Bollywood Gupshup: Salman Khan refuses to appear in Amir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha from 2022-02-24T21:35:29

Bollywood star Salman Khan has announced that due to his busy schedule he won’t be part of Amir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha which is set to be released on 14^th April. Th...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 24 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-24T21:16:15

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A new agriculture visa that promised to fill worker shortages, yet to bear any fruit - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿਚਲੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਵੀਜ਼ੇ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਗੂ ਕਰਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਕਈ ਅੜਿੱਕੇ from 2022-02-24T14:33:38

The Federal Government announced the scheme last June and promised workers from up to ten ASEAN countries would be on the ground in Australia by the end of that year.&nb...

‘I want to see more people connecting with my mother tongue’, HSC Punjabi topper Lovisha Gangwani - 12ਵੀਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ 'ਚ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਵਾਲੀ ਲੋਵਿਸ਼ਾ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਕਾਮਯਾਬੀ ਦਾ ਸਿਹਰਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਿਰ ਬੰਨਿਆ from 2022-02-24T08:46:06

Meet Lovisha Gangwani who topped HSC's Punjabi subject this year with another fellow student by securing 99 marks out of 100. Lovisha credits this success to her family members who helped her by...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 23rd Feb 2022 from 2022-02-23T21:35:55

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ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਡਾਇਰੀ: ਲਹਿੰਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਸਰਗੋਧਾ ਤੋਂ ਅਗਵਾ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ 151 ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਬਰਾਮਦ from 2022-02-23T13:09:58

ਸਰਗੋਧਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਗਵਾ ਹੋਈ ਲੜਕੀ ਸੋਬੀਆ ਬਤੂਲ ਦੀ ਭਾਲ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਛਾਪੇ ਮਾਰਦੀ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਨੇ 151 ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਬਰਾਮਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ 21 ਕੁੜੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਜਿਸਮ ਫਿਰੋਸ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਅੱਡਿਆਂ 'ਚੋਂ ਛੁਡਵਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ। <...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 22 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-22T21:44:01

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ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਡਾਇਰੀ: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ 72 ਫੀਸਦੀ ਮਤਦਾਨ, ਕੁਝ ਮਾਮੂਲੀ ਝੜੱਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਛੱਡਕੇ ਚੋਣਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਂਤਮਈ ਰਹੀਆਂ from 2022-02-22T16:12:19

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਚੋਣਾਂ ਲਈ ਐਤਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਸੂਬੇ ਦੇ ਕੁੱਲ 2.14 ਕਰੋੜ ਵੋਟਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ 71.95 ਫੀਸਦੀ ਵੋਟਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀਪੂਰਵਕ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਵੋਟਾਂ ਪਾਈਆਂ। ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਅਣਸੁਖਾਵੀਂ ਘਟਨਾ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਲ...

Emotional reunions at international airports as Australia opens borders from 2022-02-22T09:51:41

Australia has opened its international borders to vaccinated travellers from Feb 21. The first international tourists in two years have touched down in Sydne...

State and Federal Governments urged to deal with elder abuse from 2022-02-22T09:38:35

Australia's ageing population and the pandemic restrictions have combined to trigger a rise in cases of the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Australians - and people with disab...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 21 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-21T21:24:36

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'Sat Sri Akaal': This HSC topper taught common Punjabi words to his schoolmates - 12ਵੀਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੋਟੀ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਹਾਸਿਲ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਇਹ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਦੂਜੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ 'ਚ ਵੀ ਲਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ 'ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦਾ ਜਾਗ' from 2022-02-21T13:55:57

Harkirat Singh, who topped the Punjabi subject in this year's New South Wales HSC, says he is proud to keep his language, faith and culture alive - all while studying at a Christian private scho...

Anticipation mounts ahead of international borders reopening from 2022-02-21T09:21:14

There's great anticipation as families plan to reunite, and businesses and airlines prepare for the reopening of international borders on Monday February the 21st. Some people have waited two ye...

Why are migrant domestic violence victims often misidentified as perpetrators? - 'ਪ੍ਰਵਾਸੀ ਮੂਲ ਦੀਆਂ ਘਰੇਲੂ ਹਿੰਸਾ ਪੀੜਤ ਔਰਤਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਅਕਸਰ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ ਝੂਠੇ ਦੋਸ਼': ਇੱਕ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ from 2022-02-21T09:10:16

Migrant and refugee women are around three times more likely to be misidentified as the predominant aggressor in family and domestic violence cases than their Australian-born ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 18 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-18T21:37:21

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‘Stay updated’: Melbourne man’s ‘agonising’ airport experience due to proof of vaccination confusion from 2022-02-18T15:10:56

Harpreet Singh was travelling to India for a family emergency. Despite having what he thought was all the valid documents, he had to go through a lot of hassle to be able to board a Qa...

Men twice as likely as women to earn $120,000 a year from 2022-02-18T11:08:52

The new gender equality scorecard shows men are twice as likely to be highly paid than women, on a salary of more than $120 thousand a year

Government brings failed visa character test bill back to parliament from 2022-02-18T10:27:27

The Coalition will bring the "character test" bill back to parliament after an earlier attempt to enshrine the laws was defeated late last year.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 17 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-17T21:58:20

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Helping your child maintain heritage language and culture while growing up in Australia - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਵਰਿਸ਼ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਵਿਰਾਸਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਅਤੇ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਨਾਲ਼ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਜੋੜੀਏ from 2022-02-17T15:11:31

The benefits of bilingual education are well documented. But experience shows that adapting it to your child’s needs is the only way to make it work for fostering cultural id...

Bollywood Gupshup: Akshay Kumar starrer 'Prithviraj' to hit screens in June from 2022-02-17T14:51:30

The historical drama 'Prithviraj', based on the life of the last Hindu king, 'Prithiviraj Chauhan' starring Akshay Kumar in the title role, is scheduled to hit theatres on June 1...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 16 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-16T23:42:21

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Punjabi actor and activist Deep Sidhu dies in a road accident from 2022-02-16T17:15:11

Deep Sidhu, who came into the limelight during farmer's protests against the government's agriculture reform laws last year, died on Tuesday when his car rammed into a truck near...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 15 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-15T21:18:21

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‘Don’t stop until you’re proud': Meet Gulshan, mother, make-up artist and tram driver - ਕੁਝ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਜਜ਼ਬੇ ਤਹਿਤ ਟ੍ਰਾਮ ਡਰਾਈਵਰ ਦਾ ਕਿੱਤਾ ਅਪਨਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਗੁਲਸ਼ਨ ਗੋਰਾਇਆ from 2022-02-15T16:44:18

Gulshan Goraya is one of the few Punjabi female tr...

