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13. Nov. 2026 · 4:28
Jensen Huang, der Vorstandsvorsitzende des weltgrößten Chipkonzerns Nvidia, ist von allen seinen Posten zurückgetreten/ Bei einem israelischen Luftangriff auf ein Krankenhaus im…
13. Nov. 2026 · 5:44
Sunday is the parish festival of the German Catholic community in the Croyden district of Sydney. Pastor Bernd Horstmann tells us what will be there. - Am Sonntag ist das…
12. Nov. 2026 · 10:00
Two in three adults think children make up stories about being abused, or are uncertain whether to believe children when they disclose abuse, according to research by the…
12. Nov. 2026 · 13:14
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) marks the end of their schooling for thousands of young people in New South Wales every year. After weeks of final exams, a new phase of her…
12. Nov. 2026 · 3:35
Pocock kritisiert Albanese bei COP31 wegen fehlender Erwähnung fossiler Energieträger / Albanese berät am Rande des Klimagipfels mit Norwegen und Türkei über konkrete…
12. Nov. 2026 · 7:15
Australia's public health insurance was the victim of an unauthorised data attack in June. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese branded the process “unacceptable” at the time. It now…
11. Nov. 2026 · 3:51
Elf australische Soldaten des Ersten Weltkriegs mehr als 100 Jahre nach ihrem Tod identifiziert / Bundestag untersucht sexualisiertes Fehlverhalten in der Bundeswehr /…
10. Nov. 2026 · 7:54
Germany could be on the verge of electing its first female head of state. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has nominated CSU politician Ilse Aigner to succeed President Frank-Walter…
10. Nov. 2026 · 3:18
Merz schlägt Ilse Aigner als Bundespräsidentin vor // US-Verteidigungsminister droht nach Vorwürfen Amtsenthebungsverfahren // Frankreich macht iranische Revolutionsgarden für…
10. Nov. 2026 · 6:17
Solar parks should provide electricity, serve as pasture for sheep and limit the risk of fire. In Australia, researchers are using satellites and robots to find a balance between…
9. Nov. 2026 · 19:35
37 years ago, on the night of November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell and a division of almost thirty years came to an end. Göran Sell grew up in East Berlin and was active in…
9. Nov. 2026 · 5:56
US intelligence agencies suspect that a Chinese businesswoman with close contacts to Nvidia boss Jensen Huang may have passed on information to Beijing. The reports raise…
9. Nov. 2026 · 3:09
Merz will Ilse Aigner als Bundespräsidentin vorschlagen // Albanese verteidigt Australiens Klimabilanz bei COP31 // Royal Commission zu Korruption auf Baustellen in Victoria…
9. Nov. 2026 · 6:17
A nasal spray is supposed to activate the immune system in the nose so that it can fight viruses at an early stage. It is being developed by an Australian biotech company…
6. Nov. 2026 · 5:11
Der soziale Unmut in Frankreich hält an/ First Lady der USA, Melania Trump, spricht sich für eine dauerhafte Waffenruhe in der Ukraine aus/ der britische Comedian und…
6. Nov. 2026 · 6:25
Even loyal followers of President Trump describe the Republicans' devastating defeat in the US general elections as a political meteorite impact for the party. However, the…
6. Nov. 2026 · 9:40
Six years ago, 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police officer Zachary Rolfe. Just 2.6 seconds elapsed between their first encounter and the tragic outcome. The…
5. Nov. 2026 · 4:02
Mit „Oh, wie schön ist Panama“ wurde Janosch 1978 weltberühmt. Die Geschichte vom kleinen Tiger und kleinen Bären, die sich auf die Suche nach ihrem Traumland machen, begeistert…
5. Nov. 2026 · 17:27
Quantum computers could revolutionize the development of new medicines, materials, and technologies. But until they can develop their full potential, researchers must solve a key…
5. Nov. 2026 · 11:12
The Australian central bank has once again raised the cash rate to 4.85 percent — the highest level in 18 years. While the Reserve Bank wants to combat stubborn inflation, more…
