapse-democracy-on-the-gc,20644?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/exclusive-tom-tate-and-his-bakers-pods-collapse-democracy-on-the-gc,20644?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Despite the Gold Coast City Council twice voting to reject a development proposal endorsed by his administration, Gold Coast Council CEO Tim Baker unilaterally overturned that democratic decision, directly advantaging Mayor Tom Tate. read now...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +1000 David Donovan https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/censorship-is-a-tool-of-the-state--but-its-also-a-tool-of-the-censored,20772?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/censorship-is-a-tool-of-the-state--but-its-also-a-tool-of-the-censored,20772?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Queensland’s new speech laws raise alarm bells and stakes for writers and activists. read now...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Tom Tanuki https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/surround-and-conquer-when-bullying-runs-a-campaign,20771?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/surround-and-conquer-when-bullying-runs-a-campaign,20771?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A covert campaign of pressure and manipulation can isolate a target while leaving the true architect of the bullying safely out of sight. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Char Weeks https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/victorias-wildlife-pays-the-price-for-labors-bushfire-failures,20768?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/victorias-wildlife-pays-the-price-for-labors-bushfire-failures,20768?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed After devastating bushfires, critics say the Allan Government has abandoned wildlife rescue efforts while allowing hunting to continue. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Sue Arnold https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-state-of-a-not-independent-australia-address,20734?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-state-of-a-not-independent-australia-address,20734?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Fellow Independent Australians, it is with our greatest and most sincere regret that we must inform you that Australia is still not a fully and truly independent nation. read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 David Donovan https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/pauline-hanson-corrects-her-immigration-arithmetic,20767?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/pauline-hanson-corrects-her-immigration-arithmetic,20767?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Pauline Hanson’s revised immigration maths may finally add up, but the economic consequences of her policy would be devastating. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Abul Rizvi https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/cartoons-donald-trumps-pieces-of-8-board-talks-are-on-hold,20759?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/cartoons-donald-trumps-pieces-of-8-board-talks-are-on-hold,20759?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Seems he's a bit busy with all that bombing. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Mark David https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/jeff-mcmullen-the-price-we-pay-for-not-learning-from-history,20765?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/jeff-mcmullen-the-price-we-pay-for-not-learning-from-history,20765?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed On a historic night in Tehran, almost half a century ago, Jeff McMullen witnessed the inability of leaders to fully grasp the treacherous paths of alliances and armed conflicts. read now...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Jeff McMullen https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/deportation-by-design-how-australia-engineered-mass-exile,20763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/deportation-by-design-how-australia-engineered-mass-exile,20763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Deportations from Australia are at their highest rate because we have rewritten our laws to enable them. read now...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Gerry Georgatos https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/australias-youth-detention-system-punishes-kids-but-fails-to-rehabilitate-them,20762?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/australias-youth-detention-system-punishes-kids-but-fails-to-rehabilitate-them,20762?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The punitive approach of our youth detention system only serves narrow, short-term political thinking. read now...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Jacqueline Rule https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/labor-should-practice-what-it-preaches-about-human-rights,20761?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/labor-should-practice-what-it-preaches-about-human-rights,20761?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australia condemns human rights abuses abroad but still won’t protect them at home. read now...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Bronwyn Kelly https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/choosing-the-right-digital-product-engineering-partner-in-australia,20754?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/choosing-the-right-digital-product-engineering-partner-in-australia,20754?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australian enterprises must choose tech partners wisely to ensure secure, scalable and future-ready digital products. read now...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/belonging-across-borders-a-muslim-australian-response-to-fear-and-division,20760?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/belonging-across-borders-a-muslim-australian-response-to-fear-and-division,20760?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A Muslim Australian reflects on migration, service and community to challenge fear-based rhetoric and reaffirm the place of Muslim Australians within the country’s multicultural story. read now...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Mainul Haque https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/australias-volunteer-crisis-threatens-frontline-climate-action,20758?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/australias-volunteer-crisis-threatens-frontline-climate-action,20758?