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It's time to face the truth

SBS Radio — Mon, 20 May 13 12:56:12 +1000

Views expressed by the businessman lawyer publicist and orthodox rabbi Mikhail Finkel, cause ambiguous reaction in Israel, Russia and in the Jewish diaspora. But it doesn't deterre our guest because he is confident that he is right.

Emotional introduction for disability insurance laws

SBS Radio — Mon, 20 May 13 12:44:12 +1000

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has choked back tears as she introduced laws into Parliament to put in place the increase to the Medicare levy to help fund disability insurance. She says the government's ten year funding plan for the DisabilityCare s...

Simply sensational Valentina Lisitsa

SBS Radio — Sat, 18 May 13 13:04:11 +1000

Internationally acclaimed Ukrainian-born classical pianist Valentina Lisitsa

with repertoire, ranging from Bach and Mozart to Shostakovich and Bernstein, is one of the most sought after classical musicians. Online she received more than 55 mi...

This week in Russia

SBS Radio — Sat, 18 May 13 12:36:22 +1000

Topics of this issue

1.The spy is caught in the act.

2.No money for "unnecessary" research.

3.Fair exchange: to free Khodorkovsky, to jail Navalny

4.The latest song and dance about the fifth column on Russia-1 TV channel .<...

Further criticism of mainland excision

SBS Radio — Sat, 18 May 13 12:36:11 +1000

There has been a uniform reaction by refugee advocates to controversial legislation which excises the Australian mainland from the migration zone. The law, which passed the Senate this week, is supposedly designed to deter asylum seeker boat arriv...

Eurovision news

SBS Radio — Thu, 16 May 13 13:04:12 +1000

Eurovision News Wrap from Malmö and interview with Russian singer Dina Garipova

Exchange of energies between musicians and audience

SBS Radio — Thu, 16 May 13 12:52:12 +1000

Internationally acclaimed Yuri Bashmet and the Moscow Soloists will perform two special concerts in Australia this weekend. Maestro speaks frankly about the contemporary approach to interpretation of classics, the challenges of finding and helping...

Budget creates questions

SBS Radio — Thu, 16 May 13 12:48:12 +1000

Deputy Head of Department of Economics of Monash University Dr Gennadi KAZAKEVITCH comments on Federal budget 2013

Changes in Tax reporting for builders with contract workers

SBS Radio — Mon, 13 May 13 13:48:43 +1000

This is the current topic of monthly information segment with ATO expert Maryna Perederiy

Eurovision news

SBS Radio — Mon, 13 May 13 13:08:23 +1000

Eurovision News Wrap from Malmö

Referendum to be held on local government

SBS Radio — Mon, 13 May 13 13:08:12 +1000

A referendum on the Constitutional recognition of local government will be held together with the federal election in September. Australians will be asked whether they agree to the financial recognition of local government in the Constitution.

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Cosmetic brands 'lying' about animal tests

SBS Radio — Sat, 11 May 13 13:00:12 +1000

Major cosmetic brands have been accused of testing their products on animals in China and not telling their customers about it. The consumer watchdog Choice carried out a three month investigation and found many manufacturer websites, packaging an...

Victory Day celebration in Melbourne

SBS Radio — Sat, 11 May 13 12:52:12 +1000

On the 68th Anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany the WW2 veterans from former Soviet Union came to Glen Eira Town hall for a commemoration ceremony.

Budget to come down amid 'new economic reality'

SBS Radio — Sat, 11 May 13 12:36:22 +1000

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan's sixth budget will be delivered in the politically charged environment of the approaching federal election. The government says it's determined to deliver its multibillion-dollar disability and school reforms. This is...

This week in Russia

SBS Radio — Sat, 11 May 13 12:36:12 +1000

Topics of this issue

1 . Is there anything left in former protest movement?

2 . Resignation in the Kremlin corridors.

3 . The holiday with tears

Victory Day at Sydney's Waverley Park

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 May 13 11:12:11 +1000

Ex-Soviet veterans of the Great Patriotic War in Sydney celebrated the 68th anniversary of the Victory with the commemoration at Bondi war monument with has a Russian plaque.

For the rights of other nation

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 May 13 12:52:23 +1000

Tsvetana Paskaleva is a Bulgarian director, cinematographer and reporter. During her studies for PhD for documentary film directing at VGIK in Moscow in 1990, she went to the South Ossetian region of Georgia to shoot a film about ethnic conflict ...

Eurovision news

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 May 13 12:48:12 +1000

At the semi-finals rehearsal Russias Dina Garipova, demonstrated a vocally strong performance of her heart-warming ballad What If. Alyona Lanskaya from Belarus asks everyone who likes her song Solyaoh to vote for her.

Why is medical tourism from Australia booming?

SBS Radio — Mon, 06 May 13 12:32:12 +1000

A growing number of Australians are choosing to go overseas, especially to Asia, for medical procedures in a trend known as medical tourism.The procedures include plastic surgery and complex dental work. The motive, often, is the ability to receiv...

The honorary mission

SBS Radio — Sat, 04 May 13 13:00:23 +1000

The Australian Honorary consul in Saint-Petersburg Sebastian Zinovieff-Fitzlyon is actively engaged in helping Australian citizens in need of consular assistance and takes part in many cultural projects. And in this work he is proud to represent a...