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Listen to this podcast featuring Arun Sharma from Celebrate India, who founded Melbourne’s iconic Diwali celebration at Federation Square with a small group of volunteers. He shares how the event began as a community initiative to help the wider public understand the festival of lights and its cultural significance. Two decades on, the celebration has grown into one of Australia’s most recognised Indian festivals, marking 20 years at Fed Square this year.

Diwali, the festival of lights, has once again returned to Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium. The celebration draws thousands each year, making it one of the largest and most inclusive Diwali events in the state. This year’s festival features dozens of live performances, a business expo, authentic Indian cuisine, dazzling fireworks, and family-friendly zones, all with free community access. Tune in to learn more.

In this podcast, we bring you coverage of the Multicultural Youth Awards 2025 at the Victorian Parliament, featuring voices of finalists, winners, and guest speakers. Hear how these celebrations inspire young people and honour the contributions of immigrants, highlighting the importance of diversity in Australia amid growing anti-immigration sentiment.

With around 90 per cent of fire and emergency service workers being volunteers, experts warn that more help will be needed as climate change intensifies. To attract volunteers, incentives such as scholarships, reimbursements, stipends, tax breaks, and student loan reductions are now being considered. A Senate inquiry is also examining proposals for a new national scheme to create a "Climate Army" of young volunteers, to strengthen Australia’s disaster response capacity.

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From rising stress to shrinking social circles, loneliness is emerging as a silent epidemic among men, yet many hesitate to talk about it. In this podcast, we explore its impact on men from Indian and multicultural communities, their health and economy, while Psychiatrist Dr Davinder Singh Kochar shares why it's important to find support.

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The contribution of Indigenous people to Australian life is seen through sport perhaps more prominently than in any other field. And, within sport, Indigenous Australians are particularly prominent through rugby league. This weekend [[3 Oct-6 Oct]] will see the largest annual gathering of Indigenous people in the country at the New South Wales Koori knockout rugby league tournament. It's a sporting competition... but also, so much more.

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Two people were killed and three others seriously injured after a car rammed into pedestrians and the suspect stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in Manchester, northern England. Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers shot and killed the suspect, who was identified as a 35-year-old British national. The incident happened at a time when Jewish communities worldwide observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Indian stand-up comedian Amit Tandon, often called the ‘married guy of comedy,’ joined SBS Hindi during his recent Australia and New Zealand tour for an insightful conversation. He shared his thoughts on online streaming platforms, podcasts, the evolving comedy scene in India, controversies, and how he keeps his content relatable. Listen to the full interview for a blend of humour and heartfelt reflections.

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Registered nurses across the country will soon be able to prescribe medications without a doctor's approval, improving healthcare access in rural and remote areas. This reform aims to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals and address workforce shortages effectively.

Listen to this podcast with Varun Ghosh, a Labor Senator from Western Australia and the first Australian Senator to take his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. While affirming his identity as an Australian, he reflects on how his Indian heritage has shaped his life. Senator Ghosh, who was also part of the Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD), shares his views on Diwali being recognised as a public holiday in Australia and highlights the growing involvement of the Indian community in Australian politics.

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At the Sea World Diwali event, community leaders from across Queensland shared their reflections on the significance of celebrating Diwali in Australia, how it compares to traditions in India, and what the festival means in the context of current national debate on migration. Rav Kaur, Pushpinder Oberoi and Seema Chauhan's insights offer a glimpse into the evolving cultural landscape and the role of festivals in fostering inclusion and understanding.

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