
Pearls and Irritations is one of the few media with an independent voice left in Australia that is willing to focus on issues of substance. May their voice grow stronger!
Donor, August 2024
Consistently, Pearls and Irritations publishes informed analysis and commentary on issues that matter to Australians, with a focus on politics, public policy, foreign policy and world affairs, defence and security, the economy, media, the arts and religion.
We have an opinion, and we don’t hide from stating what we think is important.
Currently the world is witnessing horrific events. The genocide in Gaza, the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, the devastation of Syria through civil war, the ravages climate change reeks in our own country and across the world, the crumbling of democracy in the USA and the rise of the far-right and fascism. The US is driving tensions in the Indopacific as it aggressively confronts the rise of China. And let’s not forget Australia’s loss of sovereignty, signed away through AUKUS and our ongoing servility to our most dangerous ally.
We know our readers don’t agree with all our views, but we value that they choose to read them.
It’s usually the case that the analysis of these matters is overlooked by our mainstream media, and sometimes they don’t mention these issues at all.
Pearls and Irritations seeks financial support to keep improving and growing, and to amplify our independent voice in Australia’s media landscape.
For the first time and for a short period of time we can offer tax deductibility on donations through the Australian Cultural fund.
We are halfway to our fundraising target.
You can make your one-off donation here.
As always, I appreciate our loyal supporters and readers and am thankful to those who have already donated to help Pearls and Irritations grow.