Slow Italian, Fast Learning - Slow Italian, Fast Learning

Ep. 316: Free swimming lessons are a big help for migrant communities - Ep. 316: I corsi di nuoto gratuiti "sono un grande aiuto per le comunità di migranti"

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The initiative comes as migrants continue to be over-represented in Australia's drowning statistics. - L'iniziativa nasce nel momento in cui gli immig...

Ep. 315: Measles cases on the rise: when did you get the last shot? - Ep. 315: Aumentano i casi di morbillo in Australia, voi quando vi siete vaccinati?

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases and was technically eliminated in Australia in 2014 thanks to vaccination. Still, the World Hea...

Ep. 314: Is there a future for cash? - Ep. 314: Quale futuro per il contante?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Draw Out Some Cash Day’ started as an online petition, protesting the declining use of cash in everyday transactions. - Il “Draw Out Some Cash ...

Ep.313: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.313: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 312: Australia's first draft autism strategy unveiled - Ep. 312: Presentata la prima bozza di strategia sull'autismo

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government has released its draft autism strategy, aimed at improving outcomes for autistic people in Australia. - Il governo federale aus...

Ep. 311: New system will control the spread of deadly mite - Ep. 311: Una nuova strategia per limitare la diffusione di un acaro mortifero

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A parasite less than one millimetre long has the power to destroy the honey and agriculture industries. Now, around 200 beehives across the A-C-T and ...

Ep. 310: 75 years on, has NATO gained more relevance? - Ep. 310: Dopo 75 anni, la NATO ha acquisito più importanza?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founded in 1949 with a commitment to collective defence and peace, NATO's recent expansion represents a strategic shift, reinforcing unity against ext...

Ep.309: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.309: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 308: The rhythm of Samba drumming is benefiting Parkinson's patients - Ep. 308: Il ritmo della samba fa star meglio i malati di Parkinson

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition without a known cure, but a Samba drumming class in Cardiff, Wales is having a surprising and benefici...

Ep. 307: New mass bleaching event underway on Great Barrier Reef - Ep. 307: Nuovo massiccio sbiancamento in atto sulla Grande Barriera Corallina

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With coral bleaching events affecting more and more reefs worldwide, some are fearing the Great Barrier Reef won't recover as it has in the past. - Co...

Ep. 306: Scientists discover more than 100 new living species in the high seas - Ep. 306: Gli scienziati scoprono più di 100 nuove specie viventi in alto mare

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An international group of scientists has discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. - Un gruppo internazionale d...

Ep. 305: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep. 305: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 304: The largest land transfer in Canada's history - Ep. 304: Il più grande trasferimento di terre nella storia del Canada

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed a devolution agreement with the Indigenous territory of Nunavut. The deal gives the people of Nunavu...

Ep. 303: "The most lonely group are young people" - Ep. 303: "Il gruppo più solo è quello dei giovani"

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness can be the root causes of several health conditions. And while social isolation and loneliness...

Ep. 302: Surrogate IVF birth could save white rhino species - Ep. 302: La nascita da fecondazione assistita potrebbe salvare la specie del rinoceronte bianco

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists say the successful pregnancy of a surrogate southern white rhino shows they can use IVF to preserve the more endangered and near extinct no...

Ep.301: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.301: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 300: Australia Day citizenship ceremonies cancelled by 81 local councils - Ep. 300: Cerimonie di cittadinanza durante Australia Day annullate da 81 municipi

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Around 80 local councils across Australia have decided to change the date of their annual citizenship ceremonies from January 26th. While many are lau...

Ep. 299: An ancient solution to a modern problem - Ep. 299: Una soluzione antica a un problema moderno

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The loom has been an essential tool for humanity for thousands of years. Now two women are returning to the ancient technique of weaving to address a ...

Ep. 298: A memorable year of sport for Australians - Ep. 298: Un anno sportivo memorabile per gli australiani

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For sports-loving Australians, 2023 will remain tied to one event in particular that will remain long in the memory. - Il 2023, per gli australiani am...

Ep. 297: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep. 297: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 296: CSIRO detecting fishy ocean water to protect booming aquaculture industry - Ep. 296: Il CSIRO controlla le acque del mare per proteggere l'itticoltura

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CSIRO have completed initial testing of a breakthrough weather service that it hopes will support Australia's aquaculture industry. - Il CSIRO ha ...