5. Nov. 2026 · 5:04
The news that the 188-year-old traditional department store David Jones had to file for voluntary administration shakes the Australian market just before the important Christmas…
4. Nov. 2026 · 10:50
With the rising cost of living, an ageing population, and support services under strain, more Australians are bearing the brunt of caring responsibilities for both their children…
4. Nov. 2026 · 8:14
Advocacy groups and researchers have called for more upstander intervention to combat racism and discrimination. What happens when someone steps in to help? - Interessenverbände…
4. Nov. 2026 · 3:48
US-Zwischenwahlen gelten als Stimmungstest für Trump, Demokraten wollen Kongressmehrheit zurückgewinnen / Mehr als 57 Millionen Amerikaner haben bereits vorzeitig abgestimmt /…
3. Nov. 2026 · 20:43
German reporter and TV presenter Olcay Özdemir was selected as the first non-firefighter ever to be selected for the Australian Firefighters Calendar. In conversation with SBS…
3. Nov. 2026 · 6:44
The US midterm elections decide who controls Congress in Trump's last two years in office. While Trump is fighting for Republican turnout and Obama blames the government for high…
3. Nov. 2026 · 9:44
If you're one of the millions of Australians who rent because you can't afford to buy a home, you may be feeling like you're running behind in a race that keeps getting faster.…
3. Nov. 2026 · 3:35
RBA erhöht Leitzins auf 4,85% / Hackerangriff auf europäische Supermärkte / Merz: Steinmeier-Nachfolge soll eine Frau sein / Zwischenwahlen in USA beginnen / Immobilienpreise…
2. Nov. 2026 · 3:15
Dobrindt fordert harte Strafen nach Ausschreitungen bei Gen Z-Demonstrationen // Politiker verurteilen gewalttätige Proteste in Zürich // New South Wales beginnt…
2. Nov. 2026 · 5:59
When the RBA decides on the cash rate tomorrow, it also looks at the consumer price index (CPI). It is considered one of the most important indicators of inflation. The CPI will…
2. Nov. 2026 · 7:19
Quantum computers are extremely susceptible to errors. Sydney is researching new methods for error correction and refrigeration technology that could make data centers and future…
30. Okt. 2026 · 3:55
14 Menschen bei Drohnenangriff in der Ukraine getötet/ vier Tanker in der Straße von Hormus in Brand geraten/ rechtsextremer österreichischer Aktivist Martin Sellner an der…
30. Okt. 2026 · 9:59
An old car, concern for gas, endless space and genuine friendship - SBS Audio German Executive Producer Benjamin Kanthak fulfills his dream of an auto rally across Outback…
30. Okt. 2026 · 5:08
Can Germans take a joke? Five comedians who performed at German Week in Melbourne set out to answer this age-old question. Shortly before taking the stage, Aurelia St Clair,…
30. Okt. 2026 · 9:49
Programming as an art form? At the Hyperspace Live Coding Festival in Melbourne, artists write their code live on stage and use it to create music and visual art in real time.…
30. Okt. 2026 · 7:13
How hygienic is your toilet flush really? A new meta-study examined the issue and uncovered a surprising finding that may change the way you think about bathroom hygiene. - Haben…
29. Okt. 2026 · 3:35
Spanien: Drei Tage Staatstrauer nach Zugunglück / Leitzinserhöhung erwartet / ATO: Mängel im Plan zum Verbot von Kreditkartenzahlung / Parlament von Queensland verschärft…
29. Okt. 2026 · 6:46
The term of office of UN Secretary-General António Guterres is ending in two months, but there is confusion behind the scenes about his successor. So far, eight candidates have…
28. Okt. 2026 · 8:37
Many Australians of Indian origin say they’re being singled out and blamed for concerns around housing, jobs and immigration — from online comments telling them to “go back” to…
28. Okt. 2026 · 3:22
Israel: Keine Mehrheit bei Parlamentswahl / USA bieten Bolsonaro Visum an / Immer mehr online radikalisierte Kinder / EU plant Frontex-Ausbau / Schweizer Außenminister reist nach…
28. Okt. 2026 · 8:01
