Australia wants to say goodbye to all environmentally harmful industries in the next 26 years in order to achieve the goal of 'net zero' set out in the Paris climate agreement. Efforts focus on generating energy from clean sources — primarily sun and wind. However, the opposition is relying on another technology — namely nuclear power. Opposition l…

Sarah Christin Reichmann is CEO and co-founder of Taylor & Richman, a consulting start-up that focuses on mindset and belief systems in leadership training. At the end of 2021, she took a break from her job in Munich to realize her vision here in Australia. With her expertise and interdisciplinary approach, she drives progress in the business world…

Weißes Haus dementiert Gerüchte um Biden's Parkinson-Krankheit / Internationale Gemeinschaft verurteilt Russlands Angriff auf Krankenhaus in Kiew / Philippinen und Japan unterzeichnen Verteidigungsbündnis / Australiens erste Antisemitismus-Beauftragte ernannt

Portugal, Greece, Spain, Chile, California and now Sicily: They all have to deal with forest fires time and again. One thing in common stands out: All of these regions have an invasive species that virtually drives the fires: the Australian eucalyptus. - Portugal, Griechenland, Spanien, Chile, Kalifornien und jetzt Sizilien: Sie alle haben immer wi…

Linksbündnis gewinnt Parlamentswahl in Frankreich / Viktor Orban auf 'Friedensmission' in China / Israel bombardiert Schule / Bill Shorten: NDIS Reformen müssen umgesetzt werden / Flughafen Melbourne bekommt überirdischen Bahnhof / Richard Marles bei NATO-Gipfel in Washington

The whole of Europe was looking at France this weekend. The vote, known as the “fate election,” was about the question of whether the right-wing populist Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen could also win the majority of votes in the French parliamentary elections after the successes in the European elections. Things turned out differently,…

The dream of a summer fairytale 2024 is over for the German national team. After many scoring chances, emotional duels and a controversial refereeing decision, our football expert Christine Pfeiffer believes that the Spaniards deserved to win. - Aus der Traum vom Sommermärchen 2024 für die deutsche Nationalelf. Nach vielen Torchancen, emotionalen Z…

After playing their way into the hearts of more than just their Swiss fans, the Swiss national team were knocked out in the quarter-finals against England on Saturday. We talk to Claudio Hermenjat about why they can still be proud of their performance and why we can expect a strong Swiss national team at the 2026 World Cup. Claudio comes from Fribo…

Sandwiches the likes of which Nuremberg has never seen before - that's the promise of Natalie Sanseverino. Once a month, the sourdough-loving Australian sells sandwiches in Nuremberg - together with a German chef. In this interview, she reveals why she draws inspiration from Melbourne and how her sandwiches differ from German classics. - Sandwiches…

The sports director of Sydney FC and former Bundesliga professional Alexander Baumjohan analyses the Euro 2024 in Germany as a soccer expert and commentator for Optus Sport and spoke to us about the upcoming quarter finals between Switzerland and England and Germany against Spain. Among other things, he reveals how he sees Switzerland's chances to …

Daniela and Sebastian Gaggl are the children of an Austrian migrant. However, the siblings not only continue some Austrian traditions and their father's Austrian German language; the two have also taken up professions in which Austrian blood has certainly played a certain role — both work in the beverage industry. - Daniela und Sebastian Gaggl sind…

Switzerland could pull off a historic coup against England on Sunday with the whole swiss community accordingly excited about the weekend. One of them is our valued former colleague and boss Christian Fröhlicher. He is currently very close to the action in Europe with his family and is optimistic about his national team's chances. - Am Sonntag könn…

Der britische Premierminister Rishi Sunak gesteht Niederlage ein / Ampel-Koalition legt Haushaltskonflikt bei / Laut neuem ARD-Deutschlandtrend ist das Sicherheitsgefühl der Bundesbürger*innen deutlich gesunken / Australiens Regierung kündigt Zuweisung von 100 Millionen Dollar für 33 indigene Gesundheitsinfrastrukturprojekte an / Australisches Steu…

