Canada and Australia have agreed to deepen ties as Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called on middle powers to work together in a fractured rules-based global order. Calling the two countries “strategic cousins,” Carney and Australian PM Anthony Albanese said like-minded nations must cooperate to secure their future and reduce their dependence on global superpowers like the United States. Tune in to know more.

From Sydney’s Darling Harbour and Melbourne’s Docklands to Darwin, Holi celebrations are drawing larger crowds each year. But organising a festival of colours in iconic public spaces comes with unique challenges, from securing permits for water and colours to protecting heritage sites, arranging catering and liquor licenses, and managing parking. In this podcast, organisers across Australia share the planning, approvals, and community effort that bring Holi’s vibrant spirit to life.

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Women remain under-represented in organised sport in Australia, both on and off the field. In 2024, while women made up 50 per cent of the total population, only about 24 per cent participated in weekly sport. Representation in leadership roles was also limited with around 43 per cent of team managers and 36 per cent of coaches or instructors as women. In this first episode of the 'IWD 2026' podcast series, three Australian sports leaders of Indian origin discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in women’s sports.

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme centres on balance. Moving beyond awareness and symbolic messaging, SBS Hindi seeks the views of Minister Natalie Suleyman and obstetrician and gynaecologist Preeti Khillan on what ‘balancing the scales’ truly means in action.

Oil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation.

In multicultural Australia, community events often help strengthen social cohesion and bring people together across backgrounds. During Ramadan, one such gathering is the Ramadan Night Market in Melbourne’s Dandenong suburb. In this report, SBS Hindi speaks with Indian migrant families as well as people from other communities to understand what the event means to them. The report also features comments from Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan, who visited the market, along with reflections on community and connection.

The Australia Taxation Office issued over 84,000 Directory Penalty Notices (DPNs) in FY 2024-25, triple the number from the previous years. According to ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, 22,000 taxpayers owe $11 billion in unpaid taxes - about 20 per cent of the total collectable debt. If you're not paying your company's PAYG withholding, GST or superannuation on time, ATO can come after your personal assets for your unpaid company taxes. In this podcast, financial expert and registered tax agent Puneet Singh breaks down what migrant entrepreneurs need to know to protect themselves.