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This week, over a billion people around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights that symbolises the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. After more than a decade in Australia, Divya Panchal has returned to Gujarat with her husband and children to celebrate the festival, reconnect with her family and rediscover the true spirit of Diwali.

Australia is exploring the recognition of migrants’ skills offshore before they arrive, aiming to reduce cost and delays as well as help them secure jobs aligned with their qualifications. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the initiative could bring benefits to both migrants and the broader economy. At least 620,000 permanent migrants are working below their skill level in Australia, according to government figures.

Australian states and territories are still awaiting their final allocation numbers for the 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program but have recently been granted interim allocations. So, which state has decided to reopen its skilled migration program ahead of receiving the full allocation? Here’s the latest update.

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In a swift heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, four suspects made off with eight valuable pieces in under four minutes. French President Emmanuel Macron says everything is being done to catch the people behind a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre. Sixty investigators are now searching for four suspects.

In this episode, we take you to Mildura in regional Victoria, where Diwali Utsav, the Festival of Lights, turned an ordinary evening into a vibrant celebration of culture, music and togetherness. Held at the Mildura Arts Centre, the event featured fashion shows, energetic dance performances, live DJ music and fireworks that lit up the night. The multicultural celebration brought together communities, reflecting a shared sense of belonging and connection among people who now call Mildura home.

Israel is calling on Hamas to uphold the Gaza ceasefire agreement and return the bodies of hostages. Hamas, however, claims it was unable to return all the remains, as many remain inaccessible and unrecoverable. Meanwhile, Australia has confirmed it has no plans to deploy troops to any international stabilisation force in the Middle East, as talks continue over Gaza’s post-ceasefire future. For now, the ceasefire remains intact, but fragile.

Listen to the Top News of 19/10/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

The debate over population and immigration policies in Australia has intensified once again, with large-scale protests scheduled to be held in major cities on October 19. These protests demand the government take immediate action to stop the 'mass immigration'. SBS Hindi spoke to Indian community members living in Australia, who shared their concerns, expectations, and suggestions for solutions.

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Australian Minister Dr Anne Aly, who holds portfolios for International Development, Small Business and Multicultural Affairs, is visiting India to strengthen people-to-people connections. Highlighting that nearly one million Australians have Indian ancestry, she emphasised in an exclusive interview with SBS News the importance of community ties in Australia–India relations. Her visit to India comes after a trip to Bangladesh, with both visits focused on strengthening Australia’s engagement in the Indian Ocean region.

Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 14 October 2025 with Shashi Kumar.

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर बढ़ती जागरूकता और ‘राइट टू डिसकनेक्ट’ जैसे नए नियमों के बावजूद ऑस्ट्रेलिया के कार्यस्थलों में बर्नआउट की समस्या और बढ़ गई है। एक नए शोध के अनुसार लगभग तीन मिलियन ऑस्ट्रेलियाई अगले एक साल में अपनी नौकरी छोड़ने पर विचार कर सकते हैं। विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि अत्यधिक कार्यभार, अवास्तविक डेडलाइन्स और निजी सीमाओं की कमी इसके प्रमुख कारण हैं। Allianz Australia और Superfriend के अध्ययन में पाया गया कि स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा और रिटेल जैसे क्षेत्रों में बर्नआउट सबसे ज्यादा है। विशेषज्ञों का सुझाव है कि प्रबंधकों को बेहतर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य प्रशिक्षण दिया जाए, नियमित ब्रेक और ‘मेंटल हेल्थ डे’ रखे जाएं, और कार्यस्थल पर सहयोगपूर्ण माहौल बनाया जाए ताकि कर्मचारी तनाव से उबर सकें।

Despite growing awareness about mental health and the introduction of the right to disconnect, new research shows workplace burnout among Australians is worsening. Around three million people are likely to consider leaving their jobs within the next year. Experts say heavy workloads, unrealistic deadlines, and blurred work-life boundaries are key drivers. Studies by Allianz Australia and Superfriend highlight that burnout remains high, particularly in healthcare, education, and retail sectors.

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