German experimental electronic artist Moritz Simon Geist opened the new curated event series “Goehte Lounge” with a concert at the Goethe Institute in Sydney. The artist, who lives in Dresden, creates fascinating robots with which he performs his electro compositions. In addition to the music, the visuals also delighted the many guests who had come…

The European elections have once again shown that the barrier against the extreme right has subsided. Political experts believe the Australian model of compulsory voting could slow down this trend in Western democracies. A colleague discussion with SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen. - Die Europawahl hat erneut gezeigt, dass die Hemmschwelle vor …

The German international school in Sydney in the Terry Hills district is an important institution of the German community in Australia. Dr. Lorenz Metzger has managed the school as its principal for 6 years. According to the statutes, there must be a change of school management at regular intervals. That is why, after a long adventure down under, t…

Türkei bestellt deutschen Botschafter ein nach Kritik aus Berlin am Wolfsgruß-Jubel bei EM-Spiel / Pro-palästinensische Demonstranten besteigen Dach des Parlamentsgebäudes in Canberra / Koalition plant Veräußerungsbefugnisse gesetzlich zu verankern um Supermärkte zerschlagen zu können / Unabhängigen Abgeordnete bringen Gesetzesentwurf ein zu Werbev…

Bericht untersucht erstmalig Ziel gleichwertiger Lebensverhältnisse in Deutschland / Digitalausschuss des Bundestags entscheidet über Neufassung des Rechts auf schnelles Internet / Österreichweite Polizeiaktion gegen Rechtsextremismus / Mutter eines Opfers der Messerattacke in Bondi Junction beklagt lange Wartezeiten für psychologische Unterstützun…

Observing the cultural protocols of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the Traditional Owners of the land we all live on. This is an introduction to some important protocols that can influence our behaviour and honour the unique knowledge and status held by First Austr…

USA: Oberster Gerichtshof gewährt Ex-Präsidenten Immunität / Ende der Verschiffung lebender Schafe / Bericht: alarmierender Zusammenhang zwischen häuslicher Gewalt und Kindstötung / Labor: Keine Einschüchterung von Senatorin Payman / 14-Jähriger nach Messerstecherei festgenommen

Die EM in Deutschland geht in die heiße Phase und seit Jahren hat jedes Fußballturnier nicht nur seine eigenen Maskottchen, sondern auch einen offiziellen Song. Aber es ist schwierig, einen Hype zu planen und dementsprechend mausern sich die inoffiziellen Songs oft zu den wahren Fan-Hymnen. So auch der Song „Diese EM“ der Bhangu Brüder aus Hamburg …

Stella Kleinerüschkamp is a backpacker travelling Australia on a work-and-travel visa. While others are waiting tables in cafés and bars or harvesting vegetables, Stella worked in a gold mine for eight months. In this interview, she tells us what it's like to work as a young woman in this dusty and noisy male domain. - Stella Kleinerüschkamp ist al…

Sooner or later, it happens to all of us: we lose a loved one. For a study, Australian researchers have now spoken to dozens of people about their experiences of grief and discovered that the relationship does not end with the death. - Über kurz oder lang ereilt es jeden von uns: Wir verlieren einen geliebten Menschen. Für eine Studie haben austral…

Germany beat Denmark 2:0, while Switzerland sent defending champions Italy home after a spectacular 2:0 victory. Both teams are now through to the quarter-finals of this year's European Football Championship. We spoke to Christine Pfeiffer about the weekend's matches and asked her for her predictions for the quarter-finals. Christine has had a long…

The new financial year begins today, and with it a number of new measures come into force. The changes affect areas as diverse as electricity bills, live music venues - and where you can buy e-cigarettes. - Heute beginnt das neue Haushaltsjahr, und mit ihm treten eine Reihe neuer Maßnahmen in Kraft. Die Änderungen betreffen so unterschiedliche Bere…

Wahlen in Frankreich: Rechte auf Platz Eins / Neue Generalgouverneurin Australiens vereidigt / Tote durch Unwetter in der Schweiz / Geplante Rechts-Fraktion für Europaparlament angekündigt / Australische Muslime warnen Labor-Partei / Internationales Studentenvisum ab heute mehr als doppelt so teuer