Halloween, Reformation Day and All Saints Day come together on the last weekend of this month. A huge religious constellation. Rev. Maria Rudolph, from the Deutschsprachige…
27. Okt. 2026 · 11:40
“The Sound of Music” is an audience favourite in Australia and became a five-Oscar-winning, worldwide success after its launch in 1965. But although most of the Hollywood musical…
27. Okt. 2026 · 3:18
SPD-Generalsekretär nennt Auftritt von Audi-Chef einen „Skandal” // Erstes AUKUS-Atom-U-Boot steht fest // Brasiliens Präsident Lula für vierte Amtszeit gewählt // Israel vor der…
27. Okt. 2026 · 5:45
For almost two years, students in Serbia have been protesting against Aleksandar Vučić's government and against corruption. They have now achieved a historic success: the Student…
27. Okt. 2026 · 7:38
After eight decades of debate, Western Sydney International Airport is now officially open. But only a handful of airlines fly there, there is no rail link, and air traffic…
26. Okt. 2026 · 6:19
Can a small group change a local council decision? When Julie learns her community library may close, she joins other residents in a campaign to save it. Her story explores how…
26. Okt. 2026 · 3:49
Parlament ehrt Abgeordnete Helen Haines / Altenpflege: Ombudsmann empfiehlt Gesetzesänderung für "Integrated Assessment Tool" / Ein Drittel aller australischer Haushalte lassen…
26. Okt. 2026 · 7:11
Audi wants to build its own plant in the USA for the first time: In Macon, Georgia, around 200,000 premium SUVs per year are to roll off the assembly line from the beginning of…
26. Okt. 2026 · 17:33
What happens when the voice of a talkmaster is suddenly unrecognizable? The successful talk show host Max Baumbacher (Tobias Moretti) wakes up one morning with an unnaturally…
26. Okt. 2026 · 9:32
Many dream of living in Australia; Christina Nelson lived it for twelve years. Born in Tyrol, she is now swapping Queensland for her home in the Austrian Alps. In an interview…
26. Okt. 2026 · 6:14
For more than a decade, conservationists have fought for the Great Koala National Park on Australia's east coast. The Parliament of New South Wales has now paved the way for a…
23. Okt. 2026 · 4:34
Russlands Präsident Putin hat sich zu einer Wiederaufnahme von Dreiergesprächen mit der Ukraine und den USA bereiterklärt/ in in Wien gehen Zehntausende Studenten auf die Straße…
23. Okt. 2026 · 5:16
Russian President Putin has agreed to resume tripartite talks with Ukraine and the USA. But Ukrainian President Zelensky warned US President Donald Trump against making further…
22. Okt. 2026 · 6:36
More and more young Australians are choosing not to have children due to cost-of-living pressures. Some are delaying parenthood or reconsidering the traditional family unit…
22. Okt. 2026 · 8:38
She became an Internet meme at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but not in a positive sense. Australian break dancer Raygun (Rachael Gunn) became the target of ridicule and…
22. Okt. 2026 · 15:48
Opera is often seen as an art form for a select few. Hans Henkell wants to challenge that perception. The Melbourne patron is supporting a production of Carl Maria von Weber’s…
22. Okt. 2026 · 3:31
Politiker berichten über Bedrohungen / UN: 2,8 Grad Erderwärmung bis Ende des Jahrhunderts / Experten: Leitzinserhöhung wahrscheinlich / Immobilienpreise in Hauptstädten um fast…
22. Okt. 2026 · 7:08
A legislative novelty was passed in Australia this week. The state of New South Wales legalizes so-called “human composting.” Also known as “Reerdigung” in Germany. This form of…
22. Okt. 2026 · 6:38
Solomon Islands to ramp up involvement in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. - Die Salomonen wollen ihre Beteiligung am Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme…
21. Okt. 2026 · 15:00
Ultra-processed foods are often described as the enemy of good gut health. But is the science really that clear-cut? And if they are harmful, how can we reduce them in our diets?…
21. Okt. 2026 · 3:09
