Shyna Kalra

Scammers are impersonating genuine companies and advertising low-effort jobs that purport to pay well, with culturally and linguistically diverse communities being disproportionately targeted.

After two years of trials, the Victorian government has approved an alternative method for health professionals to wear masks while keeping their beards intact. The move has been welcomed by members of the Sikh community, for whom unshorn hair is an article of faith.

Bandi Chhor Diwas, a festival associated with the Sikh community that coincides with Diwali, was celebrated for the first time at the Parliament House of Victoria on October 9, 2024. People from diverse faiths and backgrounds gathered for this event. Parliamentarians, including Lee Tarlamis, Steve McGhie, and Vivienne Nguyen AM, donned Sikh turbans, and the ritual of 'Ardas' was performed inside the Parliament. Community members explained the historical, cultural, and social significance of Bandi Chhor Diwas through speeches and presentations. Listen to this podcast to know more about this special event.

A Victorian government decision to rename a lake in honour of Sikhism's founder has been met with a mixed reception.

Some Berwick Springs' residents have launched an online petition asking the state government not to name a lake in their area after the founder of the Sikh faith. The residents claim they were not consulted before a new name was announced. The Sikh community has also filed an online petition calling for the Guru's name to remain.

As Australian employers are slowly reversing the hybrid working model by asking employees to work more from offices, some migrant mothers claim that it could force them to chose between jobs and family.

From the housing crisis and heavy taxes to capping number of international students, Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto discussed a wide range of topics in an extensive interview with SBS Punjabi. During his visit to the SBS studios in Melbourne, he talked about issues affecting migrants,…

It's India's fastest-growing sport, but still largely unknown outside of the South Asian subcontinent. With Melbourne set to host an exhibition match pitting India's finest against former AFL players, could kabaddi become Australia's new favourite sport?

Australia has introduced a new 'skills in demand' visa, which will replace the existing temporary skills shortage (TSS) visa, subclass 482. This change is part of the government's broader migration system overhaul, aimed at addressing skills shortages across the country. Speaking to SBS Punjabi,…