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In conversation: House of Little Scientists
Preschool kids who perform science experiments? Thats what the educational initiative House of Little Scientists is all about. With already 220 network partners in Germany, the Froebel Kindergarten group offered to start the initiative in Australi...
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Austrian laurels for Australian boat
An Australian boat construction firm has won a prestigious Austrian prize honoring concepts involving renewable energy.
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NSW takes on Turkey
Turkey has condemned a move by the NSW Parliament to recognise as genocide Armenian, Assyrian and Greek deaths while Turkey was under Ottoman rule.
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457 - not so bad after all
457 - For many expats, the magic visa has been the entry card into Australia. With the right skills, it could clear the bureaucratic way to easily migrate to Australia. However, the government is slowly cutting down the numbers.
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Germans dislike speed limits
This week, Germany talked about an introduction of speed limits on the Autobahn. But as it turns out, the majority of people are against limits on the motorways.
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In conversation: Marten Persiel
Skateboarding in the GDR? Was that possible? Sure was, and thats the subject of Marten Persiels film „This Aint California. The genre defeating doco-drama was a great success at the Berlinale and internationally. Trudi Latour spoke with the dire...
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Horse racing scandal - An Interview
Armin Fürnrohr imports German training devices for the horse racing industry. He knows the industry like no other German speaker in Australia. We asked him to shed some light on the latest betting scandal and its aftermath.
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A long journey comes to a happy ending
Founded over 150 years ago in Ludwigsdorf, Germany the Temple Society Australia is an independent Christian organisation. Members of the society migrated 1861 to Palestine, during the Second World War most of them were deported to Australia.
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A German Reverend in Melbourne
The dean of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne, Dr Andreas Loewe, is a German, and the youngest dean in the 165-year history of the diocese. But who is he, and what are his priorities and values?
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Quantum computer - a glimpse of future
Sydney scientists have achieved a breakthrough that brings the prospect of a network of super-fast quantum computers - connected via a quantum internet - closer to reality. Barbara Barkhausen reports and Oliver speaks with a German-born expert who...
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Low interest rates - what they really mean
In this week's economic report, we talk with certified financial planner Werner Watzdorf in Adelaide, about Tuesday's historic interest rate cut. What does the cut mean for you and me?
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Buchenwald - a difficult job
Growing up in Germany, there is a high likelihood that you would visit a concentration camp as part of your history lesson. SBS reporter Martin Klostermann has met a woman whose job it is to tell teenagers about the crimes of Nazi Germany every da...
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Echo Helvetia - Professor Rolf Zinkernagel
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Professor Rolf Zinkernagel from Zurich University. The semi-retired immunologist won the 1996 Nobel Prize in Medicine. But he started his illustrious career in... Canberra.
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The man behind the "Russian Disco"
After his successful light-hearted book Russendisko, Wladimir Kaminer speaks to SBS Radio about the film adaptation that is currently shown at the German Film Festival in Australia.
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In Conversation: Georg Maas
In this years Audi German Film Festival we have the opportunity to see three films of this extraordinary German director and writer, his documentary Pathfinders and the two movies Newfoundland and Two Lives. Trudi Latour talks with him about his o...
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Schnitzel instead of popcorn - German Film Festival...
You are in a cinema and there is a smell of schnitzel instead of popcorn? Then it is most likely the Festival of German Films. The festival started on Tuesday in Sydney. On Wednesday evening the festival started in Melbourne and we were there. ...
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Hot, flat, crispy - a Luxembourger serving French food
A Luxembourger speaking German serving in Melbourne original French crêpe. How come? Adrian Plitzco got a taste of crêpe while finding out the answers.
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Australians also celebrate King Willem-Alexander
In particular Dutch expats wore their orange outfits with pride this week. By becoming the first King of the Netherlands in over 130 years, Willem-Alexander has already made history. The Dutch Consul General in Sydney, Jaap Frederiks, speaks about...
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With piano, violin and cello across Australia
Across Australia with a piano, a violin and a cello. The "Morgenstern Trio" is on the road and we spoke to one of the musicians: Emanuel Wehse. He is the cellist and tells us about his passion, prodigies and the pop star he wants to have a beer w...
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Women's rights in India through German eyes
More an more brutal rape cases are shocking the Indian public. What needs to be done and how does living in India feel as a foreign woman. German-born Judith Hug-Francorsi gives an insight after living in Mumbai for over seven years.
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1st prize: One year in Wiesbaden
The German-Australian Opera Grant promotes emerging Australian oper singers who are in the early stage of their professional career. The Grant offers the winner a one-year employment contract at the Wiesbaden Opera House in Germany. Hans Henkell i...
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Silversmith in Bali
Mr Dschiwah is Balinese. In his youth he worked as a chef in Germany. On his return to the island of Bali he went back to his roots and became a silversmith.
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Was für eine Woche!?
