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A supporter of the 'Yes' vote for marriage equality wears a shirt as he celebrates

Australians celebrates same-sex marriage legalization

Global Politics

Lawmakers, who had cast aside a conservative push to allow religious objectors to refuse service to same-sex couples, waved rainbow flags and embraced on the floor of the chamber, after the overwhelming vote in favour of the bill.

Hostages run past a police officer (C) near Lindt Cafe, at Martin Place in central Sydney December 16, 2014. Australian security forces on Tuesday stormed the Sydney cafe where several hostages were being held at gunpoint.

An Iranian refugee and self-styled Muslim cleric is blamed for a hostage crisis in Sydney

Conflict
Protesters with their heads in the sand

These Australian protesters have their heads in the sand to make a point

Global Scan
David Rowe, Australia, January 8, 2015

This cartoonist packs a punch, with worldwide targets

Global Politics
An oil refinery is pictured in the southern Sydney suburb of Kurnell. After the scrapping of Australia's carbon tax, companies will be allowed to voluntarily reduce emissions without requirements for reductions.

Australia and the UK roll back their environmental successes — big and small

Environment
Australia's prime minister Tony Abbott

Australia’s spy service has its own embarrassing moment, thanks to Snowden

Global Politics

They say misery loves company. Well, now Australia has joined the US in the diplomatic doghouse over allegations of spying on its allies. The source of some of those allegations? None other than Edward Snowden. And Australia’s spy agency, like the NSA, is in trouble over eavesdropping on the cell phones of foreign leaders.

Australia smoke

In Australia, raging early spring wildfires have rekindled a raging debate over climate change

Environment

Australia has had a rash of wildfires caused by unseasonably hot and dry weather. Scientists say the risk of fires is growing with climate change, but the country’s new prime minister says they’re just a normal part of life down under.

Australia’s prime minister ignites controversy by labeling opposition leader a ‘misogynist’

Global Politics

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard went on the offensive, recently, telling her opponent he had no right to lecture her on sexism — because of his own behavior. In a 15-minute speech, she cited multiple examples of his “misogyny” — and in the process ignited a discussion about the meaning of the word, which might change the dictionary itself.

An Australian Dictionary Redefines Misogyny

Global Politics

After Australia’s prime minister accuses the opposition leader of misogyny, Australia’s leading dictionary says the word has changed its meaning.

Blue King Brown: Indigenous Activists and a Best-Selling Band

Conflict & Justice

Though Aboriginal communities have felt marginalized for centuries in Australia, their activism doesn’t typically grow as heated as it did in Canberra Thursday. Marco Werman profiles Blue King Brown, indigenous activists in who are a best-selling band.