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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 moves to rein in pervasive gambling messages in sports

Business, Economics and Jobs

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

Global Politics

VIDEO: Australia plans to offshore handling of refugee review

VIDEO: Obama visits Australia, announces new military base there

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.

The World

Australia Considers Re-opening Nauru Detention Centers for Refugees

Conflict & Justice

The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard endorsed a plan to re-open a controversial detention center on the island of Nauru to tackle the refugee problem.

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.

Top of the Hour: US to Increase Military Presence in Australia, Morning Headlines

President Obama announced in a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard that the U.S. will have a constant military presence in the north of the country. The U.S. will eventually have 2,500 Marines in Australia, in what could be seen as an effort to contain China.

The World

In Australia, left & right slug it out over a planned carbon tax

Business, Economics and Jobs

Phil Mercer reports on the heated debate in Australia over a proposed carbon tax. The government says the tax would help fight greenhouse gas emissions, but some of Australia’s most powerful interests are against it.