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SBS Australia
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS Gujarati Australian update: 20 June 2025
SBS Gujarati is a part of SBS South Asian, the destination channel for all South Asians living in Australia. Tune in to SBS Gujarati live on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . You can also enjoy programs in 10 South Asian languages, plus SBS Spice content in English. It is also available on SBS On Demand
SBS Australia
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS Gujarati Australian update: 19 June 2025
SBS Gujarati is a part of SBS South Asian, the destination channel for all South Asians living in Australia. Tune in to SBS Gujarati live on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . You can also enjoy programs in 10 South Asian languages, plus SBS Spice content in English. It is also available on SBS On Demand
SBS Australia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Big hits and indie gold: see your favourite stars in the Aussie Icons Collection
L-R: Two Hands, The Son, To Die For, The Drover's Wife. Credit: SBS On Demand. When it comes to film and TV actors, Australia punches above its weight. From starring in big Hollywood hits down to small indie productions made at home, there's no shortage of Australian actors who can deliver stellar performances, nailing everything down to their characters' body language and vocal tics. SBS On Demand's Aussie Icons Collection features some of our greatest exports and talents, including Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Joel Edgerton, Leah Purcell and David Wenham. Some of these films represent award-winning peaks of their actors' careers; others are hidden gems and lesser-known (but still iconic) deep cuts from earlier in their filmographies — and all of them deserve your attention. Here are eight highlights. While many might associate our Nicole with prestigious Hollywood flicks such as Eyes Wide Shut , she can also deliver a delightfully campy cult film performance, as her role in indie director Gus Van Sant's To Die For proves. Kidman plays fame-craving, ruthlessly ambitious TV weather presenter Suzanne Stone. When she realises her husband Larry is holding her career back, she lures a pair of off-the-rails teens to 'solve' that problem, unleashing a violent yet darkly hilarious chain of events. Kidman's performance is sociopathic in the best way as she flips from a charming and composed TV presenter to a bloodthirsty, unhinged careerist. To Die For is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more from Nicole Kidman here . This iconic outback film follows two Sydney teens abandoned in the outback and taken in by a young Aboriginal man, played by David Gulpilil. Director Nicolas Roeg cast Gulpilil, then with no experience, after meeting him while scouting locations in around Gulpilil's Arnhem Land home, long before he become one of Australia's most famous Indigenous actors with roles everywhere from Crocodile Dundee to Rabbit Proof Fence . The three embark on a saga of survival and find themselves bonding closely, despite having no language in common. This isn't your typical lost-in-the-wilds story, thanks to Roeg's nearly hallucinogenic cinematography, capturing the stunning beauty of Arnhem Land while waxing poetic about the divide between urban and wilderness, and it all hinges on Gulpilil's magnetic onscreen charisma. Walkabout is now streaming at SBS On Demand. Watch more of David Gulpilil's work here . Although it was released a couple of years after Toni Collette's breakout role in Muriel's Wedding , this indie gem in her filmography flew under the radar. In this razor-sharp workplace comedy, Collette is the painfully shy Iris, one of four outcasts who've taken temp jobs at a soulless credit card company. The quartet band together to navigate the indignity of '90s office cubicle life. It's a formidable ensemble cast as the other women – wannabe actress Paula (Lisa Kudrow), world-weary Margaret (Parker Posey) and simple-minded, marriage-mad Jane (Alanna Ubach) – help Iris come out of her shell and find an identity for herself, in spite of the daily drudgery. Collette delivers a wonderfully angsty performance that perfectly fits the coming-of-age style in play here: it's truly one of her most underrated roles. Clockwatchers is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more of Toni Collette's work here . Heath Ledger stars as strip club security guy Jimmy in this quirky twist on the classic gangster movie, set in Sydney's underworld. A mob boss approaches him to make an important cash delivery across the city; he promptly loses the cash, sparking a series of questionable schemes as Jimmy tries to recoup the money. Ledger embodies the chaotic Jimmy in a multidimensional way, flipping smoothly between his smooth-talking sides and absolute panic. It's made all the more realistic by its setting in grittier parts of Sydney, skipping glitzy harbourside suburbs in favour of places like Bankstown. As Ledger's first lead feature role, it's also a chance to see him in a much more Aussie context, as he quickly leapt to major Hollywood roles after Two Hands. Two Hands is now streaming at SBS On Demand. In between her Oscar-nominated roles in films such as Tár and Carol , Cate Blanchett popped up in this more experimental romance from the acclaimed Terrence Malick. Set in Austin, Texas, it flits between fictional members of the city's iconic music scene, exploring the knotty and ever-shifting relationships between them, from aspiring musician Faye (Rooney Mara), who strikes up a connection with modestly successful BV (Ryan Gosling), who also ends up in a fling with NYC transplant Amanda (Cate Blanchett). Blanchett is more of a supporting actor in this ensemble cast, but her position as an elegant, older out-of-towner stands out, bringing a quietly intense wisdom to this twisting tale. The film's vibe is very slice-of-life, and it was quite divisive as a result — some critics found it marvelously contemplative and philosophical, while others found it a little too abstract. Song to Song is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more from Cate Blanchett here . One of the most emotionally heavy entries in Hugh Jackman's filmography is this 2022 drama, a dark yet thoughtful meditation on intergenerational trauma. Jackman plays Peter, who grew up with an at-turns abusive and absent father. Peter's ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) unexpectedly announces that their teen son Nicholas (Zen McGrath) is severely depressed, partly as a result of Peter's earlier infidelity. Peter agrees