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A recent study highlights that, despite the significant contributions of migrant entrepreneurs to their new home country, their experiences of marginalisation and the ways they can overcome it remain underexplored. Niti Bhargava, who has recently been appointed as a member of the Small Business Ministerial Council for Victoria, shares some of the key issues and challenges that remain in the business world for migrants.

While inflation is easing, grocery prices in Australia are climbing at their fastest pace in the last five years. In this podcast, we talk to Dr Vinod Mishra, Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Economics, and explore what is behind the rising costs, and how Indian Australian families are adjusting their household budgets.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House, expressing hope for future trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to help end the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting is the first since an acrimonious row between the two men in the Oval Office in February, and comes just days after Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has warned the community about scam calls spoofing its emergency helpline, where fraudsters impersonate Indian authorities and allege legal issues to appear credible. The Consulate stressed it never contacts people via mobile numbers and urged vigilance. The consulate informed SBS Hindi that over 1,000 complaints have been received and the matter is being taken up with Australian authorities.

Australia’s productivity growth has slowed in recent decades, reaching just 0.9 per cent in 2022-23. To address this, Canberra is hosting a three-day Productivity Roundtable with economists, unions, and business leaders. Proposed solutions include cutting red tape, increasing investment, and trialling four-day work weeks. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlights AI as a “game changer,” while experts warn that low growth is already impacting young Australians.

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Feeling tired or moody on Mondays may be caused by ‘social apnea’, a condition linked to weekend habits. Research shows men and people under 60 are more at risk, likely due to behavioral factors, though the exact cause is still unclear.

Australian airline has been ordered to pay a penalty of $90 million for what has been dubbed the largest case of 'illegal' sackings in the country's history. Qantas outsourced more than 1,800 baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff in 2020, in a move the Federal Court ruled was designed to curb union bargaining power in wage negotiations. Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson said “We sincerely apologise to each and every one of the 1,820 ground handling employees and to their families who suffered as a result."

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On 16 August, a magnitude-5.6 earthquake hit southern Queensland near Kilkivan, shaking homes across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay. No major damage or injuries were reported, though such moderate earthquakes, occurring around 350 times a year, can cause minor structural damage. SBS Hindi spoke to locals about their experiences, while authorities continue to monitor for possible aftershocks.

The 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is celebrating Indian cinema in Australia. This podcast covers key highlights from the award night to the flag hoisting and features your favourite stars sharing how the festival connects with audiences beyond cultural boundaries. The IFFM continues through 24 August.

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बॉलीवुड जगत की प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री संगीता बिजलानी से जुड़ी कुछ ख़ास और दिलचस्प बातें।

With the launch of 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), SBS Hindi spoke to Indian casting director Mukesh Chhabra where he opened up about his career choices, love for theatre, mental health struggles of new comers, the craft of launching great talent and also revealed his favourite talent of all times.

Listen to the top News of 14/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.