Mental health experts want to end silence about suicide from 2022-02-15T10:19:17

Youth suicide is a complex issue, with members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people in rural Australia and Indigenous communities disproportionately affected. Getting out of a dark place can b...

'The backbone behind the frontline': Supporting Australia's healthcare workers from 2022-02-15T10:01:36

Nearly 50,000 public hospital nurses in New South Wales have planned industrial action over staffing, pay and working conditions. SBS Small Business Secrets has spoken to some of ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 14 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-14T21:05:25

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What spurred Gurpreet to challenge gender norms and become a mechanic - ਮਰਦ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਸਨਅਤ 'ਚ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੀ ਇਹ 'ਮੋਟਰ ਮਕੈਨਿਕ' ਹੋਰਨਾਂ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਬਣ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਨਾਸਰੋਤ from 2022-02-14T16:00:09

Sydney-based Gurpreet Kaur Shergill is one of the very few female mechanics of Indian origin in Australia. Proud of her choice, she now hopes to inspire other women to break...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 11 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-11T21:50:21

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Portable long service leave scheme allows vulnerable workers to benefit - 'ਪੋਰਟੇਬਲ ਲੋਂਗ ਸਰਵਿਸ ਲੀਵ' ਸਕੀਮ ਤਹਿਤ ਹੁਣ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ ਘੱਟ ਤਨਖਾਹ ਵਾਲ਼ੇ ਕਾਮਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਫਾਇਦਾ from 2022-02-11T15:34:23

Vulnerable low-paid workers on short-term contracts are benefiting from new laws allowing them to transfer their long service leave entitlements between employers. 

Bollywood Gupshup: Shahrukh Khan joins Rajkumar Hirani for his upcoming movie with a Punjabi twist from 2022-02-11T13:31:42

After a long break, Shah Rukh Khan is going to act in Rajkumar Hirani’s new project that is scheduled to start in March 2022. As per media reports, a shooting set of a Punjabi village is being c...

Government's proposed religious discrimination bill faces challenges from 2022-02-11T09:25:21

Parliament has resumed for the first time this year ahead of a federal election expected in May. And the government's proposed religious discrimination bill has faced many hur...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 10 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-10T21:24:08

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Muslims in India oppose hijab ban - ਭਾਰਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਸਲਿਮ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਵਲੋਂ ਹਿਜਾਬ ਪਾਬੰਦੀ 'ਤੇ ਵਿਰੋਧ from 2022-02-10T17:54:54

Muslim students in India have expressed their anger over a hijab ban, protesting in favour of the head covering calling it a right, a form of dignity and pride. Female demonst...

Australia to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers from 2022-02-10T16:19:49

Since the reopening of international borders in late 2021, only fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families, along with skilled workers, inte...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 9 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-09T21:47:16

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What is Jury Duty, and who can be summoned for it? - ਜਿਊਰੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਕਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ? from 2022-02-09T16:49:34

Every Australian citizen who is on the electoral roll can be called up for jury service. But what is involved if you are summoned to be a juror? And what are juries for? <...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 8 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-08T21:46:22

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'Seeking permanent residency': Migrants in limbo seek certainty from 2022-02-08T15:50:22

The poll of 1000 people found that 78 per cent believe migrants who have lived and worked in Australia for several years should have a clear pathway to permanent residency.

Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Hidak' by Rai Muhammad Khan Nasir from 2022-02-08T15:38:50

Our Pakistan-based reporter Masood Mallhi reviews Pakistani Punjabi poet Muhammad Khan Nasir's ghazals and nazms from his book 'Hidak' in our fortnightly literary series. Tune in...

Research reveals rental trends from 2022-02-08T10:09:47

The Great Australian Dream has long been to own your own home. But sky-rocketing  house prices, stagnating  wages, and lifestyle changes mean it's no longer the rea...

Days of mourning for Indian superstar from 2022-02-07T21:44:25

Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's biggest cultural icons and a singer who defined music for generations has died at the age of 92.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 7 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-07T21:30:42

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Bollywood Gupshup: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcome their first child through surrogacy from 2022-02-07T13:28:29

Global stars Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have become parents via surrogacy. They took to Instagram to share the big news with their ...

Sikh doctors in NSW allowed to wear masks while keeping their beards intact - ਨਿਊ ਸਾਊਥ ਵੇਲਜ਼ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਾੜ੍ਹੀ ਦੇ ਉੱਪਰੋਂ ਮਾਸਕ ਪਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਮਿਲੀ ਇਜਾਜ਼ਤ from 2022-02-07T12:59:39

Sikh doctors who were barred from performing their normal duties due to improper fitting masks have found a new way of wearing them that keeps their facial hair intact. The method has also been ...

Interest rates on hold but experts warn rise is imminent from 2022-02-07T11:43:50

The Reserve Bank may have put interest rates on hold but analysts warn rises are on the way later this year. For now though, values are continuing to increase.

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 4 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-04T21:19:34

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Sikh community group in Melbourne is distributing free RAT kits to the ones in need - ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲੋੜਵੰਦਾਂ ਲਈ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਰੈਪਿਡ ਐਂਟਿਜਨ ਟੈਸਟ ਕਿੱਟਾਂ from 2022-02-04T17:03:49

Melbourne’s Sikh Gurudwara, 'Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Officer' has procured Rapid Antigen Kits from both government and non-government agencies and is distributing them for free to the ones who nee...

Sikh volunteer Amar Singh honoured with Citizen of the Year award from 2022-02-04T09:56:41

Volunteering is 'in-built' in our system, says Amar Singh, the proud recipient of Paramatta's Citizen of the Year Award for 2022. He received this recognition for his charity's relief work in bu...

