Best The Daily Aus Podcasts (2024)

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Can Kamala Harris beat Trump? 15:13

3h ago15:13

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In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen n…

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This researcher wants to save the “Doomsday” glacier — with an oversized curtain - Dieser Forscher will den „Doomsday“-Gletscher retten - mit einem überdimensionalen Vorhang 6:21

32m ago6:21

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The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting and causing sea levels to rise globally. In a worst-case scenario, cities such as Hamburg or San Francisco could flood. A Finnish scientist now wants to save the glacier with the help of an ambitious project. - Der Thwaites-Gletscher in der Westantarktis schmilzt und lässt den Meeresspiegel global …

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 22.07.24 3:54

18m ago3:54

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US-Präsident Joe Biden zieht Kandidatur zurück / Folgen von Massen-Ausfall bei Computersystemen / Versöhnungsgespräche zwischen Fatah und Hamas in Peking / Parteivorsitzende Albanese und Dutton bekommen wenig Unterstützung / Bangladesch gibt nach Studierendenprotesten nach

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Harry Blotter - Nightime Psy & Forest Set @ Talk Thirty To Me (Rubix Warehouse) July 2024 1:00:50

9h ago1:00:50

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Hey guys, Here is my set from "Talk Thirty 2 Me", an awesome Bday gathering at Rubix Warehouse in Melbourne. I had a fantastic night and it was great to catching up with so many familiar faces after not getting out much during winter. With a newly installed sound system, Rubix sounded awesome.All the artists absolutely killed it delivering a master…

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Are nicotine pouches the new vape? 16:15

1d ago16:15

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One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotin…

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Why you've been hearing about Project 2025 16:01

2h ago16:01

16:01

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President. Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden h…

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Should prisoners be allowed to read the news? 14:47

1h ago14:47

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How do prisoners get information? How about news? This is something that a new national newspaper is trying to tackle. It’s called ‘About Time’ and it’s designed to be read by the prison population of Australia - about 40,000 people. In today's deep dive, we talk to the Managing Director of About Time, Jo Friedman, about why this publication is nee…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 17.07.24 4:01

35m ago4:01

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Bundeskabinett will umstrittenen Haushalt für 2025 beschließen / Elon Musk verlegt Sitz seiner Firmen SpaceX und X von Kalifornien nach Texas / Gedenken an 38 australische Opfer bei MH17-Katastrophe / Regierung wird Fair Work Commission unterstützen Vorwürfe kriminellen Verhaltens innerhalb der Gewerkschaft CFMEU zu untersuchen / Haushaltsüberschus…

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The criminal allegations facing one of Australia’s biggest unions 16:28

3h ago16:28

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One of Australia’s biggest unions – the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees’ Union (CFMEU) – is being investigated for alleged ties to criminal gangs and bikie groups in the wake of a Nine Network investigation. The controversial head of the union’s Victorian wing, John Setka, stepped down last week before the criminal allegations surface…

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Pacific island nations unite in the fight against climate change - Pazifische Inselnationen vereinen sich im Kampf gegen Klimawandel 2:58

10h ago2:58

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Yessie Mosby is one of the so-called Torres Strait Eight, a group from the Pacific islands that has filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council. Their complaint — that Australia is not doing enough to protect its people from climate change — was the first case of its kind. Now Mosby is at the Pacific Arts and Culture Festival in Hawaii, tryi…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 16.07.24 3:41

23m ago3:41

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Trump benennt J.D. Vance als Vizeperäsident-Kandidat / Boykott gegen Orban von EU / Victoria baut 15 Bushmaster / Große Banken verfehlen Klimaziele / Unterirdische Höhle auf Mond entdeckt / Olympisches Feuer zieht durch Paris

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Working in Australia: How to find a job? - Arbeiten in Australien: Wie finde ich einen Job? 19:24

42m ago19:24

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Does this sound familiar: you have fulfilled your dream of living in Australia and all your now need is work. Without work experience in the country, this can be difficult. We talk to career advisor Melita Long and ask her for helpful tips. - Kennen Sie das auch? Sie haben sich den Traum vom Leben in Australien verwirklicht und alles was ihnen jetz…

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The string of lawsuits against Andrew Tate 15:02

1d ago15:02

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Listen: 'An attempted assassination: What we know' Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being sued for tax evasion in the UK after failing to pay $AU5.3m in taxes. UK police allege the pair paid no tax on $40m of revenue from their online businesses between 2014 and 2022. It’s the latest in a string of legal battles that…

