Federal Politics 30 May 2012
by Max Atkinson
Public confidence in our parliamentarians has hit rock bottom - but what would the perfect pollie look like? It's time we judged our MPs on their values rather than the latest short-term scandal, writes Max Atkinson
Mining 29 May 2012
by Ben Eltham
Mining needs skills, foreign workers need to make a living and the federal government needs tax dollars. The checks seem legitimate, so what's the problem with Rinehart's 1700, asks Ben Eltham
Indigenous Politics 29 May 2012
by Kelly Theobald
Last week Campbell Newman returned Cape York land to its traditional owners. His party's historical hostility to land rights in Queensland was the elephant in the room, writes Kelly Theobald
Sydney Airport 28 May 2012
by Lee Rhiannon and Paul Fitzgerald
The latest proposed site for a second Sydney airport was ruled out 30 years ago. Delays and buck passing leave only one solution: tear down Sydney airport, rebuild and move to rail, write Lee Rhiannon and Paul Fitzgerald
Mining 28 May 2012
by Julie Macken
Is the resources boom really so fragile that it could be imperiled by looking after community and the environment? Clive Palmer certainly thinks so, but the numbers don't add up for Greenpeace's Julie Macken
Immigration Detention 24 May 2012
by Ben Eltham
ASIO's immigration assessments lack any kind of transparency, but a new High Court challenge may change that. Scrutiny is not inimical to security, writes Ben Eltham
Nm Wrap 23 May 2012
by Newmatilda.com
Bob Carr says there was no 'deal' but Indonesian authorities are certainly expecting something in return for the early release of Schapelle Corby. Why then have the Australians on death-row been left out?
Federal Politics 22 May 2012
by Ben Eltham
The Thomson scandal is now such a mess it can only be solved by the courts. But our vicious parliament has trashed the presumption of innocence in a race to the bottom, writes Ben Eltham
Superannuation 17 May 2012
by Ben Eltham
An inquiry into the collapse of dodgy investment firm Trio Capital has found a history of mismanagement, deception and highly lucrative fraud. Is self-managed super a ticking time bomb, asks Ben Eltham
Economics 15 May 2012
by Ian McAuley
Yes, the fuel excise is an old, creaky tax but it's not the only transport tax that needs reform. Making private vehicle travel a miserable experience will not win votes - or fix the problem, writes Ian McAuley
Economics 20 Apr 2012
by Sarah Lumley
Adam Smith would be rolling in his grave after Joe Hockey's speech. Even the father of capitalism wasn't totally opposed to welfare, writes Sarah Lumley
Economics 3 Apr 2012
by Ian McAuley
Household wealth is falling and Australians are saving again after the credit binge. Inflationary smoke and mirrors make it look alarming but it's not all bad news, writes Ian McAuley
Economics 22 Mar 2012
by Les Goldmann
The sky-high Aussie dollar is making a dint in business profits. Can the Reserve Bank do anything about it? Les Goldmann provides a primer on global floating exchange rates
Copyright 5 Mar 2012
by Raena Lea-Shannon
The controversial decision handed down by the Federal Court on NRL broadcast rights over smart phones shows copyright law slowly adapting to a new media landscape, writes Raena Lea-Shannon
Ir 23 Feb 2012
by Manoj Dias-Abey
Employers reckon that the Fair Work Act hinders productivity. Their submissions to the review of the act call for more flexibility. Manoj Dias-Abey on why they've got it wrong
Jobs 9 Feb 2012
by Adam Brereton
Jobs are at risk at Alcoa's Port Henry smelter. The company's figures are buoyant and demand for aluminium is rising. So why the cutbacks, asks Adam Brereton
Police 29 May 2012
by Tamar Hopkins
Police killings are big news, but the investigations that follow have unearthed a culture of violence without accountability. The solution is civilian investigators - but there are a few myths that need to be dispelled first, writes Tamar Hopkins
Education 24 May 2012
by Claerwen Little
Early Childhood education is vital to ensure kids develop properly, but in disadvantaged areas many miss out. The government is right to have the Productivity Commission investigate the issue, writes Claerwen Little
Independent Media 22 May 2012
by Shant Fabricatorian
Management at Sydney community radio station 2ser plan to sack its only paid news and current affairs staffer. The move is short-sighted and undermines the station's role as a training ground for professional journalists, writes Shant Fabricatorian
Syria 21 May 2012
by Miran Hosny
On Saturday young Muslim activists staged a flash mob protest against the Syrian regime at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Watch a video of the powerful silent action here
Matilda Snapshots 18 May 2012
by Troy Henderson
Matilda Snapshots is our new series of unvarnished accounts of Australian working life. In this first installment, not everything goes to plan when Troy Henderson visits an Illawarra coal miner
Copyright 11 May 2012
by Raena Lea-Shannon
A recent Federal Court appeal is set to re-open an age-old battle: is recording a television show to watch later legal, or not? Media law expert Raena Lea-Shannon explains the judgement
Health 7 May 2012
by Jenny Haines