Aged care providers issue warning as COVID-19 ravages sector from 2022-02-04T08:16

Aged care service providers across Australia are urging the federal government and national cabinet to act urgently to stop the spread of Omicron in the sector.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 3 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-03T21:34:29

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What is ATAR and why is it important? - ਏ ਟੀ ਏ ਆਰ (ATAR) ਕੀ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਇਹ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਕਿਉਂ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਹੈ? from 2022-02-03T13:17:06

The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank or ATAR plays a significant role for secondary school students who plan to pursue higher education. It is a standard ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 2 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-02T21:35:30

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Scott Morrison and the Coalition slump in Newspoll from 2022-02-02T15:53:21

The recovery out of the pandemic is set to be the major election issue with both Labor and Coalition today touting their credentials. In a major speech on Tuesday, the Prime M...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 1 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-01T22:05:20

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Calls for better water safety campaign targeting migrant communities from 2022-02-01T12:50:06

There are calls for swim safety information to be better targeted at migrant communities across Australia who have long been over-represented in beach fatalities.  Listen

Lunar New Year: 2022 The Year of the Water Tiger - ਲੂਨਰ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਾਲ 2022 ਦੇ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ 'ਵਾਟਰ ਟਾਈਗਰ' ਬਾਰੇ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ from 2022-02-01T09:43:14

The Year of the Tiger begins on February 1. But what does that mean?

ਚੀਨੀ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਾਲ ਤਹਿਤ ਇਸ ਸਾਲ 1 ਫਰਵਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਟਾਈਗਰ ਦਾ ਸਾਲ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਪ...

Lunar New Year: 2022 The Year of the Water Tiger from 2022-02-01T09:43:14

The Year of the Tiger begins on February 1. But what does that mean?

Cheerful tiger stamps to ring in the Lunar New Year - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਪੋਸਟ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲੂਨਰ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਾਲ 'ਤੇ 'ਟਾਈਗਰ' ਸਟੈਂਪ' ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਲੜੀ ਤਿਆਰ from 2022-02-01T09:34:14

Lunar New Year will get an extra bit of roar in February, as Australia rolls out cheerful lucky tiger stamps to commemorate the occasion.

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Cheerful tiger stamps to ring in the Lunar New Year - ????????? ???? ????? ???? ???? ??? '?? '?????' ?????' ?? ??? ??????? ??? ???? from 2022-02-01T09:34:14

Lunar New Year will get an extra bit of roar in February, as Australia rolls out cheerful lucky tiger stamps to commemorate the occasion.

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 31 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-31T21:55:59

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Students, teachers prepare for COVID-safe return to school from 2022-01-31T12:22:49

School is set to begin from Monday for millions of students around the country, but many expect the return won't go smoothly as Omicron wave is adding extra pressure to a...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 28 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-28T21:13:31

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Changing lives: How a prison officer uses his faith to help inmates from 2022-01-28T16:33:46

Gurpreet Singh is a classification officer whose job is to decide where inmates should be placed to give them the best chance of returning to normal life. This year, Mr Singh is one of the celeb...

What is Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in Australia? - ਲੂਨਰ ਨਵਾਂ ਸਾਲ ਕੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ? from 2022-01-28T10:47:20

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is an entrenched part of Australian culture. Sydney’s version, for example, is said to be the largest celebration of its type outs...

Nurses and healthcare workers still facing challenges - ਸਿਹਤ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਨਰਸਾਂ ਦਰਪੇਸ਼ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਆ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਕਈ ਚੁਣੋਤੀਆਂ from 2022-01-28T08:09:02

While COVID-19 hospitalisation numbers are plateauing, nurses and healthcare workers say they're are far from a respite. They're predicting a spike in case numbers as people gather acr...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 27 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-27T21:04:28

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Bollywood Gupshup: Amid rumours of postponement, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' set to release on Visakhi from 2022-01-27T13:15:35

Rumours were flying high that Amir Khan starrer 'Lal Singh Chadhha’s release date may get postponed due to the pandemic. But now the makers have confirmed that it is set to hit theatres on its o...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 26th Jan 2022 from 2022-01-26T21:33:11

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'Proud of my Sikh identity', says WA’s nominee for the 2022 Young Australian of the Year from 2022-01-26T14:45:16

Nominated as the Young Australian of the Year for Western Australia, 27-year-old Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa wants to represent Sikh families on Australian TV shows.

‘Open, friendly and welcoming’: Punjabi filmmaker Ron Kahlon blown away by Indigenous acting talents - 'ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਅਦਾਕਾਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ਼ ਫ਼ਿਲਮਾਂ ਤਹਿਤ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਤਜ਼ੁਰਬਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਯਾਦਗਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਖੂਬਸੂਰਤ ਅਹਿਸਾਸ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ': ਰੌਨ ਕਾਹਲੋਂ from 2022-01-26T09:32:46

Ron Kahlon, a rising filmmaker from Punjab now settled in Australia, says he wasn’t too sure how receptive well-known Indigenous Australian actors Uncle Jack Charles and Laila Thaker would be to...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 25 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-25T21:24:46

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Almost 1500 languages at risk of disappearing by the end of the century - ਇਸ ਸ਼ਤਾਬਦੀ ਦੇ ਅੰਤ ਤੱਕ 1500 ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਅਲੋਪ from 2022-01-25T14:09:47

Concerning new research suggests more than 20 per cent of the world's languages could cease being spoken within the next 80 years. The Australian study found close to 1500 endangered languages, ...

Inequity the greatest current COVID threat: WHO from 2022-01-25T13:54:39

The World Health Organisation has expressed concern for health services around the world as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues its rapid spread. World Health Organisation Dire...

My Australia: Meet award-winning WA tech entrepreneur Nilesh Makwana from 2022-01-25T13:49:13

Nilesh Makwana began his transformation - from a struggling student living with his grandfather in India to an award-winning entrepreneur - on the very first day he arrived in Australia. 

Former Punjab DGP and Navjot Sidhu's advisor Mohammad Mustafa booked for ‘provocative’ speech from 2022-01-25T12:38:44

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s strategic adviser and former director-general of police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa, has been booked over his alleged remarks on a community...

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia from 2022-01-25T09:24:37

A new COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Australia, joining Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca. 

