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00:18:00

36 years of reunification: Is there a German...

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2026/10/05

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. Daniel Kubiak from Humboldt University Berlin talks to us about his research which focuses on questions of identity and identification. - Am letzten Wochenende beging Deutschland den Tag der Deutschen Einheit. Doch wie vereint ist Deutschland eigentlich? Gibt es so etwas wie eine "gesamtdeutsche Identität" 36 Jahre nach dem

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00:06:00

Why does the ozone hole grow while the ozone layer...

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2026/10/05

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 regulates the protection of the ozone layer. While it continues to recover the consequences of the ozone hole remain noticeable. - Neuseeländische Forschende hatten das große Ozonloch schon im Mai vorhergesagt. Schuld ist das Wetter in der Stratosphäre, nicht ein Versagen des Montrealer Protokolls. Dieser völkerrechtlich

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00:03:39

Meldungen des Tages, Montag 05.10.26

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2026/10/05

Chalmers kündigt Ausgabenkürzungen an / Merz unangekündigt in Kiew / Verbindung des flydubai-Copiloten nach Australien / Irreführende Angaben zu medizinischem Cannabis / Präsidentschaftswahl Brasilien: Stichwahl zwischen Flavio Bolsonaro und Lula da Silva / Oktoberfest mit Besucherrekord zu Ende gegangen#sbsaudiopodcast

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00:08:20

Are Australia's farmers too dependent on big...

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2026/10/05

Australia's food trade is dominated by the two major supermarket chains. This gives them a strong negotiating position with producers — particularly when it comes to fresh food. But who ultimately determines prices, and who bears the economic risk if production and transport costs rise? A look at market power, competition and the question of whether direct marketing and regional providers can offer an alternative. - Australiens Lebensmittelhandel wird von wenigen großen Supermarktketten dominiert

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00:10:44

The most beautiful gardens in the Blue Mountains -...

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2026/10/02

This weekend, in the picturesque towns of Leura and Katoomba, you can once again take a look at the most beautiful gardens in the Blue Mountains. There are also - Jakob and Sonja - who are making their well-kept garden accessible to the public for the first time. - An diesem Wochenende kann man in den malerischen Orten Leura und Katoomba wieder einen Blick in die schönsten Gärten in den Blue Mountains werfen. Dabei sind auch - Jakob und Sonja - die erstmalig ihren gepflegten Garten der

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00:07:31

Are we threatened with a recession? - Droht uns eine...

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2026/10/02

On Tuesday, our central bank tightened interest rates further and the country's banking institutions did not hesitate long and raised interest rates on mortgages and loans accordingly. Everything just gets more expensive. If you add the high rents and the general cost of living, then you can understand that many fellow citizens have lost their good spirits. Financial expert Dr. Klaus Wiegel is closely monitoring economic development in Australia. Like other experts, he also warns of the risk of a

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00:07:13

Do you know how to disagree respectfully? - SBS...

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2026/10/02

Half of us believe that most people can’t be trusted. At the same time, 47 per cent of Australians often feel very lonely. Could learning to disagree well help foster connection? - Die Hälfte von uns glaubt, dass man den meisten Menschen nicht trauen kann. Gleichzeitig fühlen sich 47 Prozent der Australier:innen oft sehr einsam. Könnte es helfen, zu lernen, wie wir damit umgehen können, unterschiedlicher Meinung zu sein, und würde dies Verbindungen zwischen Menschen fördern?#sbsaudiopodcast -

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00:11:16

German Week in Darwin for the first time: German...

SBS German - SBS Deutsch ·

2026/10/01

German Week is being celebrated in Darwin for the first time this year. According to the 2021 census, around 4.2 percent of the city population has German ancestry— the organizers hope that the local German community will become more rooted in the long term and at the same time create an open connection to the larger community. Before the start of the event, Lidia Cortina spoke with Wencke Lorenzen from the German Association Darwin about the program and life in tropical northern Australia. - Auch

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00:03:20

Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 01.10.26

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2026/10/01

Innenministerkonferenz schafft Einstimmigkeitsprinzip ab, künftig reichen 13 von 16 Länderstimmen / Schweizer Gletscher verlieren Rekordmenge von 5,5 Prozent ihrer Eismasse / Neuer Grünen-Chef Shoebridge soll konstruktiver mit Labor-Regierung zusammenarbeiten / Israels Premier Netanjahu identifiziert Piloten eines nach Saudi-Arabien umgeleiteten Fluges / Behindertenverbände fordern mehr Transparenz bei Queenslands Programm „Thriving Kids“ / Australien und Tasmanien stellen 200 Millionen Dollar für

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00:09:17

German Unity Day - Tag der Deutschen Einheit

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2026/10/01

German Unity Day is celebrated on October 3. What does this date mean for people in Germany, but also for fellow citizens abroad? Following the recent state elections, Germany appears divided and torn. Sydney Consul General Felix Schwarz says this position is understandable, but there is also good reason for optimism. - Am 3. Oktober wird der Tag der Deutschen Einheit gefeiert. Was bedeutet dieses Datum für Menschen in Deutschland, aber auch für Mitbürger im Ausland? Nach den jüngsten Landtagswahlen

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00:18:59

“The solidarity is huge” — Why rugby is more than...

