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A Commonwealth Ombudsman report has found Services Australia knowingly breached child support laws for six years, denying payments to parents with less than 35 per cent care. At least 16,600 people were affected, with some owed up to $10,000. The report highlights unintended legal consequences, financial abuse risks, and recommends law changes, compensation, and stronger oversight to recover funds...

Support for One Nation has surged to 26 per cent in new Redbridge polling, marking an unprecedented rise in the party’s primary vote. Analysts link the shift to growing voter frustration with major parties and political instability, particularly following the Liberal–National split. While Pauline Hanson leads popularity rankings, experts caution that strong polling has not always translated into e...

Inaugurated in 2021, a 400 kg Mahatma Gandhi statue was allegedly cut and stolen from the Rowville-based Indian Australian Community Centre on 12 January 2026. Victoria Police said the theft is believed to have been carried out by three unknown people, who reportedly used an angle grinder to remove the statue from its base. The incident has drawn condemnation from the Indian community, as well as...

On 3 February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced a 25-basis-point increase in the cash rate to 3.85 per cent, marking its first interest rate rise in more than two years. In this podcast, we speak with mortgage holders who say they will now need to reassess their finances, as financial experts stress that careful budget planning will be essential in the period ahead.

The Federal Government has finalised a landmark $219 billion health agreement with the states in a national cabinet meeting, pledging an additional $25 billion to stabilise public hospitals and cap NDIS growth over the next five years. And while the meeting has been hailed for its reforms, medical experts and state premiers warn that further investment is essential to meet the country's health nee...

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Anke Gowda, who began collecting books at the age of 20, was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in 2026. Once a bus conductor, Gowda now runs Pustak Mane (House of Books) in Haralhalli village, Karnataka, which has a collection of more than 2 million books. Today it is regarded as one of the largest private libraries in the country and offers free reading facilities t...

In this podcast, neurosurgeon and Order of Australia Medal recipient Dr Rondhir Jithoo takes us through a personal and inspiring journey, reflecting on his early life in India and South Africa, and his professional path in Australia. From serving in public hospitals and remote communities to contributing through the Australian Defence Force, Dr Jithoo highlights how medicine, for him, is not just...

Since last year, gold and silver prices have climbed sharply as global uncertainties push investors toward safe-haven metals. In this episode, RMS Australia’s economist Devika Shivadekar breaks down what has been behind rising gold prices and explains why silver has earned the label of the “new gold.”

Dr Ravin Sadhai was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for his outstanding service to medicine and community health in Victoria’s Bacchus Marsh region. Going beyond the traditional clinic setting, he pioneered initiatives such as the ‘Pub Clinic’ and the ‘Ladies Lounge’ to bring healthcare into everyday community spaces. In this in-depth conversatio...

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Australia’s out-of-cycle decision to reclassify India as a “higher-risk” country for student visa evidence requirements has left many international students uneasy, with some saying they feel constantly “on edge” due to the unpredictable nature of visa rules.

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Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been confirmed in India's West Bengal state, and at least 190 people have been quarantined. It's prompted multiple countries in Asia to step up airport screenings to prevent the spread of the infection, which currently has no vaccine or proven treatment. Health Minister Mark Butler says the Australian government is closely monitoring the outbreak. Experts c...

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On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on the steps of Birla House in New Delhi while on his way to lead his multi-faith evening prayers. In this episode, we speak with Dr Vedabhayas Kundu, Program Officer at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in New Delhi. He shares how the world responded to the news of his assassination and reflects on why Mahatma Gandhi continues to be remembered wo...

More than $140,000 has been raised by the community to support the families of two men who lost their lives at the Never Never River in NSW. Fundraiser organiser Sunita Kalkal, a family friend of Sahil Batra, expresses gratitude for the compassion shown by volunteers and supporters. Sachin Khillan’s coworker Preeti Barot remembers him warmly and speaks about how colleagues are coping. However, bot...

Hare Ram Pandey, a farmer from Jharkhand, adopted an abandoned newborn baby girl he found in a dire condition and took full responsibility for her care. Over time, he rescued and welcomed several other orphaned girls into his home, raising them as his own. Today, he is the guardian of 35 girls. Whenever abandoned children are found, people reach out to him for help. He has also registered his name...

Vasudeva Kriya Yoga is a Victoria-based, not-for-profit yoga organisation that serves thousands of yoga enthusiasts. Beyond meeting the needs of its community, it showcases Australia’s meaningful contribution to global wellness, inclusivity and multicultural engagement through yoga. Recently, it was awarded the Prime Minister’s Yoga Award 2022 by Indian PM Narendra Modi. SBS Hindi spoke with the o...