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The Australian government has doubled application fees for two streams of the subclass 485 post-study graduate visa from $2,300 to $4,600, effective 1 March. The government has also introduced a ban on “visa-hopping”, preventing people on visitor visas or 485 visas from applying for student visas while in Australia. New legislation has also been introduced to allow a temporary ban on travellers from certain countries applying for specific visas.

International Women’s Day highlights that the path to gender equality is far from over. In a conversation with Nisha Gull-e-Nishat and Dr Veena Barsiwal, co-chairs of the Multicultural Women’s Alliance Against Family Violence, SBS Hindi explores how to turn promises of equality into lived reality.

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Australia is deploying an E-7-A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and 85 personnel to the United Arab Emirates to bolster regional air defences. The government is maintaining the mission is strictly defensive, while the Greens warn it risks entangling Australia in an illegal conflict. Listen to this podcast and find out what it could mean for Australia.

In December 2025, Australia enforced a ban preventing children under 16 from creating accounts on some of the world’s most prominent social media platforms. Since then, several countries around the globe have taken notice and are either introducing or considering similar restrictions for underage users. At the same time, new alternatives are emerging. For those who remain closely attached to their phones, technology is being developed to help manage digital addiction. Listen to this podcast to learn about ‘e-fasting’ and tips to reduce your screen time.

In this podcast, SBS Hindi explores the science behind prolonged fasting and how it affects energy levels, hydration, and overall wellbeing. With Ramadan as the context, when fasting in Australia can stretch to around 15 hours, Sydney-based Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Atika Asif shares practical insights on managing fasting, making mindful food choices, and maintaining hydration so that the body stays balanced and the transition in daily routine remains smooth.

SBS Hindi speaks to Rohini Vij who is helping children discover the magic of stories while connecting them to their language and culture. Through free storytelling sessions in Hindi and English she creates a space where imagination and learning come together.

The Middle East conflict is pushing global energy prices higher, triggering ripple effects across markets. Where India saw LPG cooking gas prices increase for the first time in nearly a year, fuel costs in Australian cities have climbed past two dollars. The crisis has also revived Europe–Russia tensions over energy sanctions and prompted G7 discussions, as the Australian government urges motorists not to panic-buy fuel.

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Canada and Australia have agreed to deepen ties as Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called on middle powers to work together in a fractured rules-based global order. Calling the two countries “strategic cousins,” Carney and Australian PM Anthony Albanese said like-minded nations must cooperate to secure their future and reduce their dependence on global superpowers like the United States. Tune in to know more.

From Sydney’s Darling Harbour and Melbourne’s Docklands to Darwin, Holi celebrations are drawing larger crowds each year. But organising a festival of colours in iconic public spaces comes with unique challenges, from securing permits for water and colours to protecting heritage sites, arranging catering and liquor licenses, and managing parking. In this podcast, organisers across Australia share the planning, approvals, and community effort that bring Holi’s vibrant spirit to life.

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Women remain under-represented in organised sport in Australia, both on and off the field. In 2024, while women made up 50 per cent of the total population, only about 24 per cent participated in weekly sport. Representation in leadership roles was also limited with around 43 per cent of team managers and 36 per cent of coaches or instructors as women. In this first episode of the 'IWD 2026' podcast series, three Australian sports leaders of Indian origin discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in women’s sports.

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme centres on balance. Moving beyond awareness and symbolic messaging, SBS Hindi seeks the views of Minister Natalie Suleyman and obstetrician and gynaecologist Preeti Khillan on what ‘balancing the scales’ truly means in action.

Oil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation.

In multicultural Australia, community events often help strengthen social cohesion and bring people together across backgrounds. During Ramadan, one such gathering is the Ramadan Night Market in Melbourne’s Dandenong suburb. In this report, SBS Hindi speaks with Indian migrant families as well as people from other communities to understand what the event means to them. The report also features comments from Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan, who visited the market, along with reflections on community and connection.

