Disco Escapism Wins Again
If the place where Australians shine has traditionally been the sporting field, the Eurovision Song…More
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Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
Tinkering With A Solar Solution
Noel Barton has been up for three hours when he picks me up from the…More
Egypt's Brotherhood Takes The Lead
As the polls close on the second day of voting in Egypt’s first meaningful presidential…More
Disadvantage Starts Early
The Senate recently passed a motion calling the Federal Government to have the Productivity Commission…More
The Media Have Failed Us On Thomson
As a white Australian male with a wife, children and poor impulse control, I’m ashamed…More
The Trade-Off Behind Corby's Release
Schapelle Corby has had five years knocked off her sentence in what appears to be…More
2SER Takes The Axe To Current Affairs
"Having a vibrant independent media can also help the democratic process, and bring greater understanding…More
Don't Offend Islam In Post-Spring Tunisia
UNESCO focused its 3 May World Press Freedom Day events in Tunis, a symbolic move…More
Slicing The GST Pie
This year’s Commonwealth Budget has been particularly tough on the states. State governments have limited…More
Climate Heresy Not Just An Act
"Green is a proxy for anything: Class war. Hate your dad. Hate America. All religions…More