Ep. 295: Time for a nap? Chinstrap penguins survive on 10,000 microsleeps a day - Ep. 295: È l’ora di un sonnellino? I pinguini antartici sopravvivono con 10mila micro-sonni al giorno

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers say chinstrap penguins have adapted their sleep pattern to their high-stress environment, particularly after the birth of their chicks. - ...

Ep. 294: The legacy of Charles Darwin - saving the golden lion tamarin - Ep. 294: L'eredità di Charles Darwin - salvare la grande scimmia leonina

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Darwin200 project retraces the expedition taken by Charles Darwin nearly 200 years ago that led to his theory of evolution. - Il progetto Darwin20...

Ep.293: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.293: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 292: Shimmering galaxies revealed in new photos by European space telescope - Ep. 292: Galassie mozzafiato svelate dalle nuove foto del telescopio spaziale europeo Euclide

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have unveiled the first pictures taken by the European space telescope Euclid four months after its launch from Cape Canaveral. The telesco...

Ep. 291: No-go zone proposed for petrol and diesel vehicles in Stockholm - Ep. 291: Stoccolma propone una zona off-limits per veicoli a benzina o diesel

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stockholm city council has drawn up plans to ban vehicles powered by fossil fuels from its downtown commercial area from the beginning of 2025. The ai...

Ep. 290: 100 year on the shelves: love it or hate it, Vegemite has stayed the course - Ep. 290: Cent'anni sugli scaffali: che vi piaccia o no, la Vegemite è rimasta in carreggiata

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mighty spread has become a national treasure, selling more than 20 million jars around the world every year. - La mitica crema spalmabile è diven...

Ep.289: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.289: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 288: Government called on to prioritise Indigenous sciences - Ep. 288: Al governo si chiede di dare priorità alle scienze indigene

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian scientists claim that Indigenous sciences can be a valuable source of employment opportunities and can help in the struggle against climate...

Ep. 287 Citizen scientists: Mapping the nation's biodiversity bounty - Ep. 287: I cittadini scienziati mappano l'abbondante biodiversità del Paese

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Citizen scientists play a crucial role in understanding where species occur, where they thrive - and where they are under threat. - I cittadini scienz...

Ep. 286: Sails, Secrets, and a Month of Celebration: Sydney Opera House Turns 50 - Ep. 286: Vele, segreti e un mese di festeggiamenti: la Sydney Opera House compie 50 anni

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its iconic sails have been a landmark of Sydney harbour for half a century, and to celebrate the Sydney Opera House is hosting an array of festivities...

Ep.285: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.285: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 284: Manchester museum returns cultural items to Northern Territory community - Ep. 284: Il Manchester Museum restituisce manufatti ad una comunità del Northern Territory

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

174 cultural items taken from a remote indigenous community in the 1950s by an English anthropologist have been handed over to elders in what experts ...

Ep. 283: Pill testing: 'If one life is saved - it's worth it' - Ep. 283: Il pill testing: "Se anche una sola vita venisse salvata, ne varrebbe la pena"

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drug safety advocates, lawyers, and doctors are behind a renewed push to introduce pill testing sites ahead of the summer festival season. - Sostenito...

Ep. 282: Could working from home be a thing of the past? - Ep. 282: Lavorare da casa potrebbe diventare una cosa del passato?

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID pandemic fundamentally changed our attitudes to working from home, making it an accepted part of many roles. But recently some major compani...

Ep.281: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.281: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 280: A support lifeline to children of problem drinkers - Ep. 280: Alateen, un'ancora di salvezza per i figli di alcolisti

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alateen is a program which aims to provide a safe space for young people who live with alcoholics. - Alateen è un programma che mira a fornire ai gio...

Ep. 279: A weapon of mass instruction? Mobile libraries on the move in Australia - Ep. 279: In Australia le biblioteche itineranti sono "un'arma di istruzione di massa"

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile libraries flip the script, bringing books and resources to the people who cannot make it to the bricks and mortar site. - Le biblioteche itiner...

Ep. 278: Hundreds of girls attend secret schools in Afghanistan to get an education - Ep. 278: Centinaia di ragazze frequentano scuole segrete in Afghanistan per ottenere un'istruzione

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly two years since girls in Afghanistan were banned by the Taliban from entering a high school classroom. But in a brave act of defiance...

Ep.277: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.277: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 276: How not to lose a fortune - combating the scammers - Ep. 276: Come non perdere una fortuna: combattere i truffatori

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The federal government has assembled a taskforce of experts who will target investment swindlers under the National Anti-Scams Centre. - Il Governo fe...

