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Listen to the Top News of 22/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi updates from India. 22/08/25

According to the latest data, Australia’s divorce rate has dropped to 2.1 per 1,000 people, the lowest in 50 years, with marriages now lasting a median of 13.2 years. Tune in to this podcast with family and marriage counsellor Neha Kapoor, as she discusses whether modern couples are truly better prepared or shaped more by financial and cultural pressures. She explores how Indian-Australian family values shape marriage and separation decisions.

Listen to the Top News of 21/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Celebrity-fan interactions have been drawing attention lately, sparking questions about the boundaries between the two. Recently, Bollywood star Jaya Bachchan made headlines for pushing a fan who was trying to take a selfie. So, are fans going too far in chasing selfies, or are celebrities being too rude in pushing back? Here’s what Bollywood fans in Australia had to say when we asked them.

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 celebrates global storytelling, showcasing diverse cultures, ideas, and cinematic excellence. Among this year’s selections are three Indian films- 'Cactus Pears', 'Homebound' and the award-winning documentary 'I, Poppy'. SBS Hindi spoke with filmmaker Vivek Chaudhary about his debut feature documentary, shot over four years, which explores generational divides, shifting class dynamics, and political corruption.

एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 21 अगस्त 2025

Listen to the Top News of 20/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi updates from India. 20/08/25

The Victorian government has begun a public consultation on proposed legislation to establish the right to work from home. In this podcast, a legal expert, Dr Apurva Sharma, examines whether it might clash with federal laws. She also explains the current work-from-home rights in the state and whether an employer can deny the WFH request.

Australia has launched the National Innovation Visa (NIV), replacing the Global Talent Visa. It offers 4,000 annual spots for exceptional researchers, innovators, and creative professionals to settle permanently and contribute to the economy. The visa is highly competitive, requiring proof of outstanding achievements. Here's what migration agents and diaspora experts have to say about the visa process, its challenges and the opportunities it presents.

Listen to the Top News of 19/08/2025 from Australia and India in Hindi.

A recent study highlights that, despite the significant contributions of migrant entrepreneurs to their new home country, their experiences of marginalisation and the ways they can overcome it remain underexplored. Niti Bhargava, who has recently been appointed as a member of the Small Business Ministerial Council for Victoria, shares some of the key issues and challenges that remain in the business world for migrants.

While inflation is easing, grocery prices in Australia are climbing at their fastest pace in the last five years. In this podcast, we talk to Dr Vinod Mishra, Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Economics, and explore what is behind the rising costs, and how Indian Australian families are adjusting their household budgets.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House, expressing hope for future trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to help end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The meeting is the first since an acrimonious row between the two men in the Oval Office in February, and comes just days after Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities and allege legal issues to appear credible. The Consulate stressed it never contacts people via mobile numbers and urged vigilance. The consulate confirmed that over 1,000 complaints have been received, and the matter is being addressed with the Australian authorities. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the public advisory and hear from CQ University's socio-tech expert, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh, on how to stay alert.

Australia’s productivity growth has slowed in recent decades, reaching just 0.9 per cent in 2022-23. To address this, Canberra is hosting a three-day Productivity Roundtable with economists, unions, and business leaders. Proposed solutions include cutting red tape, increasing investment, and trialling four-day work weeks. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlights AI as a “game changer,” while experts warn that low growth is already impacting young Australians.

Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 14 August 2025.

A new Australian study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, suggests that Monday fatigue and mood swings may be linked to a newly identified condition called “social apnoea.” Drawing on data from more than 70,000 participants, the study suggests that obstructive sleep apnoea tends to worsen over weekends. While the exact cause remains uncertain, the study acknowledges certain limitations.

Australian airline has been ordered to pay a penalty of $90 million for what has been dubbed the largest case of 'illegal' sackings in the country's history. Qantas outsourced more than 1,800 baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff in 2020, in a move the Federal Court ruled was designed to curb union bargaining power in wage negotiations. Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson said “We sincerely apologise to each and every one of the 1,820 ground handling employees and to their families who suffered as a result."