SBS Bislama

Can a small group change a local council decision? When Julie learns her community library may close, she joins other residents in a campaign to save it. Her story explores how you can take part in Australian democracy by signing petitions, attending community meetings, contacting councillors and voting. - Hemi tru se wan smol krup blong pipol oli save jenjem wan disisen blong lokol kaonsil? Long...

How do laws change in Australia? Through Rodney Croome’s campaigns for human rights and marriage equality, learn how personal stories, community action, courts and parliament can help change the law, and why the process can take time. - Hao nao ol loa i save jenj long Ostrelia? Long ol kampen blong Rodney Croome blong human raet mo maret ekwaliti, yu save lanem hao ol storian, wok blong komuniti,...

How are laws made in Australia? Through Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Dave Wandin’s story of the Birrarung, also known as the Yarra River, learn how an idea becomes a bill, passes through Victoria’s parliament and receives royal assent, the formal approval that makes it law. - Hao nao oli save mekem ol loa long Ostrelia? Wan olfala kleva blong Wurundjeri pipol, Ankel Dave Wandin i serem storian blong...

After receiving a fine for not wearing his motorbike helmet correctly, Hugo decides to have the matter heard in court. His story explains how Parliament, government and the courts have different roles, and how some official decisions can be questioned. - Afta long taem we hemi bin kasem wan faen blong taem we hemi no bin werem helmet blong hem long wan stret fasin long moto blong hem, Hugo i bin...

SBS is reviewing its language services and is inviting the Australian community to a public consultation that runs till November 13. Since SBS Radio was launched in 1975, the range of services has expanded from eight to more than 60 languages — but the composition of the Australian population and media usage are also changing. For many immigrant families, the programs are much more than news:...

Do you know who can help you with a business permit, a rental problem or family support? Through the stories of Fedele, Carol and Abeer, learn how Australia’s three levels of government work. Find out what local, state or territory, and federal governments are responsible for and where to turn for help. - Yu save se hu ia i save helpem yu wetem wan permi blong bisnis, wan mes long ren haos o...

How do Australia’s governments, laws and public services affect your everyday life? Through real stories, this introduction to the series shows you where to start when you need information and support, and how to question a decision. - Ol kavman, loa mo pablik sevis long Ostrelia oli save afektem laef blong yu wan oltaem olsem wanem? Tru long ol storian ia blong ol pipol we oli bin eksperiensem...

National parks, nature reserves, marine sanctuaries and Indigenous Protected Areas protect different environments and operate under different rules. What makes an Indigenous Protected Area different, and how can you find out whether you are welcome to visit? - Nasonel pak, pak blong risevem neija, pak long solwota mo Indijenis ples blong protekem kraon ia. Ol difren kaen ples ia i kat ol difren...

Pacific Climate Envoys will strive to elevate regional priorities on a global stage at COP31. - Ol Pasifik Klaimet Reprisentetiv oli stap traem leftemap ol importan samting blong rijon ia long wol stej long COP31.

The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering where thousands of people travel to a remote town in Nhulunbuy on northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Here's what happens at Garma and who can attend. - Lafet ia Garma hemi nambawan bigfala samting long saed blong karem i kam tugeta olgeta we i pat blong ol Indijenis kalja blong kantri. Sam taosan pipol oli...