Vermutlicher Angreifer von Helen Haynes wird angeklagt / AFP: Sicherheit von Abgeordneten hat Priorität / eSafety-Beauftragte besorgt über reale Darstellung von Gewalt durch KI /…
20. Okt. 2026 · 10:46
On deck of Queen Frederica: In her work “The Queen and Fred in 1967,” Natascha Stellmach records the journey of her parents, who migrated from Germany to Australia on a cruise…
20. Okt. 2026 · 3:13
Polizei ermittelt nach mutmaßlichem Angriff auf Abgeordnete Helen Haines // Deutschland und US-Chipkonzern Nvidia wollen bei KI enger zusammenarbeiten // NAB streicht tausende…
20. Okt. 2026 · 10:45
Germany has chosen the youth word of the year. And it is: “ragebait.” What does that say about the lives of young people? And how is youth language changing? We talk with the…
20. Okt. 2026 · 5:27
Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car outside her constituency office in Victorian Wangarratta yesterday afternoon. She is in critical condition in hospital. What has…
20. Okt. 2026 · 12:26
The cars need to be at least 25 years old and the teams do not know where it's going. That's the Mystery Box Rally. SBS German Executive Producer Benjamin Kanthak has signed up…
19. Okt. 2026 · 5:58
How do laws change in Australia? Through Rodney Croome’s campaigns for human rights and marriage equality, learn how personal stories, community action, courts and parliament can…
19. Okt. 2026 · 6:16
Coral reefs in Papua New Guinea, chimpanzees in West Africa, albatrosses in Tasmania: they are all doing surprisingly well. Researchers from the University of Sydney have found a…
19. Okt. 2026 · 3:39
Coalition lehnt Freihandelsabkommen mit Europa ab / Plibersek: Keine Anhebung der Mehrwertsteuer / Analyse: One-Nation-Migrationsplan würde Schulden erhöhen / Jugendproteste in…
19. Okt. 2026 · 6:51
After violent clashes erupted across France over the weekend, police arrested more than 2,300 people who were protesting against rising living costs and poor conditions in…
16. Okt. 2026 · 12:28
Parliament, politics, the public service: that's the picture many people have of Canberra. But the capital has more to offer. Today, Canberra German Week kicks off for the third…
16. Okt. 2026 · 4:16
Bei einem Drohnenangriff vor der rumänischen Schwarzmeer-Küste sind zwei Chemikalientanker in Brand geraten/ Israel will die Tonaufzeichnung des Drohnenangriffs, bei dem die…
15. Okt. 2026 · 10:58
The famous Stuttgart Ballet delights audiences in Melbourne with a performance of Sleeping Beauty. The dancers from Stuttgart have not been to Australia since 1974 and this time…
15. Okt. 2026 · 28:18
Solid-state batteries are considered the next big innovation for electric cars. But how close is the breakthrough really? Battery expert Professor Dirk Uwe Sauer from RWTH Aachen…
15. Okt. 2026 · 7:44
Four years ago, in September 2022, just a few months after the start of the war against Ukraine, an attack on a gas pipeline called North-Stream was carried out off the Danish…
15. Okt. 2026 · 3:05
Arbeitslosenquote in Australien steigt auf 4,7 Prozent, rund 39.000 Jobs gehen verloren / Finanzielle Belastung australischer Haushalte nähert sich wieder dem Nach-Pandemie-Hoch…
14. Okt. 2026 · 17:19
“Where you sing, settle down, bad people don't have songs.” That's a classic saying and Tamara Carlin is entirely in the tradition of these words. She leads the choir of the…
14. Okt. 2026 · 3:56
Prozess gegen mutmaßlich an Nord-Stream-Anschlägen beteiligten Ukrainer in Hamburg beginnt / Schwarz-rote Koalition offenbar einig über Zuckersteuer auf Getränke / Australien und…
13. Okt. 2026 · 7:20
A study from Melbourne shows how climate change is changing wine production in Australia. While some regions will no longer offer comparable climate conditions in the future, new…
13. Okt. 2026 · 4:37
IWF hebt Wachstumsprognose für Deutschland auf 1,3 Prozent an / Merz und Selenskyj fordern Waffenruhe für Energieanlagen / ÖVP kritisiert Übergangsregelung bei österreichischer…
13. Okt. 2026 · 9:30
