Episodios

  • As Australia observes National Day of Reflection, politics intensify over security and immigration

    As Australia observes National Day of Reflection, politics intensify over security and immigration
    Dec 22 2025
    A week after mass shooting, Australians marked a National Day of Reflection to honour victims of last week’s Bondi mass shooting, with floral tributes and vigils held at Bondi Beach. The day also saw anti-immigration rallies in Sydney and Melbourne, prompting police warnings and political criticism. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a review of intelligence agencies amid questions over ASIO’s role ahead of the attack.
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    7 m
  • Australia’s biggest stories and turning points: A look back at 2025

    Australia’s biggest stories and turning points: A look back at 2025
    Dec 22 2025
    The past year has been a turbulent one for Australia, marked by global conflicts reverberating at home and moments of profound national grief. From the Bondi attack that tested community unity, to the Erin Patterson mushroom trial and the escalating impact of climate-driven disasters, this episode revisits the key events and political debates that shaped public discourse and defined the year.
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    13 m
  • Top News: New South Wales, Victoria and the Commonwealth outline new hate speech measures

    Top News: New South Wales, Victoria and the Commonwealth outline new hate speech measures
    Dec 22 2025
    Listen to the Top News of 22/12/2025 from Australia, India and around the world in Hindi.
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    7 m
  • Christmas on a budget: How Australians are adapting amid rising costs

    Christmas on a budget: How Australians are adapting amid rising costs
    Dec 22 2025
    As the holiday season begins, Christmas is feeling more stressful than festive for many Australians. After three years of rising living costs, households and small businesses say budgets are stretched to the limit. In this episode, we hear from Australians and small business owners struggling with soaring prices while Associate Professor Shumi Akhtar from the University of Sydney offers practical ways families are adapting celebrations to manage costs without losing the festive spirit.
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    11 m
  • Sydney's social enterprise hotel helps tackle women’s homelessness through purpose-driven business

    Sydney's social enterprise hotel helps tackle women’s homelessness through purpose-driven business
    Dec 22 2025
    A Sydney-based hotel is showing how business can drive social good by directing 25 per cent of its revenue to tackle women’s homelessness. As one of Australia’s 12,000 social enterprises, the Song Hotel funds YWCA housing projects offering safe, affordable accommodation for women at risk, including those fleeing violence. With women’s homelessness rising 20 per cent, the model highlights impact-led enterprise and measurable community outcomes.
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    6 m
  • 'Ask for help without hesitation': Victorian Multicultural Awards 2025 winner Sweta Kawatra Dakin

    'Ask for help without hesitation': Victorian Multicultural Awards 2025 winner Sweta Kawatra Dakin
    Dec 22 2025
    Victorian Multicultural Awards 2025 recipient Shweta Kawatra Dakin reflects on her work with migrant and multicultural communities, sharing why asking for help early can be life-changing. Speaking after the awards ceremony at Government House Victoria, she discussed the realities faced by culturally diverse women, the importance of safe community networks, and how trust-building and timely support play a critical role in preventing harm and strengthening social cohesion.
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    12 m
  • Bondi attack aftermath: New visa cancellation powers proposed as government targets hate, extremism

    Bondi attack aftermath: New visa cancellation powers proposed as government targets hate, extremism
    Dec 22 2025
    The Albanese government is fast-tracking legislative reforms to address hate speech, online extremism and migration settings, after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Rejecting calls for a Royal Commission, the government argues urgent executive action is needed. In this podcast, we look at the proposed hate speech laws, expanded visa cancellation powers, debates over antisemitism on university campuses, and the political divide over enforcement versus a public inquiry.
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    7 m
  • 'We're with you': What collective grief looks like in Australia after Bondi terror attack

    'We're with you': What collective grief looks like in Australia after Bondi terror attack
    Dec 22 2025
    The Bondi Beach attack has sparked a wave of collective grief across Australia, following the deaths of 15 people. Since the terror attack, communities have come together to mourn, reflect and support those most affected. Vigils and memorials have been held across Australia and internationally, including in London and Jerusalem, as shared rituals help communities process loss, restore a sense of safety and offer collective relief in the wake of trauma.
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    11 m