Following the Bondi shooting, Indian community organisations have responded with calls for stronger government accountability and tighter gun control, while urging the public to remain calm and united. Several groups have also supported the NSW Premier’s appeal for blood donations. In this podcast, we bring together these community responses and a …

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As summer heat rises across Australia, many renters are struggling with high electricity bills and poorly insulated homes. New data from Energy Consumers Australia shows 70 per cent of renters are cutting back on heating and cooling to save money. Experts are calling for minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties to lower power costs…

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Australian police have declared the deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach a terrorist attack. At least 16 people, including a child, were killed when two gunmen opened fire on hundreds gathered for the event, marking Australia’s deadliest shooting since Port Arthur in 1996. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged …

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Defence ministers from Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom met at the Pentagon for the first Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) ministerial discussions, marking a shift towards delivering the trilateral submarine pact. The leaders highlighted regional stability needs, defence capability and the $368-billion project’s str…

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Melbourne rock band SPAWN, in its new album Light Rite, weaves the resonant tones of the electric sitar with guitar to create a unified spiritual sound. In a conversation with SBS Hindi, guitarist Lenz Ma reflects on the essence of rock music, while classical-trained sitarist Sarita McHarg shares insights into challenges and performance techniques …

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Effective 1 October 2025, India has introduced the e-Arrival Card, a digital replacement for the Disembarkation Card. All foreign travellers, including Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders, are required to complete this form online up to 72 hours before arriving in India through the official Indian visa website or the Su-Swagatam mobile app…

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s wedding has renewed attention on late-life partnerships. Indian matchmakers in Australia say marriages after 60 are steadily rising, marking a shift from the hesitation seen two decades ago. They share insights from clients in this age group. They share their motivations, the social and family challenges they face,…

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The social media ban is now in effect, but how are the teenagers responding? With loopholes already emerging, including faking ages or switching devices, young Australians are divided over whether the move will truly help reclaim childhood. We hear from four teenagers, joined by Melbourne-based teacher Shally Khanna, as they debate who really benef…

A traditional Indian drink has been awarded the Champion title at the 2025 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, marking a rare cultural milestone in Australia’s dairy sector. In this episode, Bipin Sharma of Sharma’s Kitchen shares how their Indian-style flavoured "Milk Badam" rose from niche product to national champion. The conversation highlights its …

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a new video outlining Australia’s now in effect social media ban for children. The rule will prevent under-16s from creating accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit. In this episode, we unpack the government’s reasoning, what the policy means for families, and…

Communications Minister Annika Wells is under mounting pressure over nearly $100,000 in a series of high-cost travel claims, including last-minute UN flights, ski resort family entitlements, and lavish Paris expenses during the Olympics. While Wells says all spending followed official rules, critics argue the costs fail the “pub test,” the public p…

Third-gender artist Krishna Mohini is challenging stereotypes on India’s trains. Rejecting the tradition of begging, she introduces herself as a performer and presents a short dance instead. Her performances now draw applause and voluntary contributions, offering a rare and hopeful moment where dignity and artistry replace fear or discomfort, and w…

The threat of bird flu has once again increased worldwide. Several strains of the virus are spreading in different countries. In November, the Australian government confirmed an infection on Heard Island, a sub-Antarctic Australian territory located in the remote Southern Ocean. Experts are warning that this virus could even become a pandemic in th…

Sydney's University of New South Wales (UNSW) will open its first India campus in Bengaluru in August 2026, making it India’s highest-ranked foreign university campus. It is the eighth Australian university establishing presence in India as Australia caps international student numbers in homeland. While the announcement signals growing transnationa…

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In this podcast, Melbourne-based rapper Shivi B, an Indian-origin artist in Australia’s hip-hop scene, shares what it’s like to build a music career in a multicultural industry. He talks about the role of identity, the influence of rising Indian music globally, and how street performances and social media help emerging artists grow. Shivi also refl…

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With Melbourne’s CBD and other areas now designated a warrantless stop-and-search zone, general practitioner lawyer Banhi Banerjee breaks down what these new police powers actually mean. She explains why residents should not be alarmed, what rights every individual still holds, and the safe, lawful steps to take if approached by police. The convers…

With the festive rush underway, shoplifting has surged across Australia, reaching a 20-year high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. We speak with Sydney based Gurmeet Tuli, head of Little India Australia, representing nearly 90 Indian-origin small businesses. Tuli notes that while theft peaks for Indian businesses around Diwali, the…

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29 year old Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma has made waves internationally with 8 pro wins, including the 2017 Joburg Open and 2018 Maybank Championship. In 2018, he became the youngest Indian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit and earned the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award. As Sharma tours Australia for Australian Open Golf 2025, he sh…

Victoria celebrated a night of multicultural pride at Government House, honouring trailblazers across 14 fields at this year’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Amid the celebrations, SBS Hindi spoke with South Asian winners who are driving change and shaping the future of their communities through dedicated service and social cohesion…

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Australia has unveiled its National AI Plan, promising a multi-billion economic boost by 2030 while introducing new safety guardrails. But the plan comes as Australians face a dual crisis: AI-powered scams cost $2.03 billion in 2024, and experts warn that 33 per cent of the workforce could face unemployment by 2030. In this podcast, author and AI e…

Rising house prices have wiped out the benefits of recent interest rate cuts for first-time buyers. Melbourne-based mortgage broker Siddharth Gupta offers guidance on boosting borrowing capacity and practical strategies for buying your first home.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been meeting with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff for talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War II. Just before the meeting, President Putin warned Europe that it would face swift defeat if it went to war with Russia, and he dismissed…

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Dr Sonu Bhaskar has been named the overall winner of the Asian Australian Leadership Awards, recognised for his global contributions to neuroscience and health equity. A migrant researcher who speaks nine languages, Dr Bhaskar reflects on his journey across continents as a migrant, his pioneering work in stroke treatment and emerging research in Pa…

In this podcast, we report on the increased bushfire risk across Australia this summer despite recent rainfall. Fire authorities warn of higher danger in Western Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria due to dry conditions and warmer temperatures. Officials urge Australians to prepare survival plans, know evacuation centres, and support vulnerabl…

A new global survey shows that social trust is rising in many parts of the world, driven by higher education and income levels. In this podcast, we look at where Australia stands, with 69 per cent of respondents saying they trust others, placing the country fifth among high-income nations. The study also highlights how age, education and gender sha…

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People often wish to know where their ancestors lived and are buried. Journalist Gulshan Sharma came across one such story in Rajasthan’s Bandikui while filming the old International Church and a nearby yellow bungalow. After he shared the video, an English couple, the Fernandes family, reached out. They were searching for the grave of their grandf…