Yemen On The Brink – But Of What?
On Monday, in scenes reminiscent of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution in 1974, protesters on the streets…More
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New Matilda
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.
Going Straight In Port Moresby
Lawrence Martin’s face is unblemished, but his body isn’t. His right leg was shattered by…More
The Fighting Instinct
Last week a NSW Year 10 student fought back after being punched repeatedly by a…More
Guards And Bystanders 'Tear-Gassed' Too
When riots broke out at Christmas Island detention centre on 17 March, it wasn’t just…More
The Battle For Sydney's Morals
Just across the iconic Coke sign on Darlinghurst Road in Sydney’s Kings Cross, Peter Madden…More
Carbon Tax 101
The issue has been on the public agenda for several years but it still seems…More
Letter From Bahrain: Will They Stop Killing Us?
Government forces in Bahrain have staged a violent crackdown at the Salmaniya Medical Centre in…More
From Resolution To Action In Libya
When the Libyan foreign minister, Moussa Koussa, called a ceasefire last Friday, only hours after…More
Fukushima From Afar
Journalists are often accused of cynicism and numbness in the face of tragedy. Yet by…More
A 'People's Revolt'? Really?
The Gillard Government’s announcement of a tax on carbon emissions has unleashed a wave of…More