For parents who need to work but can't afford the steep cost of child care, federally funded scholarships can be a lifeline. Delivered through state child care assistance programs, the scholarships can mean the difference between a parent working full time—or not at all.But qualified families are increasingly being turned away, thanks to the rising…

From helping doctors triage patients, to interpreting brain scans and detecting early signs of disease - AI has potential to revolutionise healthcare. Still, challenges remain around safety, regulation and cultural nuances and experts say these must be considered as the technology advances and new tools emerge. - 患者の優先順位の判断、脳の画像解析、更には病気の初期兆候発見など…。A…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made his first overseas visit of his second term, travelling to Indonesia for talks with President Subianto. Israeli military attacks on Gaza have intensified, with many Palestinian civilians reported killed in the ongoing violence. As the second term of the Albanese government officially began this week, both th…

The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having trouble with: How to Get to Sleep.One ninth grader in the class says his method is to scroll through TikTok until he nods off. Another teen says she often falls asleep while on a late-night group chat with friends. Not everyone takes part i…

As winter nears, lets revisit episode 60 from the archives, a special feature on hot pots across Asia. This story was first published in June 2024. - 寒い季節に嬉しい鍋料理。今回はアーカイブから、第60回でお届けした『アジアの鍋特集』を再度お届けします。2024年6月収録。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made his first overseas visit of his second term, travelling to Indonesia for talks with President Subianto. Israeli military attacks on Gaza have intensified, with many Palestinian civilians reported killed in the ongoing violence. As the second term of the Albanese government officially began this week, both th…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking at the opening ceremony for the Osaka expo, expressed his hope that the event would help restore global unity in a world plagued by conflicts and trade wars.“The world, having overcome the coronavirus pandemic, is now threatened by an array of divisions,” Ishiba said. “At a time like this, it is extr…

Australia’s Eurovision hopeful GoJo is taking to the Basel stage for the competition’s second-semi final. Also performing is Israel’s Yuval Raphael, who says she is mentally prepared to be be boo-ed in the arena, amid protests over her country’s actions in Gaza. - スイスのバーゼルで始まった今年のユーロビジョンソングコンテスト。オーストラリアからは、Go-Joが、準決勝第2ラウンド（オーストラリア東部時間16日 5am)に挑みます。…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regional security and defence will be on the agenda when he holds formal talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta today. Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud will meet today, to discuss the sharing of opposition portfolios between the parties. Jailed pro-democracy b…

Instagram is beginning to test the use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said.Meta has been using AI to determine people's ages for some time, the company said, but the photo and video-sharing app will now “proactively” look for teen accounts it suspects belong to te…

The song of this week is 'Alright!!!' by Flow, the theme song for one of the latest Japanese anime series. - 今週の J-Pop Hub では日本の最新アニメ「片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる～ただの田舎の剣術師範だったのに、大成した弟子たちが俺を放ってくれない件～」のテーマ曲、 Flowの「Alright!!!」を取り上げます。

SBS celebrates its 50th anniversary this June. Join us as we revisit 1975 to 1985 through rare and memorable audio from the past. - SBSは6月に50周年を迎えます。過去の貴重な音声とともに、1975年から1985年を振り返ります。

A Queensland man is believed to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly to Jakarta this afternoon to meet the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows wages rose by a higher than expected 3.4 per cent over the year to March. - ウクライナで戦闘に参加していたク…

The migration system is complex and confusing. Experts say a lack of accessible support and credible information is leading to visa abuse. - オーストラリアの移民制度は複雑で簡単に理解できません。専門家は、移民労働者が利用できる支援と信頼できる情報の不足が、不安につけこんだ虐待につながると指摘しています。

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and a $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screen share functions to connect gamers. The company revealed a more vibrant display on the Switch 2, a larger screen and several games that will launch with the console.A select group of gamers…

Sussan Ley has been elected as the leader of the Liberal Party. But there are concerns she's on a 'glass cliff', as the first female leader chosen at a time the party is in crisis. - 自由党の新党首にスーザン・リー氏が選出されましたが、党の危機的な状況を受けて初の女性党首となったことに対し、「ガラスの崖」の立場に立たされているのではないかという懸念の声もあります。

The Japanese language is truly rich in diversity. Let's learn the Morioka dialect with SBS Japanese Sydney team. The instructor is Kazuyo Kitada originally from Iwate prefecture, Japan - 日本語は本当に豊か。SBS日本語放送シドニーチーム、岩手県出身の北田和代先生から盛岡弁を学んでみましょう！大阪弁マスターの番外編としてお届けします。

