Inspirational Stories - Kisah Inspirasi

Nearly 37 years into playing drums, Melbourne musician Dave Williams is still chasing new musical ground. This time, he's doing it with Ready New Gang––a Melbourne-based fusion ensemble that pairs his drum kit with Balinese gamelan and double bass. - Hampir 37 tahun menekuni permainan drum, musisi Melbourne Dave Williams masih terus mencari wilayah musikal baru. Kali ini, ia melakukannya bersama R...

Works by Indonesian artists are featured in the first ever Indonesian contemporary art exhibition held in the history of Western Sydney University. - Sejumlah karya seniman keturunan Indonesia ditampilkan dalam pameran seni kontemporer indonesia pertama yang pernah diselenggarakan dalam sejarah Universitas Western Sydney University. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

As part of Lab Perspektif Perempuan 2026, themed WANI (Woman Against Normalizing Inequality), Rebecca Theodora explores women’s identity, the body, and lived experiences shaped by social norms and expectations. - Pameran Lab Perspektif Perempuan 2026 dengan tema WANI (Woman Against Normalizing Inequality), Rebecca Theodora menghadirkan praktik artistik yang berangkat dari refleksi tentang identita...

For Nadira Farid, being a jazz musician was not originally a profession. It started as a hobby and a way to unwind after the daily routine of life in Australia. - Nadira Farid, musik jazz pada awalnya bukanlah sebuah profesi. Jazz hadir sebagai sebuah hobi dan ruang untuk melepaskan penat setelah menjalani rutinitas di Australia.

Through her ceramic practice, Addin Sugarda explores personal experiences and cultural research inspired by Javanese traditions. - Melalui praktik keramiknya, Addin Sugarda mengeksplorasi pengalaman pribadi dan riset budaya yang berakar pada tradisi Jawa. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

At 'Bali by the Lake' in Melbourne, musician Scott Owen performed with 'Ready New Gang', a fusion ensemble that brings together Balinese gamelan, drums and double bass. - Dalam acara 'Bali by the Lake' di Melbourne, musisi Scott Owen tampil bersama 'Ready New Gang', sebuah kelompok musik fusion yang memadukan gamelan Bali, drum, dan kontrabas. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

In short data journalism is the practice of using quantitative data and statistical analysis to uncover, investigate, and tell evidence-based news stories. - Secara ringkas, jurnalisme data adalah praktik penggunaan data kuantitatif dan analisis statistik untuk mengungkap, menyelidiki, dan menyajikan berita yang berbasis bukti. #sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

Suara Indonesia Dance, in collaboration with the Sahul and Sunda dance group, presents its new work, ‘Pencelupan’ (Immersion), from August 21 to 23 at the Event Centre, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, as part of the Darwin Festival (running from August 5 to 23, 2026). How do the dancers express the themes of batik—with their profound philosophies—through their movements? How do they invite th...

As a young filmmaker, Raphael Wregas Bhanuteja became the first Indonesian director to receive an award at the Cannes Film Festival for his short film Prenjak in 2016. Wregas has also received several other accolades, including Citra Awards for Best Director, Best Short Film (This Town and Prenjak), and Best Original Screenplay; a Maya Award for Short Film (Lemantun); and the Iqbal Rais Special Aw...

Some people may associate the Israeli aggression in Gaza with religion. But an ustadz who lived with a rabbi for three weeks found that the issue's far more political than religious. Together with a priest, the three engaged in dialogue to understand each other more deeply. - Mungkin banyak yang mengaitkan agresi Israel di Gaza dengan agama. Namun seorang ustaz yang hidup bersama seorang rabbi sel...

What if the bad things we fear may never actually happen? This is one of the main messages behind the single by Nadhira, one of the finalists of X Factor Indonesia. - Bagaimana jika hal buruk yang kita takutkan sebenarnya belum tentu terjadi? Pertanyaan inilah yang menjadi salah satu pesan utama dari single karya Nadhira, salah satu finalis X Factor Indonesia.

Tiqa Rihana had enjoyed riding trail bikes since her junior high school days. But what drove this single mother to later enter the world of car racing? And why did she choose drag racing? - Sejak bersekolah di SMP Tiqa Rihana memang sudah suka naik sepeda motor trail. Namun apa yang mendorong janda beranak satu itu kemudian terjun ke dunia balap mobil? Dan mengapa dia memilih drag racing?

