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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 11h

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.

The ISIS brides debacle
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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 15h

Despite record-breaking penalties, corporate misconduct continues unchecked, suggesting fines alone are failing to reform big business.

When crime pays: The failure of fines to reform big business
~ Carl Rhodes

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 1d

The National Press Club is receiving criticism after international journalist Chris Hedges complained it had bumped him off a speaking engagement.

Chris Hedges silenced: Press Club accused of censorship over Gaza
~ Dr Lee Duffield

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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 1d

Hastie la vista, baby...
CARTOONS: Libs are leaving the Opposition front bench in droves!
~ Mark David Cartoons

CARTOONS: Libs are leaving the Opposition front bench in droves!

Hastie la vista, baby.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 1d

Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the Liberal Party's Far-Right takeover from within, simmering beneath the "civilised broad church" facade.
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'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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 2d

Gaza, the West Bank and Israel — Trump’s peace plan is more likely to divide than unite.
~ Patrick Drennan

Trump's peace plan might split two states into three
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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 2d

A major road upgrade is set to wreak havoc in Byron, affecting outbound traffic, local businesses and Byron's economy.
~ Sue Arnold

Byron on its way to becoming the gridlock capital of the nation
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Byron on its way to becoming the gridlock capital of the nation

A major road upgrade is set to wreak havoc in Byron, affecting outbound traffic, local businesses and Byron's economy.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Israel expands attacks across Middle East amid muted Western response
~ Max Gross

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 3d

As AUKUS subs prepare to dock, Chinese-linked firms quietly buy land nearby — and no one in Canberra seems to notice.

Chinese investor buys land near AUKUS ports, sparking security fears
~ Vince Hooper

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 3d

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine reveals how “ethical investment” rings hollow when profits trump people and planet.

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine a wake-up call for ethical investors
~ Caitlin Daniel and Julio Castor Achmadi

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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 3d

The Federal Government’s new emergency call reforms mark progress, but Australia still lacks a national plan to secure its digital infrastructure.

New emergency call reforms don’t go far enough
~ Paul Budde

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 4d

The latest U.S. Government shutdown underscores how calls for “small government” are less about saving money and more about consolidating power.

Trump’s shutdown reveals myth of small government
~ David Joy

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrations around the end of the season, in the main professional football codes, moved north in 2025 with the success of teams from Brisbane.

Sun shines on Sunshine State as football season ends
~ Dr Lee Duffield

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 4d

Gullible journalism helped Trump turn Project 2025 into a living nightmare for America.
~ Dr Victoria Fielding

Journalists taking Trump at face value are too gullible for words
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Journalists taking Trump at face value are too gullible for words

Gullible journalism helped Trump turn Project 2025 into a living nightmare for America.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 5d

A packed forum debating the Inner West’s Fairer Future Plan laid bare the growing policy divide over housing supply, affordability and investor influence.

Forum reveals widening divide over housing strategy and affordability targets
~ Jemma Nott

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 5d

As Trumpism spreads and the climate crisis worsens, the cost of denial, greed and inaction grows impossible to ignore.

Trump’s legacy: Division, denial and a climate in crisis
~ Dermot Daley

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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 5d

The latest economic update strongly endorses Labor and repudiates the media-backed Coalition.

If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms
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If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms

The latest economic update strongly endorses Labor and repudiates the media-backed Coalition.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 6d

Looking at Australia through the lens of award-winning photojournalist Bill McAuley.
Lionel Rose — a champion revealed
~ Bill McAuley

Lionel Rose — a champion revealed

Indigenous Australian boxing world champion Lionel Rose became one of Australia's most famous sportsmen after beating Japan's Fighting Harada for the world bantamweight title in 1968.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 7d

Australia isn’t facing mass migration — it’s enforcing mass deportations, allowing Section 501 to tear families apart.
~ Gerry Georgatos

Australia’s “mass migration” myth: The real story is mass deportation
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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Power to the people: Haggling with the energy giants
~ John Longhurst

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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 7d

From overpriced tickets to epic stadium shows, ARIA-Spotify backlash and bluegrass breakthroughs — this week in live music is wild.
~ David Kowalski

Snoop Dogg’s AFL Grand Final spectacle vs NRL’s country showdown
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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 7d

Jeff Schoep led America’s biggest neo-Nazi group — now he sells himself as a “former extremist”.
~ Tom Tanuki

A former neo-Nazi won't help the ABC play catch up on white nationalism
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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”.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 8d

Australia’s universities have become playgrounds for overpaid executives and inept governance, leaving students and staff to bear the cost of systemic failure.

Oligarchy of oafs: Australia’s broken university governance
~ Dr Binoy Kampmark

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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.

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 8d

Trump is on a campaign to consolidate power, purging independent watchdogs, weaponising law enforcement agencies and sidelining constitutional checks. His administration is deploying military and Guard forces into cities, expanding executive authority.

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Trump: The Last Days of Democracy

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 8d

Australia’s token gestures of reconciliation ring hollow while Papua New Guinea, our closest neighbour and former territory, remains sidelined and silenced.

The racism we refuse to see: Australia’s silence on Papua New Guinea
~ Michael Cohen

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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.

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