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2026/09/29

Australia is looking forward to hosting next year's Rugby World Cup — with New Zealand as one of the strongest competitors for the title. Germany may not be there as a participant, and still, its enthusiasm for rugby is growing steadily. We asked the President of the German Rugby Association Helmut Walrafen why this is the case. - Australien fiebert dem kommenden Jahr entgegen, wenn im eigenen Land die Rugby-Weltmeisterschaft ausgetragen wird – mit Neuseeland als einem der stärksten Konkurrenten um

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00:05:26

A newly studied behaviour: Do whales mourn their dead...

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2026/09/29

Off the Gold Coast, a mother humpback whale stayed with her dead calf for hours, possibly even days. Researchers talk about post-mortem caring behavior. However, as Barbara Barkhausen has discovered, it has not yet been possible to say for sure if it is actual grief. - Vor der Gold Coast blieb eine Buckelwal-Mutter stunden-, möglicherweise sogar tagelang bei ihrem toten Kalb. Forscher sprechen von postmortalem Fürsorgeverhalten. Ob dahinter tatsächlich Trauer steckt, lässt sich dabei bislang aber

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00:05:24

'No surcharge': Consumers, businesses prepare for end...

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2026/09/29

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, consumers pay approximately 1.6 billion dollars in card surcharges each year. But that's about to change. As of 1 October the advertised price should be the price at the checkout. However, the costs of transactions do not disappear. The removal of the card surcharge leaves businesses, especially smaller operators, with a daunting choice to either absorb the cost of that transaction or pass it on. - Nach Angaben der Reserve Bank of Australia zahlen

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00:07:28

Who really runs Australia, and where you fit in | How...

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2026/09/28

Do you know who can help you with a business permit, a rental problem or family support? Through the stories of Fedele, Carol and Abeer, learn how Australia’s three levels of government work. Find out what local, state or territory, and federal governments are responsible for and where to turn for help. - Wissen Sie, wer Ihnen bei einer Gewerbeerlaubnis, einem Mietproblem oder familiärer Unterstützung helfen kann? Anhand der Geschichten von Fedele, Carol und Abeer erfahren Sie, wie die drei

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00:03:51

You are already inside the system | How Australia...

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2026/09/28

How do Australia’s governments, laws and public services affect your everyday life? Through real stories, this introduction to the series shows you where to start when you need information and support, and how to question a decision. - Wie wirken sich Australiens Regierungen, Gesetze und öffentliche Dienste auf Ihren Alltag aus? Anhand von persönlichen Geschichten zeigt Ihnen diese Einführung in die Serie, wo Sie anfangen müssen, wenn Sie Informationen und Unterstützung benötigen, und wie Sie gegen

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00:13:09

Brisbane German Week celebrates German culture for...

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2026/09/28

Brisbane celebrates German Week from October 1 to 18. What began eleven years ago as a small, modest festival has now grown into a celebration of German culture lasting almost three weeks in six Australian cities. Claudia Lüttringhaus is festival director of Brisbane German Week and talks to us about then and now. - Vom 1. bis zum 18. Oktober findet in Brisbane die German Week statt. Was vor elf Jahren als kleines, bescheidenes Festival begann, das innerhalb von acht Wochen auf die Beine gestellt

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00:10:01

Switzerland says no to the neutrality initiative -...

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2026/09/28

Switzerland remains neutral — but with leeway. More than 70 percent reject the so-called neutrality initiative supported by Christoph Blocher. A look at what would have changed with a yes vote — and what the clear result means for Swiss neutrality. - Die Schweiz bleibt neutral – aber mit Spielraum. Mehr als 70 Prozent lehnen die von Christoph Blocher unterstützte sogenannte Neutralitätsinitiative ab. Ein Blick darauf, was sich mit einem Ja geändert hätte – und was das klare Ergebnis für die

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00:15:00

Our movie of the month: “Fitzcarraldo” by Werner...

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2026/09/28

Werner Herzog is probably one of the most unusual directors of German cinema. To date, he has made over 80 films and documentaries and is known not only for his idiosyncratic topics, but also for his uncompromising way of working. SBS on Demand has a selection of his films of which we are reviewing “Fitzcarraldo” (1982). - Werner Herzog ist wohl einer der ungewöhnlichsten Regisseure des deutschen Films. Bis heute hat er über 80 Filme und Dokumentationen gemacht und ist nicht nur wegen seiner

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00:06:08

Victoria: Ben Carrol plans to fix potholes with the...

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2026/09/28

In Victoria, the roads are in such poor condition that they have been put on the election campaign agenda. Prime Minister Ben Carroll wants to have half a million potholes repaired within a year - with the help from prisoners. - In Victoria sind die Straßen in so schlechtem Zustand, dass sie zum Wahlkampfthema geworden sind. Premier Ben Carroll will nun eine halbe Million Schlaglöcher innerhalb von einem Jahr reparieren lassen. Dabei helfen sollen Häftlinge aus offenen

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00:19:58

Snakes in spring: “Snake Boss” Julia Baker explains...

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2026/09/25

Snakes cause anxiety in many people — especially in spring when animals become more active again in Australia. TV snake catcher Julia Baker gives tips on how to handle encounters. She knows the reptiles like hardly anyone else and wants to show children in particular that snakes are not monsters. Her own fascination for animals only began late in life. - Schlangen sorgen bei vielen Menschen für Angst – besonders im Frühling, wenn die Tiere in Australien wieder aktiver werden. Die

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