to take him in despite the distant relationship between the two, and Nicholas' mental health spirals, dredging up Peter's own memories of his past. Jackman's acting is superbly raw here as he tries and fails to patch things up with his son and strives not to be like his own father: A truly vulnerable performance. The Son is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more from Hugh Jackman here . A sort-of Aussie Western but with an Indigenous and feminist twist on the Henry Lawson text that inspired it, in The Drover's Wife Leah Purcell is a force of nature as the titular drover's wife, Molly. She lives on a Snowy Mountains farm, where she's regularly forced to fend for herself and her four kids as her husband Joe is away herding sheep for long periods. When an Indigenous man, Yadaka (Rob Collins) helps her in a moment of weakness, Molly takes him in – but when Joe fails to return from droving, chauvinistic local townspeople start to pay unwanted attention to the two, making this survival tale into a thriller. Purcell channels a wonderfully hard-edged and steely demeanour into her performance as Molly, which perfectly fits the beautiful yet harsh cinematography of rugged Alpine farmland and bush – in that sense, it's a similar atmosphere to her past roles in Lantana and Jindabyne , although it's a more intense film overall. Purcell can take credit for those visuals, too: she also served as the film's director and producer. The Drover's Wife is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more from Leah Purcell here . Yvonne Strahovski is a powerhouse throughout the entire six-season run of The Handmaid's Tale as Serena Joy, wife to a powerful leader of Gilead, the male-dominated theocracy that overthrows the U.S. But as her character finally starts to open her eyes to the oppressive nature of Gilead in its final season and makes steps to help rebels attack it, she shines more than ever. Strahovski conjures up a marvellously nuanced persona of someone who knows they've made serious errors and wants to repent, yet is still a little too proud to fully commit. Plus, her on-screen banter with her long-running frenemy June (Elizabeth Moss) is superb, too. Season 6 of The Handmaid's Tale is now streaming at SBS On Demand. See more from Yvonne Strahovski here . Share this with family and friends SBS's award winning companion podcast. Join host Yumi Stynes for Seen, a new SBS podcast about cultural creatives who have risen to excellence despite a role-model vacuum.
SBS Australia
4 days ago
- General
- SBS Australia
The secret language of Aussie workplaces
More resources for language educators Watch Weird and Wonderful Aussie English on SBS On Demand 'Tall poppy! Get down here!' Howie: Have you ever worked in an Aussie office and noticed something… different? Meetings feel more like casual chats. And sometimes… swearing is totally fine. If you're new to Australia, you might ask: 'How should I speak at work?' Let's explore how Aussie attitudes shape the way people communicate at work — and what that says about the culture. One of the most important Aussie values is a fair go — the idea that everyone deserves an equal chance in life and at work. This value shows up everywhere: in sport, in school, and in the workplace. But Aussie culture is full of contradictions. We take fairness seriously, but we also love not taking ourselves too seriously. From construction sites to corporate offices, Aussies use slang, give nicknames, joke around — and yes, often swear. This casual tone reflects an older cultural fascination with folk heroes and the rough-and-tumble spirit. It's part of a long tradition of pushing back against authority — and laughing while doing it. Our modern idea of the Australian worker was shaped by WWI soldiers, known as diggers. While fighting overseas, diggers developed a strong national identity. They embraced the Aussie traits of mateship, humour, and equality. They loved bush poetry, chanted in slang, and didn't show much respect for generals or hierarchy. 'Mate' is a deeply positive word in Australia — but it can also be used in a not-so-friendly tone: 'Maaaate…' (when someone's annoyed). Aussies are famous for using 'bad' words in creative, often affectionate, ways. Swearing has long been part of jobs like soldiering, shearing, and cattle-driving. But even back then, people knew when to tone it down — especially around women or the boss. So yes, swearing happens — but Aussies also know when to keep it clean. 'Fair go' is so sacred, even politicians use it. But not always successfully. Sometimes Aussies don't buy it — especially if the message doesn't pass the pub test. 'Would a regular group of people at the pub believe this?' Aussies also have terms for people who don't seem fair. One of the worst things you can do? Be arrogant. Be a tall poppy. Originally, 'tall poppy' was about cutting down those who were too successful or full of themselves. By the mid-20th century, it also reflected a deeper insecurity — A sense that standing out made people cringe or feel like Australia wasn't good enough. That feeling is known as cultural cringe. Today, tall poppy syndrome still pops up — especially when someone is seen as 'too big for their boots.' While Aussies dislike arrogance, they also can't stand laziness. The term 'bludger' refers to someone who doesn't pull their weight. It's one of the most hated labels in Australian English. To be called a bludger is deeply insulting — and it reflects how much Aussies value hard work and contribution. Aussies have always loved folk heroes — and it shows in how we talk about work. We believe in equality, fairness, and calling things as they are. Even casual talk and swearing can be signs of inclusion — a way to say, 'We're all equals here.' 'I talk to the Prime Minister the same way I talk to my mate at the pub.' Aussie English is still evolving. Sometimes we get the balance wrong. But we can always start by welcoming people from around the world, valuing their voices, and learning from the words they bring. That's what helps Aussie English grow — and what makes the workplace a fairer, more inclusive place for everyone. Weird and Wonderful Aussie English Video production company: New Mac Video Agency
SBS Australia
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS Gujarati Australian update: 12 June 2025
SBS Gujarati is a part of SBS South Asian, the destination channel for all South Asians living in Australia. Tune in to SBS Gujarati live on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . You can also enjoy programs in 10 South Asian languages, plus SBS Spice content in English. It is also available on SBS On Demand
