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Listen to the top News of 13/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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Australia’s announcement that it will soon recognise a Palestinian state has sparked a range of responses, from strong support to firm opposition. Supporters view it as a move toward justice and peace, whereas critics argue that the government’s action diverts attention from the realities on the ground. This episode explores perspectives from Palestinian-Australian voices, Israeli officials, Jewish community leaders and advocacy groups.

A University of Queensland report reveals that Australia’s Indian population has grown 3.7 times since 2006, mainly due to young, highly educated migrants. Most first-generation Indian migrants are aged 25 to 44, with 68 per cent holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, significantly above the national average. In this podcast, we speak with the co-author of the report titled 'Understanding Australia's Indian Communities: A Statistical Snapshot', Professor Santosh Jatrana, who shares the key details of the report.

From cities to remote towns, Indian communities across Australia are marking Independence Day with vibrant cultural festivities. Often organised in collaboration between Indian consulates and local Indian organisations, these events serve as more than annual gatherings. Through parades, music, and storytelling, community leaders seek to pass on the Indian national anthem and recount the tales of the freedom struggle.

A new report reveals a growing youth loneliness crisis in Australia, with one in seven young people experiencing persistent isolation. Drawing on national survey data and expert insights, the research links loneliness to heightened psychological distress and calls for safe, inclusive spaces to foster connection. Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist Neha Kapoor shares specific challenges faced by Australian Indian youth. This episode explores the findings, community solutions, and how nations like Britain and Japan are tackling loneliness at a government level.

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August. This year’s theme is “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond.” To mark the occasion, SBS Hindi spoke with young people in Sydney and Melbourne to hear their thoughts on environmental issues and to understand their awareness and appreciation of the environment.

Recently, the US President Donald Trump announced raising the tariff on Indian products to 50 per cent. In this SBS Hindi podcast episode, we spoke with two Australian experts about the ongoing issue. They explained that while the tariff instability is concerning, it is not seen as ‘threatening’ due to the long-standing relationship between the two economies.

Listen to the top News of 12/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

In this episode, we speak with Dr Heena Sinha, a social impact entrepreneur who shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma after allegedly being sexually harassed. She has recently released a book that uses simple language, illustrations and an accessible approach to help children understand the complex topic of consent and body safety. Her work has earned her the Silver Trophy at the AusMumpreneur Awards.

Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, is urging the government to act on the National Anti-Racism Framework, warning of rising racism since the October 7 Middle East conflict. The framework outlines 63 recommendations to tackle discrimination, but communities say they’re being pitted against each other. Voices from the Australian National Imams Council and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry stress the need for community-based solutions, as federal ministers decline to comment.

The Reserve Bank has delivered the expected interest rate cut, lowering the rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.6 per cent. In this podcast, we speak with an expert about when homeowners can expect these cuts to take effect and the best time to consider refinancing.

The Great Barrier Reef saw its worst coral loss in 40 years in 2024, coinciding with government discussions on a new 2035 emissions target and fresh UN warnings about the Reef’s future. A YouGov poll found 77 per cent of voters want stronger climate action, with 68 per cent of Gen Z backing a tougher 2035 target. In this episode, we speak with a Gen Z individual who has adopted a vegan lifestyle and advocates for it as a way to address climate change.

When someone leaves their homeland, they leave behind land, family, relationships, friendships, and memories. Melbourne resident Shilpa Wason has expressed the emotions of migrants in Australia through her words. Her poetry book 'What the Suitcase Still Holds' was recently published, capturing the feelings of migrants.

Listen to the top News of 11/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 11/08/25

This year’s NAPLAN results reveal that one in three Australian students is not meeting minimum literacy and numeracy standards. Experts say the test is still an essential benchmark, and while the results are worrying, the annual assessment needs updating to reflect the realities of diverse classrooms. In this podcast, we talk to Dr Meera Vardharajan of La Trobe University and discuss what must change to lift student performance and make NAPLAN fairer for all.

Listen to the Top News of 10/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Top News of 10/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

The rise in homelessness among women and girls has sparked renewed calls for more low-cost housing. More than 400,000 older women in Australia are believed to be at risk of homelessness. A $3 million pilot project plans to build up to eight small, energy-efficient homes in regional NSW by Christmas.