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This year’s Australia Day Honours list once again recognised several members of the Indian community, including pharmacist Dipak Sanghvi of Gujarati heritage, who opened his first pharmacy in Victoria in 1979.

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A recent report focuses on the use of “designated area” laws in Victoria and the increasing practice of warrantless searches. The study found that communities with multi-racial backgrounds are targeted up to three-and-a-half times more than predominantly white areas, even when crime rates are lower. This raises concerns for legal and human rights experts, as it may violate the Victorian Charter of Human Rights.

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Australia’s parliament has passed significant gun reforms and hate speech laws, triggering mixed responses across the political spectrum and within the community. This segment examines what these legislations sets out to achieve, the debates that shaped their final form and their long-term implications for public safety and social cohesion. Bondi attack eyewitness Saroni Roy also reflects on the reforms through the lens of her traumatic experience, underscoring the human impact behind the policy debate.

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More than a month after Australia introduced the world’s first social media ban for children and teenagers, mixed reactions continue to emerge from the government, experts, and young people themselves. Implemented during the school holidays, the policy has reshaped how teens spend their time, connect with friends, and manage their mental wellbeing. This podcast features insights from young Australians, parents, and digital culture specialists, alongside perspectives from clinical psychologist Dr. Farah Khan.

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A Royal Commission into antisemitism and the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack has raised questions about why this particular form of inquiry was chosen. This report explains what sets a Royal Commission apart from other inquiries, how it operates and the role politics and accountability play in shaping its impact.

Three shark-related incidents in less than 48 hours have raised alarm across Sydney’s beaches, leaving one man and a 12-year-old boy critically injured. Authorities have closed multiple beaches as experts point to weather conditions, climate change, and increased coastal activity as possible factors. This podcast explores how real the risk is, why attacks remain rare, and what beachgoers can do to stay safe.

An Australian study has found that work-related factors such as full-time employment, shift work and dissatisfaction with work hours are linked to higher-risk alcohol consumption, even after accounting for demographic and health factors. The study’s lead author, Gianluca Di Censo, says employees who work excessive hours or want to work more may be particularly vulnerable. The analysis examined 26,255 employed individuals using data from 23 years (2001–2023) of the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey.

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European leaders have united against escalating US threats to impose tariffs unless countries support Washington’s bid to take control of Greenland. Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, the EU signalled possible countermeasures amid warnings to transatlantic ties. While the Trump administration cites US security interests, Europe insists Denmark’s NATO membership and collective defence commitments must be respected.

Listen to the Top News of 19/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.