Ep. 275: A moment and monument of mourning - Ep. 275: Un momento ed un monumento di cordoglio

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 200 years ago, hundreds of Chinese villagers arrived in the rural town of St George, 500 kilometres west of Brisbane, as indentured labourers. ...

Ep. 274: What is in a good night's sleep? Researchers study the sleeping habits of young Australians - Ep. 274: Com'è una buona dormita? Ricercatori studiano le abitudini del sonno dei giovani australiani

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sixty per cent of 1,234 young adults surveyed reported irregular sleep patterns, with a third sleeping less than the recommended seven to nine hours a...

Ep.273: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.273: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 272: Study finds job recruiters discriminate based on names - Ep. 272: Uno studio rivela che le agenzie interinali discriminano in base al nome

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new study indicates that English sounding names outperform ethnic names in job applications. - Un nuovo studio indica come nomi anglofoni vengano pr...

Ep. 271: Beatriz Flamini spent 500 days in a cave. Here's what she learned - Ep. 271: Beatriz Flamini ha passato 500 giorni in una grotta. Ecco cosa ha imparato

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine living in a cave for 500 days? Well, that's exactly what a Spanish mountain climber has done. - Immaginate cosa voglia dire vivere in una grot...

Ep. 270: Diversity on Australian TV still a challenge - Ep. 270: La diversità nelle televisioni australiane è ancora un problema

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A sweeping review of every Australian television drama broadcast over half a decade has found our screens are still a long way from reflecting the tru...

Ep. 268: Intergenerational playgroups bring joy to older and younger Australians alike - Ep. 268: "Playgroup" intergenerazionali fanno felici anziani e bambini

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In an effort to address community isolation, some facilities are adopting a novel approach to social interactions - inviting children's playgroups to ...

Ep. 267: Australia loses a "giant" with death of painter John Olsen - Ep. 267: L'Australia perde un "gigante" con la morte del pittore John Olsen

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Olsen is best known for revolutionising our imagination of the Australian landscape. - John Olsen è noto per aver rivoluzionato la nostra immagi...

Ep. 266: Falling in love across faith fault lines - Ep. 266: Innamorarsi in mezzo a conflitti religiosi

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Human rights organisations in India are calling for action to stop the spread of a dangerous conspiracy theory targeting young people who fall in love...

Ep.265: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.265: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 264: 'Law is always better than war': Nuremberg trials prosecutor dies aged 103 - Ep. 264: "La legge è sempre meglio della guerra". Procuratore dei processi di Norimberga muore a 103 anni

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials which brought Nazi war criminals to justice following the Second World War, ...

Ep. 263: How to train your sheepdog; program offers teens new pathways out of trouble - Ep. 263: Come addestrare il tuo cane pastore; programma offre agli adolescenti soluzioni ai loro problemi

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teenagers who have been struggling in school are being given the opportunity to train sheep dogs to improve confidence and communication skills. - Ad ...

Ep. 262: How the gift of free clothes changed Naima’s life forever - Ep. 262: In che modo dei vestiti regalati hanno cambiato per sempre la vita di Naima

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Naima Ibrahim is among almost 280,000 people to experience homelessness in Australia last year and advocates say that number is rising. For her and ma...

Ep.261: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.261: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 260: Breaking the stigma on obesity - Ep. 260: Abbattere lo stigma dell'obesità

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People living with obesity are backing calls for more prevention and treatment measures to halt and reduce its prevalence. - Le persone che convivono ...

Ep. 259: Beware the beautiful but venomous blue-ringed octopus - Ep. 259: Occhio al polpo dagli anelli blu, affascinante ma velenoso

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This animal is smaller than a 50 cent coin, but its bite releases a toxin that can kill if treatment isn't administered fast enough. - Questo animale ...

Ep. 258: Report warns of vaping risks for young people - Ep. 258: Un nuovo rapporto denuncia i rischi delle sigarette elettroniche per i più giovani

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's peak medical body is calling for stronger regulations around vaping, as a new report highlights the health risks posed by e-cigarettes. - ...

Ep.257: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.257: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 256: China angry as western countries ban TikTok (but not Australia) - Ep. 256: La Cina è infuriata perché i Paesi occidentali (ma non l'Australia) vietano TikTok

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is facing bans across a number of foreign governments. The Australian government says its security strategy hasn...

Ep. 255: Is working from home the new normal? - Ep. 255: Il lavoro da casa è la nuova normalità?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even after lockdowns ended, many firms continued to allow employees to spend some days working from home. But will it last? - Anche dopo la fine dei l...

Ep. 254: Will daily letter delivery become a thing of the past? - Ep. 254: La consegna quotidiana delle lettere diventerà un ricordo?

