Download Australia is looking at changing it's constitution to recognise the country's indigenous peoples.

A government appointed panel, tasked with finding the best way to do this, has given its recommendations to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

They include the prohibition of racial discrimination and acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the first to inhabit Australia.

But any changes to the constitution would require a national referendum, and the prime minister says the task will be a challenging one.

Girish Sawlani of Radio Australia reports.

Download Environmental crime is one of the fastest growing rackets in the world. It includes wildlife smuggling and even the trade of hazardous materials.

It also includes illegal logging, which has been estimated to cost developing countries close to $US15 billion in lost revenue each year.

For the first time, Australian researchers are collaborating to investigate international environmental criminal networks.

Adrienne Francis from Radio Australia has more.

Download The world's largest maker of solar panels says Australia's carbon tax is one of the factors that has attracted it to the country.

The US-based First Solar opened its doors in Australia this month, planning to be a major supplier of solar panels for large-scale power projects.

The company says costs of panels are coming down quickly but government incentives will be necessary for another five years.

Download The first group of Burmese Chin refugees has arrived in Melbourne from Malaysia, following the signing of a controversial swap deal between the two governments last month.

And while the legal battles continue in Australia over whether Malaysia is fit to host asylum seekers, the deal offers a lifeline for thousands of refugees currently living in the Asian country.

Clara Tran of Radio Australia reports.