A free, independent and diverse press is a fundamental pillar of democracy. Australia has two taxpayer-funded networks that serve the public interest (ABC and SBS), plus a variety of commercial and community media outlets. Although publicly funded media receives money from the government, it is unlike the state-sponsored outlets found overseas. - 一個自由、獨立並多元的媒體是民主制度的基石。澳洲擁有兩個由納稅人資助、以公共利益主導的媒體機構（ABC 和 SBS），以及富多樣性的商業和社區媒體平台。雖然公共媒體由政府提供經費，但卻與一些海外的國營媒體性質不同，不屬於國家宣傳機關。

Do you know someone who makes an extraordinary impact in the community? It could be a person from any background or field of endeavour. You can help celebrate their achievements by nominating them for an Order of Australia. The more we recognise extraordinary members within our communities, the more Australia’s true diversity is reflected in the Australian honours list. - 你是否認識一位在社區中作出非凡貢獻的人士？他們可以來自任何背景或領域。 你可以透過提名他們參與「澳洲勳章」以表揚他們的成就，讓他們的努力獲得應有的認可。澳洲榮譽名單能更全面地反映出澳洲的真正多元性。

Australia has a dark chapter of history that many are still learning about. Following European settlement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were removed from their families and forced into non-Indigenous society. The trauma and abuse they experienced left deep scars, and the pain still echoes through the generations. But communities are creating positive change. Today these people are recognised as survivors of the Stolen Generations. - 澳洲有一段黑暗的歷史，很多人仍在了解這段歷史。自歐洲殖民以來，原住民及托勒斯島民的兒童被強行帶離家庭，被迫融入非原住民社會。他們所經歷的創傷與虐待留下了深刻的傷痕，這種痛苦至今仍在世代之間迴盪。 但社區正在推動積極的改變。今天，這些人被正式承認為「被偷走的一代」的倖存者。

Last year alone, over 3,200 romance scams were reported by Australians, resulting in losses of more than 23 million dollars. Three experts explain how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you’re the victim of a romance scam. - 根據統計，僅在去年，澳洲人就舉報了超過 3,200 宗情緣騙案，造成的損失超過 2,300 萬澳元。 三位專家分析了騙徒的運作方式，提醒大家應注意的紅色警號，以及萬一成為受害者時，應如何處理。

Australia’s beautiful landscape is home to a stunning array of native plants and wildlife, and if you’re heading out to explore, it’s important to be a careful and respectful visitor. - 澳洲令人讚嘆的風景是各種原生植物及野生動物的家園。如果你要出門探險，請各位遊人尊重大自然及文化價值。

Visiting the emergency department with a sick or injured child can overwhelm parents due to long wait times and stress. Understanding what to expect can help. This episode explores when to go to children's hospital emergency departments in Australia and what to expect upon arrival. - 當父母帶生病或受傷的小朋友去急症室時，漫長的等候時間與壓力可能會令父母感到不知所措。了解預期的情況可以幫助減輕緊張情緒。本集解「識」澳洲會探討在澳洲，甚麼情況下應該帶小朋友去兒童醫院的急症室，以及抵達後的注意事項。

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can enjoy the same quality of life and opportunities as non-Indigenous Australians. - 澳洲是世界上人均壽命最高的國家之一。平均而言，澳洲人可以活到83歲左右。然而，對於原住民及托勒斯島民而言，平均壽命卻少了大約八年。 「縮窄差距」（Closing the Gap）是一項全國性的政策，旨在改變這種情況。透過改善原住民（First Nations）的健康與福祉，讓他們都可以享有與其他澳洲人一樣的生活質素及機會。

Australia is experiencing more frequent and intense floods and storms. Once the winds calm and the water recedes, how do you return home safely? Experts speak on the essential steps to take after a disaster. - 澳洲正經歷越頻繁及劇烈的洪水與風暴。當風暴平息、洪水退去後，如何能安全回家？專家分享災後應採取的關鍵步驟。

Australian public libraries are special places. Yes, they let you borrow books for free, but they also offer a wealth of programs and services, also free, and welcome everyone, from tiny babies to older citizens. - 澳洲的公共圖書館是個特別的地方。 他們除了讓你免費借閱書籍，還提供豐富的計劃及服務，同樣也是免費的，而且歡迎所有人，不論年紀。

On election day the Australian Electoral Commission anticipates one million voters to pass through their voting centres every hour. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll, so all Australians should familiarise themselves with the voting process before election day. - 在選舉日，澳洲選舉委員會（Australian Electoral Commission）預計每小時將會有一百萬名選民通過投票中心。由於所有在選民名冊上的澳洲公民都必須參與投票，因此所有澳洲人應在選舉日前熟悉投票程序。