World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. The United Nations began commemorating the anniversary of radio in 1946, and in 2026, radio will be over 130 years old. Over the past 50 years, SBS has built a platform that reflects the nation’s multicultural identity.
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As SBS marks its 50th year, World Radio Day is a timely reminder that radio remains vital. It continues to be an accessible, intimate, and trusted medium. Whether listened to in cars, kitchens, workplaces, or on mobile devices, radio keeps connecting communities across languages, generations, and borders.

Throughout radio’s journey in Australia, SBS Radio has played a unique and enduring role.


