Successful investigations take more than money, resources and shoe soles, they also take public support and big hearts, writes founder David Donovan. Entirely unpaid work that was subsequently appropriated by the mainstream media, including in a book. So, successful investigations take more than money, resources and shoe soles, they also take public participation, engagement and immense amounts of discretion. This editorial was originally published as part of the Independent Australia weekly newsletter – usually only available to subscribers – and may be read online in the IA members-only area. Follow Dave Donovan on X/Twitter @davrosz and Bluesky @davrosz.bsky.social​​​, and Independent Australia on Bluesky @independentaus.bsky.social, X/Twitter @independentaus and Facebook HERE.