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SBS Hindi

Independent news and stories from SBS Audio, connecting you to life in Australia and Hindi-speaking Australians.
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Concerns raised over growing homelessness crisis facing First Nations families with children

Homelessness is rising among First Nations families with children in Australia. Between 2022–23 and 2023–24, the number of such families accessing homelessness services increased by 5 per cent, with Indigenous families making up 31 per cent of that rise. In Victoria, First Nations children are 21.7 times more likely to be in out-of-home care. This podcast explores why current government efforts are falling short and why First Nations-led solutions are crucial to addressing the crisis.

Aug 07, 202512 min

Sara Tendulkar joins Australia’s multi-million dollar tourism campaign

Sara Tendulkar will feature in Australia’s ‘Come and Say G’Day’ tourism campaign, aimed at attracting international travellers. The campaign comes as Australia’s tourism industry sees a strong recovery, with arrivals expected to reach 10 million by 2026 and 11.8 million by 2029.

Aug 06, 20255 min

मुंबई की ट्रेनों में दीपेश टैंक 'वॉर अगेंस्ट रेलवे रॉडीज़' पहल के ज़रिए कर रहें हैं महिलाओं की सुरक्षा

मुंबई के दीपेश टैंक ने महिलाओं की सुरक्षा के लिए एक अनोखी मुहिम शुरू की है। वह लोकल ट्रेनों में सफर करने वाली महिलाओं को छेड़छाड़ या किसी भी तरह की परेशानी से बचाने में मदद करते हैं। अपनी इस पहल को उन्होंने 'वॉर अगेंस्ट रेलवे रॉडीज़' नाम दिया है। दीपेश न सिर्फ ट्रेनों और प्लेटफॉर्म पर नजर रखते हैं, बल्कि सबूत के तौर पर वीडियो भी रिकॉर्ड करते हैं। उनकी टीम में वालंटियर्स भी शामिल हैं, जो किसी भी संदिग्ध गतिविधि की सूचना तुरंत पुलिस को देते हैं।

Aug 06, 20259 min

Australia raises international students cap to 295,000: Expert says Indian students stand to gain - ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने विदेशी छात्रों के लिए बढ़ाए अवसर, 2026 में 25,000 अतिरिक्त छात्रों को मिलेगा स्थान

The Albanese government has announced a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026. This marks an increase of 25,000 places compared to 2025, though it remains 8 per cent below the post-COVID peak. The announcement aligns with recent government reforms aimed at making international student growth more sustainable. Here's what Head of the Association of Australian Education Representatives of India (AAERI) Nishidhar Borra told SBS Hindi about the latest move. - ऑस्ट्...

Aug 06, 20258 min

Australia raises international students cap to 295,000: Expert says Indian students stand to gain

The Albanese government has announced a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026. This marks an increase of 25,000 places compared to 2025, though it remains 8 per cent below the post-COVID peak. The announcement aligns with recent government reforms aimed at making international student growth more sustainable. Here's what Head of the Association of Australian Education Representatives of India (AAERI) Nishidhar Borra told SBS Hindi about the latest move.

Aug 05, 20258 min

Garma festival ends, but the message lives on

The four-day Garma Festival in the Northern Territory has concluded, marking its 25th anniversary. The festival serves as a platform not only for First Nations voices but also as a hub for multicultural Australia. A lot transpired at the festival, including political dialogue, cultural exchange and reconciliation through music, dance and storytelling.

Aug 05, 20257 min

Could Indian wines become the next big choice for Australian consumers?

In this podcast, we speak with Ashwin Rodrigues, Secretary of the Wine Growers Association of India and a trained winemaker, about the recent Indian Wine Buyer–Seller Meet held in Sydney on July 28, 2025. Organised by the Association with support from APEDA and the Indian government, the event showcased premium Indian wines and explored how such initiatives can help strengthen the presence of Indian wines in the Australian market.

Aug 04, 202511 min

Trump tariff blitz: Australia spared, India faces 25 per cent in steep US tariff hikes

The United States has implemented sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing economic and security concerns. While Australia has been spared, key allies including Canada, Switzerland and Taiwan face steep hikes. The tariff rate for Australia remains at the lowest level of 10 per cent, while India faces 25 per cent. More in this podcast.

