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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country 3

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars. This video shows the Dawn Service in Cooma, New South Wales.

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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country 2

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars. This video shows the Dawn Service in Cooma, New South Wales.

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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars.

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl poses for photos behind a decoration during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman buys food during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Australians struggling to make loan repayments: gov't report

STORY: Millions of Australians struggling to make loan repayments: gov't report SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Australia 2. various of street views in Australia 3. various of the Parliament House STORYLINE: Millions of Australians have struggled to make debt repayments in the last 12 months, government research has found. The research, which was published by corporate regulator the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) on Monday, found that 47 percent of Australian adults with debt -- the equivalent of 5.8 million people -- have struggled to make repayments in the last 12 months. A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of the ASIC found that cost of living pressures, reduced income, and unexpected expenses were the most common reasons given for financial difficulties. Thirty percent of respondents to the survey said they would not seek hardship assistance from their bank or lend

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Australian minimum wage to rise by 3.75 pct

STORY: Australian minimum wage to rise by 3.75 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fair Work Commission (FWC) office 2. various of Australians in different professions 3. various of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) building STORYLINE: Australia's minimum wage will rise by 3.75 percent from the start of July, industrial relations tribunal the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled on Monday. From July 1, the minimum wage will increase from 23.23 Australian dollars (15.47 U.S. dollars) per hour to 24.10 Australian dollars (16.05 U.S. dollars) per hour, or 915.90 Australian dollars (609.99 U.S. dollars) per week based on a 38-hour week, FWC said. According to the commission, 20.7 percent of the Australian workforce, or approximately 2.6 million people, are paid minimum wage rates. After accounting for flow-on effects, the FWC estimates that the increase to the minimum wage will affect a quarter of a

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia Send Planes To Evacuate Nationals - New Caledonia

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands on the tarmac at Noumea-Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 24, 2023. Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia amid violent unrest. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 300 Australians were in New Caledonia. At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week after a bill was passed allowing more French residents to cast ballots in provincial elections. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with crew members his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with crew members before boarding his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cost of living relief for all Australians to drive down inflation: PM

STORY: Cost of living relief for all Australians to drive down inflation: PM SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Parliament of Australia 2. various of Canberra street views 3. various of utility pole STORYLINE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's decision to offer every Australian, including high earners, cost of living relief. Under the federal budget for 2024-25, which was handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night, every Australian will receive a tax cut from July and every household an energy bill rebate worth 300 Australian dollars (198.7 U.S. dollars) regardless of their income. Asked on Wednesday why the energy discount was not targeted to help only those in need of financial help, Albanese said offering it to every household would deliver cost of living relief and put downward pressure on inflation. "We want to make sure that every Australian gets

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Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.1 pct

STORY: Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.1 pct SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ABS House 2. various of Canberra employees STORYLINE: Australia's unemployment rate rose for a second straight month to 4.1 percent in April. According to official figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the unemployment rate rose from 3.9 percent in March to 4.1 percent in April -- the equal-highest rate since January 2022. The rise in the unemployment rate came despite the number of employed Australians increasing by 38,500 people between March and April, with a 44,600 rise in part-time positions partially offset by a 6,100 fall in full-time roles. In the same period, the number of unemployed people -- meaning those who are not employed but are actively looking for work -- rose by 30,300 to 604,200. The participation rate, which measures the proportion of the working-age popu

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Australian scam losses decline in 2023: gov't report

STORY: Australian scam losses decline in 2023: gov't report SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian federal police station 2. various of Australian banks 3. various of fraud messages 4. various of card payments 5. various of city views of Canberra STORYLINE: Australians lost billions of dollars to a record number of reported scams in 2023, government data has revealed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Monday published its annual Targeting Scams report, revealing Australians reported over 601,000 scams in 2023, a new record and 18.5 percent increase from 2022. Despite an increase in the number of reported scams, reported losses to scams fell from 3.15 billion Australian dollars (2.06 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022 to 2.74 billion AUD (1.79 billion dollars) in 2023, a decline of 13 percent. It marks the first time since 2016 that scam losses have fallen from the previous