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed New research into environmental volunteers reveals a concerning pattern: younger volunteers grapple with hopelessness as Australia's volunteer rates decline, meaning fewer people are stepping up when we need them most. read now...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Ben Goodsell https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/albanese-your-moment-of-truth-is-now,20757?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/albanese-your-moment-of-truth-is-now,20757?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Political luck has carried Albanese this far; only bold reform will define what comes next. read now...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Michael Galvin https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/profits-before-people-how-neoliberalism-is-hardwiring-ai-for-chaos,20756?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/profits-before-people-how-neoliberalism-is-hardwiring-ai-for-chaos,20756?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The real danger of artificial intelligence is not the code itself, but the economic system driving its deployment. read now...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Paul Budde https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/commander-in-cheat-why-trumps-lies-are-the-foundation-of-his-power,20755?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/commander-in-cheat-why-trumps-lies-are-the-foundation-of-his-power,20755?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As predictably as the sun comes up in the morning, U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was resplendent with lies. read now...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Victoria Fielding https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/operation-outlaw-iran-apologists-and-the-assault-on-international-law,20753?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/operation-outlaw-iran-apologists-and-the-assault-on-international-law,20753?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed While bombs fall on Tehran, Iran apologists in Western capitals dress regime change in the language of peace and security. read now...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Binoy Kampmark https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/student-visa-approvals-fall-despite-higher-2026-planning-level,20751?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/student-visa-approvals-fall-despite-higher-2026-planning-level,20751?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Having encouraged expansion, the Government is now curbing student visa grants to contain net migration and protect the permanent program. read now...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Abul Rizvi https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/social-direct-australia-driving-digital-growth-for-businesses-across-brisbane-and-beyond,20752?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/social-direct-australia-driving-digital-growth-for-businesses-across-brisbane-and-beyond,20752?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Brisbane agency Social Direct helps businesses grow online through SEO, social media and data-driven digital marketing. read now...]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:06:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gold-coast-draws-line-in-the-sand-on-trump-tower-proposal,20750?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gold-coast-draws-line-in-the-sand-on-trump-tower-proposal,20750?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed More than 120,000 locals have signed petitions opposing a proposed Trump-branded tower in Surfers Paradise, arguing the project threatens the Coast’s identity, infrastructure and public beachfront. read now...]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Craig Hill https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/billions-in-profits-silence-on-tax-adanis-australian-enigma,20749?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/billions-in-profits-silence-on-tax-adanis-australian-enigma,20749?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed An advertising blitz claims mining taxes help pay for our essential services but it appears we taxpayers are paying millions of dollars to help coal miner Adani make profits. read now...]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Steve Bishop https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/funding-firestorms-washingtons-war-habit-and-canberras-silence,20748?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/funding-firestorms-washingtons-war-habit-and-canberras-silence,20748?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran escalate, billions flow into conflict while Australia backs the alliance without question. read now...]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Max Gross https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/why-citizens-in-such-a-wealthy-country-are-angry-and-depressed,20747?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/why-citizens-in-such-a-wealthy-country-are-angry-and-depressed,20747?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The more their quality of life improves, the sadder some Australians seem to become. read now...]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Alan Austin https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-prime-ministers-eemarks-on-isis-brides-are-a-disgrace,20745?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-prime-ministers-eemarks-on-isis-brides-are-a-disgrace,20745?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Despite languishing for years in an atrocious conditions, Australia's PM belligerently refuses to rightfully repatriate wives of ISIS fighters or their innocent children. James May comments. read now...]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +1000 James May https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/israel-that-light-unto-the-nations--including-australia,20743?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/israel-that-light-unto-the-nations--including-australia,20743?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Decades of deference to Israel and the U.S. have shaped Australia’s foreign policy at a high moral cost. read now...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Evan Jones https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/what-managers-often-misread-in-employee-feedback-data,20746?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/what-managers-often-misread-in-employee-feedback-data,20746?