Numbers rule in "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: Australia is 23, 40 fish in outer space and 11 friends stick together.
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How it feels to be a squattgirl
Squatting - That is the new way of living for some backpackers and for some locals, too. It is cheap but also means sleeping in a rundown house. Stefanie Kindler visited a "squattgirl".
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In Conversation – Evelyn Klopfer 2
As daughter of a Jewish father Evelyn had to face many prejudices at school in the 40s. She talks about travel passes, air raid shelters, her time in the first record shop Sydneys, set up by her father for HMI, and work at the ABC and the many ear...
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Sydney Theatre with an Austrian touch
Drama is fascinating and people all over the world dream about being onstage and to thrill an audience. Markus Weber did both and he now owns and runs the King Street Theatre in Sydney. But its a tough gig to attract guests and of course there is ...
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Every 83 seconds a new Aussie
23 million people live in Australia. Every 83 seconds the population increases by one. If this trend continues, then we will have a population of 40 million by 2050. What are the reasons for this demographic growth?
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Lucy Turnbull's German connection
Lucy Turnbull is the wife of former opposition leader and current Shadow Minister for Communications and Broadband Malcolm Turnbull. More importantly, she's the new President of the AHK in Sydney...
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Munichs`s finest Folk Pop - Interview with Isar Tapes
Finest`s Folk Pop from Munich - That`s the idea of Isar Tapes, a band which consists of three different bands: Dear Henry Bliss, Young Chinese Dogs and Livy Pear. Hear the story behind their cover of the hit "Thrift Shop" from Macklemore!
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Echo Helvetia - Patrick Albert
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Patrick Albert. The Swiss-born finance expert and private banking adviser has just swapped his busy life in the "Big Smoke" (aka Melbourne) for a quiet life by the Sea.
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New Radio Schedule - What does it mean to you?
From next week on SBS Radio German Program will be broadcasting from seven to eight in the evening. Listeners expresses their opinion in our Talkback. Knut will probably struggle with the change, for Dieter it's an opportunity to listen to mo...
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Bali Traditions 1
Bali is an island of dreams, love and holiday landscapes. Oliver Heuthe dives right into it and met Mr Dschiwah in Ubud, who tells us about his traditions.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: Black Caviar, US Masters and Qantas - what do they have in common?
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In Conversation - The 2013 German Film Festival
Dr Arpad Soelter, the director of the Goethe Institute talks to Trudi Latour about the main event on the German-Australian cultural calendar. Bigger and better than ever, showing in 8 cities the German Film Festival starts on April 30.
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Dinner above the clouds
1st, 2nd, 3rd, - 55th floor: Welcome to the workplace of Benedikt Klein. The top chef works for the famous restaurant Vue De Monde. Above the rooftops of Melbourne, he prepares an exquisite dinner service combined with a stunning view.
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The secret behind the Pavlova
Crunchy crusty outside - fluffy moist center. That`s a tasty Pavlova. There is always an argument about the origin of this 80 year old sweet dream.
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Try offline but buy online?!
More and more customers use local shops as a showroom before they buy products online. Much cheaper of course, as Julia Lehmann finds out while "showrooming" in Saarbrücken.
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How far does your Dollar take you?
The current exchange rate makes shopping outside of Australia attractive. To import goods is cheaper than ever. On the contrary, visiting Australia is more expensive than ever. SBS Radio listeners tell us what they do with their strong Dollar, as ...
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Echo Helvetia - Beat Knoblauch in Sydney
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we speak to AS-delegate Beat Knoblauch in Sydney. He was raised in Egypt and Switzerland, is married to an Australian, and has two adult children in Vienna. A fascinating figure, to say the least.
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Kangaroo for life
She has a lot of children. 18 right now. Kangaroos. Eva Hartmann cares about injured animals- 24 hours, 7 days a week. An absolute highlight for her: The birth of a kangaroo. An amazing story about an unusual way of life.
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Australia is looking forward to German films
For the first half of May, the German Film Festival will bring the latest movies from Germany to Australia. SBS'Adrian Plitzco went to the Media Launch hosted by the Goethe Institut to find out what to expect in 2013.
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In Conversation – Evelyn Klopfer
Born in 1936, her family fled Vienna just before Hitlers annexation of Austria. Over London they came to Australia to start a new life. In this first part of her life story we hear about bombs in Sydney harbor and prejudices in kindergarten
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I want German pretzel!
Pat a cake, pat a cake - baker's man?! Of course not! The Melbourne "Gewürzhaus" teaches you everything you need to know in order to bake an original German pretzel. Join our journey through traditional German recipes and "hear" delicious smells...
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Why, How and When - New SBS Radio Schedule
SBS has released a new Radio Schedule to be launched on-air on 29th April 2013. The last major review of the SBS Radio Schedule was more than 18 years ago in 1994. What does this mean for SBS in general and the German program?
