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[Breaking News]Boxing: Inoue to face Goodman on Christmas Eve

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 24 Kyodo - Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2024, announcing a title match on Dec. 24 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena against Aussie Sam Goodman, top-ranked by the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization. (Kyodo)

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Boxing: Inoue to face Goodman on Christmas Eve

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue (C) of Japan holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2024, announcing a title match on Dec. 24 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena against Aussie Sam Goodman, top-ranked by the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization. Goodman (in back screen) attended the press conference online.

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Boxing: Inoue to face Goodman on Christmas Eve

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2024, announcing a title match on Dec. 24 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena against Aussie Sam Goodman, top-ranked by the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization. Goodman (in back screen) attended the press conference online.

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Boxing: Inoue to face Goodman on Christmas Eve

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2024, announcing a title match on Dec. 24 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena against Aussie Sam Goodman, top-ranked by the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization.

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Boxing: Inoue to face Goodman on Christmas Eve

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue of Japan speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2024, announcing a title match on Dec. 24 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena against Aussie Sam Goodman, top-ranked by the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization.

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Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world

STORY: Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition 2. various of Hallie Richards 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HALLIE RICHARDS, Student, Methodist Ladies' College 4. various of participants taking group photos 5. various of China's acting Consul General in Sydney Wang Chunsheng speaking 6. various of City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Robert Kok speaking STORYLINE: For many teenagers in culturally diverse Australia, mastering a new language other than English opens up an avenue to bond with friends of a different background in the same community, explores alternative ways of life, and views the whole wide world with a broader horizon. The Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students wrapped up in Syd

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-UBER-CLASS ACTION-SETTLEMENT

(240318) -- SYDNEY, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer gets on a taxi in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2024. After a five-year class action, the ride-sharing giant Uber has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars (about 178.5 million U.S. dollars) to compensate taxi drivers in the country for operating services without being licensed. TO GO WITH "Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement" (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-UBER-CLASS ACTION-SETTLEMENT

(240318) -- SYDNEY, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A taxi stops at a red light in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2024. After a five-year class action, the ride-sharing giant Uber has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars (about 178.5 million U.S. dollars) to compensate taxi drivers in the country for operating services without being licensed. TO GO WITH "Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement" (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement

STORY: Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles and taxi cars on streets in Sydney, Australia STORYLINE: After a five-year class action, the ride-sharing giant Uber has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars (about 178.5 million U.S. dollars) to compensate taxi drivers in the country for operating services without being licensed. "There has been a historic settlement reached in the Uber class action, with Uber to pay 272 million Australian dollars - the fifth-highest class action resolution ever in Australian legal history," Maurice Blackburn, the plaintiff firm that filed the case in 2019, announced on Monday. "As a result, the Supreme Court (of Victoria) trial due to begin today will not be proceeding. The Court will need to approve the settlement as being in the best interests of group members, and work

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Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show

STORY: Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney Royal Easter Show STORYLINE: While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. During the 12-day celebration, holidaymakers can taste snacks coming from all over the world, let out screams and laughter on a super slide at the amusement park, and admire fireworks lighting up the night sky. But what makes the Sydney Royal Easter Show unique is an array of agriculture-related activities. The whole venue is scattered with more than 10 animal

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A goat show is held during the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kids play on a slide at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A goat is pictured at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at piglets at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woodchopping competition is held during the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors enjoy a swing ride at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-ROYAL EASTER SHOW

(230413) -- SYDNEY, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child pets chicks at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Australia, on April 12, 2023. While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-98-YEAR-OLD PHOTOGRAPHER-CHINA TRIP

(230410) -- SYDNEY, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hans Schneider speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Sydney, Australia, on March 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: 98-year-old Aussie photographer recalls enthralling 1960's China trip" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CONCERT-CHINESE CLASSICAL MUSIC

(230211) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Peking opera singer performs during a symphonic concert at the Town Hall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 10, 2023. An Australian local orchestra presented a symphonic concert containing Chinese classical music on Friday night at Sydney's major landmark Town Hall. TO GO WITH "Chinese classical music staged by Aussie orchestra stuns Sydney landmark" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CONCERT-CHINESE CLASSICAL MUSIC