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Survey data isn’t always clear. Discover what managers misread in staff feedback and how better surveys reveal the real story. read now...]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/by-jingo-its-a-dingo,20744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/by-jingo-its-a-dingo,20744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australian wild dog breeder, the late Bruce Jacobs, with one of his newly born Dingo pups and mother. read now...]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Bill McAuley https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/global-reading-communities-forming-around-z-library,20737?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/global-reading-communities-forming-around-z-library,20737?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Readers worldwide are forming global bonds through shared reading habits, turning books into bridges across borders. read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/the-afl-enters-a-concussive-new-season-still-stumbling-around,20741?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/the-afl-enters-a-concussive-new-season-still-stumbling-around,20741?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australian football has the highest rate of concussion of any team sport in the world, but players – including children – continue to be put in serious danger of brain damage in every single game. read now...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +1000 John Hennessy https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/royal-pines-redevelopment-raises-major-questions-on-the-gold-coast,20732?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/royal-pines-redevelopment-raises-major-questions-on-the-gold-coast,20732?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The urban transformation of the Gold Coast, involving billions in public funding, has left residents in the dark. read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Richard Holliday https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/coles-and-westpac-in-a-battle-against-corporate-greed,20742?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/coles-and-westpac-in-a-battle-against-corporate-greed,20742?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Corporate Goliaths are being challenged for putting profit before people, with ordinary Australians fighting back. read now...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Carl Rhodes https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/condescending-and-harmful-an-update-on-australias-social-media-ban,20733?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/condescending-and-harmful-an-update-on-australias-social-media-ban,20733?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The social media ban was sold to the public as protection, but evidence shows disadvantaged teens are paying the price.  read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Binoy Kampmark https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/queenslands-war-on-words-antisemitism-bill-threatens-free-speech,20739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/queenslands-war-on-words-antisemitism-bill-threatens-free-speech,20739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed In a feat of enterprising delusion and sinister suppression, Australia’s second-largest state has decided to deal with what it regards as an antisemitic problem. read now...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Binoy Kampmark https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/tim-wilsons-inflation-cure-unemployment-as-collateral-damage,20738?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/tim-wilsons-inflation-cure-unemployment-as-collateral-damage,20738?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A proposal to prioritise inflation over employment would make higher joblessness the deliberate cost of economic stability, with working Australians carrying the burden. read now...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Rob Powell https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/ccartoons-qld-residents-rate-trump-tower-of-disappointment-,20720?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/ccartoons-qld-residents-rate-trump-tower-of-disappointment-,20720?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Surprise, surprise. The proposed Gold Coast colossus doesn't measure up. read now...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Mark David https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australia-still-a-client-state-in-a-corporate-empire,20735?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australia-still-a-client-state-in-a-corporate-empire,20735?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed From British imperial control to multinational corporate dominance, Australia’s economic independence remains more illusion than reality. read now...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Evan Jones https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/until-we-can-defend-ourselveswerenot-all-equal,20736?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/until-we-can-defend-ourselveswerenot-all-equal,20736?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Speaking out against racism is praised — unless you’re a person of colour. read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +1000 Leon David https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/one-nations-popularity-surges-amid-tidal-wave-of-disinformation,20702?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/one-nations-popularity-surges-amid-tidal-wave-of-disinformation,20702?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As artificial intelligence fuels viral political fiction, Australia’s democratic debate risks being steered by outrage rather than truth. read now...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Dan Jensen https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-olive-branch-of-hypocrisy-herzogs-tree-and-australias-complicity,20728?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-olive-branch-of-hypocrisy-herzogs-tree-and-australias-complicity,20728?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Behind the pageantry of Herzog’s visit, critics argue Australia is ignoring legal warnings and moral accountability over Israel’s conduct in Palestine. read now...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Lyn Bender https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/colonial-cringe-runs-deep-australias-military-subjugation,20730?