The Australian Independent Media Network

Olympic rings in front of war-torn city.

Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Blood: The Olympic Spectacle as the Perverse Conscience of a Genocidal Age

8 February 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 5

As the 2026 Winter Olympics commence in Italy, a choreographed spectacle of “global unity” and “human excellence” unfolds against the backdrop of the live-streamed genocide in Gaza. This anrticle argues that the Olympics are not […]

Man speaking with quote about immigration policy.

When history repeats itself: John Howard and the echo of 1901

8 February 2026 Michael Taylor 15

In 2001, as Australia debated refugees, borders, and national sovereignty, Prime Minister John Howard delivered one of the most enduring lines in modern Australian politics: “We will decide who comes to this country and the […]

Illustration explaining Australia's economy using Modern Monetary Theory.

How Modern Monetary Theory Explains Australia’s Economy

7 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 70

By Denis Hay Description Modern Monetary Theory explains why Australia’s budget is not like a household, and how this myth drives privatisation and hardship. Introduction – Why This Myth Matters For more than forty […]

Man asking for more sovereignty humorously depicted.

Australia Isn’t Revolting. It’s Oliver Twist – Asking for a Spoonful More Sovereignty

7 February 2026 Lachlan McKenzie 4

Australia isn’t plotting rebellion. It isn’t burning flags. It isn’t storming embassies or tearing up treaties on live television. It’s Oliver Twist at the end of the table – bowl in hand, asking for a […]

Man speaking at podium with Israeli flag.

Why I Cannot Stand By: Protesting Israeli President Herzog’s Visit to Australia

7 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 25

When the Jewish Council of Australia says ‘not in our name,’ we have a moral duty to stand with them. Join us on 9th February 2026. By Sue Barrett This Monday, I’ll be protesting Israeli […]

Booklet titled "The Cost of Defence" cover.

The Opportunity Cost of Permanent War: How Australia is Bankrupting Its Future

7 February 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 4

This article quantifies the true cost of Australia’s strategic and political choices: the opportunity cost of permanent war and security theatre. By tracing capital flows away from societal foundations (housing, health, education, infrastructure) and towards […]

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Clarke and Dawe: The Messages That Refused to Disappear

7 February 2026 David Tyler 2

BRYAN: Good evening. Tonight I’m talking to the man in charge of making sure journalists at our national broadcasters keep absolutely everything. JOHN: Good evening, Bryan. Delighted to be here. Although I should mention I’m […]

Class warfare and the feral right

6 February 2026 John Lord 5

The Liberal and National Parties lost the last election because Peter Dutton was more off-putting than Scott Morrison. Dutton’s abrasive nature and Morrison’s aloof disposition painted them as unyielding figures, embodying a typical conservative image. […]

CMG 2026 Spring Festival Gala announcement.

Inside China’s biggest show: What it says about the country

6 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

By Chen Ziqi For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a table slowly filling with dishes, and conversations that stretch late into the night. It’s […]

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The One Nation Inflation Solution

6 February 2026 Rossleigh 4

Inflation has recently reared its ugly head again and it’s all the fault of Labor’s spending. The general consensus amongst economists and most other political parties is that Labor needs to rein in their spending […]

Cancel Herzog tour; defy police intimidation

6 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 13

Stop the War on Palestine Media Release Stop the War on Palestine rejects police intimidation and threats of arrest against protesters at the rally opposing the Isaac Herzog visit on Monday, 9 February, 5:30pm at […]

Lord Mandelson: Trapped in the Epstein Web

6 February 2026 Dr Binoy Kampmark 6

Jeffrey Epstein certainly got around. He moved virally, galloping through the cells of the establishment. What was more, he was permitted to. Dead and buried, the financier, convicted paedophile, sex trafficker, eugenics follower, and the […]

Sorrowful day for peace largely ignored throughout America

6 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 4

By Walt Zlotow The New START Treaty between Russia and US expires today, and America largely yawned. Big story on mainstream news? Faggedaboudit. Ask the person on the street about New START and he might […]

Black Fog – If We Can’t Think for Ourselves: Must We Muzzle and Bastardise Tertiary Education and Our Public Institutions?

6 February 2026 Jon Chesterson 13

‘Antisemitism’, a disguised undercover Zionist attack on Australian Universities – political analysis and warning to Albanese – don’t do this! The Black Fog – If people can’t think for themselves, if they have no independent […]

Tweet criticizing President Trump's Cuban policy.

DePetris views America’s 66 years of degrading Cuban people largely from America’s perspective, not American imposed Cuban suffering

5 February 2026 AIMN Editorial 1

By Walt Zlotow The Chicago Tribune’s foreign affairs columnist Daniel DePetris continues to do a disservice educating Tribune readers on America’s illegal, immoral and criminal foreign policies degrading, destroying numerous countries. (Note: The Chicago Tribune is my […]