Community Voices - Suara Komunitas

Fuel availability across Bali has officially returned to normal, bringing an end to the severe shortages and sprawling gridlocks at gas stations (SPBU) that plagued the island in mid-October. - Kondisi ketersediaan Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) di Bali saat ini sudah kembali normal dan aman. Antrean panjang kendaraan yang sempat terjadi di berbagai Stasiun Pengisian Bahan Bakar Umum atau SPBU kini tela...

New data reveals how cafes and businesses are responding after Australia banned the introduction of surcharges for card payments. - Data baru mengungkap bagaimana kafe dan berbagai bisnis merespons setelah Australia melarang penerapan biaya tambahan untuk pembayaran dengan kartu. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

In Merauke there is now a black cross that is thought to be a form of protest against the actions of governments or corporations that want to take the wealth of indigenous peoples. This black cross became a symbol of resistance for the Marind tribe. - Di Merauke kini ada salib hitam yang diperkirakan sebagai bentuk protes atas tindakan pemerintah ataupun korporasi yang ingin mengambil kekayaan mas...

Thousands of supporters (bobotoh) packed Melbourne's AAMI Park as Persib Bandung defeated Melbourne Victory. For many Indonesians living in Australia, the match became an opportunity to come together and celebrate a shared identity. - Saat Persib Bandung mengalahkan Melbourne Victory di Melbourne, ribuan bobotoh memenuhi stadion. Bagi banyak diaspora Indonesia, pertandingan itu menjadi kesempatan...

Data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows that many companies are still struggling to fill positions across a range of industries, despite labour shortages easing in a number of areas, - Data dari Jobs and Skills Australia menunjukkan bahwa banyak perusahaan masih kesulitan untuk mengisi posisi di berbagai industri, meskipun kekurangan tenaga kerja mereda di sejumlah bidang, #sbsaudiopodcast - #sb...

We often hear people advise that we can become anything we want, provided we work hard enough to achieve it. Is this truly the reality? What can really make our lives comfortable and free from constant disappointment? - Kita sering mendengar orang memberi nasihat bahwa kita dapat menjadi apa saja yang kita maui, asal kita bekerja atau berusaha keras untuk mencapainya. Benarkan demikian realitasnya...

The Sirens Collective is a multidisciplinary group consisting of Selina Springett, Jayanto Tan, Shoufay Derz, Shelley Tansley, and Ariella van Luyn, combining expertise in art to create art projects that explore identity, sense of belonging, culture, queer experiences, and connectedness. - The Sirens Collective adalah kelompok multidisiplin yang terdiri dari Selina Springett, Jayanto Tan, Shoufay...

The ‘Kamisan’ (Thursday) protests in Melbourne are typically attended by members of civil society—primarily the Indonesian diaspora, students, academics, and human rights activists based in Melbourne. What is the purpose and objective behind these ‘Kamisan’ protests? - Acara Aksi Kamisan di Melbourne biasanya dihadiri oleh elemen masyarakat sipil, terutama diaspora Indonesia, mahasiswa, akademisi,...

Dengan kejadian penyerangan terhadap anggota parlemen Independen Dr Helen Haines belum lama ini, akankah terjadi perubahan drastis dalam kancah politik Australia? Sejauh mana dampak hal itu terhadap politisi perempuan Australia terutamanya? #sbsaudiopodcast

To mark Indonesia’s Youth Pledge Day (Sumpah Pemuda), Aliansi Gusar held a public gathering and creative expression event in Sydney to highlight a range of issues affecting Indonesia, from environmental crises to democracy. - Dalam rangka memperingati Sumpah Pemuda, Aliansi Gusar menggelar aksi dan ruang berekspresi di Sydney untuk menyoroti berbagai isu di Indonesia, mulai dari krisis lingkungan...

Es pisang hijau and Acehnese noodles drew Australian visitors' attention at Festival Indonesia 2026. - Es pisang hijau dan mie Aceh menjadi beberapa hidangan Nusantara yang menarik perhatian pengunjung non-diaspora Indonesia di Festival Indonesia 2026. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

For the first time, PERWIRA (The Idonesian Society of Victoria) hosted the Indonesian Horror Film Festival in Melbourne on October 3, 2026. Film “The Third Night of the Death” (Malam 3 Yasinan), directed by Yannie Sukarya, opened the film festival. Two of its actors, Hamish Daud and Shalom Razade, were present among the audience. - Untuk pertama kalinya PERWIRA (Perhimpunan Warga Indonesia di Vict...

