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Australia is rolling out a new cell broadcast-based emergency alert system, AusAlert, with its first nationwide test scheduled for 2pm on 27 July. According to telecommunications design expert Abdullah Khan, the alert will be delivered to every active mobile device, whether it has a local SIM, an overseas roaming SIM, or even no SIM card at all. - آسٹریلیا میں نیا cell broadcast based ایمرجنسی الر...

A burst pipe, a house fire, storm damage, or an unexpected accident can happen when you least expect it. Home insurance is designed to protect you from the financial impact, but not every claim is approved without questions. In this episode, we break down how home insurance works in Australia, explore the common reasons claims are delayed or denied, and share practical tips to help you avoid costl...

More than 30,000 people attended the Pakistani Mango Festival in Melbourne, where delegations from China, Türkiye, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia joined Australian federal ministers and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. This SBS Urdu report features exclusive interviews with Assistant Minister Julian Hill and Chinese Consul General Feng Zhongwen. - میلبورن میں منعقدہ پاکستانی مینگو فیسٹیول...

Acclaimed playwright and director Mahesh Dattani's latest theatre production is making its Australian debut. The production has been brought to Australian audiences by Saba Zaidi Abidi of Adakar Theatre, whose years of dedication have made this project possible. Know more in this exclusive talk of Mahesh Dattani and Saba Zaidi. - معروف بھارتی ڈرامہ نگار اور ہدایت کار مہیش دتانی کا نیا تھیٹر پروجیک...

Amid reports of a property market crash in Australia, buyer's agent Minhal Lakhani told SBS that the market is not experiencing a crash, but rather a natural correction. He said the decline is more noticeable in higher-priced areas, while more affordable suburbs remain relatively stable. - آسٹریلیا میں پراپرٹی مارکیٹ کریش کی خبروں کے درمیان بائرز ایجنٹ منہال لاکھانی نے ایس بی ایس سے گفتگو میں بتای...

In light of recent telecommunications outages, telecommunications engineer Muhammad Umar Manzoor, who has more than 20 years of industry experience, told SBS Urdu how emergency calls—particularly to Triple Zero—can be affected during network disruptions, and what steps Australians can take to protect themselves and their loved ones in an emergency. - حالیہ ٹیلی کام آؤٹیجز کے پیش نظر، بیس سال کے تج...

Dr Kamran Shaukat, a Senior Lecturer at Torrens University, says artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of work. However, he believes AI is not only eliminating some jobs but also creating new employment opportunities. In this interview, he discusses the benefits, challenges and safe use of AI for everyday people. - ٹورنس یونیورسٹی کے سینئر لیکچرر ڈاکٹر کامران شوکت کا کہنا...

Commenting on the recent increase in visa application fees, MARA agent and Vision Consultants CEO Imran Ali Lakhani, along with Edlink's Fahad Jabbar, said the application fee for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa has risen from A$2,300 to A$5,750 in just six months, making Australia a far more expensive destination than many competing countries. One affected visa applicant said the overnig...

موسیقی کو روح کی غذا اور دلوں کو جوڑنے کا ذریعہ کہا جاتا ہے، اور آسٹریلیا کے شہر میلبرن میں یہ تصور حقیقت کا روپ دھارتا نظر آتا ہے۔ پاکستانی نژاد انجینئر اور بانسری نواز وقاص محمود مختلف ثقافتوں سے تعلق رکھنے والے فنکاروں کے ساتھ مل کر بین الثقافتی موسیقی کی محافل میں اپنے فن کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہیں۔ ایس بی ایس اردو کے اس پوڈکاسٹ میں وہ اپنے موسیقی کے سفر، ثقافتی ہم آہنگی کے فروغ میں فن کے کردار، اور م...

Zia Ahmed, recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), reflects on his journey in community service, voluntary work, and the importance of promoting social harmony in multicultural Australia. He shares his personal struggles and achievements in the 1970s as part of his Muslim family, along with the values that inspired his lifelong commitment to serving the community. The discussion also expl...

Fuel price volatility, the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East, climate change and the threat of climate change have significantly increased the demand for electric vehicles in Australia. But in a country like Australia, where long-distance and interstate travel are the norm for some people, can electric vehicles succeed? In this SBS Urdu podcast, we explore the opportunities, challenges...

A Qawwali Night organized by the Pakistani community in Canberra brought together music lovers from diverse backgrounds. Indian-origin qawwal Kuldeep Bains delivered a captivating performance and expressed his commitment to promoting Sufi music in Australia. He named legendary qawwal Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as his favorite and a major source of inspiration. - کینبرا میں پاکستانی کمیونٹی کے زیرِ اہتم...

Pakistani-Australian actor and director Sonil Shanker is promoting South Asian theatre in Australia through his upcoming July production, a project that brings a fresh and contemporary concept to the stage. Joining him is Indian-origin producer Anshu Adrekar. In this exclusive SBS Urdu podcast, Sonil and Anshu share their journey of bringing the production to life, the struggles of independent the...