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 24 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-24T21:29:42

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Pandemic preparation for school starting - ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਾਪਸੀ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ from 2022-01-24T13:27:50

Victoria has announced its back to school plan with a range of COVID-19 health measures to ensure students can safely return to the classrooms for 2022. While authorities and health experts supp...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 21st Jan 2022 from 2022-01-21T21:44:32

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India extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28 from 2022-01-21T14:50:30

India's Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the current ban on international scheduled flights till February 28, 2022. The civil aviation body has also clarified tha...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 20 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-20T21:48:17

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Pakistan Diary: 'Drone attack' in Abu Dhabi kills one Pakistani and two Indian nationals from 2022-01-20T15:31:38

A suspected drone attack by Yemen-based Houthi rebels has sparked an explosion that has killed three people and injured six others in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Ara...

RAT kit pricing 'beyond outrageous': ACCC from 2022-01-20T15:23:07

The consumer affairs monitor is criticising the 'beyond outrageous' prices of some rapid antigen testing kits. Meanwhile, Federal health authorities are trying to reassure Austral...

Big boss fame Jasmin Bhasin and Gippy Grewal’s ‘Honeymoon’ is spoilt by their families from 2022-01-20T10:48:55

Big boss contestant Jasmeen Bhasin is going to make her Punjabi films debut with Gippy Grewal in the upcoming comedy film Honeymoon which eventually becomes a family holiday.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 19th Jan 2022 from 2022-01-19T21:28:03

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‘Day by day’: Businesses welcome extra work hours for international students but call for more arrivals from 2022-01-19T16:38:03

While international students have welcomed the Australian government's decision to allow them extra working hours, small business owners say further arrivals are needed to address the acute work...

How has the pandemic changed children? from 2022-01-19T14:10:25

Psychologists and education specialists around the world have been examining how the pandemic has affected children.
With 2022 marking the third year of the pandemic, res...

'Migrant communities travel up to 200km for cremations,’ says newly elected councillor in Griffith - 'ਪ੍ਰਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਮੇਲ ਖਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੀ ਮੁੱਖ ਲੋੜ': ਗ੍ਰਿਫਿਥ ਕੌਂਸਲਰ ਮਨਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ from 2022-01-19T11:04

With a sharp increase in new migrants and international students opting to settle in regional areas, Manjit Singh Lally, the newly elected councillor in Griffith, says there is a pressing need f...

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 17 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-17T21:42:29

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How business and leisure travel will change after the pandemic from 2022-01-17T12:09:21

Tourism Australia's 2021 $9 million dollar 'Epic Holidays' campaign encouraged Australians to enjoy the benefits of a domestic holiday. But the reality is most of us h...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 14 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-14T22:02:47

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PM Modi security lapse: Supreme Court ex-judge Indu Malhotra to head probe panel from 2022-01-14T13:15:28

The Supreme Court-appointed a five-member committee headed by justice Indu Malhotra to probe the “major breach”...

ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ 5-11 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਟੀਕਾਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਹੋਈ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ from 2022-01-14T12:44:49

5 ਤੋਂ 11 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਹੁਣ ਪੂਰੇ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਵਿਡ-19 ਵੈਕਸੀਨ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਖੁਰਾਕ ਲਈ ਯੋਗ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਉੱਧਰ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਕਈ ਉਦਯੋਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਾਮਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਬੂਸਟਰ ਸ਼ਾਟ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 13 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-13T22:18:36

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Child vaccines launch in Australia from 2022-01-13T11:21:09

Children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine across Australia. And Victoria is mandating booster shots for workers across multiple industries.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 12th Jan 2022 from 2022-01-12T21:28:04

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‘The violence has to stop’: Melbourne lawyer helping vulnerable migrant women seek justice from 2022-01-12T15:42:43

While practising law, Mannie Kaur Verma encountered many migrant victims of domestic violence struggling to seek justice in the Australian legal system. To help these women access support, she f...

Pakistan Diary: Government forms a committee to investigate the death of Murree tourists from 2022-01-12T14:12:30

At least 23 people froze to death from carbon monoxide poisoning after being trapped in their cars on snow-covered roads at a popular tourist town of Murree. Hundreds of tourists remained s...

Police renew water and road safety messaging for the summer from 2022-01-12T08:25:32

Police have issued new public messaging urging people to be safe and sensible on roads and in the water this month, following an alarming increase in road accident deaths and preventab...

Clearing up confusion: what to do after returning a positive rapid test from 2022-01-12T08:25:22

While supply issues continue to affect the availability of rapid antigen tests across Australia, for those who do test positive new guidelines have come into place about what to do next. Revised...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 11 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-11T19:25

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 10 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-10T21:29:56

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Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Trinjna' by Ahmed Rahi from 2022-01-10T10:24:36

Our Pakistan-based reporter Masood Mallhi reviews Pakistani Punjabi poet Ahmed Rahi's ghazals and nazms from his book 'Trinjna' in our fortnightly literary series....

Communities struggle to access, afford rapid antigen tests from 2022-01-10T07:51:31

With the push to have more people undergo at-home rapid tests, community leaders say there's been a struggle in parts of the country to obtain them. The Prime Minister has ruled out making ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 7 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-07T21:11:44

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Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi denies claims of security lapses during PM's Punjab visit from 2022-01-07T12:03:06

In response to criticism regarding PM Narendra Modi's security breach, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi expressed regret for the 'unfortunate' incident, but denied the Centre's claim...

Film productions stalled amid rising Covid cases in Bollywood from 2022-01-07T10:28:58

With many bigwigs of Bollywood like Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Anshula, Malayka, Ria Kapoor and Karan Bulan getting infected by Coronavirus, production of many upcoming Bollywood movies has b...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 6th Jan 2022 from 2022-01-06T20:55:44

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 5th Jan 2022 from 2022-01-05T21:36:15

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Arrest made after app sets up online 'auction' of Muslim women - ਮੁਸਲਿਮ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਦੀ 'ਨਿਲਾਮੀ ਕਰਨ' ਵਾਲੀ ਐਪ ਬਨਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਆਰੋਪੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਹਿਰਾਸਤ 'ਚ from 2022-01-05T13:56:58

Police in India has made their first arrest after investigating a so-called online 'auction' of Muslim women. They say it is a case of hatred towards India's minority Muslim community.

