EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 13 MIN
World Radio Day: Community radio remains 'powerful', amplifying local voices and stories
from SBS Hindi
13 February is celebrated as the World Radio Day. On this occasion, we sat down with Sagar Mehrotra, a Sydney-based community radio broadcaster, to discuss how the medium has evolved over the past five years. From shifting listener habits to changing community expectations, the conversation explores the power of language, culture and connection in multicultural Australia. The discussion also highlights both opportunities and operational realities shaping community radio’s enduring relevance for migrant audiences and local storytelling today.
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13 February is celebrated as the World Radio Day. On this occasion, we sat down with Sagar Mehrotra, a Sydney-based community radio broadcaster, to discuss how the medium has evolved over the past five years. From shifting listener habits to changing community expectations, the conversation explores the power of language, culture and connection in multicultural Australia. The discussion also highlights both opportunities and operational realities shaping community radio’s enduring relevance for migrant audiences and local storytelling today.
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