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The United States at boiling point? - Die Vereinigten Staaten am Siedepunkt? 8:46

29m ago8:46

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Former President Donald Trump was shot at during an election campaign appearance in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. He was injured in the right ear, one bystander was killed and another was injured. The Secret Service is currently under massive pressure to explain how the assassination attempt could take place in front of the nation. President Joe B…

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Dog training in prison - Hundetraining im Gefängnis 5:44

44m ago5:44

5:44

In Australia, detainees train retired racing dogs for subsequent adoption. By doing so, dogs and humans help each other to prepare for a new life in freedom. - In Australien trainieren Häftlinge pensionierte Rennhunde für die spätere Adoption. Auf diese Weite helfen sich Hund und Mensch gegenseitig, um sich auf ein neues Leben in Freiheit vorzubere…

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“Home is where my friends are” - "Heimat ist da, wo meine Freunde sind" 18:59

1d ago18:59

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27 years ago, Siegfried Bergmann followed his wife Nicole's dream and moved to Melbourne - because Nicole always wanted to live in Australia. But contrary to expectations, she could not feel at home Down Under and returned to Germany. Siegfried stayed back and the marriage between the two ended. In an interview, he talks about what it is like to li…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 15.07.24 4:08

1d ago4:08

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Joe Biden ruft nach Trump-Attentat zur Ruhe auf / Viktorianische Bau-Gewerkschaft unter Zwangsverwaltung gestellt / Mindestens 13 Tote nach Angriff auf Schule in Gaza / Australische Banken müssen 28 Milliarden Dollar an zu hohen Gebühren zurückzahlen / König Charles und Königin Camilla kündigen Australien-Besuch an / Spanien zum vierten Mal Fußball…

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An attempted assassination: What we know 21:06

1h ago21:06

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Yesterday there was an assassination attempt on the former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the first time a current or former U.S. president has been wounded from an assassination attempt in more than 40 years. There has been a lot of commentary about the attempt, what it means for the future of Trump’s campaign and the state of U.S. politics m…

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In it for the passion of making music - Aus purer Liebe zur Musik 13:17

1d ago13:17

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The German musician and singer/songwriter Frank Frikker has lived in Australia since 2004 and is known for his mix of folk, blues, jazz and country. Frikker tells stories through his songs, which are often humorous and satirical. Despite a successful career in international management, he has always retained his passion for music and songwriting. -…

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 12.07.24 5:05

4d ago5:05

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Versprecher von Biden bei NATO Gipfel bestimmen Schlagzeilen / Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz verteidigt Entscheidung zur Stationierung von US-Marschflugkörper in Deutschland / Ukraines Präsident Selenskyj fordert Aufhebung aller Auflagen für den Einsatz westlicher Waffen gegen russisches Staatsgebiet / Ein Mitglied der australischen Verteidigungsstreit…

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Could NSW ban greyhound racing… again? 18:27

3d ago18:27

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The NSW greyhound racing industry is being investigated after a former employee of the racing body detailed allegations of cover-ups and abuse. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the report says about the way greyhounds are treated in the sport, and what the NSW Government plans to do next. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orl…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 11.07.24 3:48

2d ago3:48

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Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock schließt erneute Kanzlerkandidatur aus / Neue Warnungen für Anwohner der Gemeinden um abgebrannte Chemiefabrik / USA stationieren ab 2026 Langstreckenraketen in Deutschland / Papua-Neuguineas Energieminister Jimmy Maladina bekennt sich für nicht schuldig / Kosten für den Versand von Waren nach Australien steigen weite…

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Should sexual services be funded by the NDIS? 14:01

4d ago14:01

14:01

Should NDIS funds be able to be used on sexual services? That’s the question being debated this week, after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said access to those services would be removed if draft legislation is passed in the Senate. In today’s deep dive, we explain why the Government is making changes to the NDIS, the arguments for removing access to th…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 10.07.24 3:11

3d ago3:11

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Feuer in Fabrik im Westen Melbournes nach einer chemischen Explosion / US-Präsident Biden sagt Ukraine weitere Hilfen zu bei NATO-Gipfel / Russland streitet Verantwortung für Angriff auf Kinderkrankenhaus in Kiew ab / Laut palästinensischer Vertreter wurden 29 Menschen bei israelischem Luftangriff in Süd-Gaza getötet / Australien verspricht Tuvalu …