Pakistan Diary: Punjab government develops mobile app for the welfare of transgenders from 2022-01-05T13:56:42

Through the support of NGOs working for the rights of Eunuchs, the Punjab Human Rights Department has introduced a mobile phone application for the registration of complaints of violence against...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 4 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-04T20:10:52

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 3 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-03T21:33

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Calls for a national approach for the use of rapid antigen tests from 2022-01-03T19:53:54

The push to use rapid tests is gaining pace as PCR testing sites are overwhelmed. People are being forced to wait for hours on foot or in their cars, or to simply drive away without e...

The world responds to the Omicron surge from 2022-01-03T19:53:46

France is tightening its COVID-19 restrictions in an effort to curb the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continue to rise in the United Kingdom....

A very Happy New Year from SBS Punjabi family - ਐਸ ਬੀ ਐਸ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਸਮੁੱਚੀ ਟੀਮ ਵਲੋਂ ਸਰੋਤਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਸੁਨੇਹੇ from 2022-01-03T16:58:30

As we welcome new year, our team at SBS Punjabi extends its greetings to the listeners. We truly value the relationship with our audience, and we look forward to continued community su...

Why has the cost of global shipping risen so dramatically this year? from 2022-01-03T16:16:31

It all comes down to a lack of empty containers, or rather, too many empty containers where they’re not needed and too few where they are.

Recap: Reflecting community stories of 2021 from 2022-01-01T11:23:50

Though 2021 was a mix of emotions, the Punjabi community in Australia responded to the challenges by supporting each other. From the news that left a footprint on future developments, to stories...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 31 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-31T21:08:05

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India Diary: Restrictions re-imposed in various Indian states as Covid-19 cases rise from 2021-12-31T20:02:48

A number of Indian states have re-imposed restrictions as the Omicron variant continue to rise across the country. All this and more in our weekly news segment from In...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 30 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-30T21:36:59

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Ranveer Singh starrer '83' declared tax-free by Delhi government from 2021-12-30T11:04:16

83, the film is based on the Indian cricket team's triumph in the 1983 World Cup has been declared tax-free in Delhi, filmmaker Kabir Khan thanked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for t...

Australia wins the Ashes - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਨੇ ਜਿੱਤੀ ਐਸ਼ੇਜ਼ ਸੀਰੀਜ਼ from 2021-12-30T10:31:20

Australia has retained the Ashes by thrashing England in the Third Test match, winning by an innings and 14 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Victorian debutant Scott Boland claimed a remark...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 29th Dec 2021 from 2021-12-29T21:40:17

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 28 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-28T22:21:20

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 27 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-27T21:16:33

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2021: Pandemic politics and the fight for gender equality from 2021-12-27T12:06:15

2021, a year dominated by women’s rights, the pandemic and political scandals that spread nationally and internationally. And plans for campaigning ahead of next years federal election were ramp...

Why the vaccinated need COVID-19 boosters from 2021-12-27T12:05:22

More than one million Australians have now had a third ‘booster’ shot against Covid-19. But with infections likely to soar worldwide as more countries ease restrictions, and with new varian...

2021 has been an extraordinary story in business and financial matters from 2021-12-27T12:04:21

A look back at the major finance stories of the year and things that moved the market.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 24 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-24T21:55:50

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What are the climate drivers that shape Australia’s weather? - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਦੇ ਮੌਸਮ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਤ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਜਲਵਾਯੂ ਚਾਲਕਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣੋ from 2021-12-24T13:00:44

Australia's weather is influenced by many climate drivers. The most important climate drivers in Australia include El Niño and La Niña which have the strongest influ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 23 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-23T21:58:05

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Multicultural campaign aims break down barriers to youth mental health support - ਨੌਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਅਰੰਭੀ ਗਈ ਇੱਕ ਬਹੁ-ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਮੁਹਿੰਮ from 2021-12-23T13:15:43

A new campaign is trying to break down the barriers faced by young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds when it comes to talking about their mental health. In a joint in...

Lal Singh Chaddha was shot over 100 locations across India from 2021-12-23T09:00:24

The makers of the upcoming movie Lal Singh Chaddha have disclosed that it took over 200 days to complete the movie which is an Indian story from the backdrop of 1968 to 2018. Listen to this and ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 22nd Dec 2021 from 2021-12-22T21:37:18

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Pakistan Diary: OIC nations pledge funds to prevent economic collapse in Afghanistan from 2021-12-22T16:51:20

Pakistan hosted a conference of Muslim countries to establish financial assistance to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan. This and more in our weekly news update from Paki...

Punjabi Diary: BJP confirms alliance with Captain Amrinder Singh ahead of 2022 Punjab polls from 2021-12-22T09:31:13

For all the latest on politics, community, social, and sports-related content, listen to our weekly Punjabi Diary presented by our India-based contributor Paramjeet Sona.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 21 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-21T21:05:28

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Meet the first Punjabi woman to be elected as a councillor in Australia - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬਣ ਕਾਂਊਸਲਰ ਬਨਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਕੁਸ਼ਪਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ from 2021-12-21T11:31:04

Kushpinder Kaur has created history by winning a council seat in the Punjabi-dominated area of Blacktown in Sydney.

ਕੁਸ਼ਪਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਸਿਡਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਗੜ੍ਹ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 20 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-20T21:53:41

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Technology aims to tackle climate change, emergency disasters and justice issues from 2021-12-20T12:46:06

It's hoped this strategy of innovation can help improve health information in remote communities and health outcomes for culturally diverse people.

Government upbeat over fiscal outlook despite the COVID spectre from 2021-12-20T12:42:24

The half-yearly financial check-up on the Australian economy has showed the economic recovery is taking shape - but COVID uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the future outlook.

