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newmatilda.com is an Australian independent news and analysis site. It offers a vibrant mix of views and voices and actively seeks out new and in-depth perspectives to broaden and influence the political debate.

Since its launch in August 2004, newmatilda.com has become a significant part of Australian media landscape. newmatilda.com often attracts comment and criticism from other media sources.

The site was established by John Menadue. In May 2007, the policy section of newmatilda.com separated to become the Centre for Policy Development.

In October 2007, newmatilda.com discontinued the subscription-based model of accessing the sites content. All content on the site can be accessed at no cost but visitors are encouraged to register and receive updates as well as using the interactive aspects of the site.

In January 2008, newmatilda.com re-launched on a new platform with re-designed layout and functionality.

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It includes details about the editorial staff, regular contributors and opportunities for interactivity.

The website also publishes articles from a varying list of international and Australian writers. They include; Robert Fisk, John Pilger, Helen Razer, John Martinkus, Irfan Yusuf, Antony Loewenstein, and Bruce Haigh. newmatilda.com features the satirist cartoons of illustrators such as Bill Leak.

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Menadue, John (2005-06-23).'Truth & the Media' [1]. Paper to NSW Industrial Relations Society 23 June 2005
Menadue, John (2004-08-24). ‘Policies and Participation’ [2]. New Matilda
Stephens, Tony (2004-05-27). ‘Time to speak up: political animal says on-line newsletter will offer new voice’[3]. SMH Online.
Borghino, José (2006 -08-26).‘Happy 2nd Birthday New Matilda’ [4]. New Matilda
Henderson, Gerard. (2006-03-07 ‘Haters are their own worst enemy’ [5]. SMH Online.
Henderson, Gerard. (2006-09)
‘Hyperbole in need of a control order’ [6]. SMH Online
Stephens, Tony (2005-08-29). ‘Dear Mr. Howard, Australia needs a Human Rights Act’ [7].SMH Online
Editorial: Reality bites the psychotic Left, [8]The Australian
Devine, Miranda (2007-10-11). ‘Whose human rights come first?’ [9]. SMH Online
Pobjie, Ben (2007-11-08). Get Over It [10]. New Matilda