Australia's summer is imminent and with it, the risk of new bushfires is increasing. Many homeowners and communities are therefore investing in better fire protection for their…
13. Okt. 2026 · 10:41
Australia's immigration debate has shifted dramatically. Despite no imminent federal election, both major parties are backing policies to reduce migration numbers and limit…
12. Okt. 2026 · 8:49
How are laws made in Australia? Through Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Dave Wandin’s story of the Birrarung, also known as the Yarra River, learn how an idea becomes a bill, passes…
12. Okt. 2026 · 3:52
CDU berät nach Wahlniederlagen über künftigen Reformkurs und Entlastungen / Saudi-Arabien und Iran beraten über Eskalation nach tödlichen Huthi-Angriffen / Opposition und…
12. Okt. 2026 · 7:57
Following deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine, US President Donald Trump announces an “energy ceasefire” between Moscow and Kiev. While Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the agreement,…
12. Okt. 2026 · 6:45
In October 1936, Jean Batten landed in New Zealand after a record flight from England, celebrated by thousands. Decades later, the former aviation icon died in Mallorca. Her…
12. Okt. 2026 · 9:30
From October 18 to November 1, Melbourne will be a bit more German. Melbourne German offers German culture, food, business events, education and social exchange. We talk to Event…
9. Okt. 2026 · 6:14
Russland greift die Ukraine weiter umfangreich an. US-Außenminister Marco Rubio warnt vor einer Eskalation/ Syrien könnte in die Kämpfe zwischen Saudi-Arabien und den…
8. Okt. 2026 · 18:07
The Goethe-Institut Sydney's German Culture Day is entering its fourth round — with an image of Germany that goes far beyond beer, bratwurst and traditional clichés. Under the…
7. Okt. 2026 · 3:09
Ex-BND-Chef Hanning wegen versuchten Landesverrats und Agententätigkeit vor Haftrichter / AfD-Politiker Tobias Rausch erstmals zum Landtagspräsidenten in Sachsen-Anhalt gewählt /…
6. Okt. 2026 · 25:48
Economic uncertainty, regional inequality and the feeling of being left behind: What role do these factors play in the rise of right-wing populism? Economist Professor Sascha…
6. Okt. 2026 · 6:24
SBS is reviewing its language services and is inviting the Australian community to a public consultation that runs till November 13. Since SBS Radio was launched in 1975, the…
6. Okt. 2026 · 7:58
Following a severe parliamentary defeat, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections for November 29. At the heart of the political dispute is the housing…
6. Okt. 2026 · 2:50
Koalition will Nettozuwanderung auf 100.000 Menschen jährlich begrenzen und Visa-Hopper ins Visier nehmen / Labor warnt vor Arbeitskräftemangel durch geplante Kürzung der…
6. Okt. 2026 · 6:55
Australia’s vibrant food scene reflects our multiculturalism. But it’s not just about offering diverse cuisine: migrants are finding innovative ways to support local industries.…
5. Okt. 2026 · 4:54
How do young fashion designers make the leap onto the international stage? The up-and-coming German designer Imung Lin won the FAT.X Award at Berlin Fashion Week with her…
5. Okt. 2026 · 5:50
After receiving a fine for not wearing his motorbike helmet correctly, Hugo decides to have the matter heard in court. His story explains how Parliament, government and the…
5. Okt. 2026 · 18:00
Last weekend, Germany celebrated its Day of Reunification. But how united is Germany really? Is there a "German identity” 36 years after the fall of the Wall? Sociologist Dr.…
5. Okt. 2026 · 6:00
New Zealand researchers had already predicted the growth of the ozone hole. The weather in the stratosphere is to blame, not a failure of the Montreal Protocol, the treaty that…
5. Okt. 2026 · 3:39
Chalmers kündigt Ausgabenkürzungen an / Merz unangekündigt in Kiew / Verbindung des flydubai-Copiloten nach Australien / Irreführende Angaben zu medizinischem Cannabis /…
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