Aug 02, 20258 min

Labor passes student debt bill cutting loans by 20 per cent for millions of Australian students

On July 31, 2025, the Labor government passed a student debt bill in Parliament that will reduce the education loans of nearly three million Australian students by about 20 per cent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that reducing student debt was the government's top priority, and this promise has now been fulfilled. In this podcast, we share detailed information about the bill along with students’ reactions to the change.

Aug 01, 20257 min

'It saves many lives': Kidney transplant survivor is calling on migrant communities to become organ donors

During DonateLife Week, from July 27 to August 3, Australia’s Organ and Tissue Authority urges multicultural communities to consider organ donation to save lives. Thousands await transplants or dialysis, many benefiting from kidney donation. In this segment, we speak to Manisha Chaubal Menon, an Indian-origin Australian and organ donation ambassador, who shares her journey, debunks myths and highlights key points to inspire others to register.

Aug 01, 202511 min

'More than just an experience' : What is Garma? And why is it important?

The 25th annual Garma will take place between Friday 1 August – Monday 4 August at the Gulkula ceremonial site in the Northern Territory. Tune into this podcast to know how this four-day celebration marks the largest cultural exchange on the First Nations calendar and what previous attendees had to say.

Jul 31, 20259 min

'Social media ban for under 16 is a start, but digital education must follow': Melbourne mother - 16 साल से कम उम्र के बच्चों के लिए सोशल मीडिया प्रतिबंध में यूट्यूब शामिल

The social media age restriction debate has reignited in Australia after the government announced a ban on children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts, effective from 10 December. Communications Minister Anika Wells made the decision based on advice from the e-Safety Commissioner. YouTube Kids will still be accessible. But how are parents reacting to these social media restrictions? - ऑस्ट्रेलियाई सरकार द्वारा 16 साल से कम उम्र के बच्चों के लिए YouTube अकाउंट बनाने पर प्रतिबंध की घोषणा के ब...

Jul 31, 20259 min

'Social media ban for under 16 is a start, but digital education must follow': Melbourne mother

The social media age restriction debate has reignited in Australia after the government announced a ban on children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts, effective from 10 December. Communications Minister Anika Wells made the decision based on advice from the e-Safety Commissioner. YouTube Kids will still be accessible. But how are parents reacting to these social media restrictions?

Jul 31, 20259 min

उत्तर प्रदेश की पूजा पाल ने एक अनोखा धूल रहित थ्रेशर मशीन मॉडल किया तैयार

पर्यावरण के लिए कई चीज़ें हानिकारक होती हैं, और धूल उनमें से एक है, जो न सिर्फ इंसानों बल्कि पशुओं के लिए भी नुकसानदायक मानी जाती है। इसी समस्या का समाधान निकालते हुए उत्तर प्रदेश की पूजा पाल ने एक ‘धूल रहित थ्रेशर मशीन’ का मॉडल तैयार किया। इस मशीन की खासियत यह है कि इससे गेहूं की कटाई के दौरान अनाज अलग हो जाता है, जबकि भूसा और धूल अलग से एकत्र हो जाते हैं। पूजा का यह नवाचार इतना प्रभावशाली रहा कि उन्होंने जापान में इसका सफल प्रदर्शन भी किया। आज उनका यह थ्रेशर मॉडल न केवल भारत में बल्कि अंतरराष्...

Jul 31, 202511 min

'Targeted killing’: A decade on, 41-year-old mother Prabha Kumar’s murderer remains at large - 'लक्षित हत्या': एक दशक बाद, 41 वर्षीय मां प्रभा अरुण कुमार का हत्यारा अभी पकड़ से बाहर

Indian-Australian mother Prabha Arun Kumar, 41, was fatally stabbed while walking through Parramatta Park in March 2015. She was on a phone call with her husband in India at the time of the attack, as confirmed by CCTV footage. A coroner has determined the death of a woman in Western Sydney over a decade ago was a targeted homicide, as the search for the killer continues. - मार्च 2015 में, 41 वर्षीय भारतीय मूल की महिला प्रभा अरुण कुमार पर पैरामेटा पार्क से घर लौटते समय एक अज्ञात व्यक्ति ने चाकू ...

Jul 30, 20257 min
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