Australia's hospitals run to the budget bottom line, not patients' needs - but it wasn't always this way. The marketisation of our health system means everyone loses, writes Jenny Haines
Disability Support 1 May 2012
by Eleanor Gibbs
Why the widespread support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a voucher scheme for disability cover? We don't rely on the private sector to deliver health or education - disability services are no different, writes Eleanor Gibbs
Giveaways 2 May 2012
by Newmatilda.com
Another month brings another swag of fantastic goodies for our loyal paid supporters. Read what's on offer and sign up today to go into the running for our May giveaways
Editorial 4 Apr 2012
by Newmatilda.com
Did you know that NM subscribers are in the running for a swag of prizes each month? Read on to find out what's on offer if you sign up in April
Editorial 8 Mar 2012
by Newmatilda.com
The Finkelstein report reminded Australians about our shocking lack of media diversity. Independent news outlet New Matilda is fighting to keep publishing public interest journalism, but its financial future is in doubt
Editorial 13 Feb 2012
by Newmatilda.com
UPDATED: Regular NM contributor Austin Mackell was arrested in Mahalla on the weekend. He has now been released. Read the latest news about his situation and the charges against him here
Editorial 16 Jan 2012
by Newmatilda.com
Enough with the holidays already! NM is ready to put the pedal to the metal and zoom into the year. Here's what you can expect from us in 2012
Editorial 16 Dec 2011
by Newmatilda.com
New Matilda made it through the year and we'll be back after the summer hols. Star NM contributors join us in thanking you for your support in 2011
Editorial 27 Oct 2011
by Newmatilda.com
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Editorial 13 Oct 2011
by Newmatilda.com
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Matilda Snapshots 25 May 2012
by Troy Henderson
If renewable energy technology will contribute to a climate fix, then inventor Noel Barton is leading the way. Troy Henderson spent a day in the lab with the distinguished former mathematician and CSIRO scientist
Renewables 16 May 2012
by Julien Vincent
Martin Ferguson says carbon capture and storage is a viable future energy option - but where's the proof? A new report on CCS finds the technology has so far failed to live up to the hype, writes Greenpeace's Julien Vincent
Nuclear Waste 11 May 2012
by Calliste Weitenberg
What to do with our nuclear waste? As the debate over a proposed dump at Muckaty Station rages, a new interim storage facility at Lucas Heights has angered the residents of Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Calliste Weitenberg reports
Queensland 16 Mar 2012
by Kelly Theobald
Anna Bligh and Campbell Newman have both adopted an alarmingly nonchalant attitude to the damage caused by dredging near the Barrier Reef, writes Kelly Theobald
Nuclear Power 12 Mar 2012
by Jim Green
To argue that nuclear power is the only alternative to climate change, as climate scientist Barry Brook does, is to ignore the facts. Jim Green looks closely at Professor Brook's claims
Nuclear Debate 8 Mar 2012
by Jim Green
With the first anniversary of the Fukushima disaster this weekend, more and more details are emerging about mismanagement and corruption in Japan's nuclear industry, writes Jim Green
Coal 14 Feb 2012
by Julien Vincent
The rules have been bent to keep HRL's dirty coal plant in play - just as a major solar project lost federal funding. It's another sign the Gillard Government isn't serious about clean energy, writes Julien Vincent
Coal Seam Gas 10 Feb 2012
by Kate Ausburn
Independent testing has shown high levels of toxic chemicals in soil and water after a spill at a Narrabri coal seam gas site. Environment groups say it's just one more reason for a moratorium on drilling
Best Of The Rest 28 May 2012
by Charles McPhedran
Sweden has taken Eurovision by storm amid claims of human rights abuses by host country Azerbaijan. Even with the debt crisis looming, Europe still has the NRG for schmaltzy tunes, writes Charles McPhedran
Egypt 25 May 2012
by Austin Mackell
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamad Morsy has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Egypt's presidential poll. Austin Mackell reports from Cairo on the narrowing field of presidential hopefuls
Tunisia 22 May 2012
by Bill Code
While Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki hangs out on Google+, reporters are being tried under his predecessor's restrictive press code. Bill Code speaks to local journalists about the rise of a new 'morals police'
Extremism 17 May 2012
by Mike Carey
There are striking similarities between Anders Breivik's manifesto and the rhetoric of Europe's newly popular far right politicians. How long before 'anti-Islamisation' takes off here, asks Mike Carey
East Timor 17 May 2012
by Meagan Weymes
East Timor's new president wants national service, stronger ties with Australia and less dependency on oil. The man known as 'two sharp eyes' has taken a long path from freedom fighter to politician, writes Meagan Weymes from Dili
Japan 15 May 2012
by Anne Majumdar