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From death strip to tourist spot
Lego bricks, sleds and kebab - only a few things you can find at the "Mauerparkflohmarkt" in the middle of Berlin.
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"See ya, Pfiffikus!"
Pfiffikus says goodbye. After six wonderful and exciting years the children's program is being broadcast for the very last time.
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Echo Helvetia - Noemi Bangel in Sydney
In today's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Noemi Bangel. She is one of four elected delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad, representing the interests of the Swiss in Australia.
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Bavarian tradition in Melbourne
Bavarian music in Melbourne? Why not - 62 young musicians came to Australia with their brass instruments. Tourists from all over the world enjoyed trumpet and co. on the Easter weekend at Federation Square.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: April fools, what to believe or not, why loosing weight means saving money and why Justin Bieber cries like a girl.
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Go sky-high but why?
It can always get higher. A new impressive skyscraper will soon complete Melbournes skyline. Its a normal thing for a big city. But why do constructors always have to excel themselves by building higher and higher?
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457 - the foot in the door?
Chris Kiel is a German IT expert in Sydney. Without the 457-visa his company would probably not operate in Australia. What impact would the planned changes have on him?
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German noise in Australia
Ten Volt Shock is a band from Germany. Their music is loud and noisy in a good way. The guys are currently doing what a lot of bands dream of - touring Australia. How they got here, tells Mario Strkle:
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Canberra: a managers paradise?
There are 45.000 executives in Australia. Almost every third person of all federal public servants calls himself manager. Even bureaucratic Germany cannot compete with that number. Classification creep is the magic word.
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Neck pain?
Having pain in the neck is a pain in the neck. Almost everyone knows what it feels like when you move too fast and suddenly you cannot move at all. Therapist Bert Heisters explains how you loosen up again.
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Immigration nation Germany?
Australia is an immigration nation, but is Germany as well? EU-Blue Card and a new migration culture. Is that enough? German Embassy Counsellor Thomas Kaulisch says "Yes".
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Easter - what is that?
Shopping on a public holiday? In Australia more and more shops are open on Easter long weekend, but do opening hours shut down traditions? Do you search for eggs rather than bargains?
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: Julia Gillard in her new soap opera, coach Otto Rehagel as a singing ambassador and white Easter in Germany.
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OP Shop Tour in Adelaide!
One bus - five stops. Comedian Joanne O`Callaghan took the people at the Fringe Festival on a rather special trip: an OP Shop Tour in Adelaide. Jokes and bargains guaranteed.
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A record-breaking love story
It took Ingrid two and a half hours to find her love. The German girl met the Australian Jean-Pierre shortly after she arrived in Australia. From a coffee break to 26 years of marriage and a house on Phillip Island. A true and record-breaking love...
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A little bit German, bogan and green!
Merle and Janine were two German backpackers in Australia. To finance their adventure they had an unusual job: professional strippers. Now they are back and relive their experiences in their dance spectacle called: "German Bogan Vegan Strippers".
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Echo Helvetia - Roland Isler in Melbourne
In today's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Roland Isler. He is one of four elected delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad, representing the interests of the Swiss in Australia.
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You have to go there!
From Perth to Brisbane, which one is your favorite spot in Australia? Uluru, Bondi Beach or the Great Ocean Road? Our listeners share their secrets.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: the pope in action on the phone, the tongue-twister Cyprus and why everyone should stand up more in life.
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In conversation: Facebook envy
Dr Hanna Krasnova does research under a social aspect. As a specialist in business information at the Humboldt University in Berlin she has been looking at the power behind the social media and the psychological effects Facebook users can encounte...
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From Soprano to surgeon?
The German student Moritz sings for the Melbourne Bach Choir at St. Kilda Festival. An exchange year full of classical music. But Mozart and Co. are not his only passion.
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From fisherman to millionaire
In a world first, German born Hagen and his team developed a commercial on shore breeding facility. In Port Lincoln they replicate the tuna's journey in the wild. Niels Buengen visited the tuna baron in SA.
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Cyprus fear - not in Australia
Small relief for small savers. The levy was rejected, but the fear remains. Do savers have to pay for future bank mismanagement? Not in Australia, says business expert Dr Oliver Hartwich.
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Switch On: Bavarian Reggae
Bavarian reggae rocks. The band ZICO is the perfect example. Drummer Florian Giesen talks about the life as a musician, the band`s history and their new album.
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How to manage stress in your life
Body, mind and soul are one. Reflexology helps you find a balance between the three - inside and outside. Because, most stress is generated by us, says therapist Bert Heisters in Adelaide.
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The invasion of Iraq - an analysis
In March 2003, the US-led invasion of Iraq commenced. Ten years later, one question remains: What part did Australia play?
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Print or screen?
Book vs e-book. What do you prefer? The smell of a good novel or the opportunity to have ten stories in one device? From cooking to crime - what do our listeners prefer?
