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The Jain community in Australia is celebrating its most significant festival, Paryushan Parv, which spans 18 days across various Jain traditions. At the same time, the community is ambitiously constructing grand temples in Sydney and Melbourne using nearly 3,000 tonnes of marble, the same variety used to build the Taj Mahal. In this episode, we hear from devotees, youth scholars, and temple leaders about how a modest community, numbering almost 6,000 according to the last census, is shaping a grand legacy.

A new study, published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research and based on data from 4,400 children, has found a link between tooth loss and bullying among adolescents. Senior author of the study, Associate Professor Ankur Singh from the University of Sydney, highlights the psychological effects of tooth decay. Based on official figures showing that 24 per cent of children suffer from decay in their adult teeth, the study is calling for stronger government support to provide free dental care for children and adolescents.

Thousands joined anti-immigration rallies across Australia on Sunday, sparking counter-protests and national debate. Political leaders condemned the 'divisive' rhetoric, while some Indian community leaders expressed their concern over the broader impact on social cohesion.

Listen to the top News of 1/09/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

The MINDSET Team, led by the National Ageing Research Institute, has co-designed and trialled online training to enhance interpreter-mediated dementia assessments. This has significantly improved communication between patients and clinicians, explains Professor Bianca Brijnath. In this interview with SBS Hindi, she also highlights lifestyle changes that could delay the onset of dementia

Listen to the Top News of 31/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the God Ganesh, is being observed across the world. Traditionally, after the festivities, devotees bid farewell to Ganesh by immersing his idols or images in water, a ritual known as 'Ganpati Visarjan'. To make this celebration eco-friendly and sustainable, local councils in Sydney are providing communities with environmentally friendly alternatives. Listen to this podcast featuring Vijay Srinivasa from Sahyadri Sydney to learn more about collective and eco-friendly immersion.

From vibrant street pandals in India to cozy family gatherings in Australia, Ganesh Chaturthi has transcended borders. It's no longer just about rituals but also about cultural identity, sustainability and the joy of passing traditions to the next generation. In this podcast, we explore how families are passing down the traditions and how this Hindu festival is bringing multicultural communities together in Adelaide.

A new study by Deloitte Access Economics has found that nearly one in three Australians lives with an allergy. The figure has doubled in the past 18 years - from 4.1 million in 2007 to 8.2 million. Speaking with SBS Hindi, Dr Anju Agarwal says the causes of this dramatic rise are multifaceted.

Gun debates are common in the US, but what about Australia? In the United States, a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 others injured. Meanwhile, in rural Victoria, two police officers were shot dead. Listen to this podcast as we discuss whether firearm ownership is on the rise in Australia and the factors driving this trend.

The report, titled “Women Speaking Up: Gender Dynamics in Australia’s Whistleblowing Landscape” gathered data from 65 people who received support from Human Rights Law Centre as whistleblowers between August 2023 and June 2024. The study suggests that women who blow the whistle on misconduct are paying a steep price for their courage. Advocates are now pressing for the urgent creation of a Whistleblower Protection Authority to safeguard and support those who step forward.

The Australian government has unveiled new childcare safety reforms, introducing CCTV trials, a national register of workers, and a ban on mobile phones. The measures are designed to strengthen child protection and rebuild public confidence in the sector after recent abuse scandals. The reforms will be backed by extra training and more frequent inspections to ensure compliance and safeguard children across the country.

Listen to the Top News of 28/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

बॉलीवुड जगत की प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री भाग्यश्री से जुड़ी कुछ ख़ास और दिलचस्प बातें।

एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 28 अगस्त 2025

A massive manhunt is underway in Victoria after two police officers were shot dead and another was injured during a search warrant. The suspect, 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, is believed to hold views aligned with the “sovereign citizens” movement, which rejects government authority. Heavily armed and on the run, the suspect forced the rural Victorian town of Porepunkah into lockdown. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said every effort is being made to track him down.