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The Albanese government has announced a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026. This marks an increase of 25,000 places compared to 2025, though it remains 8 per cent below the post-COVID peak. The announcement aligns with recent government reforms aimed at making international student growth more sustainable. Here's what Head of the Association of Australian Education Representatives of India (AAERI) Nishidhar Borra told SBS Hindi about the latest move.

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The four-day Garma Festival in the Northern Territory has concluded, marking its 25th anniversary. The festival serves as a platform not only for First Nations voices but also as a hub for multicultural Australia. A lot transpired at the festival, including political dialogue, cultural exchange and reconciliation through music, dance and storytelling.

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In this podcast, we speak with Ashwin Rodrigues, Secretary of the Wine Growers Association of India and a trained winemaker, about the recent Indian Wine Buyer–Seller Meet held in Sydney on July 28, 2025. Organised by the Association with support from APEDA and the Indian government, the event showcased premium Indian wines and explored how such initiatives can help strengthen the presence of Indian wines in the Australian market.

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The United States has implemented sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing economic and security concerns. While Australia has been spared, key allies including Canada, Switzerland and Taiwan face steep hikes. The tariff rate for Australia remains at the lowest level of 10 per cent, while India faces 25 per cent. More in this podcast.

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On July 31, 2025, the Labor government passed a student debt bill in Parliament that will reduce the education loans of nearly three million Australian students by about 20 per cent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that reducing student debt was the government's top priority, and this promise has now been fulfilled. In this podcast, we share detailed information about the bill along with students’ reactions to the change.

On July 31, 2025, the Labor government passed a student debt bill in Parliament that will reduce the education loans of nearly three million Australian students by about 20 per cent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that reducing student debt was the government's top priority, and this promise has now been fulfilled. In this podcast, we share detailed information about the bill along with students’ reactions to the change.

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During DonateLife Week, from July 27 to August 3, Australia’s Organ and Tissue Authority urges multicultural communities to consider organ donation to save lives. Thousands await transplants or dialysis, many benefiting from kidney donation. In this segment, we speak to Manisha Chaubal Menon, an Indian-origin Australian and organ donation ambassador, who shares her journey, debunks myths and highlights key points to inspire others to register.

The 25th annual Garma will take place between Friday 1 August – Monday 4 August at the Gulkula ceremonial site in the Northern Territory. Tune into this podcast to know how this four-day celebration marks the largest cultural exchange on the First Nations calendar and what previous attendees had to say.

Listen to the Top News of 31/07/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

During DonateLife Week, from July 27 to August 3, Australia’s Organ and Tissue Authority urges multicultural communities to consider organ donation to save lives. Thousands await transplants or dialysis, many benefiting from kidney donation. In this segment, we speak to Manisha Chaubal Menon, an Indian-origin Australian and organ donation ambassador, who shares her journey, debunks myths and highlights key points to inspire others to register.

The social media age restriction debate has reignited in Australia after the government announced a ban on children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts, effective from 10 December. Communications Minister Anika Wells made the decision based on advice from the e-Safety Commissioner. YouTube Kids will still be accessible. But how are parents reacting to these social media restrictions? - ऑस्ट्रेलियाई सरकार द्वारा 16 साल से कम उम्र के बच्चों के लिए YouTube अकाउंट बनाने पर प्रतिबंध की घोषणा के बाद देश में सोशल मीडिया की आयु सीमा को लेकर बहस एक बार फिर तेज हो गई है। यह नया नियम 10 दिसंबर से लागू होगा। संचार मंत्री अनिका वेल्स ने बताया कि यह फैसला ई-सेफ्टी कमिश्नर की सिफारिश पर लिया गया है। हालांकि, बच्चे अब भी YouTube Kids का इस्तेमाल कर सकेंगे।