Am Wochenende qualifizierte sich die deutsche DFB-Elf in einem spannenden Spiel gegen Dänemark mit 2:0 für das Viertelfinale. Dort wartet jetzt mit Spanien ein weiterer schwerer Gegner auf dem Weg zum erhofften Titel bei der Heim-Europameisterschaft. Bisher war das Turnier ein absolutes Fußballfest und die Stimmung überragend. Mittendrin in dieser …

A new study warns of a nationwide diabetes epidemic and calls for better access to weight-loss drugs, as well as a penalty tax on sugary drinks. Around two million Australians live with some form of diabetes, and the number is increasing among younger people. For example, Jill Donohoo received a life-changing type 2 diabetes diagnosis at just 31 ye…

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whom the USA accused of espionage, has returned to Australia to great cheers. After a 12-year legal odyssey, he had agreed on a deal with the US judiciary. His family was finally able to welcome the WikiLeaks founder as a free man to Canberra. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, has repeatedly sp…

In the round of 16, Germany will face Denmark, Switzerland will face Italy and on Wednesday Austria will face Turkey. Football commentator Edi Kainer takes a look ahead at these exciting matches. - In der Runde der 16 trifft Deutschland auf Dänemark, die Schweiz auf Italien und am Mittwoch Österreich auf die Türkei. Fußballkommentator Edi Kainer wi…

Alexander Baumjohan has lived in Australia with his family for six years. He was previously an active soccer player at FC Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, and Borussia Mönchengladbach, among others, and has experienced a lot in his career. After further stints in Brazil and Australia, he is now responsible for the fate of Sydney FC as a sports director. …

Liberaler Spitzenpolitiker Simon Birmingham kritisiert Albanese für Wilkommensgrüße / Neues deutsches Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz in Kraft / Unabhängige Politiker kämpfen weiter für gesetzliche Sorgfaltspflicht der australischen Regierung bei Entscheidungen zum Klimawandel / RBA unentschlossen über den nächsten Zinsschritt / NSW und ACT arbeiten nac…

Bangarra Dance Theatre is a modern Australian dance troupe with unparalleled style. With their movements, indigenous dancers tell the stories of their ancestors dating back thousands of years. Frances Rings, an Australian with German roots, is the artistic director for this unique ensemble. - Das Bangarra Dance Theatre ist eine moderne australische…

With an exhibition just for women, the Tasmanian MoMA Museum wanted to draw attention to gender-based discrimination. A male visitor actually felt discriminated against as a result and sued. An Australian court ruled in its favour: In future, men must also be admitted. - Mit einer Ausstellung nur für Frauen wollte das tasmanische MoMa Museum auf ge…

A work colleague persuaded Essen-born Philipp Friedrich to try out the sport dragon boat. A sport he had never heard of before. 7 years later he is now part of the Australian national team and dreams of being able to represent his chosen home country in 2025 at the World Cup in Germany. - Als vor 7 Jahren ein Arbeitskollege den in Essen geborenen P…

Wikileaks-Gründer Julian Assange nach Deal frei / Volkswagen plant fünf Milliarden Dollar Investition in US-Elektroautohersteller Rivian / Opposition sagt Regierung tue nicht genug um Nutzung von Gas zu fördern / US-Außenministerium verurteilt gewaltsamen Ausbruch in Kenia / Leiter des südkoreanischen Lithiumbatterieherstellers entschuldigt sich na…

Julian Assange auf dem Weg in Freiheit / EU beschliesst weitere Sanktionen gegen Russland / Yaov Gallant in den USA / Mehr Arbeitnehmern*innen im Gesundheitssystem / Great Barrier Reef nicht auf UNESCO Gefährdetenliste / Mindestens 20 Tote bei Brand in Südkorea

The binding Food and Grocery Code of Conduct regulates the relationship between supermarkets and their suppliers and ensures that business between the two parties is fair and transparent. However, the regulations do not go far enough for the opposition parties. They are therefore calling for the government to do more to reduce the cost of living. -…