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What's the latest in Ukraine? 14:21

12d ago14:21

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On Monday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and injured 140 others. The missile strikes hit five cities in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and the country’s biggest children’s hospital. Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure and claimed damage to the hospital was caused by Ukraine. In tod…

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What does the future of work look like? - Wie sieht die Zukunft der Arbeit aus? 22:21

4d ago22:21

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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…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 09.07.24 3:18

4d ago3:18

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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

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Arsonist eucalyptus - Brandstifter Eukalyptus 6:44

5d ago6:44

6:44

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…

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France's shock election result 19:25

13d ago19:25

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France’s far-right party was expected to dominate in the country's election over the weekend, but a surprise swing to the left has resulted in a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition that didn’t exist a few weeks ago won the most seats in the final round of voting, but a divided result means there’s no clear majority winner. We’ll take you through…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 08.07.24 3:32

5d ago3:32

3:32

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

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High turnout in France's “fate election” - Hohe Beteiligung bei Frankreichs „Schicksalswahl“ 4:00

5d ago4:00

4:00

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,…

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Dramatic exit for the German team at the European Football Championships - Dramatisches Aus für die Deutsche Elf bei der Fußball-EM 12:19

5d ago12:19

12:19

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…

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European Football Championship 24: Sadness and pride for the Swiss after their exit - Fußball-EM 24: Trauer und Stolz bei den Schweizern nach dem Aus 10:46

5d ago10:46

10:46

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…

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Sandwiches à la Down Under in Nuremberg - Sandwiches à la Down Under in Nürnberg 6:35

10d ago6:35

6:35

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…

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What went wrong for Rishi Sunak? 19:17

7d ago19:17

19:17

Labour will form Government in the UK, after an election result that’s been described as a landslide victory. It comes after one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British history – an era that saw five Conservative Prime Ministers, Britain’s departure from the European Union, a global pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, among other…

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“For me, Germany versus Spain is the early final” - „Für mich ist Deutschland gegen Spanien das vorgezogene Finale“ 9:47

13d ago9:47

9:47

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 …

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These siblings are living their dream jobs as winemakers and brewers - Diese Geschwister leben ihre Traumberufe Winzerin und Bierbrauer 12:23

8d ago12:23

12:23

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…

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“Switzerland could absolutely become European champions. ” - „Auch der Fußball-Zwerg Schweiz könnte Europameister werden.“ 8:33

11d ago8:33

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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…

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 05.07.24 4:23

8d ago4:23

4:23

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…

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Would you work a six day week? 12:34

18d ago12:34

12:34

Move over four-day work week - Greece has just announced a six day working week. The European country has passed a new labour law to address its shrinking population and skills shortage. Some workers in certain industries in Greece have now had an extra eight hours added to their week. Staff can choose how they work this extra time, and will be pai…

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Futuristic robot music at the “Goethe Lounge” - Futuristische Robotermusik in der „Goethe Lounge“ 8:25

9d ago8:25

8:25

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…

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Is compulsory voting a remedy against right-wing populism? - Wahlpflicht als Mittel gegen aufkeimenden Rechtspopulismus? 10:39

9d ago10:39

10:39

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 …

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“Good teachers have a genuine interest in children” - „Gute Lehrer*innen haben ein ehrliches Interesse an den Kindern“ 23:17

9d ago23:17

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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…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 04.07.24 2:55

9d ago2:55

2:55

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…

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Should sport be free to watch? 16:20

19d ago16:20

16:20

The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free. The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 03.07.24 3:56

10d ago3:56

3:56

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…

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Are U.S. presidents allowed to break the law? 13:15

20d ago13:15

13:15

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that American presidents cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed while performing official duties. The decision in the country’s highest court means Donald Trump is unlikely to face charges for allegedly attempting to overthrow the 2020 U.S. election. Trump’s lawyers argued the former U.S. President was entitled t…

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Why Indigenous protocols are also important for us - Warum indigene Verhaltensregeln und -bräuche auch für uns wichtig sind 8:16

11d ago8:16

8:16

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…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 02.07.24 3:23

11d ago3:23

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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

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Diese Brüder stecken hinter Deutschlands Punjabi EM-Hymne 7:04

12d ago7:04

7:04

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 …

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