One year after the earthquake that predated 2011's tragic Japanese tsunami, the famous Tohoku ski slopes are empty. Australian tourists are avoiding the region, concerned about safety and nuclear fallout, writes Anne Majumdar
Us Politics 14 May 2012
by Alice Brennan
Barack Obama's calculated support for gay marriage might feel good, but it's also hard-nosed. The Democrats have everything to win and nothing to lose, writes Alice Brennan from NYC
Best Of The Rest 14 May 2012
by Charles McPhedran
Greek neo-Marxist fringe party Syriza holds the key to forming a coalition where the major parties have failed. Their leader is young, charismatic - and now widely feared, writes Charles McPhedran
Theatre 21 May 2012
by Adam Brereton
The MTC's latest play about a scientist who unravels the global warming 'hoax' has polarised critics. The Heretic is propaganda first - but it also proves scepticism has well and truly entered the mainstream, writes Adam Brereton
Sbs 4 May 2012
by David Ingram
The SBS takeover of National Indigenous TV is almost complete - but SBS still has no Aboriginal board members. There are no guarantees that Indigenous Australia will be well served by the multicultural broadcaster, writes David Ingram
Media 28 Mar 2012
by Catriona Menzies-Pike
Pass the smelling salts! Kyle Sandilands breached general standards of decency. That's what an ACMA investigation found - but it hasn't managed to get him off the air, writes Catriona Menzies-Pike
Media 26 Mar 2012
by Julian Burnside
Barrister and human rights advocate Julian Burnside has watched the mainstream media transform and the consequent decline of policy debate on the issues that matter. Here's why he supports NM
Media 21 Mar 2012
by David Ingram
Media academics and journalists have long been suspicious of each other. The Finkelstein report has reignited tensions between the two camps. Could they both be wrong, wonders David Ingram
Media 20 Mar 2012
by Wendy Bacon
Wendy Bacon has more media knowledge than most - but it didn't help when she was recently savaged by News Ltd. Do errors of fact mark the limits of free speech?
Media 19 Mar 2012
by Wendy Harmer
What does Australia's lack of media diversity mean for local issues and activists? Wendy Harmer looks at the dearth of media in rural Australia, and explains why she supports New Matilda - and why you should too
Media 12 Mar 2012
by Mary Kostakidis
The media plays a vital role in strengthening democracy. As the mainstream media becomes more risk averse, outlets such as NM have never been more important, writes Mary Kostakidis
Arts 5 Apr 2012
by Mark Fletcher
The literary world is up in arms about Campbell Newman nixing a major literary award. Come off it, says Mark Fletcher, state-based awards are vanity projects for media hungry premiers
The Media Ate My Brain 28 Aug 2009
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
In this week's podcast, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith wonder how interesting the daily life of a toddler can really be to the readers of Melbourne's Herald Sun
The Media Ate My Brain 13 Aug 2009
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
News that everyone's favourite Clap-afflicted marsupial will be kept alongside Phar Lap at the Melbourne Museum was almost too much for our resident podcasters
The Media Ate My Brain 3 Aug 2009
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
As Kyle Sandilands reveals he's unable to perform his duties as the nation's biggest nob for at least another week, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith ask: who's really to blame for the 'incident'?
Satire 24 May 2012
by Ben Pobjie
Coverage of the Thomson scandal has been abysmal - some journalists aren't even writing about it! Stop reporting world affairs and find out what colour Craig's credit card is, demands Ben Pobjie
Satire 8 May 2012
by Ben Pobjie
It's official: Australia's blue collar workers earn more money than university-educated hipsters ever will. Get used to it, cardigan wearers. Ben Pobjie lays down the rules of the new regime
Satire 26 Apr 2012
by Ben Pobjie
Does the Slipper scandal have a silver lining? Maybe for the rest of us mortals, who don't get to wallow daily in juicy political corruption, writes Ben Pobjie
Satire 23 Apr 2012
by Stuart Rees
Sydney Uni is exhibiting all the symptoms of a sick institution: bureaucracy, endless forms and breakouts of middle-management. Stuart Rees dons the mask and attempts a diagnosis
Satire 12 Apr 2012
by Ben Pobjie
Why do so many right-wingers have gay family members waiting to burst out of the closet and embarrass them in public? What can be done about this this strange phenomenon? Ben Pobjie has the answers
Satire 28 Mar 2012
by Ben Pobjie
Upset by the Queensland election result? Relax! Living under a banana junta is the way of the future, writes Ben Pobjie
Satire 15 Mar 2012
by Ben Pobjie
Bob Katter's views were forged on the anvil of upright morality. The haters raging against the drunken uncle of the nation would do well to consider their own anti-hatredism, reckons Ben Pobjie
Satire 1 Mar 2012
by Ben Pobjie
To America he might be just another protected source, but to us, Mark Arbib is the man who made factionalism fun again. Ben Pobjie says goodbye to the senator who gave more than we knew
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