This week on Australia Wide, Yasuo Imanari reports from Perth on three remarkable records set by West Australian athletes at last month's Australian Athletics Championships. - 国内各地の話題や情報をお伝えするコーナー「オーストラリアワイド」。今週はパースから今城 康雄さんのリポートです。先月パースで行われたオーストラリア陸上選手権でパース勢が打ち立てた３つの記録についてお話しいただきました。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sworn in for a second term alongside his new ministry at Government House in Canberra. Sussan Ley has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party. The United Nations aviation council has ruled Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysian airliner MH17 in 2014. - アルバニージー新内閣の就任式がガバメントハウスで行われました。スーザン…

There's a steam engine revival in South Africa. Although steam belongs to a bygone era when trains powered the Industrial Revolution, there's now a significant steam rail tourism sector thriving in the country.The Ceres Steam Train to Elgin is one of five steam heritage train rides available in South Africa. A novel experience for some, it's nostal…

This year's Japan Festival at the Box Hill Town Hall will take place on 25 May and is expected to be a lively community festival with 80 stalls and performances by 33 groups. One of the popular programs is Etegami (picture letters) contest. - パフォーマンスやコンテスト、店舗の出店など多彩なプログラムの中から、今年３回目となった絵手紙コンテストを取り上げます。ジャパンフェスティバル実行委員会の中川貴子さんにお話を聞きました。…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is about to reveal his finalised Cabinet, with new faces expected to join political stalwarts. A psychiatrist is among the medical professionals expected to testify today about the mental health of the man who killed six people and injured 10 in Bondi Junction last year. Woolworths has announced discounts on 400 prod…

There is a stink rising over the United Kingdom's second-largest city.Garbage has piled up for a month in Birmingham during a dispute between the city and its trash collectors. It is a sore sight for the eyes and offensive to the nose. Mountains of garbage are said to be visible from space, and people have complained of seeing rats as big as cats i…

Australia’s beautiful landscape is home to a stunning array of native plants and wildlife, and if you’re heading out to explore, it’s important to be a careful and respectful visitor. - オーストラリアには多種多様な固有植物や野生動物が生息しています。これらを探索に出かける場合、マナーと心がけが必要です。

May 12 is International Nurses Day. After working as a registered nurse in both Japan and Australia, Dr Mieko Omura now focuses on research and education to improve nursing care. This story was first published in 2024. - 毎年、5月12日は看護の日。日本とオーストラリアで看護師を経験した後、よりよい看護のために、大村美恵子先生は研究と後進の教育を続けています。2024年放送。

Nations are trying to reach an agreement to charge commercial vessels a fee for their emissions in what would effectively be the world’s first global carbon tax.The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates international shipping, set a target for the sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by about 2050, and committed to…

BATPISS, known for their cult status in Melbourne’s indie rock scene, released their long-awaited fourth album last month—their first in seven years. - メルボルンのインディーロックシーンで、最もカルト的な人気を誇るバンド、バットピス。先月7年ぶり、4枚目となるアルバムをリリースしました。

As a contributor for SBS Japanese radio, Yukiko Burns had been reporting from Hobart, Tasmania to the Japanese community since 1996. - SBS日本語放送のコントリビューターとして、1996年からタスマニア州の情報を日系コミュニティー向けにホバートから発信してきました。

Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome. Tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a phone meeting on May 8. Recorded May 9. - 先月死去したフランシスコ教皇の後継者にアメリカ出身のロバート・プレヴォスト枢機卿が選ばれました。教皇レオ14世を名乗ることになります。パキスタンとインドの間の緊張がさらに高まっています。日本の石破総理大臣と…

Attending the Masters for the first time was a new experience for Thomas Abraham, and it wasn't just about the golf. The 16-year-old from Houston had the rare opportunity to use a public telephone for the first time."It was kind of cool," said Abraham, who phoned a friend while attending the Masters Par 3 competition on April 9 with his father, Sid…

Wine expert Yuko Frost, who lives in the Barossa Valley, joined SBS Japanese to talk about what makes the region special at this time of year and its winemaking history. - バッロサバレー在住のワインの専門家、フロスト結子さんに、この時期のバロッサの魅力や、地域のワインの歴史についてお伺いしました。

Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome. Tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a phone meeting on May 8. - 先月死去したフランシスコ教皇の後継者にアメリカ出身のロバート・プレヴォスト枢機卿が選ばれました。教皇レオ14世を名乗ることになります。パキスタンとインドの間の緊張がさらに高まっています。日本の石破総理大臣とオーストラリアのアルバニージー首…

Mr. McAvoy is a Tokyo-based wrestler / documentary director from Brisbane Australia. He gained local media attention late last year for his first documentary film titled “The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan”. - 東京在住のオーストラリア人ライオーン・マカヴォイさんは、日本とオーストラリア で身近な人がシングルマザーになった事を機に、現代の日本の社会が抱え様々な問題に疑問を持つようになりました。…