For many young footballers, wearing the national jersey remains a distant dream. But for Melbourne-based teenager Ahmed Faraz Gulzari, that dream became reality at an exceptionally young age. In this SBS Urdu podcast conversation, Gulzari shares how his football journey began in Melbourne and eventually led him to represent Pakistan on the international stage. His story is one of talent, hard work...

Achieving a 99.95 ATAR in the HSC is only one part of Sophia Shaikh’s success story. Alongside her academic achievements, she became a youth ambassador for supporting charity initiatives with her pocket money. Although both her parents are doctors, they say they never pressured their only daughter to become a doctor, nor did they try to make her a “nepo kid”. Alongside her studies, Sophia is also...

Australia continues to face a shortage of skilled professionals across several sectors, with medicine among the most affected. What job opportunities are available for doctors and medical professionals in the Northern Territory? Listen to this podcast featuring a panel of Darwin-based doctors discussing the issue. - آسٹریلیا کو کئی شعبوں میں ماہرین کی قلت کا سامنا رہا ہے اور ڈاکٹری اور میڈیکل کا ش...

"Chatori Club", a community initiative founded by nine women, is redefining the role of social gatherings by combining food with open, supportive conversation. Designed as an inclusive platform, the club welcomes women from diverse backgrounds to connect, and share experiences, in a safe environment. - ’’چٹوری کلب‘‘ نو خواتین پر مشتمل ایک ایسا پلیٹ فارم ہے جس کے دروازے ہر خاتون کے لئے کھلے ہیں ، ک...

The engineering sector in Australia is currently going through a number of challenges, however there are still employment opportunities for skilled engineers in a variety of industries, especially in regional areas where development projects are progressing rapidly. A panel discussion with engineers working at Darwin highlighted the issues facing the sector, the need for skills and future possibil...

The Iran war has provoked not only an economic and diplomatic crisis at the global level, but also a debate over the foreign policies of several countries. Professor Samina Yasmin is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Western Australia and Director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies. Listen to an analysis of the immediate and long-term impact of the c...

Egg Hunt سے لے کر Easter Bunny تک وہ روایات جو مغربی ممالک میں موجود ہیں وہ جنوب ایشیائی ممالک کی مسیحی برادری کے ایسٹر منانے کے انداز سے قدرے مختلف ہے ، آسٹریلیا میں موجود پاکستانی مسیحی برادری کس طرح ایسٹر مناتی ہے سنئے اس پوڈکاسٹ میں ۔

Even though Eid had passed, Salam Fest extended the celebrations by hosting a cultural day at the Victorian State Library, aiming to preserve the festive spirit. The event focused on highlighting the diverse and vibrant aspects of Muslim culture, offering attendees an engaging glimpse into its rich traditions and artistic expressions. - یوں تو عید گزرے کافی وقت ہو گیا لیکن عید کی خوشیوں کو مزید یا...

Australian culture celebrates social cohesion by bringing diverse communities together, and the Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair (MEFF) reflects this spirit—welcoming people of all backgrounds each Eid. - آسٹریلین ثقافت کی خاص بات مختلف پس منظر کے افراد کو یکجا کرتے ہوئے سماجی ہم آۃنگی کا فروغ ہے اور ہر سال عید الفطر کے موقع پر منعقدہ MEFF اس ثقافت کو بخوبی پورا کرتا ہے، یہ ایک ایسے ایونٹ کے...

In Australia, Eid al-Fitr is more than a celebration, it’s a snapshot of multicultural harmony. Over the weekend, Muslim communities marked the festival with prayer, food, and shared traditions, while the wider society reflected a powerful sense of inclusion and cultural connection - آسٹریلیا کا شمار ان ممالک میں ہے جہاں متنوع پس منظر کی آبادی رہائش پذیر ہے اور یہ تنوع یہاں مختلف تہواروں میں ہم...

آسٹریلین ریجنل ٹاون ٹفالگر کی مسلمان کمیونٹی ہر ہفتے کے روز ایک مفت افطار پر مدعو کی جاتی ہے ، منتظمین کا کہنا ہے کہ اس اقدام کا مقصد نہ صرف کمیونٹی میں یک جہتی کو فروغ دینا ہے بلکہ آسٹریلیا کی ملٹی کلچرل اقدار کو آگے بڑھانا بھی ہے۔

An incident reportedly occurred during a community Ramadan iftar gathering in Ballarat, Victoria, causing concern among members of the local Muslim community. - آسٹریلین ریاست وکٹوریہ کے شہر بیلا ریٹ میں کمیونٹی افطار کے دوران مبینہ طور پر ایک ناخوشگوار واقعہ پیش آیا، صورتحال نے جہاں بیلا ریٹ کی مسلم کمیونٹی کو متاثر کیا وہیں وزیر داخلہ ٹونی برک کا کہنا ہے کہ یہ ہمارے بطور آسٹریلین ہم کون ہیں ا...