Independent Australia's hypothesis that "comedian" Dave Hughes' appearances at Liberal Party fundraisers may contravene electoral laws was correct. Neo-Liberal comiconomics with Dave Hughes 2: No laughing matter independentaustralia.net/pol… via @IndependentAus @vmp9

Australia’s migration numbers are falling, but the major parties’ competing targets reveal a widening gap between political promises and policy reality. Migration numbers fall as political promises face reality ~ @RizviAbul independentaustralia.net/pol…

As habitat destruction, disease and climate change threaten koalas with extinction, successive Australian governments continue to fail the iconic species. An Australia without koalas may be closer than we think ~ @koalacrisis independentaustralia.net/pol…

Australia’s craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister. Hydrants of hatred gush open after attack on Helen Haines ~ @alanaustin001 independentaustralia.net/lif…

'Historically, when capitalist economies reach a crisis point, war quickly follows.' Capitalist economic crisis spills onto the streets of France ~ Dr William Briggs independentaustralia.net/pol…

'Australia’s baby boomers have spent half a century engineering a socio-economic brazen bull — they now face the consequences of their scheme.' Baby boomer greed: A death pact disguised as a balance sheet ~ Dr James Schuurmans-Stekhoven independentaustralia.net/pol…

'So if we are to blame anyone for the tragedy of the alleged attack on Helen Haines, then we must look no further than ourselves.' In the wake of the Helen Haines alleged attack we only have ourselves to blame ~ Belinda Jones independentaustralia.net/pol…

International students contribute billions to Australia's economy, yet rising visa fees and harsh migration policies threaten to drive away valuable talent. International students pay the price for Australia's migration politics ~ Madhu Rawal independentaustralia.net/pol…

Mark Edele’s Russia’s War Against Ukraine explores the historical roots of Putin’s imperial ambitions and why Russia’s neighbours have good reason to fear what comes next. BOOK REVIEW: Russia's War Against Ukraine ~ Anne Layton-Bennett independentaustralia.net/lif…

Pauline Hanson can dish out the outrage by the bucketload, but apparently can't stomach a spoonful of her own medicine. CARTOONS: Pauline Hanson dishes it out but can't take it ~ @mdavidcartoons independentaustralia.net/lif…

As the horrifying news of Federal MP Helen Haines unfolds, there is both the temptation to blame it on one “bad apple” and conclude that the entire orchard is tainted. Helen Haines and the climate of hate: Bad apples or orange by-products? ~ @vmp9 independentaustralia.net/lif…

AI hype conceals corporate failures, deflects accountability and fuels fears of job losses to undermine workers’ bargaining power. AI hype masks corporate failures and undermines workers ~ Dr James Schuurmans-Stekhoven independentaustralia.net/bus…

'The law provides a right to make a properly grounded request, a right to genuine consideration and, where necessary, access to an independent umpire.' Working from home for over-55s: Fair Work puts productivity before preference ~ Dr Giuseppe Carabetta independentaustralia.net/bus…

Decades of progress in reducing poverty across Asia-Pacific offer hope for a more equitable future, but sustained action is needed to ensure no one is left behind. Asia-Pacific's fight against poverty shows progress and promise ~ Armida Alisjahbana independentaustralia.net/lif…

Former RBA Governor Bernie Fraser’s criticism of interest rate policy offers Treasurer Chalmers a compelling case for tackling inflation without sacrificing jobs and wages. Timely advice to Treasurer Chalmers: Stop relying on the RBA ~ Dr Bronwyn Kelly independentaustralia.net/pol…

Far-Right lobbyists are raising public money through private companies with no published accounts and no accountability. Australia's new Far Right lobby groups: Why you can't see the books ~ Wayne Hawkins independentaustralia.net/pol…

A legendary lion and a Hollywood icon have collided in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia adaptation. But with Meryl Streep cast as Aslan, some fans are already roaring in protest. New adaptation of The Magician's Nephew sparks gender debate ~ Michael Gibbons independentaustralia.net/lif…

'Having spent years correcting a short-term infrastructure decision, Australia should now plan for the decades ahead.' Australia’s AI ambitions expose the folly of short-term broadband policy ~ @paulbudde independentaustralia.net/bus…

The AI investment frenzy threatens economic catastrophe, fuelled by billionaire greed, political corruption and dangerous apocalyptic beliefs. AI bubble threatens economic collapse as tech billionaires embrace apocalypse ~ Dr Mark Beeson independentaustralia.net/pol…

One Nation may not have policies, but it knows how to ride the waves of public anger and grievance politics. One Nation and the rise of emotion-driven politics ~ Yuki Lindley independentaustralia.net/pol…

The explosive documentary NAZA exposes Israel's AI-assisted targeting in Gaza and the systematic killing of civilians. 'NAZA' exposes the machinery of mass killing in Gaza ~ @bkampmark independentaustralia.net/pol…