SBS radio services changing to reflect Australia's changing needs

Seven new languages, including Rohingya, Tibetan and Telugu, (TEL-uh-goo) will receive their own SBS language programs while others are being discontinued after a review of the services.

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 From November 20 SBS Pashto program will broadcast Every Tuesday and Saturday from 2pm to 3pm. The changes are aimed at reflecting the evolving needs of communities in Australia today. SBS has announced changes to its radio services intended to better meet the needs of multicultural Australia and reflect the country's increasingly diverse society. The latest census data reveals almost 5 million people -- 4.87 million -- speak a language other than English at home. The SBS Radio Services Review has taken into consideration the latest census results and audience listening habits. The population of a language group, English-language proficiency, recentness of arrival, age and household resources were all factors involved. Any discrimination or vilification of a particular group in Australia was also considered.