The Minahasa artist centres her practice on witches, rebel women, and creatures seen as threatening.. Her latest installation, "Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre", is now on show at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) in Melbourne. - Seniman asal Minahasa ini menjadikan penyihir, perempuan pemberontak, dan makhluk yang dianggap mengancam sebagai pusat karyanya. Instalasi terbarunya, "Primate Vis...

Despite the declining number of Indonesian language students in Australia, this Indonesian-born teacher has not lost her passion for teaching the language and culture in Perth. - Meski jumlah pelajar bahasa Indonesia di Australia terus menurun, guru asal Indonesia ini tak kehilangan semangat untuk mengajarkan bahasa dan budaya Indonesia di Perth.

Last year, Clara Clairine sat in the audience. This year, takes the stage as a lead performer in the Temulawak 2026 musical theatre production. - Tahun lalu Clara Clairine duduk sebagai penonton. Tahun ini, ia berdiri di atas panggung sebagai salah satu pemeran utama teater musikal Temulawak 2026.

Indonesian journalist Irene Sarwindaningrum is interested in how Australia and Indonesia can deepen their relationship amid evolving geopolitical and technological challenges. - Jurnalis Irene Sarwindaningrum ingin melihat bagaimana Australia dan Indonesia dapat memperdalam hubungannya, terutama di tengah tantangan geopolitik dan teknologi yang semakin berkembang. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Monda...

Between studying politics and economics, Denzel Tan transforms into a young man from 1945 Bandung on the Temulawak 2026 stage. - Di sela kuliah politik dan ekonomi, Denzel Tan menjelma menjadi pemuda Bandung tahun 1945 di panggung Temulawak 2026.

The Gondwana Choir and Suara Indonesia Dance—performing the traditional Acehnese dance Ratueh Duek, recently returned from a tour of Malaysia and Singapore. What did the tour preparation and process entail? How did audiences in these two neighboring countries respond? - Paduan suara Gondwana dan Suara Indonesia Dance yang membawa tari tradisional Aceh, Ratueh Doek, baru-baru ini kembali dari lawat...

From a childhood passion for singing to becoming the first winner of Indonesian Idol, this is Joy Tobing's story. - Dari hobi bernyanyi sejak kecil hingga menjadi juara pertama Indonesian Idol, ini cerita Joy Tobing. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and subscribe to our podcasts. - Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap har...

Although Australia’s population is multicultural, this diversity is not well reflected in certain employment sectors. One such area is the Australian police force. Why is this the case? What factors might be acting as barriers? - Dalam beberapa bidang pekerjaan, kondisi atau situasi masyarakat Australia yang multibudaya atau multikultural itu tidak tercerminkan dengan baik. Salah satunya adalah di...

The youngest player in the history of the Indonesian national team, Mathew Baker, speaks about his soccer journey and his decision to represent Indonesia. - Pemain termuda dalam sejarah Timnas Senior Indonesia, Mathew Baker, berbicara tentang perjalanan kariernya dan keputusannya membela Indonesia alih-alih Australia.

Director Nia Dinata talks about her career in the Indonesian film industry and her conscious decision to tackle issues considered controversial. - Sutradara Nia Dinata berbicara tentang perjalanan kariernya di dunia perfilman Indonesia dan pilihan sadar untuk mengangkat isu-isu yang dianggap kontroversial.

Among the diverse professions pursued by the Indonesian diaspora in Australia, Belinda Hadiwidjaja has chosen a unique path: becoming a professional roller skating coach and entertainer. - Di antara beragam profesi yang ditekuni diaspora Indonesia di Australia, Belinda Hadiwidjaja memilih jalur yang unik: menjadi pelatih dan penghibur sepatu roda profesional.

Reformasi legislatif NDIS besar-besaran telah ditunda setelah Senat setuju untuk memperpanjang penyelidikan terhadap RUU Amandemen NDIS pemerintah hingga 14 Agustus 2026. Mengapa perombakan ini? Pemerintah Australia berupaya untuk mengekang kenaikan biaya skema NDIS. Proyeksi menunjukkan bahwa hal itu akan dapat mengalihkan ratusan ribu orang dari skema tersebut. Namun, bagaimana dengan keluarga y...

Fuel cost soar to Rp 16,000 per liter, Anita keeps Driving through the bustle of Jakarta - Harga BBM tembus Rp 16,000 per liter, Anita tetap semangat menembus padatnya Jakarta.