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Australian PM joins mass protests against gendered violence

STORY: Australian PM joins mass protests against gendered violence SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest in front of the Parliament House 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTHONY ALBANESE, Australian Prime Minister 3. various of the protest in front of the Parliament House STORYLINE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined nationwide protests calling for an end to violence against women. Tens of thousands of Australians gathered across the country on Sunday to demand action against gendered violence. Albanese joined protesters on their march to Parliament House in Canberra, the nation's capital. Earlier in April, Albanese said that Australia was facing a crisis of violence against women. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTHONY ALBANESE, Australia's Prime Minister "We need to change the culture. We need to change attitudes. We need to change the legal system. But I want us to work together. I want

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Survey reveals Australians' misconceptions about dementia

STORY: Survey reveals Australians' misconceptions about dementia SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the elderly STORYLINE: A majority of Australians are not confident in their knowledge of how to reduce the risk of developing dementia, a government report has found. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday published results of the Dementia Awareness Survey, revealing that 22 percent of Australians mistakenly believe dementia is a normal part of the aging process. Over 80 percent of respondents said they would be more likely to adopt lifestyle changes if they knew it would help them reduce their risk of dementia but fewer than one-third were confident they knew how to reduce the risk. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of diseases characterized by gradual impairment of brain function. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia globally, accountin

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Australia sees fall in annual food consumption for first time: data

STORY: Australia sees fall in annual food consumption for first time: data SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) 2. various of a supermarket STORYLINE: The total consumption of food by Australians has fallen for the first time on record. According to figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australians purchased a total of 14.8 million tonnes of food and non-alcoholic beverages in the 12 months to the end of June 2023 - down 1.9 percent from 15.1 million tonnes in the previous 12 months. It marks the first time the total apparent consumption of food and non-alcoholic beverages has declined since the ABS started measuring it in 2018-19. Apparent consumption of every major food group fell, with vegetables recording the largest drop of 14 grams per person per day followed by fruit - down 12 grams - milk and non-alcoholic beverages. "Each person had 186

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Australia celebrates Easter

STORY: Australia celebrates Easter SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Easter market 2. various of Australians celebrating Easter STORYLINE: Australia celebrated Easter from March 29 to April 1 this year. The national public holiday period encompasses Good Friday, the day preceding Easter, and Easter Monday, providing a four-day-long weekend. This extended break becomes an ideal opportunity for many families to travel, visit loved ones, or partake in outdoor activities. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs are among the most popular elements of this holiday. Parents typically organize egg hunts, making the search for these colored eggs a highlight for children, symbolizing renewal and hope. Moreover, the tradition of gifting Easter eggs and chocolate treats is a cherished part of the celebration, adding to the festive joy and spirit. Easter in Australia represents a rich blend of cultural diversity, mergi

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Lack of competition driving decline in Australian living standards, productivity: report

STORY: Lack of competition driving decline in Australian living standards, productivity: report SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian Parliament House 2. various of flights (Virgin, Rex, Qantas) 3. various of Australian Banks (ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank) 4. various of Australian telecommunications companies (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) STORYLINE: The living standards of Australians are under threat from a lack of competition in the private sector, a parliamentary inquiry has warned. In a report published on Wednesday, the federal parliament's bipartisan Standing Committee on Economics found that there has been a decline or stagnation in competition in Australia and a rise in market concentration across a range of sectors. It attributed the slowdown in Australia's productivity over the past decade to reduced competition, increased market concentration, slower private investment in new technology and

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Australia dims lights for Earth Hour to raise awareness of environment protection

STORY: Australia dims lights for Earth Hour to raise awareness of environment protection SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney 2. various of Australia's landmarks turning off the lights STORYLINE: Australia's landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge, went dark for one hour on Saturday night as part of a global movement to raise awareness about climate change and nature loss. Earth Hour 2023 aims to raise awareness of the importance of trees and nature to wildlife, communities, and people's mental and physical well-being. "Switching off the lights is a symbolic gesture. The first step towards taking a stand for our planet and calling for greater action on climate change and nature loss," Kerri Major, Earth Hour engagement manager at World Wide Fund (WWF) Australia, told Xinhua. Major hoped that the event could encourage more Australians to make small swit

