Australia Explained SBS Audio

Many common household items such as mobile phones, TVs, computers, chargers, and other electronic devices, including their batteries, contain valuable materials that can be repurposed for new products. Electronic items we no longer use, or need are considered e-waste. Across Australia, there are government-backed programs available that facilitate the safe disposal and recycling of e-waste at no cost.

Teaching in Australia offers stable career and professional growth opportunities, making it an attractive field for aspiring educators and career changers.

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.

Australia is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which provides extensive protections to religious freedom. However, specific legislated protections vary across jurisdictions. If you have experienced religious discrimination at work, it is important to know your options, whether you are considering submitting a complaint or pursuing the matter in court.

Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.

Are you an expectant or new parent? You or your partner may experience the so-called ‘baby blues’ when your baby is born. But unpleasant symptoms are mild and temporary. Postnatal depression is different and can affect both parents. Knowing the difference and how to access support for yourself or your partner is crucial for your family’s wellbeing.