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/colonial-cringe-runs-deep-australias-military-subjugation,20730?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australia is no longer a colony, but still behaves like one — paying tribute to its so-called "allies". read now...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Evan Jones https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/transform-your-shed-into-the-ultimate-match-day-escape,20729?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/transform-your-shed-into-the-ultimate-match-day-escape,20729?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Turn your steel shed into the ultimate match-day escape with pro-level insulation, sound, lighting and comfort. read now...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:39:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/after-the-apology-why-forced-adoption-is-not-settled-history,20726?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/after-the-apology-why-forced-adoption-is-not-settled-history,20726?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Forced adoption in Australia is often treated as a closed chapter, but the record tells a different story. read now...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +1000 Michael Costello https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-australia-indonesia-green-economic-opportunity,20727?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-australia-indonesia-green-economic-opportunity,20727?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A developing opportunity between Australia and Indonesia could underpin a green “powerhouse” partnership in a net-zero world. read now...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Tyson Parker https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/australias-telecom-expansion-still-paying-for-nbn-policy-mistakes,20725?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/australias-telecom-expansion-still-paying-for-nbn-policy-mistakes,20725?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Despite rising data use and network growth, structural flaws in the NBN continue to shape affordability, competition and Australia’s long-term digital resilience. read now...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Paul Budde https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/defending-the-democratic-right-of-political-speech-and-assembly,20723?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/defending-the-democratic-right-of-political-speech-and-assembly,20723?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Current anti-democratic laws restricting freedom of speech and assembly cry out to be broken and defeated. Campaigns of mass, non-violent civil disobedience beckon. read now...]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Bevan Ramsden https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/apply-hate-speech-laws-equally--send-us-all-to-jail,20709?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/apply-hate-speech-laws-equally--send-us-all-to-jail,20709?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed While new hate speech laws are being enforced, it seems every other dangerous form of racism in this country is left unchecked. read now...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Tom Tanuki https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-environmental-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-e10-fuel,20724?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/the-environmental-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-e10-fuel,20724?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed E10 fuel has gained traction in some corners because of its environmental benefits. However, as with all sources of energy, it also has its challenges. read now...]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/global-oil-glut-defies-geopolitics-drives-prices-down,20722?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/global-oil-glut-defies-geopolitics-drives-prices-down,20722?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Rising supply and weakening demand are overpowering geopolitics, sending oil prices toward a projected slump in 2026. read now...]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Patrick Drennan https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/herzog-visit-sparks-questions-over-australias-core-values,20721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/herzog-visit-sparks-questions-over-australias-core-values,20721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Israeli President Herzog’s visit has reignited questions about whether Australia’s “core values” align with its stance on Gaza. read now...]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 George Grundy https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/rbas-labour-market-call-risks-overtightening-the-economy,20718?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/rbas-labour-market-call-risks-overtightening-the-economy,20718?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed If the RBA has misjudged labour market tightness, current rates could unnecessarily weaken growth and jobs. read now...]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Stephen Koukoulas https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/beyond-the-western-alliance-australias-uncertain-horizon,20716?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/beyond-the-western-alliance-australias-uncertain-horizon,20716?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As the Western alliance fractures under raw power politics, Australia faces a stark strategic choice. read now...]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Adriano Tedde https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-fall-of-andrew-mountbatten-more-brooke-bond-than-james-bond,20719?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-fall-of-andrew-mountbatten-more-brooke-bond-than-james-bond,20719?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed On the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the intelligence services, and the fine British tradition of looking the other way. read now...]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +1000 Vince Hooper https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/one-nations-immigration-policies-confusion-copycats-and-costly-myths,20717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/one-nations-immigration-policies-confusion-copycats-and-costly-myths,20717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A closer look at One Nation’s immigration platform reveals policy confusion, borrowed Trumpian slogans and proposals that collapse under basic scrutiny. read now...]