いつ起こるかわわからない急な病気や怪我。救急医療が必要となってしまった際に便利な英語を学びましょう。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor's second term will focus on strengthening relationships with allies abroad to ensure economic stability at home. Election analysts say Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat of Melbourne, which he's held since becoming the party's first lower house member in 2010. News from today's live program (1-2pm)…

Seafood lovers know that fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it's the fish's level of fattiness that's used to judge its quality and pricing. Usually, several people assess how fatty a tuna is by cutting the tail with a giant saw-like knife, an operation that takes about 60 seconds per fish.But now, a …

The song of this week is 'Eeny Meeny Miny Moe' by Aguri Onishi, the latest Oricon Chart No. 1 song in Japan. - 今週の J-Pop Hub では日本で最新オリコンチャート１位となった曲、 大西亜玖璃の「イニミニマニモ」を取り上げます。

Multiple loud explosions have been heard in several places in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir as India says it has attacked what it's calling terrorist infrastructure in nine sites. Australia's largest business bank has raised the alarm about the impact of global trade tensions on the outlook for the nation, after reporting a slight rise in half-yea…

Centuries-old tradition, the conclave will begin on May 7, to determine the successor of Pope Francis. But how does papal conclave work? - 新しいローマ教皇を決める選挙「コンクラーベ」が5月7日からバチカンで始まります。コンクラーベとは、どのように行われるのでしょうか。

Australia has spent $13 billion on offshore processing in over a decade. Human rights experts believe there's a less costly, more compassionate way. - 難民申請者をオーストラリア国外施設にオーストラリアの政策。これまで10年以上の間に、130億オーストラリアドルが投じられました。人権の専門家からは、より思いやりがあり,コストの低い別の選択肢があるとの声が上がっています。

Spring has sprung, and tulip mania is once again attracting social media trendsetters to the Netherlands' world-famous garden to see them. Around 7 million tulips are expected to bloom at the Keukenhof Gardens, creating a kaleidoscope of color to brighten up social media feeds.The Dutch have been dazzled by these tulips since they were first import…

Stand-up comedian Takashi Wakasugi and Yumi Nagaya, who makes miso and shio-koji in Adelaide will be making a guest apperance on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw. SBS Japanese spoke with both guests — and with Adam — in Japanese! - 料理研究家アダム・リアウさんがホストを務める、SBSの料理番組『The Cook Up with Adam Liaw』。5月12日の放送では、オーストラリアで活躍するスタンドアップ・コメディアンの若杉昂志さんと、アデレードで味噌や塩こうじを手掛ける…

Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after a landslide victory. The government says it will stand up for the rights of the Australian screen industry, after US President Donald Trump promised a 100 per cent tariff on films made outside the country. Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military pre…

It might look like the inside of a Minecraft universe, but this is actually in a new immersive attraction in London’s Canada Water, where a glowing orb unlocks a new way to play the game.Visitors use it to mine, build and interact inside Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue. It's the game’s first immersive attraction in the UK and Europe.Real-life…

Dance the night away with Eurovision 2025. Mine your family history for gold with 'Who Do You Think You Are?'. Play a deadly game in 'The Veil'. Here's what will be arriving on SBS On Demand in May. (SBS On Demand) - 世界のTVシリーズや映画を無料で楽しめる SBS On Demand。今月配信作品のハイライトを日本語で紹介します。

Despite previously carrying stigma, more Australians are buying home brand products in their weekly grocery shop. Here's why they're so cheap — and why both consumers and supermarkets can benefit. - Finderが行った調査によりますと、およそ4割の人々が、家計を理由に安いブランドに切り替えていることがわかりました。 特に注目を集めいているのが、「ホームブランド」と俗に言われる商品です。

Having won the federal election in a landslide, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will focus on student debt, the enviornment, and housing to start his second term. The Coalition's stinging loss in the federal election has left the Liberal Party leaderless as it reflects on its worst ever result at a federal election. - 連邦選挙で圧勝したアルバニージー首相は、2期…

If the Showa era in Japan continues, this year marks the centenary of the Showa period. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month. - 昭和の時代が続いていれば、今年は昭和100年。1960年代～1990年代の懐かしい曲を楽しみながら、その時代を振り返ってみましょう。…

New York City's "bodega cats" are beloved fixtures in the Big Apple—but they're on the wrong side of the law. The convenience store cats that live at many of the city's bodegas and delis look innocent enough, spending their days lounging in sun-soaked storefronts or slinking between shelves of snack foods as they collect friendly pets from customer…

Jun Parker is infusing elements of Japanese 70's and 80's city pop vibe with a backdrop of the Australian landscape, creating sounds of neo city pop from the countryside of Portland, south west of Victoria. This story was first published in August 2023. - ビクトリア州南西部、ポートランドを拠点に、ネオシティポップ・アーティストとして活動しているJun Parkerさん。オーストラリアでこのジャンルを確率させた先駆者です。2023年8月放送。…