SBS Assyrian

SBS Assyrian

Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.

Episodes

SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

September 26, 2025 • 13 mins
Penny Wong defends the government's stance on sanctioning Israeli ministers; China announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ;and in rugby, The Wallabies feeling confident despite a 23-year drought ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.
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Fun Day on school holidays with Assyrian Aid Society-Australia

September 25, 2025 • 6 mins
School holiday fun with the Assyrian Aid Society -Australia is back as part of the organisation’s activities. June Jacob, Community Relations Manager at AASA, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the importance of offering these programs to keep children and their parents engaged and entertained. Beyond local initiatives, the Assyrian Aid Society also works tirelessly to support Assyrian villages in northern Iraq, helping them complete vita...
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Newsflash: 25 September 2025

September 24, 2025 • 3 mins
Penny Wong defends the government's stance on sanctioning Israeli ministers; China announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ;and in sport, an Australian basketball coach sacked by her US team just a year after leading them to a title victory.
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Assyrian Program 23 September 2025

September 24, 2025 • 56 mins
In this program: Interview with Alfred Mansour about the Gilgamesh festival at Sydney University; interview with Ninab Toma from ADM about the challenges facing the Assyrian Democratic Movement in northern Iraq; and a NACA feature about the declaration of a Palestinian Statehood.
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Newsflash: 24 September 2025

September 23, 2025 • 3 mins
Anthony Albanese confirms a meeting with the US President in October; The UN condemns Israel's latest incursion into Gaza City; and in sport, a new national football league launched in Sydney.
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News bulletin: 23 September 2025

September 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Australia champions Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly; Russia has accused Estonia of lying about the presence of military jets in its airspace; and, in sport; Matt Rowell wins the prestigious AFL Brownlow Medal.
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Australia recognises Palestinian state at the UN

September 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Australia has joined Canada, Portugal and the United Kingdom in formally recognising a Palestinian state at the U-N. The declaration was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with the government saying it comes as part of a push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issue...
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Assyrian Australian Association to host the Gilgamesh Festival at Sydney University’s 175th Anniversary.

September 21, 2025 • 27 mins
Alfred Mansour, Treasurer of the Assyrian Australian Association, is coordinating the Gilgamesh Festival, which will be held at the University of Sydney as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations. The association is organising this festival and Mr Mansour is overseeing the festival’s activities and has outlined the major events that will take place during the program.
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The challenges the Assyrian Democratic Movement Confront

September 21, 2025 • 36 mins
During his recent visit to Australia, Ninab Toma, a member of the political bureau of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the challenges confronting the Assyrian nation and the ADM, particularly in managing its affairs in northern Iraq and within the Kurdistan Region.
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Newsflash: 22 September 2025

September 21, 2025 • 3 mins
Israel defiant as global leaders recognise a Palestinian state; German jets scrambled as tensions rise between Russia and NATO; and, in sport, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers wins world athletics gold.
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SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

September 21, 2025 • 13 mins
*** Israel closes a Jordan border crossing after a deadly shooting; a report card comes in on coercive control prosecutions in New South Wales; and in sport, Sydney Rooster Victor Radley banned for ten NRL games over drug allegations.
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The transnational links between extremist groups fuelling protests in Australia and the UK

September 19, 2025 • 11 mins
Experts say there are a number of driving forces behind recent mass demonstrations in Australia and the UK, and says they are "not particularly exceptional". They also say media organisations need to treat this issue with caution when reporting. A weekend of protests in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The fatal shooting of US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was seized upon by organisers in the U-K to mobilise wh...
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Newsflash: 18 September 2025

September 17, 2025 • 3 mins
Israel opens another corridor out of Gaza, as 63 more reported dead from its bombardment; the federal opposition tries to play spoiler ahead of the government's 2035 climate target announcement; and, in athletics, young Aussie Gout Gout keeping his cool at the World Athletics Championships
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Assyrian Program: 16 September 2025

September 17, 2025 • 56 mins
In this programs: Interview with Oliver Slewa about RU OK Day; NACA feature about Aab-Islamic summet in Duha regarding Israeli attack on Qatar; and on Australia Explaine: How to change your name legally.
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News bulletin: 16 September 2025

September 16, 2025 • 14 mins
Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; And in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo
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Newsflash: 17 September 2025

September 16, 2025 • 3 mins
Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[susan lee]] will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; and, in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo
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Arab leaders urge international community to stop applying 'double standards' to Israel

September 15, 2025 • 11 mins
An Israeli strike on Doha last week has set off a wave of condemnation, with Arab and Islamic leaders gathering in Qatar to arrive at a united response. Israel, meanwhile, is standing firm, deepening its alliance with Washington as the war in Gaza rages on.
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R U OK Day? with Oliver Slewa

September 14, 2025 • 14 mins
Oliver Slewa presents on R U OK? Day and R U OK? Awareness Month, an initiative that encourages people to check in on others and start conversations about mental health. His talk highlights the power of asking “Are you okay?” and how small acts of care can support friends, family, and colleagues. The goal is to build stronger connections and remind everyone that talking about wellbeing can make a real difference.
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Newsflash: 15 September 2025

September 14, 2025 • 3 mins
The US questions whether Russia intended to violate Poland's airspace ; Labor claims Victory in the New South Wales state seat of Kiama ; and in sport, Argentina deals a blow to the Wallabies' Rugby Championship.
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Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

September 11, 2025 • 13 mins
-U describe Russian drones in Polish airspace as a move toward open conflict; Liberal Senator ejected from the front bench after comments about the Australian Indian community; and in sport, Wallabies fly-half Tom Lynagh cleared for Argentina rematch this weekend...
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