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Abul Rizvi https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/bad-news-on-australias-economy-at-last---thank-goodness,20715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/bad-news-on-australias-economy-at-last---thank-goodness,20715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The mainstream media warmly welcomed Australia’s latest economic data. read now...]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Alan Austin https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/experience-authentic-thailand-with-maeklong-railway-market-and-private-tours,20714?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/experience-authentic-thailand-with-maeklong-railway-market-and-private-tours,20714?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Discover Thailand beyond Bangkok with Maeklong Railway Market and private tours designed for comfort and flexibility. read now...]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/top-5-accounting-practice-management-software-in-australia,20713?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/top-5-accounting-practice-management-software-in-australia,20713?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Compare the top 5 accounting practice management software options in Australia. See who each tool suits, what to watch for, and how to choose fast. read now...]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/barry-humphries-brilliant-brazen-and-soon-to-be-bronzed-,20711?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/barry-humphries-brilliant-brazen-and-soon-to-be-bronzed-,20711?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Barry Humphries hammed it up during our photo shoot, popping a monocle over his eye in what would turn out to be one of my strongest portraits. read now...]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Bill McAuley https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/a-new-bronze-statue-of-barry-humphries-in-adelaide-is-a-sign-of-cultural-health,20707?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/a-new-bronze-statue-of-barry-humphries-in-adelaide-is-a-sign-of-cultural-health,20707?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Barry Humphries lampooned national ego, bureaucratic puffery, and moral posturing, exposing the absurdities in our society. read now...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Vince Hooper https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/if-not-now-why-jews-must-speak-up-when-muslims-are-targeted,20710?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/if-not-now-why-jews-must-speak-up-when-muslims-are-targeted,20710?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed When Muslims praying peacefully are confronted by police force — that should unsettle all of us. read now...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Michael Cohen https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/genesisarbit-reviews-why-do-investments-work,20712?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/genesisarbit-reviews-why-do-investments-work,20712?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed GenesisArbit reviews highlight transparency, strong tech and expert support, helping investors turn trading into a structured strategy. read now...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:53:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/taylor-and-humes-tarzan-and-jane-1950s-revival,20703?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/taylor-and-humes-tarzan-and-jane-1950s-revival,20703?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed From negative gearing to cappuccino multiculturalism, Taylor and Hume are swinging through today’s crises with yesterday’s ideas. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Michael Galvin https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/more-canadian-buyers-turn-to-inkas-safes-as-security-concerns-grow-nationwide,20708?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/more-canadian-buyers-turn-to-inkas-safes-as-security-concerns-grow-nationwide,20708?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Across Canada, concerns about theft, fire damage and forced entry are shaping how people protect physical assets. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/hitlers-moscow-to-trumps-minneapolis-when-power-meets-resistance,20706?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/hitlers-moscow-to-trumps-minneapolis-when-power-meets-resistance,20706?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed As federal force meets organised resistance, Minneapolis becomes a defining moment in Trump’s presidency. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Norm Sanders https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/grace-tame-event-moved-after-murdoch-coverage-fuels-harassment-campaign,20705?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/grace-tame-event-moved-after-murdoch-coverage-fuels-harassment-campaign,20705?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed A sold-out International Women’s Day address by Grace Tame has been relocated to a secure venue after Murdoch coverage was followed by a surge of harassment and threats against organisers. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Rosemary Sorensen https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/what-local-businesses-should-know-about-where-their-sites-are-hosted,20704?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/what-local-businesses-should-know-about-where-their-sites-are-hosted,20704?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed For many local businesses, a website is the primary way customers discover services, make enquiries, or form first impressions. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/cartoons-angus-taylor-is-seriously-talking-turkey-,20695?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/cartoons-angus-taylor-is-seriously-talking-turkey-,20695?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed And with his new shadow ministry, he's not short of them. read now...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Mark David https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/ley-down-libs-opt-for-fantastic-failure-taylor--liar-denier-and-water-rorter,20678?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/ley-down-libs-opt-for-fantastic-failure-taylor--liar-denier-and-water-rorter,20678?