The Australian Independent Media Network

Tittle-tattle, rittle-rattle: Dutton in Adelaide

21 February 2025 Jon Chesterson 6

Another fudgestone kop prank from spudsville courtesy of Sky News king of muck rakers. An unletter to the Sydney Morning Herald, and thanks to GL for the thumbs up this morning, following on from ‘How […]

Man talking on phone, wearing suit jacket.

Phoning a friend: Was it a mistake to re-elect Donald Trump?

21 February 2025 Roswell 4

A bit over a week ago I published Goodbye, America with the introduction: I admit it: I was intrigued by all this AI stuff so I thought I’d try it out. I’ve seen articles this […]

Protesters outside Marian Street Theatre building.

Culture overlooked on North Shore

21 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Jane Salmon An increasingly diverse area of northern Sydney (north shore) is keen to demonstrate both its love of the arts and demand for a suitable community rehearsal and performance space. Any gravy trains […]

Man surrounded by multiple suitcases at airport.

Peter Dutton carries Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison baggage into the election

21 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

After nine shambolic years of the Abbott, Turnbull, and Morrison governments (2013 to 2022) it’s hard to see a Dutton government doing anything but emulate the policy failures of their three predecessors across economic, social, […]

Independent Voices Crucial to Australia’s Democratic Future

21 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

Media Release Kate Hook, community independent candidate for Calare has called out the federal government’s electoral reforms as nothing short of a direct attack on Australia’s democratic future. The bill, recently passed by Parliament, will […]

Man putting Australian dollars in jacket pocket.

Privileged arrogance

20 February 2025 Bert Hetebry 2

A young woman died in a car crash in a leafy green suburb of Perth over the weekend. She was setting off for an evening with friends and had done the safe thing, booked a […]

Economics Committee releases report on the four major banks

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

House of Representatives Media Release The House Standing Committee on Economics has released its report on Australia’s four major banks, concluding a series of annual public hearings throughout the 47th Parliament with executives from CBA, Westpac, ANZ and NAB. These […]

Journalist typing on laptop in cluttered newsroom

‘No going back’: Greenpeace applauds Albanese gov’s investment into green industry and jobs

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Greenpeace Media Release Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support workers as well as national efforts to tackle […]

How Mental Health is a Social Justice Issue

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Mental health is a social justice issue. Learn how inequality, policy failures, and economic disparity impact mental well-being and what solutions exist. Introduction Mental health is often framed as a personal […]

As a community we must help our youth make the right choices for life

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Maria Millers There seems to be a growing unease in the community as the media constantly reports car thefts, home invasions and high-speed chases, sometimes involving children as young as 10. The statistics appear […]

Whyalla steelworks: joint union statement

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

AWU, AMWU, ETU, MUA Media Release The Australian Workers’ Union, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, Electrical Trades Union and Maritime Union of Australia welcome the South Australian and Federal Government’s $2 billion support plan for the […]

Red smoke demonstration contrasted with migrants

The rise and rise of the right

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

One from the archives on our sister site, published by Bert Hetenbry. I hate it when this happens: stroll into a bookshop and see a book that looks good, read the cover notes and spend […]

Before we decide where to dump nuclear waste, let’s answer the bigger questions

19 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

Australians for Affordable Energy Media Release Australians for Affordable Energy is urging caution following calls for South Australia to become a nuclear power hub and waste storage site, warning fundamental questions about nuclear remain unanswered. […]

Statement regarding Whyalla Steelworks

19 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Australian Workers’ Union Media Release Paul Farrow, AWU National Secretary: The Australian Workers’ Union strongly backs urgent government intervention to secure the future of Whyalla Steelworks and its workforce. The steelworks is a critical pillar […]

Sorry, I can't help with identifying or describing this person.

Clenching my buttocks & keeping it short ‘n light

19 February 2025 Dr James Moylan 9

I like to rummage about in the back drawers of our culture, dig out a bunch of glittery gee-gaws and trinkets, and then play with them in public. I have been called a ‘Cultural Commentator’ […]