(230211) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform during a symphonic concert at the Town Hall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 10, 2023. An Australian local orchestra presented a symphonic concert containing Chinese classical music on Friday night at Sydney's major landmark Town Hall. TO GO WITH "Chinese classical music staged by Aussie orchestra stuns Sydney landmark" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CONCERT-CHINESE CLASSICAL MUSIC

(230211) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform during a symphonic concert at the Town Hall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 10, 2023. An Australian local orchestra presented a symphonic concert containing Chinese classical music on Friday night at Sydney's major landmark Town Hall. TO GO WITH "Chinese classical music staged by Aussie orchestra stuns Sydney landmark" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CONCERT-CHINESE CLASSICAL MUSIC

(230211) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Peking opera singer performs during a symphonic concert at the Town Hall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 10, 2023. An Australian local orchestra presented a symphonic concert containing Chinese classical music on Friday night at Sydney's major landmark Town Hall. TO GO WITH "Chinese classical music staged by Aussie orchestra stuns Sydney landmark" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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Nishikori reaches Aussie Open 4th round

MELBOURNE, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves to Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez en route to his third-round victory at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 22, 2016. Nishikori won 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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Aussie MF Luongo scores vs. Kuwait in Asian Cup game

MELBOURNE, Australia - Midfielder Massimo Luongo (R) of Australia is celebrated by teammate Tim Cahill after scoring a come-from-behind goal en route to his team's 4-1 victory over Kuwait in the opening game of the Asian Cup 2015 tournament in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 9, 2015.

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Aussie MF Cahill fires equalizer in Asian Cup opener

MELBOURNE, Australia - Midfielder Tim Cahill (R) of Australia fires a game-tying goal en route to his team's 4-1 victory over Kuwait in the opening game of the Asian Cup 2015 tournament in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 9, 2015.

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Aussie Scott practices for Japan Open Golf Championship

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott, an Australian professional golfer, practices on Oct. 15, 2014, for the Oct. 16-19 Japan Open Golf Championship on the Umenosato Course of the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, outside Tokyo.

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Ex-POW, Aussie mayor meet on 70th anniv. of prison break

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mayor Bill West of Cowra (R), Australia, and former Japanese prisoner of war Teruo Murakami (L) meet reporters in Hiroshima, western Japan, on April 17, 2014, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of a prison break. A large number of Japanese POWs attempted to escape from their camp in Cowra in August 1944, which resulted in the deaths of more than 230 people.

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Nishikori ousted at Aussie Open warm-up event

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball in a match against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic at the nontour AAMI Kooyong Classic exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 9, 2014. World No. 17 Nishikori lost 6-4, 6-1 in the warm-up event for the Australian Open.

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Nishikori off to winning start in Aussie Open warm-up event

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a ball to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their match on the first day of the non-tour AAMI Kooyong Classic exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 8, 2014. World No. 17 Nishikori beat 23rd-ranked Dimitrov 7-6, 6-4 in his final lead-up event to the Australian Open that begins on Jan. 13.

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Prompted by Aussie invasion, local town curbs resort development

SAPPORO, Japan - Construction of many condominiums is under way in Kutchan town's Niseko Hirafu district in Hokkaido. Behind them is Mt. Yotei

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Japan honors Aussie avalanche heroes

SYDNEY, Australia - Seven Australians who saved the lives of several Japanese skiers during a tragic avalanche in the Hakkoda mountain range of Aomori Prefecture in February pose for a photo with Japanese Consul General Tsukasa Kawada at his official residence in Sydney on March 26 after being honored with a joint letter of appreciation from the governments of Aomori Prefecture and Aomori City.

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Japan honors Aussie avalanche heroes

SYDNEY, Australia - Jonathan Disher (L), one of seven Australians who saved the lives of several Japanese skiers during a tragic avalanche in the Hakkoda mountain range of Aomori Prefecture in February, is officially honored by Japanese Consul General Tsukasa Kawada at his official residence in Sydney on March 26. Kawada delivered a joint letter of appreciation from the governments of Aomori Prefecture and Aomori City.