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The Liberals have chosen Angus Taylor, a proven liar who is opposed to net zero policies, as the man to lead the parliamentary party. read now...]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Steve Bishop https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-rapidly-disappearing-biodiversity-is-still-not-a-priority,20700?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-rapidly-disappearing-biodiversity-is-still-not-a-priority,20700?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Across party lines, political ambition is outpacing environmental protection and leaving Australia’s wildlife without a future.  read now...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Sue Arnold https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-culture-of-complicity-,20699?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-culture-of-complicity-,20699?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed From bank scandals to Gaza, our government has shown it protects power and not people. read now...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Kim Sawyer https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gas-exports-are-driving-up-australias-power-price-spikes,20698?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gas-exports-are-driving-up-australias-power-price-spikes,20698?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed South Australians have seen huge spikes in their power bills, but not because of renewables or wind turbines. read now...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 David McIlveen https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/no-gods-no-masters-facing-chomskys-epstein-disaster,20697?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/no-gods-no-masters-facing-chomskys-epstein-disaster,20697?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Noam Chomsky’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein force the Left to confront the dangers of hero-worship, moral blind spots and selective accountability. read now...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Raffaele Ciriello https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gun-control-at-home-gun-profits-abroad-australias-defence-contradiction,20696?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gun-control-at-home-gun-profits-abroad-australias-defence-contradiction,20696?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Australia’s strict gun laws have reduced domestic gun violence, but the country still enables global harm through defence companies linked to weapons used in organised crime and terrorism abroad. read now...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Jake Steisel https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/nbn-reaches-long-awaited-revenue-target--but-inflation-changes-the-story,20694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/nbn-reaches-long-awaited-revenue-target--but-inflation-changes-the-story,20694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Fifteen years on, the NBN has hit its old revenue target, but inflation and fibre economics change what that milestone really means. read now...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Paul Budde https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/angus-taylor-disowns-coalition-policies-behind-202223-migration-surge,20693?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/angus-taylor-disowns-coalition-policies-behind-202223-migration-surge,20693?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Angus Taylor may prefer to rewrite the timeline, but the migration surge of 2022–23 flowed directly from policies his own government put in place. read now...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Abul Rizvi https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gaza-genocide-accelerates-crisis-within-israels-settler-colonial-project,20692?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/gaza-genocide-accelerates-crisis-within-israels-settler-colonial-project,20692?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Israel’s destruction of Gaza may have strengthened short-term dominance, but it is deepening the demographic, economic and moral pressures that threaten the long-term stability of its state project. read now...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +1000 Yuki Lindley https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/climate-emergency-ignored-as-banks-double-down-on-coal-and-gas,20691?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/climate-emergency-ignored-as-banks-double-down-on-coal-and-gas,20691?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed While communities burn and flood, major banks continue financing coal and gas expansion. read now...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Kyle Robertson https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/imf-maintains-australias-growth-forecast-while-inflation-concerns-persist-martin-iglesias-on-what-smes-need-to-know,20690?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/about-ia/sponsored-display/imf-maintains-australias-growth-forecast-while-inflation-concerns-persist-martin-iglesias-on-what-smes-need-to-know,20690?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The International Monetary Fund has held firm on its growth projections for Australia, forecasting GDP increases of 2.1% in 2025 and 2.2% in 2027. read now...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +1000 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/mark-carneys-warning-albanese-is-choosing-weakness-for-australia,20688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/mark-carneys-warning-albanese-is-choosing-weakness-for-australia,20688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed Mark Carney says the “less powerful” can choose honesty and independence — but on AUKUS and the U.S. alliance, Anthony Albanese appears to be choosing weakness instead. read now...]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Paul Begley https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/luxury-spending-boom-exposes-newsroom-lies-about-the-economy,20686?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/luxury-spending-boom-exposes-newsroom-lies-about-the-economy,20686?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed The latest consumer spending data confirms the economy is managed far better than the media acknowledge. read now...]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Alan Austin