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Echo Helvetia - Marc Godat in Brisbane
In today's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Marc Godat in Brisbane. The 47-year-old IT expert is one of four elected delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad, representing the interests of the Swiss in Australia.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: the election of the new pope Franziskus, Google Maps for your living room and cricket player Shane Watson who had to fly back home because he did not do his homework.
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Two scholarships on offer at the GISS!
Alexander Wreth, the IB Coordinator und Head of Senior Secondary School explains who can apply and what the international baccalaureate from the German International School in Sydney could mean for the future of the successful candidates. &nbs...
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In Conversation: Pastor Roland Maurer
He is the priest of the German speaking Catholic community in Sydney, and spoke with me about the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, his congregation here in Australia, the infallibility of the pope and condoms in Congo.
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A life between two cultures
No German bread but a whole new culture. Australia saw a huge influx of German migrants in the 50s and 60s. Each of them has a unique story to tell. Our live guest, Sabine Nielsen, has captured them in a new book.
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How to lure Aussies to Germany
Germans love soccer and they love Australia. Why not combine the two? Professor Godehard Ruppert from the University of Bamberg tells us how he lures international students from Down Under to Germany.
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Our feet - treat them right!
From head to toe. Our feet are the mirror of our body. We should treat them with respect, says German therapist Bert Heisters. Because after all, they carry us through our lives!
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Let`s puzzle!
From Magician to Artist. Robinson from Bochum has a passion: he loves puzzles. 850 different ones are displayed in his "Puzzleum". Our reporter accepted the challenge and visited him.
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Dual citizenship - is it worth it?
Present in Germany and in our studio: the discussion about double citizenship. Is the bureaucratic effort too much? Or the benefits too small? Listen to the views of experts and listeners.
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Echo Helvetia - Tourists talk about their Australian...
In this week's Echo Helvetia, Swiss tourists from Basle tell us about their month-long trip around Australia. They loved the scenery but were not impressed with how expensive Australia has become.
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The best six jobs in the world
Time for a change? Tourism Australia offers jobs such as Park Ranger in QLD or Photographer in Melbourne. Get tips for your successful application from the former German participant Mirjam Novak.
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Hiking for people in the Third World
Hiking is healthy, if you ignore the blisters. SBS listener Sonja Beckerhoff hiked 100 kilometers in 31 hours. Learn more about her exhausting journey.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: The resignation of Premier Ted Baillieu, the smuggling scandal at the Vatican and budget cuts for the British Police.
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Organic farming with Austrian roots
Ready to ripe: Michael Bikicki not only knows how to grow fruits but also how to make wonderful jam. The Aussie with Austrian roots reveals to us his secret recipe and his future plans.
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A life between backpack, party and work
The Hostel - A place where you share everything: the kitchen, the bedroom, the bathroom and of course experiences. But how does it work? We talked to German backpackers in Melbourne.
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How the Outback is helping the Great Barrier Reef
Seedlings of Great Barrier Reef corals have been frozen in the Australian Outback to preserve the maritime eco system. Learn more about the project in this week's Letter from Sydney.
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Adam Bandt - The man who tips the scales
Adam Bandt is the first and only Green Federal MP in Australia. The German-speaking lawyer represents the Melbourne electorate in Canberra. What are his achievements so far and what makes him tick?
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Fair trade at the playground
Organic food and ecological behaviour become more and more important. Now, there is a fair trade school in Germany. Learn more about this project!
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No more back pain
After a long day at the office, a lot of people have back pain. German-born Bert Heister, who came to Australia 25 years ago, knows how to treat it. He offers professional bowen therapy. Learn more about it!
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What people dont like in Australia
Life is too expensive and you cant get real bread. Just two things people dont like in Australia - our talkback on Monday.
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Echo Helvetia - No more golden parachutes
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we talk about the Abzocker-Initiative, a far-reaching ban on golden parachutes and other controversial payments in the business world. Also on the program: A fatal shooting in Menznau.
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Fast, young, German - Maro Engel
German DTM racer Maro Engel has arrived in Australia. He talked with us about German cars, Australian colleagues and opponents and his future.
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Pfiffikus! The Quiz
How does a koala sound? What is the name of Harry Potter's first broom? These are just two questions of our Pfiffikus quiz.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: the pope's retirement, the elections in Italy and the horsemeat scandal.
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In conversation: Dirndl temptation
It is a fashion that has been around for hundreds of years, and found new fans in recent times. The dirndl. Sexy and practical, what more can you ask for?
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How to get a dog to ride a horse
Dr Dolittle speaks to animals, but Gunhild Schulz can do this too. She is specialized in horse training and knows how to be successful: "You have to learn their language."
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What is the Bavarian youth doing in Australia?
The Bavarian "Jugendring" helps young Germans to come to Victoria. We talk to two delegates about the 25-year-old history of the organisation and the future of the German language in Australia.