Can Australia's health system cope with an Omicron COVID surge? from 2021-12-20T12:14:44

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is pushing up daily case numbers to record highs and while there's no doubt it's highly transmissible, there's not enough data as yet on its s...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 17 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-17T21:53:40

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India Diary: Lakhimpur Kheri incident was 'pre-planned conspiracy,' says SIT from 2021-12-17T13:59:09

The Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur Kheri incident of October 3 has pointed out in its application before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)  Listen

Commemorative postage stamp released in New Zealand to mark Punjabi Language Week - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਲਈ ਸਨਮਾਨ ਵਜੋਂ ਨਿਊਜ਼ੀਲੈਂਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਡਾਕ ਟਿਕਟ ਜਾਰੀ from 2021-12-17T12:23:22

The New Zealand Sikh community came together in Wellington to release a postage stamp commemorating the second Punjabi Language Week last month. 

ਨਿਊਜ਼ੀਲੈਂਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਹਫ਼ਤ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 16 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-16T21:00:09

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Dark sky tourism: stargazing in Australia - ਡਾਰਕ ਸਕਾਈ ਟੂਰਿਜ਼ਮ: ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਾਰਾਮੰਡਲ ਦੇਖਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ from 2021-12-16T10:23:25

Beyond the light pollution of the big cities is a growing tourism niche. This week Settlement Guide explores the stars, the dark spaces in between and Australia’s growing fascina...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 15 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-15T21:56

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Pakistan Diary: Punjab government to launch an air ambulance service from 2021-12-15T10:57:55

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on 13 December announced the launch of an air ambulance service. He claimed that the state would be the first province to start the service. This and...

Repairing things in Australia could soon become easier - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਸਤੂਆਂ ਦੀ ਮੁਰੰਮਤ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ ਹੋਰ ਵੀ ਆਸਾਨ from 2021-12-15T10:49:49

It could soon become easier for people to fix a range of products, with the federal government considering measures aimed at enhancing consumers' right to repair. It follows a Productivity Commi...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 14 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-14T21:38:49

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Punjabi Diary: Farmers get rousing welcome as they return from protest sites at Delhi's borders from 2021-12-14T15:32:44

Farmers received a hero's welcome as they uprooted their makeshift homes and returned to their villages after a year-long agitation against the government's three farm laws at the Ind...

Australian universities raise fees for international students from 2021-12-14T14:08:15

Some of the nation's biggest universities are raising their international student fees. It means students and educators are facing even more uncertain times ahead.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 13th Dec 2021 from 2021-12-13T21:45:45

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'My goal was to keep the team together': Kapil Dev reflects on 1983 World Cup triumph from 2021-12-13T17:44:54

As a new film recreates all the drama of India's unexpected 1983 World Cup victory, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev talks about the legacy of his team's triumph and offers some words of ...

Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Akhiyon Dhuli Chal' by Shakar Jatoi from 2021-12-13T13:48:01

Our Pakistan-based reporter Masood Mallhi reviews Pakistani Punjabi poet Shakar Jatoi ghazals and nazms from his book 'Akhiyon Dhuli Chal' by in our fortnightly li...

Mission for giving grows communities from 2021-12-13T13:08:19

During the Black Summer bushfires and lockdowns of the COVID pandemic, the charitable giving of Australia’s Sikh communities were extolled across Australia and over...

Efforts to reduce overpackaging of Asian ingredients in Australia from 2021-12-13T12:56:28

Big retailers have a major role to play in reducing the amount of packaging waste in Australia. But small and medium-sized businesses can make a difference too...

Unusual weather increases summer danger from snakes, spiders from 2021-12-13T11:43:06

This summer, Australians are being warned to learn basic first aid response actions for snake and spider bites, because there will be more of them around due to weather ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 10 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-10T21:49:10

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What is Cryptocurrency and should you invest in it? - ਕ੍ਰਿਪਟੋਕਰੰਸੀ ਕੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵੇਸ਼ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ? from 2021-12-10T14:29:23

A cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that can be sent to anyone through blockchain technology. You can hold this digital token in your wallet with no intermediaries, a...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 9 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-09T21:44:35

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Pakistan Diary: PM Imran Khan keen to reform sports structure, make more grounds for youth from 2021-12-09T15:46:23

In a bid to reform the country's sports structure, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the government is making more grounds for youth to make Pakistan a great sporting nation. T...

Punjabi singer Harrdy Sandhu reveals how he bagged his dream role in '83' from 2021-12-09T13:58:19

Harrdy Sandhu, who has given many super hit tracks, is set to make his Bollywood debut in the soon to be releasing sports flick '83'. Tune into this episode of Bollywood Gupshup to know how the ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 8th Dec 2021 from 2021-12-08T21:26:31

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'Freedom is priceless': Why Gagan is taking a four-month solo trip through the Australian outback from 2021-12-08T17:19:40

With a love of Australian history and a hunger for adventure, Gagan Sarwara will set off on a four-month solo voyage around the outback in his 4WD. The Perth-based vlogger says he hope...

A shortage of engineers - but migrants are overlooked for jobs - ਇੰਜੀਨੀਅਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਭਾਰੀ ਕਮੀ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਪੇਸ਼ੇ ਲਈ ਕਿਉਂ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਨਜ਼ਰਅੰਦਾਜ਼ from 2021-12-08T10:33:45

Australia is in the grip of an engineering shortage. Yet a new report by Engineers Australia has found a ready-made workforce of migrants is being overlooked...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 7 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-07T21:46:52

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Punjabi Diary: Congress ropes in singer Sidhu Moosewala to attract young voters from 2021-12-07T13:42:17

Famous Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala, who was booked last year for allegedly promoting gun culture and violence, has joined Congress ahead of the state assembly polls. This and more ...

Australia's delay in reopening international borders has brought tourism industry on its knees, says travel agent - ਆਸਟਰੇਲੀਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਸਰਹੱਦਾਂ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਖੋਲ੍ਹਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਰੀ ਕਾਰਨ ਸੈਰ-ਸਪਾਟਾ ਉਦਯੋਗ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਹੋਰ ਝਟਕਾ from 2021-12-07T13:22:35

Travel agent Gagandeep Singh says the tourism industry has suffered another setback due to the federal government's recent decision to pause the planned easing of border restrictions amid concer...

TGA provisionally approves vaccine for children 5-11 - 5 ਤੋਂ 11 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਕੋਵਿਡ ਟੀਕਾਕਰਨ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲੀ ਆਰਜ਼ੀ ਮਨਜ਼ੂਰੀ from 2021-12-06T22:06:28

Australia's national medicines regulator has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given to children aged five to 11 from next month. Authorities are also ...