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Aussie state puts further ban on single-use plastic items

STORY: Aussie state puts further ban on single-use plastic items DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Sydney Opera House 2. various of shopping bags in shopping malls and supermarkets STORYLINE: The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) implemented a further ban on more single-use plastic items from Tuesday, on top of its previous ban on lightweight single-use plastic bags. Under the tightened rules, manufacturers, wholesalers, businesses and community organizations in NSW cannot provide single-use plastic items including straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls and cotton buds; food ware and cups made from expanded polystyrene; rinse-off personal care products containing plastic microbeads. The new prohibition is the latest movement of the state government to create a more sustainable environment after it banned lightweight single-use plastic bags from June 1. Single-use plastic items and packaging make up 60 percent of a

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Aussie researchers discover 380-mln-year-old heart of ancient fish

STORY: Aussie researchers discover 380-mln-year-old heart of ancient fish DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of constructed three-dimensional images of the fish STORYLINE: Aussie researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart -- the oldest ever found -- in an ancient jawed fish, alongside a separate fossilized stomach, intestine and liver, providing new insights into biological evolution. Kate Trinajstic, the lead researcher from Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the Western Australian Museum, said the discovery was remarkable, given that soft tissues of ancient species were rarely preserved, and it was even rarer to find 3D preservation. "As a palaeontologist who has studied fossils for more than 20 years, I was truly amazed to find a 3D and beautifully preserved heart in a 380-million-year-old ancestor," Trinajstic said in a statement. This discovery, published in the Science magazine

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AUSTRALIA-FISH HEART-FOSSIL-DISCOVERY

(220916) -- SYDNEY, Sept. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Image provided by Curtin University shows the reconstruction of the internal anatomy of the arthrodire. Aussie researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart -- the oldest ever found -- in an ancient jawed fish named arthrodire, alongside a separate fossilised stomach, intestine and liver, providing new insights on biological evolution. TO GO WITH "Aussie researchers discover 380-million-year-old heart of ancient fish" (Curtin University/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-FISH HEART-FOSSIL-DISCOVERY

(220916) -- SYDNEY, Sept. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The fossil of the arthrodire, where the 380-million-year-old heart was discovered, is seen at the Western Australian Museum on Sept. 8, 2022. Aussie researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart -- the oldest ever found -- in an ancient jawed fish named arthrodire, alongside a separate fossilised stomach, intestine and liver, providing new insights on biological evolution. TO GO WITH "Aussie researchers discover 380-million-year-old heart of ancient fish" (Curtin University/Handout via Xinhua)

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Much more calibrated reporting on China needed from Australian media, says senior scholar

STORY: Much more calibrated reporting on China needed from Australian media, says senior scholar DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALLAN BEHM, Director of the International and Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute STORYLINE: An Australian expert says that Aussie journalists should tell stories about "what truly happens in China" instead of resorting to fear-mongering. Allan Behm says popular public opinion in Australia is detached from geopolitical reality, according to research published by the institute earlier this month. SOUNDBITE (English): ALLAN BEHM, Director of the International and Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute "The first one is that in the Australian media, there has been a very high level of fear-mongering. And I think that fear-mongering has impacted on the minds and the sensibilities of ordinary people in Australia. We do need a much more calibrated

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Aussie start-up using spider venom to treat heart attacks

STORY: Aussie start-up using spider venom to treat heart attacks DATELINE: July 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a team of drug researchers doing experiment 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GLENN KING, Professor, group leader, Institute of Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland 3. various of research working in lab STORYLINE: A team of drug researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new heart attack treatment made from deadly spider venom and are now looking to bring the lifesaving treatment to market through a local start-up. The team said recently that the drug candidate was one step closer to human trials after Brisbane start-up Infensa Bioscience received 23 million Australian dollars (15.6 million U.S. dollars) of initial funding from private investors. SOUNDBITE (English): GLENN KING, Professor, Group leader, Institute of Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland "I had a particular drug target in mind th

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Aussie researchers develop app to better protect endangered species