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Letter from Sydney - Clean Up Australia Day
The firework on New Year's Eve in Sydney must be abolished. That is the key demand of this year's "Clean Up Australia Day". Learn more about the spectacular environmental campaign.
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A life between school and movie career
She is young, she is German and she is very successful in the Australian movie "Lore": Saskia Rosendahl. The young actress won the price for the best newcomer at the German Berlinale.
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Who should win an Oscar?
Actor, politician or athlete: who deserves an Oscar? One suggestion: Craig Thomson. Sabrina Frangos talks to listeners about impressive movie moments and unforgettable performances.
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Echo Helvetia - My life in Cairns QLD
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Samira Sharin in Cairns. The Swiss nurse, jewellery maker and book author migrated to Queensland in 1998, following her dream to live a happy, care-free life in a tropical paradise.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: a $ 50 million diamonds theft, the break-up between Labor and Greens and NASA lost communication with the ISS.
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In conversation: Who owns art?
The Humboldt Forum set itself the task to develop a new approach to dealing with art, allowing for an international community of knowledge exchange and the museum to become a place where one can compare oneself with the world.
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Land of plenty for artists
There is a lot of space on the bush property for Brigit Heller's "big" artworks, for her partner Mike's "gigantic" sculptures and her eight years old son Finn's creative installations.
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German, Australian or even both?
In Australia, many Germans have the legal status permanent resident. If they want to become Australian citizens, their government makes it quite tricky for them. Can Germans have two passports?
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Australian Funk with Austrian roots
Felix Riebl is lead singer of "The Cat Empire". He talks about the new album of the Australian Band. Due to his Austrian father, he also speaks German.
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The awakening of the Tiger: ASEAN
Political Scientist Dr. Wolfgang Sachsenrder tells us about the growing economic strength in Southeast Asia and what it means for Germany and Australia.
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What happend to Ali and Sarah?
Ali and Sarah Khan are refugees known from the SBS docu "Go Back To Where You Came From". What happened since their arrival in Australia? Join their journey!
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A slice of paradise in Oz - Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is less than 20 kilometres off the Western Australian coast. It's a favourite day trip from Perth, the nation's sunniest capital city. The island's flora and fauna are well-worth the visit, not to mention the pristine beaches.
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Does anti-Islam equal freedom of speech?
The Dutch member of Parliament Geert Wilders visits Australia this week. Many people are against his anti-Islamic attitude. Nevertheless, is his right to speak justified?
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Echo Helvetia - Swiss Festival
After months of careful preparation, the 2013 Swiss Festival was held on Sunday, 17 February at Melbourne's iconic Queensbridge Square. Thousands attended, despite the searing summer heat. A special report.
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Kitchen with a view
Benedikt Klein from Germany works as a chef in one of Australia's best restaurant.
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What a week?!
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: the retirement of Pope Benedikt the 16th, the horsemeat scandal in Europe and Burnout.
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Germany seeks skilled workers
says Professor Maria Bhmer, Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor and Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration.
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The Pope is my cousin
Many people claim to have a celebrity in their family, however, Erika Kopp from Melbourne surely has the right to do so, as not many people are related to a Pope.
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New obstacles for immigrants to Australia
The Australian Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has introduced higher obstacles for immigrants. Those coming to Australia for love, for example, face particular difficulties.
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Five years after the apology to the Stolen Generations
In 1998, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made history. He officially apologized in the name of the Government to the Stolen Generations.
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Sydney remembers an unresolved bombing
Thirty-five years ago, a bomb set off in Sydney's central business district shattered bodies, windows and, according to some, the very innocence of a country.
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Childhood in stormy seas
Only around 100 people call the small island Hallig Hooge home. Martin Klostermann reports on a special childhood in the mud-flats of Northern Germany.
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Echo Helvetia - Meet Switzerland in Melbourne
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we speak to Rolf Huber from the Swiss Club of Victoria, about the Swiss Festival in Melbourne on February the 17th - the Southern hemisphere's biggest Swiss festival!
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Family celebrations and family feuds
Family festivities are usually joyous occasions, however, for some weddings, baptisms and birthdays can be quite stressful. Especially, when German and Australian relatives have to share a table.
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What a week!?
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: doping scandals damage the world of sports and grave robbers discover an English king.
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German garments for Aussie penguins
Women from all over Germany knitted 40.000 jumpers for penguins on Phillip Island. But what do Australian penguins actually do with them?
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Strategic partnership - An interview
Germany and Australia have just become "strategic partners". Hubertus Klink from the German Embassy in Canberra tells us why it matters and what it means for the future of the bilateral relations.
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Fraternities: Loved and detested
They wear colourful caps and sashes and fight duels with sharp weapons: the fraternities. Once more they celebrated a ball in the Wiener Hofburg - for many people a reason to protest.
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Women's Weekly in German hands - An interim balance
In September 2012 the Bauer Media Group in Hamburg bought Australia's biggest magazine publishing house ACP. But how has the deal panned out, and who exactly is Bauer?
