After Fidel, Who?
Fidel Castro’s non-appearance at this year’s May Day rally confirms that, while the Cuban leader…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.
The Atlantic Solution
The Australian Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States that…More
A Common Thread
David Hicks’s recent plea bargain before the US Military Commissions has not resolved the issues…More
The Greenhouse Mafia
In democratic societies, governments are supposed to represent the interests of the people. In the…More
Down to Earth Star Guide for Skeptics and Cynics
TaurusRomance is in the air, but so are the enzymes that will sour it. This…More
Day 3 A Foreign Affair
If you were wondering what had happened to that firebrand of the Victorian Labor Party,…More
Day 2 “ Garrett Takes One for the Party
Shortly after 4pm today, Peter Garrett completed his transformation from rock star to politician “…More
Day 1 – Passion (Mostly) Under Wraps
Five minutes into Labor’s 44th National Conference at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Convention Centre, my mind…More
A Three-Day Press Conference
According to the people who keep a weather eye on what passes for ‘Sydney society,’…More
Federal Politics – Cynicism Rising
The Howard Government dodged a bullet this week. The national accounts came out showing that…More