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Australians losing billions to rising credit card fraud

STORY: Australians losing billions to rising credit card fraud SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ANZ Bank and the Commonwealth Bank 3. various of a mall in Australia STORYLINE: Credit card fraud is on the rise in Australia, with victims losing billions of dollars in 2022-2023, official data has revealed. According to figures released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 1.8 million Australians aged 15 and over were victims of card fraud in the 12 months to the end of June 2023. That figure represented 8.7 percent of the over-15 population, up from 8.1 percent in 2021-22 and 6.9 percent in 2020-21. In total, Australians who experienced card fraud lost 2.2 billion Australian dollars (1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022-23. One-third of victims lost less than 100 Australian dollars, the ABS said, and 17.8 percent lost over 1,000 Australian dollars. The median amount withdr

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Australia's electric vehicle sales up 149 pct in 2023: report

STORY: Australia's electric vehicle sales up 149 pct in 2023: report SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric vehicles in Australia STORYLINE: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia more than doubled in 2023, a report has revealed. According to the Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2023, which was published by peak industry body the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) on Friday, Australians bought 98,346 new electric vehicles in 2023, an increase of 149.9 percent from 39,353 in 2022. The report said that 8.45 percent of all new cars sold in Australia in 2023 were EVs, up from 3.81 percent in 2022. "After a long period of anticipation last decade, it's now genuinely exciting to see the electric vehicle revolution rolling out all over Australia," Behyad Jafari, chief executive of the EVC, said in a media release. The recap said the EVC was confident the market can continue to grow 30-50 percent per ye

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Injuries from animals hospitalized 23,000 Australians in 12 months: report

STORY: Injuries from animals hospitalized 23,000 Australians in 12 months: report SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of venomous animals: snakes 2. various of dog attacking people 3. various of livestock: sheep, cows, hens STORYLINE: Over 20,000 Australians were hospitalized with injuries caused by animals in 2021-22 according to government data. A report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday revealed that there were 23,380 injury hospitalizations related to animals in Australia in the 12 months to the end of June 2022. Of the total hospitalizations, the report said that cats and dogs were responsible for 53 percent, livestock for 22 percent, wildlife and venomous animals for 21 percent and marine animals for 2.2 percent. Out of every 100,000 people in Australia, 90.5 were hospitalized due to injuries caused by contact with animals in 2021-22 -- up from 66.5 per 1

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Australian treasurer warns of economic slowdown ahead of GDP data

STORY: Australian treasurer warns of economic slowdown ahead of GDP data SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian supermarket 2. various of Australians shopping STORYLINE: The Australian economy is facing a significant slowdown but will likely avoid a recession, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Thursday. Speaking from the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings in Brazil, he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that while inflation is falling in Australia, the country is "not immune" to weak global growth. "We expect growth in our economy to be quite weak," Chalmers told ABC radio. "And as we deal with this inflation challenge, we also need to deal with the fact that people have been under pressure and that's had consequences for growth in our economy." The federal government will release the gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the final quarter of 2023 early in March.

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Australian workers' productivity falls 3.7 percent

STORY: Australian workers' productivity falls 3.7 percent SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian construction worker 2. various of Australian factory worker STORYLINE: The productivity of Australian workers fell sharply in 2022-23, a government report has found. The federal government's principal review and advisory body, the Productivity Commission, has published its annual productivity bulletin, revealing that labor productivity fell 3.7 percent in the 12 months to the end of June 2023. By comparison, the long-term average annual growth rate for Australian productivity was 1.3 percent. The report attributed the fall in the cited period to a record-high 6.9 percent increase in the number of hours worked by Australians in the same period. "We now have a clearer understanding of what's behind Australia's productivity slump. Sharp increases in working hours have seen productivity decline, bu