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Australian politics: education, environment and a...
Listener Hans from Melbourne believes, the politics of the Labor party is everything but democratic. What do others think about the Australian government, the election campaign and the comparison with Hitler's Germany?
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Patrick Gerhardt - My life as a soccer professional
Melbourne Heart defender Patrick Gerhardt (27) is a Swiss soccer professional playing in Australia's A-League. We spoke to him about sport, fame, Australia and life in general.
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Pfiffikus! Holidays with Sophie and Christina
Sophie and Christina from the German School Melbourne are live in our studio. They tell you about their holidays in New Zealand and on the beach. They also play their keyboard - Live on Air!
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What a week!?
The highlights of "What a week!?" with comedian CJ Delling: morning sickness, abdications and the North Korean map.
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A lifelong friendship
The Chaucer's Reception and Convention Centre has been a Melbourne hospitality landmark. It's co-establisher Gerd Dieter Kratzer from Bavaria died in December last year. Fellow countryman Oskar Hucherig talks about their friendship, experiences an...
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Australia - Setting standards in saving water
Gnter Hauber-Davidson from the Water Conservation Group in Sydney explains why water saving measures remain relevant in Australia, despite the floods of recent years.
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Dyko - A musician between continents
The Aussie singer John Barry Dyke taught himself German and calls Berlin his home. Yet he is still commuting between Germany and Australia.
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Echo Helvetia - Swiss cuisine with James Mussak
The Swiss masterchef James Mussak. came to Sydney in 1967 and once worked for Ansett, cooking 3,000 meals a day for diners 10 kilometres above the Earth's surface.
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Australia Day - Listeners tell us about their connection...
What do our listeners like most about Australia? And how do they deal with "Heimweh"? These are just two of many questions asked in this week's Australia Day talkback.
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Delicacy or poison?
Mushroom collecting is a passion for many people, but recently we heard many warnings about possible poisoning. Therefore, Pamela Rauleder put together a guide for us, about mushroom collecting Down Under.
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What a week?!
This weeks highlights with comedian CJ Delling: captain Julia Gillard, Beyonc's performance for president Obama and why the British people feel left out.
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Maralinga compo collapses
Aboriginal people exposed to British nuclear tests in South Australia during the 1950s are being told they have no hope of compensation.
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Ancient human DNA reveals secret
The sequencing of the DNA of an ancient species of human has provided more clues to the evolutionary history. Especially regarding the indigenous Australians.
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Obama gets a second chance - will there be a change?
During his first term Barack Obama could not keep all his promises. Is the re-elected US president on the right track? US expert Klaus Becker talks about Obama's ambitions and plans.
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Schtzenfest in Adelaide - a report
The Schtzenfest in Adelaide is arguably Australia's biggest German festival. 25,000 punters visited this year's event, on the 18th and 19th of January. But the reality is not the same for everyone.
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Couch confessions - How does Oprah Winfrey make stars...
A historical moment - former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong admits doping in his interview with Oprah Winfrey. But how does US talk master Oprah coax secrets out of stars?
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An Aussie in Berlin
Living in Australia as European is quite common. But what if it's the other way around? Aussie Tim Lockwood lives in Berlin where he runs an Australian shop. How easy was his start really?
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Money doesn't fall out of the sky
Farmhand, hanging posters or babysitting: In this week's talkback, listeners and financial expert Patrick Albert tell us about their first job when they were teenagers.
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Echo Helvetia - Roger Federer recounts
In this week's Echo Helvetia, we talk to Roger Federer. The world number 2 is attempting to win a record 5th championship at the 2013 Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Humour is universal
Thats what Tobias Wegner thinks, a performance artist from Berlin. He has been on the road with his performance piece Leo for months. From February 17 to March 16 he will be presenting his circus and body performance at the Adelaide Fringe Festiva...
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Energy Politics from a German Perspective
Edgar Thielmann from the Australian National University is currently in Melbourne, for a series of lectures at Monash University. The three day workshop is entitled: EUROPE IN THE 21st CENTURY, POWER, LEADERSHIP and CRISIS. Christian Froelicher ta...
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Kleist consults psychologist
An unusual idea. In a radio play of SBS listener Renate Scheffels "Heinrich von Kleist" meets a contemporary psychologist. The 19th century German writer and poet talks about his suicidal tendencies and his difficult relationship to Goethe. &n...
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Do gun bans reduce killing sprees?
Gun control lobbyists are calling for a review of Australia's gun laws, saying the regulations do not go far enough. They argue a ban on semi-automatic handguns is needed to ensure a greater degree of public safety.
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Dschungelcamp: The hype goes on
The same procedure as every year. The German TV channel RTL sends eleven VIPs into the Australian jungle. In "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" the candidates compete for 16 days in adventurous challenges. The response in Germany is enormous.
