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Is buying an existing business a smarter alternative to starting from scratch? In this podcast, banking and business finance expert Sidd Bahree shares practical insights for South Asian and Indian migrants in Australia on business acquisitions, financing options, emerging sectors, and the key factors to consider before taking the leap.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced $4 million in funding for a pre-feasibility study into a proposed large-scale oil refinery in Karratha, Western Australia. The study will be carried out by Perdaman, which is already building a $6.4 billion fertiliser manufacturing facility in the Pilbara. The proposed Made in WA Fuel Refinery aims to strengthen Australia's fuel security and, if approved, would become the country's third oil refinery and the first new large-scale petrol refinery built since the 1960s. Perdaman Chairman and Indian-origin billionaire Vikas Rambal said the project would be a "game-changer" for Australia's fuel security and manufacturing sector.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent across Australia, Europe, North America and other parts of the world, but experts warn that wildfire smoke could pose the biggest health threat. This podcast explores how smoke pollution affects health, why climate change is increasing the risk, and why air quality is becoming a growing global concern.

Victoria's new Premier Ben Carroll has four months to turn Labor's fortunes around after deposing Jacinta Allan to claim the top job. His first act as premier was to commit to a royal commission into the state's construction industry, which his predecessor resisted. The election is set for November. It's likely to be a three-cornered race, and an early electoral test of One Nation's rise. Listen now for the full report.

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Stories from India: In North Goa, cyclist and book lover Eliza D'Souza is giving libraries a unique twist by delivering books to readers' doorsteps on a bicycle. Along with his friend Emmanuel, he has built a library with thousands of books and personally cycles long distances to deliver and collect them. In this SBS Hindi podcast, hear how this initiative is promoting reading, sustainability and community connection through the simple joy of books and cycling.

Australia's headline inflation rate has eased to 3.8 per cent in June, down from four per cent in May and slightly lower than economists had expected. The figures come as new Reserve Bank research reveals many Australians do not understand why interest rates rise or how they help bring inflation under control. The Reserve Bank board is due to make its next interest rate decision early next month.

Listen to the top News of 29/07/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Victoria has lost its second female Premier after Jacinta Allan resigned following a leadership challenge. In this podcast, we speak with some professional women from the Indian community about the latest developments in Victorian politics. We explore whether the leadership challenge has reinforced their views on the importance of women in political leadership, the qualities they value in leaders, and whether the ongoing instability will influence how they vote.

A student protest sparked by allegations of paper leaks in India has grown into a wider debate about accountability, youth politics and Gen Z voices. In this SBS Hindi audio report, we explore the rise of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the support it has received from the Indian diaspora in Australia, and what lies ahead for the movement through the voices of protest supporters, organisers, students and community leaders.

Listen to the Top News of 28/07/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned, with Deputy Premier Ben Carroll taking over as the state's new premier. Although Allan had vowed to fight any challenge to her leadership, she announced on Tuesday morning that she would step aside, just before a Labor party room meeting where she was expected to face a leadership spill."The most important thing I want to say today is thank you," Allan said as she confirmed her resignation. Here’s what Indian community voices from regional areas said about her and the future leadership of the party.

The Australian federal government has accepted key recommendations from a landmark Islamophobia report, marking a step towards addressing anti-Muslim discrimination. Muslim organisations have welcomed the announcement but are calling for stronger legal protections and further action against religious discrimination.

Domestic violence can have a lasting impact on women's mental health, often long before they seek help. In this SBS Hindi podcast, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni explains how trauma, family expectations and cultural pressures affect women, particularly those from migrant communities. She also discusses the importance of women-only mental health services, recognising the signs of abuse, and why ongoing support is crucial for women leaving abusive relationships.

Listen to the Top News of 27/07/2026 in Hindi.

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How does the Labor Party decide its policies, and who gets a say? As the Labor national conference wraps up, criticism over debate on gas, gambling, Gaza and AUKUS has reignited questions about party unity and internal democracy. Listen now for the full report.