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Chinese New Year celebrated at Australian National Maritime Museum

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrated at Australian National Maritime Museum SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations at the Australian National Maritime Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DARYL KARP, Director of Australian National Maritime Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRENT HARDY, Sydney citizen STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year celebration was held at the Australian National Maritime Museum on Saturday. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DARYL KARP, Director of Australian National Maritime Museum "Isn't this absolutely glorious! What a beautiful memento of an extraordinary event. It's really a privilege for me to be able to sit at the museum and to experience the culture and the rich performance and the rich beauty in a way that we did today. I wish more Australians would have this oppor

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Australian citizen scientists urged to help track rabbit virus

STORY: Australian citizen scientists urged to help track rabbit virus SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of CSIRO Discovery centre 2. various of wild rabbits STORYLINE: Australians have been called upon to help the national science agency track rabbit diseases to help contain the invasive pest species. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on Thursday released new research showing that testing for the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) has expanded from fewer than 30 tissue samples annually to an average of 345 tested samples per year since the 2015 launch of the disease monitoring program. RHDV, also known as Rabbit Calicivirus or Lagovirus, is used as a biocontrol agent to manage feral rabbits, which are one of Australia's most destructive pest species. According to the CSIRO, feral rabbits cause plant diversity loss, compete with native animals for food and cost t

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Chinese woman introduces foods from NE China at restaurant in Australia

STORY: Chinese woman introduces foods from NE China at restaurant in Australia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the restaurant 2. various of a chef cooking 3. Chinese New Year wishes from Meng Fanhua, the owner of the restaurant. 4. various of Canberra STORYLINE: Meng Fanhua, a lady in her 30s from Northeast China, running two Chinese restaurants in Canberra, the Australian capital, has proudly introduced her hometown's cuisine to guests. Meng was glad that her hometown, China's northeastern Heilongjiang Province, has gained prominence since the beginning of this year as a top winter destination in China, though the outdoor temperature there falls to below minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter. Through food, Australians can understand Chinese people and culture, Meng said, adding that she has been enthusiastic in promoting Northeast China's best foods to residents in Canberra. In Meng's restaurant, local reside

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Australian inflation falls to 2-year low

STORY: Australian inflation falls to 2-year low SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australians shopping at supermarkets STORYLINE: Australia's rate of inflation fell to its lowest level in over two years at the end of 2023, official figures have revealed. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week, the consumer price index (CPI) - Australia's headline measure of inflation - rose by 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 spanning from the start of October to the end of December - half the 1.2 percent rise in the previous three-month period. It marks the lowest quarterly CPI rise since the first quarter of 2021. In the 12 months to the end of December, the CPI rose by 4.1 percent, the ABS said, down from a peak annual rise of 7.8 percent in the year to December 2022. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Thursday that economists had forec

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Young Australians facing mental health crisis: expert

STORY: Young Australians facing mental health crisis: expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australians sitting on the ground 2. various of a mental health service provider at Australian National University (ANU) 3. various of Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 4. various of the child & family center STORYLINE: A decline in the mental health of young Australians is a threat to the country's economy and public health system, a leading expert has warned. Patrick McGorry, who was named the Australian of the Year in 2010 for his services to youth mental health, on Monday said Australia is in the midst of a public health crisis amid rising rates of depression, anxiety and psychosis. According to the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing 2020-22, which was published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October 2023, 38.8 percent of surveyed Australians aged 16-24 had experienced a mental hea

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA DAY

(240126) -- SYDNEY, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indigenous Australians perform a traditional dance during an Australia Day celebration in Sydney, Australia, Jan. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Shuhui)

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Record heat driving severe storms, droughts, fires: study

