Independent Australia

19/01/2025

Bazza shoots through for a bit of R&R away from the January crowds heading for the coast and sends a postcard from Broken Hill to his mates at the pub. Problem is, it's been a long time since anyone at the pub has seen a postcard, if ever, it's a good thing Mick has a long memory, writes John Longhurst.

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

18/01/2025

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18/01/2025

The only Australian to win a men’s Grand Slam tournament in the '80s
Pat Cash — Courting fans and counting autographs
~ Bill Mcauley

Fans came out 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.

17/01/2025

Americans are nervous and demanding explanations, while politicians are getting publicity with wild claims.
The great American drone panic: Miracles or massive hoax?
~ Dr Norm Sanders
@ followers

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

17/01/2025

In our new episode of Indy Eye, Jordan Shanks-Markovina, AKA friendlyjordies, talks politics, media, firebombs and standover tactics, and the meaning of life with IA’s Michelle Pini.

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17/01/2025

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.

How Jerry Springer sold his soul to turn trash into gold
~ Dan Jensen

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.

17/01/2025

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

Elon Musk's courtship with the Right a global danger
~ Wazeer Murtala Gatta

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

16/01/2025

Cartoon King Mark David with the sharp, pointy pen!
CARTOONS: Donald blames while LA's in flames
~ Mark David Cartoons

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

16/01/2025

Rosemary Sorensen examines the practice of book packaging – where teams of editors, influencers and writers write books on demand – and, posits the silencing of cultural and literary criticism is causing a dangerous lack of accountability in cultural production.

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

16/01/2025

Former President, Donald J Trump – part-time politician, full-time real estate visionary – has once again set his gilded sights on the frozen frontier of Greenland, writes Vince Hooper.

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

16/01/2025

Michelle Pini chats with comedian, reluctant investigative journo and motivational speaker Jordan Shanks Markovina, AKA friendlyjordies, about politics, media, firebombs and why he prefers to be known simply as a YouTube monkey.

Indy Eye: Burning down the house with friendlyjordies

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

16/01/2025

Don't miss our latest episode of Indy Eye, where IA's Michelle Pini has a candid chat with Jordan Shanks-Markovina, AKA friendlyjordies, about politics, media, firebombs and standover tactics, and the meaning of life.

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15/01/2025

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

Flawed AUKUS pact sinking quickly
~ Dr Binoy Kampmark

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

14/01/2025

The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the National Broadband Network (NBN) and keeping NBN Co in public hands.

Government revitalises NBN with $3 billion injection
~ Paul Budde

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

14/01/2025

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

Guide Dogs hits $1 million a year slump over Frydenberg scandal
~ Anthony Klan

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

14/01/2025

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

Wealth divide seeing rich prosper at expense of millions in need
~ John Frew

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

13/01/2025

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

News Corp using content for conservative political advocacy
~ Dr Victoria Fielding

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

13/01/2025

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

Record November grants extend Australia’s third student visa boom
~ Dr Abul Rizvi

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