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Desperate fight against poachers in Tanzania
According to animal conservationists, hunting animals like elephants and rhinos in Africa increased dramatically in 2012. Experts even warn of a disorder in some regions and countries.
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Australian mining - an interview
In Australia, mining is a controversial issue. Some call it the "saviour of the nation" during tough economic times, other speak of pollution and overexploration.
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Echo Helvetia - A childhood in Leysin VD
Remy Favre is President of the Groupe Romand, an association representing the French speaking Swiss in Victoria. He tells us why he came to Australia in 1982, swapping a happy life in an Alpine village for the hustle and bustle of Melbourne.
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Interview with Silvio Rivier
Silvio Rivier has been at SBS since the early days. He has been presenting programs for SBS TV since 1981. Starting with the news, and the Movie Show, he has been presenting the daily series Global Village since 1998. But Silvio Rivier also has ot...
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What a week?!
This weeks highlights with comedian CJ Delling and Oliver Heuthe: purple rain, smart kids and "Geradimir Depardinski".
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Shoalhaven Bush Fires
What does the big fire which haunts the South Coast of NSW mean for the inhabitants? Trudi Latour speaks to Debby Simpson, the manager of the Inasmuch Retirement Home in Sussex Inlet, who had to evacuate over 90 inhabitants to the RSL club on Tues...
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Fires continue to plague Tasmania
For one week, Tasmania has seen the worst bush fires in years. More than 100 houses were destroyed yet no one died. A miracle, as Niels Bngen reports.
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A musical treat south of Melbourne
Lotte Betts-Dean is a 22 year old opera singer who grew up in Berlin but now calls Melbourne home. Niels Bngen visits one of her performances at a winery on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Communicating across the globe - Walter Hnel and his...
Some call it a whacky hobby, but for Walter Hnel, like millions around the world, it's a passion he cannot go without: Citizens Band Radio. We spoke to the retired German migrant from Western Australia.
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Donkeywork in the sun - Nino from Germany shares his...
Nino is a German backpacker from Mnster, in North Rhine-Westphalia. He's been toughing it out in a Mildura vineyard, 500 kilometres from Melbourne, under the hot desert sun. But how does he cope with Australia's record heat wave?
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German "celebs" in a QLD camp
Every year, the German version of "I'm a celebrity get me out of here" sends prominent characters from film, tv and music to a camp in Queensland.
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How to deal with the Australian heat
40 C during the days is not easy to deal with, but what about similar temperatures at night. What if the cool change never comes?
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Pfiffikus: King for a day!
Do you want to be king or queen for one day? Then listen, how Adrian and Cora make a wonderful dress fit for a queen and a lustrous crown fit for a king.
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What a week?!
This weeks highlights with CJ Delling: the world welcomes the New Year, the US-household on the edge and German guard dog stolen.
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Mining in the outback
Easy money or hard work? Backpackers in Australia even take on jobs such as miner or brick layer to earn some extra cash.
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Meet Jochen, a German Search and Rescue Dog
Jochen is a Search and Rescue Dog in Melbourne. He was deployed after the Black Saturday Fires near Kinglake in 2011, and was on standby for the nuclear disaster in Japan and the Christchurch earthquake. We met him and his owner Elke Effler.
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Do women really want to have a career?
The German author Barbara Bierachs view that women have the means to, but not actually want to have a career adds to the current feminism debate in Australia.
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New Years resolutions
At the end of every year, we plan to change a lot of things in our lives - stop smoking, drink less or do more sports.
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How to behave for business people
Did you know that it is rude to sneeze in front of Asian people? In the business world it can be beneficial to know about the code of conduct of your business partner.
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The year in sports 2012 - Part 2
The Olympic Games, the Euro Soccer Cup and the Bundesliga - 2012 was a year jam packed with sports. In part two, we take a look at the sport highlights of the past six months.
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In Conversation – Advanced German Class 2
At the Goethe Institute you can study German at all levels. Why dont you accompany me to the conversational class with German teacher Peter? You will find out why Australians want to learn high level German and what happens in a course for advance...
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Berlin based artist displays in Australia
Candice Breitz describes Berlin as a "magnet for creative people" - no wonder that the video artist chose to live in the German Capital for the last ten years.
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A "passive" house in Sydney
The Babeck family has made their dream of a passive house a reality. They tell Trudi Latour, why this energy saving building is such a novelty on the Australian housing market.
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Yearender – Foreign Policy
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she enjoys representing Australia on the world stage and she has spent 2012 doing just that. Early in her prime ministership, while in Brussels for the Asia-Europe meeting in 2010, Ms Gillard said foreign policy w...
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The year in sports 2012 - Part 1
The Olympic Games, the Euro Soccer Cup and the Bundesliga; 2012 was a year jam packed with sports. We take a look at the sport highlights of the past twelve months.