The Australia Taxation Office issued over 84,000 Directory Penalty Notices (DPNs) in FY 2024-25, triple the number from the previous years. According to ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, 22,000 taxpayers owe $11 billion in unpaid taxes - about 20 per cent of the total collectable debt. If you're not paying your company's PAYG withholding, GST or superannuation on time, ATO can come after your personal assets for your unpaid company taxes. In this podcast, financial expert and registered tax agent Puneet Singh breaks down what migrant entrepreneurs need to know to protect themselves.

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Renowned sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is the eighth-generation and last descendant of India’s Lucknow–Shahjahanpur Gharana. In this podcast, he shares insights into the distinctive style and rich legacy of his Gharana within Indian classical music. Listen in as he traces the lineage of Ustad Niamatullah Khan—the founder of the Gharana—and his connection to the descendants of the legendary Tansen, while also exploring the evolution of the Afghan rabab into the modern sarod.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other political leaders including Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan have extended their warm wishes for Holi to the Indian and other South Asian communities.

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US President Donald Trump has issued his first public statement since joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning the conflict could last longer than expected. As tensions intensify across the Middle East, governments are scrambling to assist citizens stranded overseas. Australia faces mounting pressure to organise repatriation efforts, while commercial airlines resume limited flights amid ongoing security risks and closed airspace.

As Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped for the year, the iconic event marked 30 years of championing Australian design. Speaking with SBS Hindi, board member Anou Khanijou Mcpherson shared her perspective on the festival’s evolution, reflecting on fashion's growing commitment to diversity, sustainability and noting that its future lies in ensuring Australian fashion reflects the many stories that define contemporary Australia.

Folk music has long been an integral part of traditional Holi celebrations, shaping the festival’s rhythm and community spirit. Sydney-based singer Rachana Bhatnagar, with over three decades of experience in folk, classical and Bollywood music, says these melodies continue to resonate today. She advocates blending folk traditions with contemporary sounds to keep them accessible, while staying rooted in the festival’s cultural essence. Through her performances of classic Holi tracks, she highlights the festival’s shared sense of colour and community.

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Since the 1979 overthrow of the Shah of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran has remained a longstanding geopolitical challenge for the United States. The recent killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been viewed by some as a chance to topple the ruling ayatollahs. Yet experts warn that replacing Iran’s leadership is far more complicated than it may seem.

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Iranian state media have confirmed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Australian leaders have thrown their support behind the strikes on Iran amid the reports of his death. For the second time in 12 months, the US and Israel have conducted co-ordinated strikes on Iran in what US President Donald Trump called a "massive and ongoing" operation to topple the Iranian administration.

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Travel time between Sydney and Newcastle could drop to just one hour under Australia’s inaugural high-speed rail project. The next development phase is now underway and the federal government says construction could start by 2028, forming the first stretch of a proposed 1,800-kilometre East Coast line from Brisbane to Melbourne. The nearly $90 billion project promises faster commutes, regional housing growth and long-term productivity gains, despite public scepticism over cost and delays.

Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan is one of the leading Indian classical musicians and sitar players. He is the seventh generation of the Imdad Khani Gharana, named after his great-grandfather Ustad Imdad Khan, a sitar and Surbahar player with an innovative 'gayaki ang' (singing style). Speaking with SBS Hindi, the son and disciple of the sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan, Shujaat Khan, fondly reflects on learnings from maestros and about his favourite clothes.

The Indian Manipuri film 'Boong' has brought global acclaim to regional Indian cinema with its BAFTA win. The film’s music has been composed by Akhu Chingangbam and Zubin Balaporia. SBS Hindi speaks with Akhu Chingangbam about the film’s journey and the creative process behind its music and songs.

From the grand steps of the Met Gala to the keynote stage at the Melbourne Fashion Festival 2026, designer Prabal Gurung has built a career on storytelling through fabric and words. In a conversation with SBS Hindi, he reflects on dressing singer Diljit Dosanjh, sharing moments with Michelle Obama at the White House, and the time in India that shaped him. "India has given me my wings" he says, as he continues to soar after having claimed his American dream. Once a young boy from Nepal mocked for 'walking like a girl', Gurung now stands at the forefront of global fashion, measuring his success in impact.