Katharina Loesche

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25 Apr 2019 - 5:47pm

Krav Maga self-defence

Karate, judo and taekwondo are usually the first sports that come to mind when talking about martial arts. But do you also know "Krav Maga"?

19 Apr 2019 - 2:27pm

Brisbane’s hidden German-speaking authors

On April 23 - that's next Tuesday - it is World Book Day, a welcome opportunity to introduce German-speaking authors in Australia. In and around Brisbane, this...

11 Apr 2019 - 6:11pm

Greening abandoned mines

Ines Epari is an environmental technician in the mining industry.

4 Apr 2019 - 1:56pm

New parents visa!

From April 17, 2019, Australian citizens or permanent visa holders can apply to sponsor their own parents. This new parental visa is intended to enable a...

29 Mar 2019 - 5:34pm

Meet the traditional German craftsmen ‘waltzing’ across Australia

Dressed in corduroy, these young men are roaming the world completing an ancient rite of passage for Germanic craftsmen, and they’re not allowed home until they...

22 Mar 2019 - 3:33pm

The North Face Principle

Rainer Petek's path is leading almost vertically upwards for about 1200m: it’s the north face of the Grandes Jorass, one of the most difficult mountains in the Alps.

14 Mar 2019 - 4:15pm

Four-Legged Stars

There are more than a few movies in which a four-legged star steals the show from a celebrity. From a brave German police dog Rex to an intelligent pup like...

8 Mar 2019 - 4:47pm

"Bat-Man" cleans up with prejudice

In China, they symbolize happiness, in Europe, their image is rather negative: Bats are very special animals, which in western countries like to serve horror...

1 Mar 2019 - 6:11pm

From butcher to ski instructor

Around 650,000 backpackers come to Australia every year. One of them: Joost.

22 Feb 2019 - 3:01pm

The most important thing is to create trust

In exactly one week, it’s the start of a worldwide research project, called the "One Health Poultry Hub”.

14 Feb 2019 - 6:35pm

German Design made in Australia

Many Germans visit Australia for the first time as a Backpacker and fall in love with this country.Some return to Australia to built a life.

8 Feb 2019 - 5:17pm

“Good bread takes time”

There are only a few things that are more clichéd than Germans who complain about missing pretzels and wholemeal bread.If you want to buy baked goods such...

1 Feb 2019 - 1:31pm

German quality in Australia: Meet “Ferdinand”, the 1965 Mercedes 220 SB

Such an old car can bring you to the edge of despair - Michael Stuer knows all about it. Surely the ravages of time have left their mark on "Ferdinand", his moss...

25 Jan 2019 - 8:11pm

VIP - Very Important Plant?

It is found in creams, shower gels, shampoos, yogurts and juices: extracts from the plant Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera, should - if you believe the manufacturers of...

14 Dec 2018 - 5:30pm

Expedition Southbank

When our Queensland correspondent Katharina Loesche heard that the artificially built Southbank of Brisbane is a popular destination for Germans, she immediately...

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