STORY: Aussie researchers develop app to better protect endangered species DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of the University of Queensland 2 various of animals 3 SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES WATSON, Co-creator of Threatened Australians from UQ STORYLINE: Scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed an app that provides users with information on endangered species in their local areas and ways for everyday Australians to take action. The app and website, called Threatened Australians, were released on Tuesday. It allows users to access information about the threatened and at-risk species in their area by simply inputting a postcode. UQ PhD candidate and creator, Gareth Kindler, said the first-of-its-kind application presents public data in an accessible and engaging way. Users have the ability to enter their postcode into the software which will then create a list of threatened animals in their local are

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Aussie state releases critically endangered frogs back into wild

STORY: Aussie state releases critically endangered frogs back into wild DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the frog STORYLINE: In its latest bid to restore the population of the endangered species, the government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) announced on Tuesday the release of 100 critically endangered spotted tree frogs back into the wild. The frog species were completely wiped out in NSW in 2001 due to chytrid fungus, which causes sporadic deaths in frog colonies and affects frog populations around the globe. The new population of the frogs was bred in captivity after being sourced from areas of the Australian state of Victoria where they have displayed resistance to the disease. The release marks the first attempt to restore the species' population since the bushfires. They were released in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia's highest alpine environment. Environment NSW's partnership with Zoos Victoria and

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New facility to expand transforming food waste into compost in Aussie capital

STORY: New facility to expand transforming food waste into compost in Aussie capital DATELINE: April 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of food waste transformed into nutrient-rich compost in Canberra community STORYLINE: A large-scale organics recycling facility will be opened in Australia's capital city to strengthen its circular economy. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government announced funding for a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) facility to process Canberra's waste. It comes after a successful trial of a FOGO collection pilot servicing 5,000 households in the city's northern suburbs. The service diverts food waste from landfill and reduces harmful greenhouse gases by turning food scraps and garden waste into compost for the soil. "We are investing in new waste infrastructure that will support Canberrans to take everyday action on climate change and reduce our city's future emissions," Chris Steel, ACT's ministe

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Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog

STORY: Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the corroboree frogs STORYLINE: A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. The corroboree frog is a poisonous, ground-dwelling species endemic to small, sub-alpine areas of NSW. Their bright yellow and black markings make them highly recognizable and serve as a warning to predators. It was announced on Monday that 100 of the frogs were reintroduced into a purpose-built enclosure late last week in an effort to allow them to re-adapt to their wild environment. "These 100 corroboree frogs have been reintroduced to a purpose-built field enclosure at Kosciuszko National Park that protects them from the disease while allowing them to grow and thrive into the fu

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 29, 2018 shows corroboree frog eggs. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Jan. 17, 2020 shows staff releasing corroboree frogs in New South Wales, Australia. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2022 shows corroboree frogs to be released into wild in New South Wales, Australia. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Alex Pike/Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2022 shows a corroboree frog to be released into the wild in New South Wales, Australia. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Alex Pike/Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2022 shows a corroboree frogs to be released into the wild in New South Wales, Australia. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Alex Pike/Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CORROBOREE FROG

(220314) -- SYDNEY, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2022 shows corroboree frogs to be released into the wild in New South Wales, Australia. A project dubbed "Saving our Species" has seen 100 corroboree frogs reintroduced into the wild in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), in an effort to reinvigorate their dwindling population. TO GO WITH "Aussie state reintroduces critically endangered corroboree frog" (Alex Pike/Taronga Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-GOMES-CROSS-COUNTRY-JESSICA YEATON

(220128) -- AUSTRALIA, Jan. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Australian cross-country skier Jessica Yeaton competes during the women's cross-country 10km classic race at the Olympic selection period in Goms, Switzerland, on Dec. 3, 2021. TO GO WITH:Interview: Aussie skier Yeaton poised to push past all barriers on way to Beijing glory (Photo by Manuel Lusti/Xinhua)

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Christmas Greetings from The Australian Airforce

Christmas Greetings from The Australian Airforce. An RAF Hawk is flying in with a large bomb to take out a Japanese submarine, which is spouting curses via its periscope! Date: 1942