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daily letter delivery services could soon be a thing of the past after Australia Post reported a full year loss for the first time since 2015. - I ser...

Ep.253: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.253: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 252: Can Australia ever have a four-day working week? - Ep.252: L’Australia potrà mai avere una settimana lavorativa da quattro giorni?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Si è concluso nel Regno Unito il piu grande esperimento mai effettuato sulla settimana lavorativa da quattro giorni. - Si è concluso nel Regno Unito...

Ep. 251: Camel milk - more than just a substitute for traditional dairy - Ep. 251: Il latte di cammello, più di una semplice alternativa al latte vaccino

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While camel milk has been a staple item for thousands of years in many cultures, in Australia it's a much less common drink. But consumption is on the...

Ep. 250: Pope Benedict laid to rest - Ep. 250: Il corpo di Papa Benedetto è stato tumulato

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More than 60,000 people have attended the funeral of Pope Benedict the Sixteenth at a mass in St Peter's Square in the Vatican. - Più di 60mila perso...

Ep.249: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.249: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep. 248: The sound of California's latest fashion - Ep. 248: L'ultima moda, i suoni della California

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sound therapy is growing in popularity. A study shows such practices, which uses instruments such as gongs and bells, can be as efficient as drugs. - ...

Ep. 247: Couples want children - but worry what future those children might have - Ep. 247: Le coppie vogliono figli, ma sono preoccupate per il futuro che questi bambini potrebbero avere

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are extreme climate events influencing people's decision to have children? Australian researchers have been exploring the issue throughout 2022 in a f...

Ep. 246: The surprising history of Ciabatta bread - Ep. 246: La sorprendente storia della ciabatta

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1982, rally driver Arnaldo Cavallari created ciabatta bread in Adria, in northern Italy. His family owned a flour mill and he wanted to invent a lo...

Ep. 245: Cycling and recycling - how the Netherlands puts old bikes to good use - Ep. 245: Cicli e ricicli - in che modo l'Olanda ha trovato un buon uso per le vecchie bici

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Netherlands the bicycle is being used not only for exercise, but also as a device to reduce the harmful impact that poverty and isolation can...

Ep.244: Research uncovers original home of first mammals - Ep.244: Una ricerca scopre l'origine dei primi mammiferi

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is now officially known as the home of the first mammals. The discovery of the Thira mammals reverses 200 years of belief that mammals origi...

Ep. 243: Using Artificial Intelligence to combat deadly bushfires - Ep. 243: Usare l'intelligenza artificiale per contrastare gli incendi mortali

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The authorities are looking at Artificial Intelligence to help them understand how the fires spread and what might happen next. - Le autorità stanno ...

Ep. 242: NASA's Orion capsule back on Earth - Ep. 242: La capsula della sonda NASA Orione torna sulla Terra

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA's Orion capsule has returned from its mission around the moon, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean 50 years to the day after Apollo's final lunar...

Ep. 241: Gambling warning messages set to be toughened up - Ep. 241: I messaggi relativi al gioco d'azzardo saranno più diretti

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Gamble responsibly" is a familiar warning that ends the advertisements from online gambling companies in Australia. But that's set to change with a m...

Ep. 240: Australia records worst year for drowning - Ep. 240: I cartelli per la sicurezza sulle spiagge sono ignorati o non compresi

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A record 141 drowning deaths occurred on the Australian coast in 2021-22, prompting some to question how well the safety signs are working. - Ci sono ...

Ep. 239: Standards have protected Australia for 100 years - but how are they made? - Ep. 239: Gli standard hanno protetto l'Australia per 100 anni, ma come sono fatti?

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Industry Standards affect everyone living and working in Australia. But what are they, and how do they work? - Gli standard industriali hanno un impat...

Ep.238: As fuel prices soar, chimney sweeps are back in demand - Ep.238: Mentre salgono i prezzi dei combustibili, gli spazzacamini ritornano a grande richiesta

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring energy costs in the United Kingdom have created a boom in demand for the age-old skill of sweeping chimneys. - I costi dell’energia in aumen...

Ep.237: Muslim women are getting into golf - Ep.237: Le donne musulmane si interessano al golf

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new Victorian program run by Golf Australia’s “Get into Golf” initiative, has paved the way for a group of Muslim women to participate in the ...

Ep.236: Music legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies age 87 - Ep.236: La leggenda della musica Jerry Lee Lewis muore all’età di 87 anni

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rock and roll master Jerry Lee Lewis has died, leaving behind a musical legacy as one of the last surviving members of an elite class of performers in...

