Episodes
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German Reporter Becomes First Non-Firefighter Featured in the Australian Firefighters Calendar - Deutscher Reporter als erster Nicht-Feuerwehrmann im Australian Firefighters Calendar
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 German, he talks about how he earned this unusual honor and why a spray tan and a tight fitness program became part of…
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Election Day in the US: How much trust is left? - Wahltag in den USA: Wie viel Vertrauen bleibt?
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 prices and the war on Iran, disillusionment is also growing in the Republican heartland of Arizona. - Bei den...
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Can't afford to buy a home? You might just be better off - Mieten oder Kaufen? Das sagen die Experten
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. But in a vastly changed economic landscape, some experts say that for many of us, renting is actually a better path to...
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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 03.11.26
RBA erhöht Leitzins auf 4,85% / Hackerangriff auf europäische Supermärkte / Merz: Steinmeier-Nachfolge soll eine Frau sein / Zwischenwahlen in USA beginnen / Immobilienpreise seit März um 6,7% gesunken / Medicare Healthy Kids Check für Dreijährige verfügbar / Hight Court prüft Social Media Ban /...
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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 02.11.26
Dobrindt fordert harte Strafen nach Ausschreitungen bei Gen Z-Demonstrationen // Politiker verurteilen gewalttätige Proteste in Zürich // New South Wales beginnt Waffenrückkauf-Programm // Albanese nimmt an Commonwealth-Treffen in Antigua teil // Midterms in den USA: Rekord bei der vorzeitigen...
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Why is the consumer price index being reweighted? - Warum wird der Verbraucherpreisindex neu gewichtet?
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 be reweighted in January. - Wenn die Zentralbank morgen über den Leitzins entscheidet, blickt sie dabei auch auf den...
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Quantum research in Sydney: In search of fault-tolerant quantum computers - Quantenforschung in Sydney: Auf der Suche nach dem fehlertoleranten Quantencomputer
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 quantum computers more efficient. SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhauen was there and took a closer look at the research...
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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 30.10.26
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 Einreise nach Frankreich gehindert/ krasses Versagen in der Führung der australischen Spezialkräfte während des...
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On gravel roads through outback Queensland - Auf Schotterpisten durch Outback Queensland
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 Queensland. - Ein altes Auto, Sorge um den Sprit, endlose Weite und echte Freundschaft - SBS Audio German Executive Producer...
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German, Australian, funny? Five comedians about German humor and clichés - Deutsch, australisch, lustig? Fünf Comedians über Humor und Klischees
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, Maren May, Sonia Di Iorio, Chris Demos and Janina S., better known as the “German Baking Queen”, joined SBS German for a...
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No prior experience required: Create art with live coding - Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig: Mit Live Coding Kunst erschaffen
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. The festival is not only aimed at technology enthusiasts. Curator Christopher Taudt is a visiting professor at the School...
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Toilet Flush Hygiene: Surprising Results from a New Study - Wie hygienisch ist Ihre Toilettenspülung? Überraschende Erkenntnisse aus einer neuen Studie
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 Sie sich schon mal Gedanken darüber gemacht, wie hygienisch ihre Toilettenspülung ist? Eine Metastudie hat sich jetzt...
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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 29.10.26
Spanien: Drei Tage Staatstrauer nach Zugunglück / Leitzinserhöhung erwartet / ATO: Mängel im Plan zum Verbot von Kreditkartenzahlung / Parlament von Queensland verschärft Kautionsgesetze / Umfrage: Australier:innen gegenüber USA misstrauischer / Bündnis für bezahlbaren Wohnraum gegründet /...
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Who will head the UN? - Wer kommt an die Spitze der UN?
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 been in the running for this top international position, but now the USA has made the world public sit up and take…
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Does rising racism towards Indian Australians point to deeper issues? - SBS Examines: Rassismus gegen Menschen indischer Herkunft: ein tieferes Problem in Australien?
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 reports of physical abuse. - Viele Australierinnen und Australier indischer Herkunft sagen, sie würden gezielt...
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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 28.10.26
Israel: Keine Mehrheit bei Parlamentswahl / USA bieten Bolsonaro Visum an / Immer mehr online radikalisierte Kinder / EU plant Frontex-Ausbau / Schweizer Außenminister reist nach Nordkorea / Star Entertainment durch Millionenstrafe insolvent? #sbsaudiopodcast
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Halloween, Reformation Day and All Saints Day — how does that go together? - Halloween, Reformationstag und Allerheiligen - wie passt das zusammen?
