Jan 8th, 2009 · Sounds Wild is a series of short, sound-rich stories from remote parts of the planet, where there are sounds of unusual and rare animals. Today, Morning Edition visits an ephemeral pond in the Australian desert, where a sudden downpour has brought out 11 different species of frogs.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Australian indie rock band Rudely Interrupted recently played at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Rudely Interrupted, comprised of musicians with disabilities, is believed to be the first rock band to play the U.N.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Brits, Aussies and an Irishman star as Americans in a number of U.S. TV show like "House," "The Mentalist" and "Without a Trace." Each network has a show with a non-American star playing American. What's their appeal?
Sep 11th, 2008 · Asked about a late-night party in his office in the Parliament, the minister of police in Australia's most populous state insisted "nothing untoward happened." But that depends on your definition of "untoward." A newspaper reported the now former government minister danced drunk on a couch to techno music, wearing only the briefest of brief underwear.
Aug 18th, 2008 · An Australian mining town has a shortage of available women, so the mayor offered a solution: recruit ugly women to live there. He told a newspaper the city should attract "beauty-disadvantaged women." The mayor says his comments were "twisted" after women responded furiously. One local woman says local men are more numerous, but not so great. "We've got a saying," she said, "that the odds are good, but the goods are odd."
Feb 23rd, 2008 · A visit to Australia by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates tests the tone of U.S.-Aussie relations. New Prime Minister Kevin Rudd campaigned on a promise to pull Australian troops out of Iraq. But he doesn't want to sour ties with America.
Jan 1st, 2008 · Independent producer Jake Warga travels to Australia, where he expects the life of luxury. However, he winds up being the butt of jokes by hearty Aussies and suffering the discomforts of the outback.
Nov 29th, 2007 · Peter Garrett has joined the ranks of musicians who have used their fame to get into politics. The former lead singer of the rock group Midnight Oil is the environment, heritage and arts minister in Australia's new government.