Australia
Serving contempt to our veterans: Lest we forget

This is a story about a particular defence veteran but it could be about any defence serviceman ...  
When Ol' Blue Eyes saw red

In Australia, during a tour of the Far East in 1974, Frank Sinatra appallingly referred to Aussie ...  
Uniting Australia with Vikki Campion’s fast-asleep, anti-woke Anzac bikkie tins

Managing editor Michelle Pini uncovers the truth about Anzac biscuits, why they must be packaged ...  
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EDITORIAL: Uniting Australia with Vikki Campion’s fast-asleep, anti-woke Anzac bikkie tins

According to dinky-di patriotism expert, partner of former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce and Daily ...  
The spirits of Australia: Land of mystery

Australia is a land of mystery to outsiders and locals alike, due to our strange and vicious ...  
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EDITORIAL: The spirits of Australia — land of mystery

Australia is a land of mystery to outsiders and locals alike, due to our strange and vicious ...  
Photographer's gift: Tiny moments, greater truths

'A tear contains an ocean' — photographers are uniquely placed to notice the tiny moments in ...  
What comes after Rafah

What will happen after Israeli forces raze Rafah? Founder and director Dave Donovan discusses the ...  
Australia Day: A hollow, 'Un-Australian' day

Politicians are calling for boycotts after Woolworths, claiming it's “out of touch” with the ...  
Dutton should legislate on Australia Day and Woolies boycott

Peter Dutton should not let Woolworths and other noxious actors get away with trashing Australia ...  
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EDITORIAL: The loss of a true Australian legend: John Pilger dies

Independent Australia is mourning the loss of John Pilger — a true legend.  
#7 TOP IA STORY OF 2023: Qantas dances the Irish jig on the 'Spirit of Australia'

This razor sharp November story on Qantas by venerated IA columnist Dr Lee Duffield was deser ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: 'Shear' magic

Happy roustabout working away at Gowangardie woolshed, Victoria.  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Noojee natural wonder

Nestled in the foothills of Victoria's Great Dividing Range, Noojee is home to the spectacular ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Paul Kelly

A young Paul Kelly raises his guitar to the crowd after a street concert in Melbourne's CBD.  
Eye for Australia: 7

Australian record executive-royalty Michael Gudinski AM posing with his "pride and joy", a sig ...  
Eye for Australia: 6

A bell-ringer, mid-climb: St David's Cathedral, Hobart, Tasmania.  
QANTAS: Dancing the Irish jig on the 'Spirit of Australia'

How Australia’s pride and joy came to be symbolised by a disruptive reedy-toned foreign yuppie ...  

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