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Interview with Pakistani Punjabi writer and poet Mehmood Awan from 2021-12-06T13:28:29

Punjabi writer Mehmood Awan speaks about his personal life and passion for literature. Click on the audio icon to listen to this interview by our Pakistan-based correspondent Mas...

International students turn away from Australia amid uncertainty over border reopening from 2021-12-06T10:55:02

Instead of being permitted to enter the country from December 1st, international students are staying put until least the 15th, prompting them to look elsewhere. 

Cancer death rates decline - but more in men than women from 2021-12-06T10:42:07

While more males than females die from cancer, there has been a sharper decline in the cancer death rate for men, while the rates for women are stagnating.

Omicron investigations to understand the threat from 2021-12-06T10:41

Much remains unknown about omicron, including whether it is more contagious, if it makes people more seriously ill or whether existing vaccines are effective against it. ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 3 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-03T21:49:53

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'83' is not just a movie, but a tribute to the iconic moment in cricket history, says Ranveer Singh from 2021-12-03T13:11:16

The sports drama, directed by filmmaker Kabir Khan, chronicles India’s iconic win under Kapil Dev’s captainship when the team defeated West Indies to clinch their first-ever World Cup trop...

India Diary: Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins BJP, resigns as Delhi gurdwara body chief from 2021-12-03T12:45:29

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a move perceived by several farm leaders as BJP’s attempt to reach out to Sikh voter...

'The evolution of a cricket fan': Professor explores his immigrant journey through the sport from 2021-12-03T10:31:02

For Samir Chopra, cricket provides a sense of belonging. His autobiographical book tracks how the sport has helped shape his identity from India to Australia and then to the US. 

It's forty years since HIV was first discovered in the United States - ?????? ??? ???? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??? ??? ??? 40 ??? ???? ?? ????? from 2021-12-02T23:14:31

As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, another global health crisis that's largely avoided the spotlight of late has reached a significant milestone. It's four decades since HIV w...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 2 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-02T21:21:38

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Report reveals in children growing up in Australia at a financial, economic, and linguistic disadvantage from 2021-12-02T14:12:54

Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research. The Disrupting Disadvantage Repor...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 1st Dec 2021 from 2021-12-01T21:45:36

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Canberra's workplace culture revealed in new report from 2021-12-01T13:40:02

In the wake of rape allegations by former liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, this report investigates the culture of sexual assault, harassment and bullying in parliamentary wo...

Pakistan Diary: Model apologises over her barehead photoshoot at Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara from 2021-12-01T11:10:56

A Pakistani model has sparked controversy with her bare head photoshoot at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur that has hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. This and more in our w...

Entering Australia: what you can and cannot bring - ????? ????????? ???? ???? ??? ??? ?????? ???? ??? ?? ??? ???? ?? ??? ?? ???? from 2021-12-01T02:30:03

Australia’s biosecurity laws prohibit the importation of certain goods that may seem harmless but can have a devastating impact on our environment and agriculture. If caught trying to bring in t...

Teach young children to swim, urges coach Anupreet Bedi - ???????? ???? ?????? ?????? ????? ?????? ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ?????? from 2021-12-01T02:08:37

Sydney-based swim coach Anupreet Bedi said swimming is a life-saving skill, and parents must ensure their children learn how to handle themselves in water at a young age.

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The risks faced by interfaith couples in India - ???? ???? ???????? ?????? ????? ?????? ???? from 2021-11-30T23:53:57

Interfaith love has always been contentious in India, as Arbaz Mullah, a young Muslim, discovered when he fell in love with Hindu woman Shweta Kumbhar.  Kumbhar's family ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 30 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-30T21:38:29

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Punjabi Diary: Farmers celebrate one year of protests at New Delhi borders from 2021-11-30T11:18:27

Hundreds of farmers gathered at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders around the national capital on 26 November to mark one year of the protests against three farm laws that Prime Minist...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 29th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-29T21:49:33

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COVID has made grieving more complex from 2021-11-29T10:22:47

So far, almost 1,950 people have died in Australia with coronavirus since the onset of the pandemic. It's important for people to realise that navigating their way through gri...

Most Australians say racism is a 'very big' problem: Scanlon Foundation from 2021-11-29T10:22:24

The survey covers a range of issues affecting Australia's multicultural society, including immigration, cultural diversity and discrimination. One key finding highlights ...

Might Europe's current COVID surge be seen in Australia in 2022? from 2021-11-29T10:21:50

Vaccines work, but they alone won't stop COVID-19. As another European winter sets in, some countries are learning this difficult lesson.

Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Ghar Da Buha' by Ghulam Rasool Shouq from 2021-11-29T10:14:25

Our Pakistan-based reporter Masood Mallhi reviews Pakistani Punjabi poet Ghulam Rasool Shouq's ghazals and poetry from his book 'Ghar Da Buha' in our fortnightly litera...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 26 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-26T21:22:24

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India Diary: Cabinet approves bill to repeal three farm laws from 2021-11-26T12:15:27

The Union Cabinet on 24 November approved a bill to repeal the three farm laws, which triggered protests at New Delhi's borders by thousands of farmers. All this and more in our w...

Karan Deol to share screen with uncle Abhay Deol in upcoming movie ‘Velle’ from 2021-11-26T12:00:14

Sunny Deol's son Karan is collaborating with his uncle Abhay Deol in their upcoming movie, 'Velle'. The film is slated to hit the theatres on 10 December. This and more in our weekly news update...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 25th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-25T21:03:14

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 24th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-24T21:23:12

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Pakistan Diary: IMF grants $6 billion bailout package for struggling economy from 2021-11-24T11:58:24

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will release about $1 billion in a loan instalment that will help shore up Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the rupee, which ha...

Diabetes Awareness Month: Expert shares tips on timely treatment and diagnosis - ???????? ??? ????? ??? ?? ??? ??? ???????? ???? ?????? ??????? ????? ????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ?? ???? ?? from 2021-11-24T11:41:33

With November being the National Diabetes Awareness Month, SBS Punjabi spoke to dietician Simran Grover,  who stressed the need for timely diagnosis and proper treatment by optin...