Ep.235: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.235: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep.234: Australia ends mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules - Ep.234: L’Australia pone fine alle regole obbligatorie di isolamento per il COVID-19

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australians who become infected with COVID-19 will no longer be compelled to stay at home for a mandatory isolation period. - Gli australiani che si a...

Ep.233: Australian animal and plant DNA library a "game-changer" for conservation - Ep.233: La biblioteca del DNA di animali e piante australiane un “punto di svolta” per la conservazione

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's national science agency says a new DNA storage project can save Australia's animals and plants. - L’agenzia scientifica Australiana affe...

Ep.232: Migrant report reveals extent of visa wait - Ep.232: Un rapporto sui migranti rivela la lunghezza delle attese per i visti

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Temporary visa holders have protested across the country over excessive wait times for permanent residency. - I titolari di visti temporanei hanno pro...

Ep.231: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.231: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep.230: Tributes flow for Roger Federer as he announces his retirement from tennis - Ep.230: Roger Federer inondato da omaggi all’annuncio del suo ritiro dal tennis

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Federer has announced his retirement from tennis after several injuries and surgeries. - Roger Federer ha annunciato il suo ritiro dal tennis do...

Ep.229: Charles the Third proclaimed as King - Ep.229: Carlo III proclamato re

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles the Third has been officially proclaimed as King of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, two days after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth...

Ep.228: Rocket attempt stalled by fuel leak - Ep.228: Il tentativo di lancio di un razzo bloccato da una perdita di carburante

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the second time in five days, NASA halted a countdown in progress and postponed a planned attempt to launch the debut test flight of its next-gene...

Ep.227: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.227: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS, letto lentamente.

Ep.226: Inaugural Electric Vehicle Summit gears up national plan - Ep.226: Il summit inaugurale sui veicoli elettrici prepara un piano nazionale

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government has outlined plans to get more electric vehicles on the road in Australia at the inaugural national E-V summit. - Il governo fe...

Ep.225: Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to address skill shortages - Ep.225: L'immigrazione permanente in Australia potrebbe essere incentivata

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to up to 200,000 as the nation battles skills shortages following a low visa uptake during the h...

Ep.224: Indigenous music stars honoured at awards - Ep.224: Le star della musica indigena celebrate ai premi National Indigenous Music Awards

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The star studded National Indigenous Music Awards has been staged over the weekend on Larrakia Country to honour First Nations performers. - Si sono s...

Ep.223: Endangered Bengal Tigers are making a remarkable recovery in Nepal - Ep.223: Ripresa notevole nel Nepal per le tigri del Bengala in via di estinzione

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They have more than doubled in number in just over a decade. It's a resurgence which is tinged with fear though, at least for some local communities. ...

Ep.222: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.222: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS Italian, letto lentamente.

Ep.221: White humpback whale carcass washed up on Victorian beach sparks mystery around the whereabouts of Migaloo - Ep.221: La carcassa di megattera bianca ritrovata su una spiaggia del Victoria alimenta il mistero su dov’è Migaloo

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wildlife experts are investigating how a white humpback whale became washed up on a beach in far-east Victoria. - Esperti di fauna selvatica stanno in...

Ep.220: Private Walter Joseph Parker’s name on the plaque at the Australian War Memorial - Ep.220: Il nome del soldato Walker Joseph Parker su una targa all’Australian War Memorial

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A discovery by researchers in Western Australia has identified the earliest known Indigenous man killed in military service. - Una scoperta di ricerca...

Ep.219: Australia passes milestone of 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 - Ep.219: L’Australia supera il traguardo dei 10000 decessi da COVID-19

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has now surpassed 10-thousand deaths from COVID-19, with more than 70 per cent of the fatalities reported in the past six months. - L’Aust...

Ep.218: Australia's becoming more diverse: Census 2021 - Ep.218: L’Australia sta diventando più diversa: il censimento 2021

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is becoming more diverse and less religious. Those are the key finding from the latest Census, taken in 2021. - L’Australia sta diventando...

Ep.217: Culturally significant site used to test rockets and missiles - Ep.217: Siti culturalmente importanti usati per collaudare razzi e missili

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lake Hart in South Australia is a culturally-significant site for the Kokatha people of South Australia. It's also been used for decades to launch roc...

Ep.216: SBS Italian News Bulletin - Ep.216: Il notiziario di SBS Italian

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Italian's News bulletin, read slowly. - Il giornale radio di SBS Italian, letto lentamente.