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 Evangelische Gemeinde in Perth, explains how these very different days of remembrance are connected. - Am letzten Wochenende...
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“The Sound of Music”: An Alpine-set film conquers the world, but not Austria - „The Sound of Music”: Ein Alpen-Film erobert die Welt, aber nicht Österreich
“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 was filmed in the Alps in Austria, the film flopped spectacularly in German-speaking countries. Andreas Wiebel…
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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 27.10.26
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 Wahl: Netanjahu betont Rückendeckung von Trump // Neuer australischer Bericht: Cybersicherheitsvorfälle um 20 Prozent...
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Power shift in Serbia: Who is behind the student list? - Machtwechsel in Serbien: Wer steckt hinter der Studentenliste?
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 List has won the parliamentary elections. Vučić has acknowledged the defeat of his party. But who is behind Student...
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New Sydney airport begins operations with a slim schedule and no train line - Sydneys zweiter Flughafen startet ohne Bahn und mit wenigen Flügen
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 controllers work from camera feeds rather than a control tower. Still, the billion-dollar project could pay off in the long...
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How people shape change, and why your voice matters | How Australia Works - Wie Menschen Veränderungen gestalten und warum Ihre Stimme wichtig ist | How Australia Works
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 you can take part in Australian democracy by signing petitions, attending community meetings, contacting councillors and...
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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 26.10.26
Parlament ehrt Abgeordnete Helen Haines / Altenpflege: Ombudsmann empfiehlt Gesetzesänderung für "Integrated Assessment Tool" / Ein Drittel aller australischer Haushalte lassen Mahlzeit aus / Pilotprojekt zur Behandlung von Harnwegsinfektionen in der Apotheke startet 2027 / Audi will Werk in USA...
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Audi invests in the US, VW cuts jobs at home - Audi investiert in den USA, VW streicht Stellen in der Heimat
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 the 2030s, four billion dollars will be invested and around 4,500 jobs will be created. This was announced at a campaign...
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Our movie of the month: Baumbacher Syndrome - Unser Filmtipp des Monats: Baumbacher Syndrome
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 deep voice and his life is thrown off the rails. The encounter with a young woman and the surprising appearance of his son...
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From Tropical Queensland to the Austrian Alps: Why Christina Nelson Is Moving Home - Zurück in den Schnee: Warum eine Österreicherin Gold Coast gegen Tirol eintauscht
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 with SBS German, she explains what prompted her to take this step and what she loves about Australia. - Viele träumen vom...
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“A chance to turn the tragedy around”: Australia sets up national park for koalas - „Eine Chance, die Tragödie zu wenden“: Australien richtet Nationalpark für Koalas ein
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 protected area that is intended to secure a future for thousands of koalas. - Mehr als ein Jahrzehnt haben Naturschützer...
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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 23.10.26
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 und protestieren gegen Kürzungen bei den Hochschulen/ wegen der anhaltenden Angriffe der jemenitischen Huthi-Miliz auf...
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What does it mean to be an upstander? - SBS Examines: Was bedeutet es, ein Upstander zu sein?
Advocacy groups and researchers have called for more upstander intervention to combat racism and discrimination. What happens when someone steps in to help? - Interessenverbände und Forschende fordern mehr Eingreifen von Upstandern, um Rassismus und Diskriminierung zu bekämpfen. Was passiert…
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Will there really be a resumption of tripartite talks with Ukraine? - Kommt es wirklich zur Wiederaufnahme von Dreiergesprächen mit der Ukraine ?
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 concessions to Moscow. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, is skeptical and sees Trump's election...
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Why more and more Australians are giving up parenthood - Warum immer mehr Australier:innen auf Kinder verzichten und die Folgen für die Gesellschaft
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 altogether. That may have implications for the nation's future. - Immer mehr junge Australier und Australierinnen…
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Raygun and the Fallout from Viral Mockery - Raygun und die Folgen des viralen Spotts
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 humiliation after her competition. In a new documentary, she talks about what it's like when the whole world laughs at you…
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“Der Freischütz”: The Perfect Introduction to Opera in Melbourne - Der Freischütz: Ideale Oper für Einsteiger in Melbourne
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 "Der Freischütz", which comes to the stage for two performances from tomorrow. Hear why he believes this celebrated...
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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 22.10.26
Politiker berichten über Bedrohungen / UN: 2,8 Grad Erderwärmung bis Ende des Jahrhunderts / Experten: Leitzinserhöhung wahrscheinlich / Immobilienpreise in Hauptstädten um fast 5 Prozent gesunken / Australische Cybersicherheitsbehörde von weltweiter Software-Sicherheitslücke betroffen / Paris...
