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Listen to the top News of 09/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

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Overseas Indian Day, observed annually on 9 January, celebrates the contributions of Indians living abroad to India’s development, culture, and global standing. The date marks Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa in 1915. In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with members of the Indian community who have made significant contributions to Australian society.

The global celebration of World Hindi Day takes place on 10 January. In this podcast, we speak to Dr Subhash Sharma, a Hindi poet, about the significance of the language, the beauty of its poetry, and the importance of creating continuous opportunities to promote the language. In the concluding segment, he also shares some of his own poetry.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. After weeks of resisting increasing calls for a federal inquiry, he confirmed on Thursday afternoon, following a cabinet meeting, that a Commonwealth royal commission would be established. The inquiry will focus on antisemitism and social cohesion and will be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, 74.

In this SBS Hindi podcast, we share the story of an Indian-origin family in Melbourne caring for a loved one with dementia at home. Guduru Rao lives with dementia, and with the support of Australia’s home-based aged-care services, his wife Uma Rao and their family have chosen to care for him at home. Their experience reflects a cultural approach common in India, where elderly parents are typically cared for within the family, and explores the challenges, changes and personal experiences of managing dementia in a migrant household.

Our body needs to remain hydrated, but it becomes even more crucial during summer. How to make sure to replace lost fluids and replenish our electrolytes? Speaking with SBS Hindi dietician Simiran Lodha, shares some tips to stay hydrated and safe throughout the day.

Summers are a time when families spend time together, but it is also when pressure to look a certain way intensifies. ‘Summer body’ expectations if not managed wisely, can affect individuals, strain partners and family relationships, and quietly shape self-worth, especially for children and teenagers. In this conversation, mental health expert Neha Kapoor explains how these pressures impact wellbeing and offers guidance on protecting confidence and emotional health.

Listen to the top News of 08/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

According to Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Action Plan, 67 per cent of South Asian respondents say finding and joining a cricket club in Australia is a challenge. While players of South Asian background make up 18 per cent of community and junior-level cricket, the Scanlon Foundation reports they represent just 4.2 per cent of state and territory players. In this podcast, Lara Cricket Club player Vishesh Malhotra shares his sporting journey in Australia after arriving in 2019. As he prepares for Victoria Country Week, he reflects on his experience as the only multicultural player in his team and the realities beyond the pitch.

As summer begins, many people focus on losing weight by changing diets or increasing exercise, often expecting quick results. But does weight management really require extra effort in summer, or is choosing the right approach more important? An Ayurvedic expert Dr Naveen Shukla suggests that aligning our diet and daily routine with the season helps the body naturally stay balanced. In this podcast, he shares insights on safe and natural ways to manage weight during summer, including seasonal foods, hydration, daily habits, yoga, and the importance of mental balance for long-term wellbeing.

As Australia braces for extreme heatwaves, the risks to household pets, particularly cats and dogs, are often overlooked. Itee Dewan speaks with veterinarian Dr Amitha Lala of Griffith Vet Hospital on the early warning signs of heat stress that pet owners commonly miss and practical, lifesaving steps owners can take during extreme heat. The podcast also features firsthand experience from a pet owner sharing how she protects her pets during heatwave conditions.

Academic pressure, social media, and rising expectations are increasingly shaping children’s lives, making mental health a growing concern for families. Often, emotional struggles in children are misunderstood as stubbornness or behavioural issues, delaying timely support. In this podcast, mental health expert Dr Aparna Chawla discusses common mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents, early warning signs that parents should not ignore, the impact of school and digital life, and how families can create a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable seeking help.

Australia’s annual inflation eased to 3.4 per cent in November 2025, down from 3.8 per cent in October, according to ABS data. Housing remained the biggest driver of price growth, rising 5.2 per cent, followed by food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3 per cent) and transport (2.7 per cent). In this podcast, economist Devika Shivadekar breaks down the latest inflation data and explains what the easing trend could signal for interest rates ahead of the RBA’s meeting next month.

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Nearly seven million people living on the fringes of Australia’s cities face growing risks from urban fires, as the nation braces for one of its most severe heatwaves since Black Summer of 2019-2020. A new joint report from former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council has suggested it's only a matter of time until Australian cities experience a disaster of the same magnitude as the Los Angeles blazes of 2025.

Listen to the top News of 07/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Australia’s medicine regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a safety advisory for an Ayurvedic product after detecting high levels of heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium. In this podcast, we speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr Santosh Kumar, who shares insights on how to safely buy Ayurvedic products and what information consumers should look for before purchasing.

Parents sending children to childcare are now guaranteed a 90 per cent subsidy for three days a week, without the need to meet any eligibility test. While parents have welcomed the move, some say the subsidy alone does not go far enough and further support is needed to make childcare truly affordable.