What is workplace discrimination and what to do if you think you are a victim - ??? ???? ??? '?? ??? ???? ?????? ?? ?? ??? ???? ??????? ???? ?? ?? ????? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ????? ?? ?? ???? ??? from 2021-11-24T03:56:22

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 23 November 2021 from 2021-11-23T21:55:15

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Punjabi Diary: Farmers to continue agitation despite welcoming government's decision to repeal laws from 2021-11-23T14:47

Despite the government's decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws, the farmers' bodies on 20 November declared that will continue their protests until all their pending demands...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 22nd November 2021 from 2021-11-22T21:46:43

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Diversity increasingly embraced by fashion industry - but is it enough? from 2021-11-22T10:51:36

The Australian fashion industry is increasingly embracing diversity. But is the pace of change fast enough? Industry insiders share their thoughts with SBS.

Millions struggle to understand COVID-19 health messaging from 2021-11-22T10:49:54

A national literacy hotline has recorded a sharp increase in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic from people struggling to understand key public health messages.

COVID vaccine hesitancy remains an issue of global concern from 2021-11-22T10:49:30

Many countries are struggling to get their population vaccinated but are still easing restrictions, and some nations are experiencing record daily numbers of infections and deaths.

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 19 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-19T21:39:39

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 18 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-18T21:37:49

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Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor's unconventional love story to hit theatres on 10 December from 2021-11-18T16:53:24

Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor will be seen in a progressive romantic drama 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui,' helmed by director Abhishek Kapoor. This and more in our weekly n...

Early onset hair loss and balding: Dermatologist shares possible causes and treatment from 2021-11-18T10:10:59

Tightly pulled hairstyles or tying your hair back in a similar way for a long time can lead to excessive hair loss or receding hairlines at an early age, warns Sydney-based dermatologist Dr Sarv...

Australian immigration: Here's everything you need to know about Orphan Relative Visa from 2021-11-18T05:16:58

The Orphan Relative Visa (subclass 117) is one of the many visa options for immigrants who wish to enter Australia. This episode of Settlement Guide takes a look at who is elig...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 17th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-17T21:55:05

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'One amazing Sikh at a time': A book about embracing differences and celebrating roots from 2021-11-17T14:37:12

A quest for learning about Sikh heroes and sheroes became a revelation for columnist-turned-author Dr Seerat Kaur Gill, which inspired her to compile a book exploring and illuminating 51 stories...

Pakistan Diary: 3,000 visas issued to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary from 2021-11-17T11:47:08

Pakistan High Commission has issued about 3,000 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to enable them to participate in the 552nd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak in Pakistan ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 16 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-16T21:46:50

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The stigma facing people who have had COVID-19 from 2021-11-16T14:36:59

Australians with COVID-19 are having milder forms of the illness, because they've been partially or fully vaccinated against it but are finding they're still facing stigma - and a rang...

Punjabi Diary: BJP leaders request PM Modi to reopen Kartarpur corridor ahead of Guru Nanak's gurpurab from 2021-11-16T12:40:34

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Punjab led by state unit chief Ashwani Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 November. The 11-member delegation requeste...

Dangerous summer predicted as children miss vital swim lessons - ?????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ????? ??? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ?????? from 2021-11-16T05:58:43

Australians are looking forward to summer, spending time being outdoors and in the water after a year in and out of lockdowns. But, with the pandemic putting swimming lessons ...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Monday 15th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-15T21:53:21

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Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Akh Samundar Hoi' by Ali Anwar Ahmed from 2021-11-15T12:32:03

In our weekly literary series, we review Pakistani Punjabi poet Ali Anwar Ahmed's ghazals and nazms from the book 'Akh Samundar Hoi'.

Australian groups unite to break stigma on perinatal mental health from 2021-11-15T10:59:25

Perinatal Mental Health Week ran from the 7th to the 13th of November. Its aim is to break down the stigmas, particularly affecting parents from Indigenous or migrant backgrounds, that prevent m...

Final year exams even tougher for some students this year from 2021-11-15T10:58:55

Teachers say preparing for exams has been especially difficult for students with English as a second language. While not all students face the same challenges, many have reporte...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Friday 12 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-12T21:47:10

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Career counsellor's expert tips for navigating job market for migrants in Australia from 2021-11-12T14:35:31

Melbourne-based career counsellor Geetanjali Gaba talks about evergreen jobs in Australia, ways to navigate the crowded job market and provides tips for getting back to work after a career gap i...

India Diary: Supreme Court unhappy with UP government's report on Lakhimpur Kheri case from 2021-11-12T14:12:16

Unhappy over the probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed, the apex court on 8 November said it wanted to appoint ...

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets Excellence in Cinema Award in Dubai from 2021-11-12T13:34:38

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was honoured with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night held in Dubai. This and more in our weekly upda...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Thursday 11 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-11T21:38:34

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Pakistan Diary: Opposition slams Imran Khan's welfare package, calls it 'pack of lies' from 2021-11-11T16:31:39

Opposition leaders have questioned Prime Minister Imran Khan's Rs 120 billion ($708 million) relief package aimed at  Listen

‘The man who should have died’: How an Indian POW became chief witness in war crime trials in Australia from 2021-11-11T15:30:17

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SBS Punjabi Australia News: Wednesday 10th Nov 2021 from 2021-11-10T21:42:28

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Australian kids under 12 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 next year from 2021-11-10T11:57:01

Australian children under the age of 12 are likely to remain ineligible for COVID-19 vaccinations until next year. The United States has started vaccinating 5 to 11-year olds ...

How can you start a small business in Australia? - ????? ????????? ???? ???? ???? ??????? ????? ????? ?? ???? ??? from 2021-11-10T04:31:24

Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but it’s one that comes with numerous challenges. Let’s take a look at how you can make this process simpler and more gratifying...

New study shows benefits of alcohol consumption among older Australians - ??? ???? ??? ?? ????? ?????? ?????????? ????? ???? ???????? ?? ??? from 2021-11-09T23:23:25

Moderate alcohol consumption for older Australians has been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. That is according to a new study which followed the drinking h...

SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 9 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-09T21:49:18

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Punjabi Diary: Navjot Singh Sidhu takes back resignation as state Congress chief from 2021-11-09T11:37:04