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Ali France’s determination and strength are something special

4 May 2025 Roswell 8

Ali France’s victory in the federal seat of Dickson is a remarkable story of resilience. After two unsuccessful attempts in 2019 and 2022 against Peter Dutton, the 51-year-old Labor candidate finally unseated him in a […]

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How Labor’s 2025 Victory Could Shape Australia’s Future

4 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Labor’s 2025 victory demands urgent reform. Can bipartisanship, AUKUS, and weak anti-corruption laws be overcome to deliver true sovereignty and accountability? Introduction: A Nation at a Crossroads Election night 2025 Anthony […]

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A win for the future

4 May 2025 Michael Taylor 6

The re-election of the Albanese Government seems to stem from a mix of their record and the perception that they’re the best bet for the country’s future, though the latter appears to have been the […]

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Donald Trump can be anybody he wants

4 May 2025 Michael Taylor 9

Trump posting a picture of himself as the Pope is quite the visual. This isn’t the first time Trump has imagined himself as an historical or iconic figure. The Pope image is just the latest […]

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The Trumpet of Patriots Blows a Sour Note in Federal Election Debacle

4 May 2025 Roswell 11

In a federal election finale that could double as a slapstick comedy, Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots managed to hit every wrong note, failing to secure a single seat in Parliament yesterday. The party, with […]

Coalition nuked

3 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

Media Release: The Climate Council In response to the Australian Federal Election result so far, the Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: Australian voters have resoundingly rejected Peter Dutton and his nuclear plan. “This was an […]

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Election Night Live: Join the Countdown Conversation!

3 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 36

Welcome to The AIMN’s Election Day live commentary hub! Whether you’re glued to the results, refreshing your feed for updates, or just here for the vibes, this is the place to share your thoughts, predictions, […]

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Why we support Albanese’s return in today’s election

3 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

As Australians head to the polls today, the choice is stark: re-elect the Albanese Labor government or hand power to Peter Dutton’s Coalition. While the Albanese government has not been flawless – disappointing some with […]

With Peter Dutton you get what you expect

2 May 2025 John Lord 2

When Peter Dutton became Leader of the Opposition, what did you expect from him? How has he turned out for you? In February, I penned a piece with a headline much like the one you […]

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Criminalising First Nations People. How is this criminal?

2 May 2025 Bert Hetebry 1

In trying to see matters of property through Indigenous eyes, Edward Curr, an early settler in Tasmania wrote: “ … it is probable they see no difference between our taking their Kangaroos and taking our […]

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What I think of Donald Trump

2 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 27

By Kathryn There can be no doubt that Trump ticks every box as a dangerously undemocratic, megalomaniacal psychopath who poses a real danger to America, its Constitution and, indeed, to world peace. The reality that […]

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Responding to an offensive meme of dog whistling lies

2 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3

This meme I saw shared contains multiple false, misleading, and offensive claims that dismiss the depth and continuity of Indigenous Australian culture. Below the meme is a breakdown of its inaccuracies and the harm they […]

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The Potential Labor Landslide – Take 2

2 May 2025 Rossleigh 6

In June last year, I wrote a piece called “The Potential Labor Landslide”… Of course the downside to writing satire most of the time is that people tend not to notice that a lot of […]

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Why Whistleblowers Are Charged but the Guilty Walk Free

2 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Australia punishes whistleblowers while protecting wrongdoers. Discover why truth-tellers are silenced – and how Australians can demand real reform. Introduction Picture this: You’re sitting alone in a tiny interview room. Fluorescent […]

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Wars: Humans and the Ultimate Deception

2 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

Humanity spends so many costly resources on the games of war, the pleasures of the hunt knowing that the end means killing another human being. Making such obscenities possible, the small-minded, sociopathic leaders delight in […]