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Remembering Australia’s role in the history of women’s suffrage

The year 2020 marks a century since American women gained the right to vote. But they were part of a much broader movement that began 25 years earlier in Australia.

Remembering Australia’s role in the history of women’s suffrage
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In Australia, raging early spring wildfires have rekindled a raging debate over climate change

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

Australia moves to rein in pervasive gambling messages in sports

Australia moves to rein in pervasive gambling messages in sports
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Australia Moves to Rein in Gambling Ads in Sports

Australia Moves to Rein in Gambling Ads in Sports

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

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

An Australian Dictionary Redefines Misogyny

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

An Australian Dictionary Redefines Misogyny

VIDEO: Australia plans to offshore handling of refugee review

Australia has thousands of refugees clamoring for asylum every year. In a bid to get a handle on the problem, the country has decided to setup refugee processing centers on small, Pacific islands where the refugees will remain until a decision is made on their status.

VIDEO: Australia plans to offshore handling of refugee review
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Australia Considers Re-opening Nauru Detention Centers for Refugees

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.

Australia Considers Re-opening Nauru Detention Centers for Refugees

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

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.

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

VIDEO: Obama visits Australia, announces new military base there

As China seeks to assert itself in Asia, President Barack Obama visited Australia to announce deeper ties between the nations' militaries, including a new Marine base for the United States. The move was seen as a counter-balance against China's growing presence.

VIDEO: Obama visits Australia, announces new military base there

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

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

Australia Calls for Media Probe into Phone-Hacking Scandal

Britain's phone hacking scandal is reverberating in Australia, where Rupert Murdoch got his start.

Australia Calls for Media Probe into Phone-Hacking Scandal

Australian Government Offers Carbon Tax Plan

The Australian government has unveiled plans to impose a tax on carbon emissions for the country's worst polluters.

Australian Government Offers Carbon Tax Plan
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In Australia, left & right slug it out over a planned carbon tax

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.

In Australia, left & right slug it out over a planned carbon tax
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Thousands of Australians Evacuated During Worst Floods in Decades

Thousands of Australians Evacuated During Worst Floods in Decades