May 2025

Adam Bandt and another person at a political event in Melbourne.

Vale Peter Dutton And RIP The Liberal Party…

8 May 2025 Rossleigh 4

Well, there have been quite a bit of commentary on how gracious the ex-Opposition leader was in defeat. I’d have to say that some people found it surprising given his total lack of grace throughout […]

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From our archives: Tim Wilson epitomises so many things that are wrong with the Morrison government

8 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

Following Tim Wilson’s unexpected election victory, we’ve seen a surge in views for our Tim Wilson articles on our old site, with Kaye Lee’s piece from May 16, 2021, drawing the most attention. Due to […]

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What I think of Tony Abbott and Co.

8 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Kathryn It makes me want to choke on my toast (with irony and cynical laughter) when I read that the LNP are considered to have a “women problem”! The fact is that the LNP […]

The great Liberal Party reboot

8 May 2025 Roswell 11

The Liberal Party headquarters resembled a ghost town after their crushing election defeat. The air smelled of stale coffee and shattered dreams, with campaign posters peeling off the walls like autumn leaves. Peter Dutton, their […]

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80 years on US still embattled in a Cold War with Russia

8 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Walt Zlotow May 8 marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. That victory kicked off the 46 year long Cold War against our WWII ally, the Soviet Union (now Russia). Sadly, the 1991 […]

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Expulsion and Occupation: Israel’s Proposed Gaza Plan

7 May 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 6

Killing civilians wholesale, starving them to convince those unaffected to change course, and shepherding whole populations like livestock into conditions of further misery would all qualify as heinous crimes in international law. When it comes […]

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David Attenborough’s Ocean sets the stage for new Labor government to ratify Global Ocean Treaty

7 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Greenpeace Media Release Following the premiere of Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary Ocean, Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on the new Australian government to ratify the Global Ocean Treaty within its first 100 days in […]

President Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks: Loyalty Over Competence?

7 May 2025 Roswell 8

As Donald Trump assumed the presidency for his second term, his cabinet selections sparked intense debate. Unlike traditional appointments, which often balance expertise, experience, and public appeal, many of Trump’s picks appear to prioritise loyalty […]

“It’s a decision that could save your life”: GPs urgently renew flu vaccination push

7 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 11

Royal Australian College of GPs Media Release The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is stepping up calls for patients to get a flu vaccination ahead of the peak influenza months. It comes following experts […]

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Beware unsolicited promises of superannuation boost after tariff uncertainty slashes account balances

7 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

CPA Media Release Beware unsolicited promises of superannuation boost after tariff uncertainty slashes account balances. Callers prey upon concerns about reduction in super savings You could be getting unlicensed financial advice – or worse! CPA […]

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The future of the Liberal Party – can they recover?

7 May 2025 Michael Taylor 24

Editorial: The future of the Liberal Party – can they recover? Many might shrug and ask, “Why should we care?” But we should – because a strong opposition is vital. As political wisdom holds, a […]

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Trump will not be president January 20, 2026

7 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

By Walt Zlotow Karma is coming for President Trump. June 16 marks 10 years since he descended the Trump Tower escalator and defiled the American presidency by running on a platform to rid America of […]

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Media Moguls & Political Puppeteers: Time to Drag the ‘Fair Go’ Back from the Boardroom BBQ!

7 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 0

Snarky Article by Bazza McSatire Senior Correspondent, The Wombat Weekly Australia, land of sun, surf, and a media landscape so dominated by vested interests that even the koalas are rolling their eyes. Let’s cut through […]

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What I think of the LNP

6 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

By Kathryn Once again, the unrepentant, dangerously undemocratic, unspeakably callous, misogynistic and totally deluded RWNJs go on and on blaming everybody else for the abysmal failure by the LNP to gain any type of credibility […]

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Israel’s New INGO Registration Measures Are a Grave Threat to Humanitarian Operations and International Law – 55 Organisations Say

6 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Oxfam Media Release The undersigned 55 organisations operating in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) call for urgent action from the international community against new Israeli registration rules for international NGOs. Based on vague, […]

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