Like the Olympic flame, Martin Shaw's painting "Three Well-Known Australians" tours from one place to another. For over 40 years, people from all over the world have been puzzling over who the Australian artist immortalised in the painting. - Ähnlich wie das Olympische Feuer tourt Martin Shaws Gemälde „Drei wohlbekannte Australier“ von einem Ort zu…

Olaf Scholz besorgt über bevorstehende Wahlen / Neue Unruhen in Neukaledonien / Albanese sagt NSW ehemaliger Treasurer Matt Kean übernimmt Vorsitz der Climate Change Authority / Independent Senatorin Jacqui Lambie fordert von Regierung Verbot von Kernenergie aufzuheben / Crossbencher wollen Gesetze einbringen das Wohnen in Australien zu einem Mensc…

Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land. - In Anlehnung an ihre mündlichen Überlieferungen haben die Aborigines und die Torres Strait Islander Kunst als Medium genutzt, um ihre kulturellen Gesc…

Die US-Regierung ist verärgert über die jüngsten Äußerungen von Israels Regierungschef Netanjahu/ Treffen der Ministerpräsidenten der deutschen Bundesländer mit Kanzler Scholz ohne greifbaren Ergebnisse/ Regierungschef Albanese weist Befürchtungen zurück, der Südosten Australiens könne in den kommenden kalten Monaten nicht genug Gas bekommen/ bei d…

If you're looking for entertainment on the weekend, I can recommend a visit to the Bangarra Dance Theatre's new ballet production HORIZON. I was at the media premiere on Tuesday and am very impressed by the dance talent of the young indigenous dance ensemble. But I don't want to push my opinion. My colleague Barbara Barkhausen has much more underst…

What does the everyday life of a police officer look like? How do you deal with the challenges and dangers that this job entails? Every day brings dangers, just think of the terrible knife attack on a police officer in Mannheim a few weeks ago. Such incidents also influence the work and life of a police officer in Brisbane, with whom our correspond…

The 2024 UEFA Men's European Football Championship has been running in Germany for a week and this eagerly awaited competition will take place from June 14 to July 14. If you love soccer, the late-night games - especially in Australia - take your sleep away. Football expert Edi Kainer talks about a friendly and peaceful soccer festival. - Seit eine…

When it comes to the house and housing market in Australia, many people simply despair. The government is now promising a remedy in the budget estimate for this financial year. Andres Reith, head of the real estate and construction department at management consultancy BDO, explains what the government intends to do to alleviate the so-called 'housi…

The German Johannes Fritsch will conduct the performance of the opera “Tosca” at the Sydney Opera House from 25th of June until mid-July, in keeping with the 100th anniversary of composer Giacomo Puccini's death. Born in Meissen in East Germany, Fritsch has become a fixture over the decades, especially in Australia's classical music scene. He lives…

NATO-Generalsekretär Jens Stoltenberg zeigt sich besorgt über Verteidigungsbündnis zwischen Russland und Nordkorea / Gerichtsprozess nach mutmaßlicher Bombendrohung im Stadtzentrum Melbournes / Anführer der Hisbollah droht Israel und Zypern in Fernsehübertragung / Mindestens 550 Todesopfer während diesjähriger Hajj-Pilgerreise in Saudi-Arabien / La…

It was once believed that the natives of New Zealand — the Māori — would disappear sooner or later. But now, the evaluation of last year's census shows that they have reached an important milestone instead. - Einst glaubte man, die neuseeländischen Ureinwohnerinnen und Ureinwohner – die Māori – würden über kurz oder lang aussterben. Doch nun zeigt …

EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs konnten sich beim Gipfeltreffen in Brüssel noch nicht auf Neubesetzung der Spitzenposten einigen / Zahl der Schulabbrecher in Deutschland 2022 gestiegen / Australiens Politiker erhalten ab dem 1. Juli eine Gehaltserhöhung von 3,5 Prozent / Chinas Premier Qiang Li und Anthony Albanese in Westaustralien / Bergbaumagnat …