After experiencing an alleged assault while travelling on a bus in Melbourne, an Indonesian student has shared the steps she took to report the incident to authorities and seek support. Here is her story, along with information about assistance available to international students in Australia. - Setelah mengalami dugaan penyerangan saat berada di dalam bus di Melbourne, seorang mahasiswa Indonesia...

Festival Indonesia returns in October 2026 with three key programs. Festival Indonesia Project Manager Resika Tikoalu discusses the festival's history and highlights a range of activities involving dozens of Indonesian community groups across Victoria. - Festival Indonesia kembali digelar pada Oktober 2026 dengan tiga program utama. Project Manager Festival Indonesia, Resika Tikoalu, menjelaskan s...

Dari transplantasi ke inspirasi, Umi Quor berpartisipasi dalam Australian Transplant Games 2026 di Launceston, Tasmania. Ajang ini mempertemukan para penerima transplantasi, pendonor hidup, dan keluarga pendonor dari seluruh Australia untuk merayakan hadiah kehidupan sekaligus meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya donasi organ dan jaringan.

It attracted not only members of the Indonesian diaspora who had long followed his work, but also Australians from diverse backgrounds, including many who had never heard of Pandji or been exposed to Indonesian stand-up comedy before. - Tidak hanya menarik perhatian diaspora Indonesia yang telah lama mengikuti karya-karyanya, tetapi juga warga Australia dari berbagai latar belakang, termasuk merek...

Recently the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has called for stronger safeguards, while Elon Musk and OpenAI chief Sam Altman have publicly backed elements of his proposal. What lies behind the proposal from some of the biggest names in the tech world? - Belum lama ini ini, pimpinan Anthropic, Dario Amodei, menyerukan adanya langkah-langkah pengamanan yang lebih ketat, sementara Elon Musk dan pimp...

Perwira Victoria is celebrating its 45th anniversary with the Bali Festival in Melbourne, an event designed to give Australians a deeper understanding of Balinese culture while showcasing the rich diversity of Indonesian traditions. - Perwira Victoria merayakan 45 tahun kiprahnya dengan menghadirkan Bali Festival di Melbourne, sebuah acara yang mengajak masyarakat Australia mengenal budaya Bali se...

For more than 15 years, Dinar Tyas has worked as a social worker supporting victim-survivors of family and domestic violence in Australia. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey, the challenges of her profession, and her perspective on family violence, an issue that affects people across cultures, religions and all sectors of society. - Dinar Tyas telah lebih dari 15 tahun bekerja s...

On October 3, 2026, PERWIRA will host the Indonesian Horror Film Festival, featuring screenings of five Indonesian horror films at the RMIT Capitol in Melbourne. What is the purpose of this festival, and how did the curator select the films to be screened? - Pada tanggal 3 Oktober 2026 PERWIRA akan menyelenggarakan Festival Film Horor Indonesia di mana lima film horror Indonesia akan ditayangkan d...

Indolanan is a community of the Indonesian diaspora in Melbourne dedicated to introducing and preserving Indonesian culture among children through play-based activities. On September 19, 2026, to mark Father's Day, Indolanan organized an event for children titled "Hutan Otan." - Indolanan adalah sebuah komunitas diaspora Indonesia di Melbourne, yang berfokus mengenalkan dan melestarikan budaya Ind...

A Bali-based chocolate producer shares his experience at the Fine Food Australia 2026 exhibition. Certification is among the key challenges facing Indonesian SMEs looking to break into the Australian market. - Produsen coklat asal Bali berbagi pengalamannya mengikuti pameran Fine Food Australia 2026. Sertifikasi menjadi salah satu tantangan utama yang harus dihadapi UMKM Indonesia untuk menembus p...

Indonesian culture featured prominently at Sydney's Festival of the Winds. For performers, parents and community members, the event was more than a cultural showcase. It was an opportunity to strengthen connections with their heritage, build community and introduce Indonesian traditions to Australian audiences. - Budaya Indonesia tampil menonjol dalam Festival of the Winds di Sydney. Bagi para pen...

Two Indonesian language teachers in Perth are fostering student interest in learning Indonesian by bringing Indonesian culture into the classroom. - Dua guru bahasa Indonesia di Perth berupaya mengembangkan minat siswa untuk belajar bahasa Indonesia dengan memperkenalkan budaya Indonesia di kelas.

Bintan Island once again became a magnet for sports and tourism enthusiasts through the staging of Tour de Bintan 2026. - Pulau Bintan kembali menjadi magnet bagi para pencinta olahraga dan wisata melalui penyelenggaraan Tour de Bintan 2026.