STORY: Record heat driving severe storms, droughts, fires: study SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australians enduring hot weather 2. Footage of Parliament House under the sun 3. various of a forest fire STORYLINE: Record-high global temperatures in 2023 exacerbated droughts, floods and wildfires, an Australian-led international research has found. The study, which was published by the Global Water Monitor Consortium led by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) on Thursday, found that rising sea surface and air temperatures are driving the growing intensity and strength of monsoons, cyclones and other storm systems. Albert van Dijk, lead author of the study from ANU's Centre for Water and Landscape Dynamics and chair of the consortium, said in a media release that their findings prove that recent intense storms around the world are part of a global pattern. "In 2023, we saw cyclones behave

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Australian electric vehicle sales doubled in 2023

STORY: Australian electric vehicle sales doubled in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 6, 2024, and Oct. 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars 2. various of an electric vehicle exhibition (shot in October 2023) STORYLINE: Electric vehicle (EV) sales more than doubled in Australia in 2023 to a record high, data has revealed. According to the data, which was published by peak industry body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) on Friday, Australians bought 87,217 battery EVs in the calendar year 2023, representing 7.2 percent of all new car sales, up from 3.2 percent, 33,410 EVs in 2022. Sales of battery EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids accounted for 16.2 percent of total new vehicles sales. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Canberra. (XHTV)

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Fuel efficiency standard delays hurting Australians: climate advocates

STORY: Fuel efficiency standard delays hurting Australians: climate advocates SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars on Canberra's streets 2. various of scenes of a petrol station 3. images of a proposed model for a fuel efficiency standard by the end of 2023 4. various of electric vehicles STORYLINE: Climate advocates have criticized the Australian government for failing to meet its deadline to introduce fuel-efficiency standards. The governing Labor Party in April 2023 committed to developing Australia's first fuel efficiency standard to incentivize car manufacturers to supply more low and zero-emissions vehicles. At the time the Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Bowen, said that the government would release its proposed model for a fuel efficiency standard by the end of 2023. However, the government missed that deadline and is facing criticism from environmental advocates. Jennifer R

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Australians "fed up" with poor domestic airline performance: minister

STORY: Australians "fed up" with poor domestic airline performance: minister SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Qantas flight taking off 2. various of an airplane arriving at the airport 3. various of a baggage conveyor belt with suitcases STORYLINE: Australia's Transport Minister Catherine King has criticized the country's domestic airlines for their worst performance in over a year. King on Thursday released a report for airlines, revealing an average on-time arrivals figure of 64.1 percent in November. It marked a significant fall from the long-term average of 81.1 percent and the lowest monthly figure in 2023. Cancellations were at 3.7 percent in November, up from the long-term average of 2.2 percent, and 65.9 percent of flights departed on time compared to a long-term average of 82.3 percent. "Given these very disappointing results, it is no wonder that so many Australians remain fed up with our major

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Majority of Australians believe relationship with China improving: poll

STORY: Majority of Australians believe relationship with China improving: poll SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of briefing 2. various of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canberra 3. various of Australian Parliament House STORYLINE: A majority of Australians believe the bilateral relationship with China is improving, a poll has found. The poll, which was published by the daily newspaper the Australian Financial Review (AFR) on Tuesday, asked Australians to rate 10 key government areas of focus on whether they are improving, worsening or unchanged over the last 12 months. It found that 54 percent of respondents believe Australia's relationship with China is improving while 45 percent said it was worsening or unchanged - a net positive rating of 9 percent, up from 2 percent in December 2022. Australia's relationship with China had the highest net rating of any area and was one of two are

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Higher tax earnings slash Australian budget deficit

STORY: Higher tax earnings slash Australian budget deficit SHOOTING TIME: File/Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Parliament of Australia 2. various of tax calculating (file) 3. various of Commonwealth Bank 4. various of Australian daily grocery shopping (file) STORYLINE: Surging personal and company tax income has driven a major improvement in Australia's budget position, the government has revealed. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher on Wednesday released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), which is delivered annually in December to update Australians on the state of the government's fiscal performance. The document forecasts that the final federal budget deficit for the current 2023-24 financial year will be 1.1 billion Australian dollars (721.4 million U.S. dollars) - down from the 13.9 billion AUD (9.1 billion USD) forecast in May. Between 2023-24 and 2026-27, budget deficits a