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Josef Prasil in concert
Josef Prasil is 21 years old and you might have heard from him in our programs over the past few weeks. In December he performed in Brunswick at a Festival. Our intern Cora Rehling was there and talked to fans and his girlfriend, who was the reaso...
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What a week?!
This weeks highlights with CJ Delling: Apocalypse, a chocolate bear and Australian foreign aid.
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In Conversation – Advanced German
Australian school children will concentrate on learning Asian languages in future. What will this political decision mean for German as a foreign language? German classes are a big part of the Goethe Institutes program. SO I went to meet the parti...
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Sydney Airport in grip of drug trade
Up to 20 customs officers and other officials have been linked to an organised crime network at Sydney Airport. They have been accused of serious drug trafficking and money laundering. Christian Froelicher has more.
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Grard Depardieu hits back
Frances most popular actor Grard Depardieu wrote an open letter to Jean-Marc Ayrault, the Prime Minister of France, threatening to renounce his citizenship.
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Australia in three months
The Swiss backpackers Corinne and Stefanie travelled through Australia - in a van. Before they return back home they tell Pamela Rauleder about their adventures.
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SOS in Western Australia!
In 1912 the Federal Government built one of Australia's first telecommunication stations: Wireless Hill in Western Australia.
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German bread in Australia
When Ahmed Yaltirakli emigrated from Cologne to Australia, there was one thing he really missed: German bread. Instead of complaining, he started to bake it himself.
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Christmas every hour
Have you ever wondered how homeless people spend Christmas? At Berlins railway mission staff try to create a cosy Christmas atmosphere, but after two hours its the next groups turn.
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Whats your favourit Christmas song?
The Christmas countdown started - only one week to go. Some people still need to buy all presents, others already start planning the Christmas dinner.
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Echo Helvetia - A B-boy from Switzerland
In this week's Echo Helvetia, Niels Bngen speaks to Swiss breakdancer and B-Boy Coskun "Tuffkid" Erdogan. The 32-year-old from Basle has just come to Australia, on a Distinguished Talent Visa.
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Has Multiculturalism failed? (1/3)
Multiculturalism is one of Australia's key achievements, a defining feature of our nation. Not so in Germany where Chancellor Merkel famously stated that multiculturalism has "utterly failed". So what makes it work in Oz and not in Germany?
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German rowing champion trains in Australia
The German oarsman Jost Schmann-Finck fled the cold climate in Germany to train in sunny Australia. He is the worlds lightweight rowing champion, but even that isnt enough for his ambition yet. In this interview the talks to Cora Rehling about h...
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Around the world with a solar car
Tim Skerra and his team from the College in Bochum had a mission: Driving around the world with a solar car and sun energy only. Around 30.000 kilometers and one year later - mission accomplished.
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What a week?!
This weeks highlights with CJ Delling: Mishaps at Germanys "Supertalent", missile launch in North Korea and the Pope sends his first tweet!
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Christmas market at 30 degrees
On the Christmas market in the Melbourne suburb Beaumaris Oliver Heuthe met a lot of Germans, who told him how they get into the right Christmas mood - with sizzling 30 degrees outside.
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Simone fills in: Teacher for one day
Simone Klein slips into the role of a teacher for one day and helps the kids at the German school in Melbourne to solve tricky maths tasks. The pupils also enjoy her help at the rehearsal for a school performance.
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SBS 4 - An interview with the German wife of an Elder
In a historic day for Australia, the Indigenous television service NITV is now available on SBS 4: Free, digitally and around the nation.We spoke to a German migrant who's married to an Aboriginal Elder in Outback New South Wales. She says it's a ...
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"Melbourne is the best place for breakdancers"
Coskun "Tuffkid" Erdogan is a B-Boy, as he calls himself. With one of the very rare Talent Visas, the Swiss breakdancer came to Australia to take his career to a new level which even lead him to leave his girlfriend behind.
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NITV - National Indigenous television
Australia's first free-to-air television channel dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content launches on the 12th of December.
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Talking technology makes our lives easier
By 2013, the majority of Australians uses a smartphone. However, Julia Lehmann visits an institute in Germany that already works on the next generation of voice control. In a few years most devices will be equipped to recognize our vocal orders.
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A radio hoax gone wrong
What began as a simple prank designed to prompt some laughs at the expense of the British Royal family has developed into a real life tragedy that seems to have cost a life.
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Echo Helvetia - From Basle to Wagga Wagga
In today's Echo Helvetia, we travel to Wagga Wagga, in rural New South Wales. The city, which lies 450 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 460 kilometres north of Melbourne, has 62,000 inhabitants. One of them is Swiss-born Elisabeth Rorrison, who...
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A close up of the world of flowers
Pamela Rauleder takes us into the world of flowers. Bushflowers are often so small, that they are easily overlooked. But if you look closely, they flora of Australia offers a whole world of its own. This is captured by the German-Australian photog...
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