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BOOK REVIEW: The Six — The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space

Loren Gush's book, 'The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space', portrays six ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Surf's tough at Shipstern Bluff

Pictured circa 1999, big wave pioneer Andrew Campbell surfing Shipstern Bluff.  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Poverty bites

A Melbourne graffiti artist expresses his anger at Australia’s political legacy.  
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Albanese Government targets education and health skills in migration plans

The latest indications are that the Albanese Government is seeking skilled migrants in the educ ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Gorilla thriller!

Baby Gorilla Yakini hitching a ride on his mother's back, Melbourne Zoo, circa 2000.  
The loss of a true Australian legend: John Pilger dies

Independent Australia is mourning the loss of John Pilger — a true legend, and a rare and ...  
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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.  
#5 TOP IA STORY OF 2023:  In a week of farewells, some good news comes in

Music columnist Dave Kowalski has really brought the funk to Independent Australia during 2023 ...  
#8 TOP IA STORY OF 2023: Boom in international students could have unintended consequences

Independent Australia has experts in their field writing regular columns and former senior ...  
#10 TOP IA STORY OF 2023: Mastering 100+ recipes — easier than it sounds

As we traditionally do at this time of the year, we count down the most read stories of the year. ...  
Court drama and flair on show in Lehrmann defamation case

To the uninitiated, the world of court rules and decorum, on show in the Lehrmann versus Network ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: 'Shear' magic

Happy roustabout working away at Gowangardie woolshed, Victoria.  
Vale, Denny Laine: 'It was a pleasure to know you'

Critically acclaimed English musician and singer-songwriter Denny Laine has passed away following ...  
The exhausting pre-Christmas period of parties and socialising

For many of us, the pre-Christmas period is about fulfilling social obligations to attend frivo ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Noojee natural wonder

Nestled in the foothills of Victoria's Great Dividing Range, Noojee is home to the spectacular ...  
BOOK REVIEW — Killing for Country: A Family Story

David Marr's latest book provides important insights on Australia's foundations of racism and ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Paul Kelly

A young Paul Kelly raises his guitar to the crowd after a street concert in Melbourne's CBD.  
Albanese Government will hope net migration has peaked

There are indications that net migration has reached its highs and may begin to trend down, writes ...  

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