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What is “Terramation”? - Was ist 'Reerdigung'?
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 burial sounds unusual for many people. What exactly is behind it? - In Australien wurde diese Woche ein gesetzliches...
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PALM Scheme: Remittance vs Rights - SBS Examines: PALM-Scheme: Zwischen Lohn und Rechten
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 (PALM) verstärken.
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Nutrition myths fact-checked (4): Highly Processed Foods - Ernährungsmyhten im Faktencheck (4): Hochverarbeitete Nahrungsmittel
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? In episode four of our series "Nutrition Myths Fact-Checked", nutritional therapist Eva-Maria Heikenwälder helps...
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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 21.10.26
Vermutlicher Angreifer von Helen Haynes wird angeklagt / AFP: Sicherheit von Abgeordneten hat Priorität / eSafety-Beauftragte besorgt über reale Darstellung von Gewalt durch KI / NATO schickt Seeaufklärungsflugzeug ins Schwarze Meer / Österreichs Demokratie-Index zum vierten Mal in Folge gesunken…
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A voyage, a photo, 59 years later - Eine Überfahrt, ein Foto, 59 Jahre später
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 ship 59 years ago. The artist told us about her parents' departure and letting go and told us how her family's migration...
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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 20.10.26
Polizei ermittelt nach mutmaßlichem Angriff auf Abgeordnete Helen Haines // Deutschland und US-Chipkonzern Nvidia wollen bei KI enger zusammenarbeiten // NAB streicht tausende Stellen // Überflutungen in Spanien nach schwerem Strumtief // Forschende warnen vor verstärkter Korallenbleiche am Great...
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Youth word of the year 2026: What does “Ragebait” mean for the lives of young people? - Jugendwort des Jahres 2026: Was bedeutet "Ragebait" für die Lebenswelt Jugendlicher?
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 former chief-editor of the Duden, Kathrin Kunkel-Razum. - Deutschland hat das Jugendwort des Jahres gekürt. Und es ist:...
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MP Helen Haines seriously injured after attack - Abgeordnete Helen Haines nach Angriff schwer verletzt
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 happened and who is the alleged assailant? - Die unabhängige Parlamentsabgeordnete Helen Haines ist gestern nachmittag vor...
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Mystery Box Rally: Driving a junk car through the Australian outback - Mystery Box Rally: Mit einem Schrottauto durch das australische Outback
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 for this adventure. We talk to him about the preparations, last-minute problems and what he is particularly looking...
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How laws change, and why it takes time | How Australia Works - Wie sich Gesetze ändern und warum das Zeit braucht | How Australia Works
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 help change the law, and why the process can take time. - Wie ändern sich Gesetze in Australien? Anhand von Rodney...
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“Bright Spots”: Why Some Ecosystems Are Defying Climate Change - "Bright Spots": Warum manche Ökosysteme dem Klimawandel trotzen
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 surprising pattern. It reveals what other protection projects can learn from this. - Korallenriffe in Papua-Neuguinea,...
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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 19.10.26
Coalition lehnt Freihandelsabkommen mit Europa ab / Plibersek: Keine Anhebung der Mehrwertsteuer / Analyse: One-Nation-Migrationsplan würde Schulden erhöhen / Jugendproteste in Frankreich weiten sich aus / Russland und Ukraine: Weiterhin Angriffe auf Energieinfrastruktur / Soziale Medien: Schweiz...
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After mass protests, unrest and anger grow in France - Nach Massenprotesten: Unmut in Frankreich wächst
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 schools. French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron says nothing justifies violence, as he condemned rioting and looting during…
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Tracing roots in the “Bush Capital”: Canberra celebrates German Week - Auf Spurensuche in der „Bush Capital“: Canberra feiert die German Week
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 time. Treasurer and event coordinator Etienne Richert gives us a preview of the program: among other things, visitors…
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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 16.10.26
Bei einem Drohnenangriff vor der rumänischen Schwarzmeer-Küste sind zwei Chemikalientanker in Brand geraten/ Israel will die Tonaufzeichnung des Drohnenangriffs, bei dem die Australierin Zomi Frankcom ums Leben kam, nicht öffentlich machen/ die proiranische Huthi-Miliz im Jemen hat den Sitz der...
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Stuttgart Ballet in Melbourne - Stuttgarter Ballett in Melbourne
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 they only perform in the capital of Victoria. Ballet director Tamas Detrich reports on how this rare invitation came...