SBS Hindi

The Perth COVID-19 lockdown has come at a precarious time. The JobKeeper scheme is entering its last quarter, and financial aid to businesses are being reduced. SBS Hindi talks to Perth-based CPA Dinesh Aggarwal to find out how the lockdown may impact small businesses.

Catch the latest news of 2/02/21 in Hindi**//An out of control bushfire threatens homes in the Perth Hills**//Cricket legend Merv Hughes is the latest name to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame**

The saying that if you work hard and your intentions are firm then you can make every dream come true certainly applies to Tanveer Sangha who has just been selected to play in the Australian T-20 squad.  It's a proud moment for his family and the Indian community.  

Following a hotel quarantine security guard testing positive in Perth, almost 2 million people were put in a lockdown on Sunday, January 31. It came just a day before schools reopened. We talked to Indian Australian mum Preeti Soni to find how she handled the news.

Catch the latest news of 1/2/21 in Hindi**// WA imposes lockdown on 2 million people as a security guard tests positive in Perth**//In India, Delhi Congress urges Rahul Gandhi to assume the office of Party President**//Spectators may be allowed into the stadium for India v/s England 2nd Test Match in Chennai**

Queensland has re-opened its 491 and 190 Skilled Visa programs from 1st February 2021.

A study by the Lowy Institute has placed Australia in the top 10 countries for its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak while India is ranked in the top 15 worst performing countries.  However, one researcher believes India has an advantage in dealing with the pandemic.

सामान्य स्कूली जीवन में वापस जाना गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के बाद बच्चों के लिए एक रोमांचक या चिंताजनक समय हो सकता है। यहां अभिभावकों के लिए कुछ सुझाव दिए गए हैं, जिससे आप अपने बच्चों को नए स्कूल वर्ष में भेजते वक़्त सहज महसूस करें।

In this bulletin... ** Concerns for Australians affected by Emirates' flight cancellations...** Victoria Police on the hunt for two men behind the dangerous driving incident in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall...** In India, farmers led by Rakesh Tikait continue build up at Ghazipur (Delhi UP border)... and more news