SBS Assyrian

On 19 June, torrential rains inundated the city of Duhok, leading to extensive flooding and significant damage to residential and commercial properties. Mary Nisan, whose home was submerged and severely damaged, claims that despite a government promise of 10 million dinars in compensation, she had only received six million, which is around AUD$7,000.

Community leader, Peter Esho, proposed a meeting with NSW government representatives including Premier Chris Minns to discuss the aftermath of the assault on Bishop Mar Mari and subsequent unrest. During this meeting on 19 April 2024, Esho said the Assyrian community rejected outright the negative portrayal of them being presented by some in the mainstream media.

Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to the drug is considered an important step.

Getting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.

The latest homicide report shows the number of women killed by an intimate partner in Australia has risen sharply; Australia loses its top university ranking as international students consider cost of living; Rafael Nadal battles into the fourth round of the Madrid Open.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says she is prepared to make an official apology to First Nations people in Victoria; students at US college campuses vow to double down on demands; and, in golf, Australia's Hannah Green claims second consecutive win at the LA Championships.

Police arrest seven in a counter-terrorism operation in Sydney; crowds gather for Anzac dawn service commemorations across the country; and calls for more awareness of the dangers of head injuries in sport.

Australian Islamic community leaders once again condemn the response by authorities to the church stabbing attack; former Australian of the Year Rosie Battie calls for a Royal Commission into domestic violence in New South Wales; and, in sport, Australia welcomes the independent review into 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive to a banned substance.

The Opposition leader addresses crowds at a Brisbane Anzac Day Dawn Service; five children charged in connection with the stabbing of an Orthodox Christian bishop; and, in sport, Barcelona's manager reverses his decision to step down at the end of the season.

On 18 April 2024, World Hemophilia Day was observed in the Kurdistan region at the GIN Blood Centre in Duhok, Iraq. Many children with blood diseases enjoyed fun activities and were handed gifts and toys. Dr Omid Adnan, a specialist in blood disease treatment at the centre, discussed its significance with Naseem Sadiq, who filed this report.

Lina Isho, the leader of the STARTTS Youth Program, discusses the recent violent events in Sydney and how they affect people, particularly refugees who have experienced trauma before. She explains that exposure to violent news or events can trigger past traumas, especially for those who have previously recovered. Ms. Ishu offers advice on how to support individuals dealing with trauma and also adv...

Australia now has its first ever female astronaut; the UK's Prime Minister says deportation flights to Rwanda to begin this summer; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur sets the stage for a Madrid re-match against Rafael Nadal.

The land holds a profound spiritual significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, intricately intertwined with their identity, belonging, and way of life.

Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians

On 19 April, 2024, Assyrian community leaders, notable Assyrians and others expressed significant concerns in a meeting with NSW government officials following the church attack on 15 April.

Barutha is the newest English-Syriac dictionary crafted by the late Eshoo Zaia Barutha and took three decades of effort and dedication. Following his passing, a dedicated committee comprising numerous Assyrian linguists, an IT specialist, and his family carried on his legacy to materialise the project. The Barutha dictionary, launched on 17 April 2024, emerges as a valuable resource for Assyrian s...

Renewed budget expectations as the Treasurer meets with G20 leaders in Washington; polls reveal nearly equal support for the two major parties ahead of the May budget; and, in sport, Football Australia reveals the host states for the 2026 Asian Cup.

X says it will fight Australia's eSafety Commissioner requests to remove posts about church stabbings; a man is dead after colliding with a bus on a highway near Dubbo; and, in sport, how artificial intelligence will be used at this year’s Olympic Games.

A 19-year-old arrested for participating in riots following the Wakeley Church stabbing attack; Israel considers retaliation against Iran following drone and missile attacks; Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.

A candlelit vigil to be held at Bondi Beach this Sunday to honour the victims of the Westfield stabbing attack; the bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his attacker; and, in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.

Police declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; and in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.

In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralised two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.

Joni Odisho is the president of the Athri Assyrian Centre. He talks about future projects and activities including an Assyrian Book Exhibition to be held at Odessa Hall in mid-April this year.

Professor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he launched his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh", and discussed his profound love for Assyrian art.

Some Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspectives on the recent church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders conveyed their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies. Their message emp...