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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

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.

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...

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.

-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...

Jacinta Price accepts her demotion from the coalition frontbench; Conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk dies after being shot in the US; and in sport,b Jai Hindley loses more seconds as he fights for a podium finish at La Vuelta.

Israel has struck the Qatari capital of Doha, killing five Hamas members and one Qatari security official. It has led to an outcry from Qatar, Washington, and humanitarian groups, with concern the strike will jeopardise fragile ceasefire talks.

France's parliament has voted to oust the country's Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, who has lost a confidence motion and is expected to tender his resignation. It comes as part of the opposition party's plan to bring down the government in the face of increasing national debt and a deepening political crisis.

Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of Privacy Awareness and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times. Click on play to listen to the interview.

Australia joins international condemnation of Israel's strike on Qatar; a group of elderly Ukrainians collecting pensions killed in a Russian attack.;and in sport, organisers cut short another stage in the La Vuelta race in Spain because of protesters.

In this program: ALC feature about Prostate Cancer, Oliver Slewa talking about privacy awareness and in Australia explained: How to deal when confronted with wildlife in Australia

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, with the disease now the most common cause of death from cancer for men in Australia. Advocacy groups are pushing for greater awareness and regular testing for all men in the country, including those from a multicultural background.

Erin Patterson gets a life sentence for the mushroom murders; one of the policemen allegedly shot by Dezi Freeman laid to rest; and, in tennis; Jannik Sinner wins the U-S Open

Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss.

Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price calls for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sports, Alex de Minaur out of the U-S Open after a quarterfinals loss.

In this program: Oliver Slewa talks about National Child Protection Week; AlC's special feature about Anti-Immigration rallies in Australia; and, in Australia Explained, Cervical Cancer Screening Test.

Two people arrested and released as the hunt continues for Victoria's alleged police killer; Israeli tanks advancing closer to Gaza City; and, in sport praise for Mitch Brown after he came out as the first bisexual AFL player.

The government under pressure to release more home care packages for older people; over 800 killed in an Afghanistan earthquake ; and in sport, a genetic sex test required before boxer Imane Khelif can fight in the world championships.

A second major earthquake strikes Afghanistan; Neo-Nazi group leader arrested for questioning over attacks on an Aboriginal protest camp; and in sport, Aussie surfer Molly Picklum wins her first Tour title in Fiji.

National Child Protection Week will be held from September 7 to 13, led by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). Solicitor Oliver Slewa, who has served in various NSW government and legal departments and contributed to numerous child protection seminars, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the importance of this national initiative. Mr Slewa emphasised that the...

A wave of nation-wide anti-immigration rallies have swept Australia's capital cities, with thousands joining marches and clashing with police and counter-protesters across the country. Organisers say the events were calling for an end to what they consider "mass migration" into Australia, while neo-Nazi groups infiltrated a number of the events to stir up chaos.

Politicians unite to denounce anti-immigration rallies; Hamas spokesman Abu Ubayda killed in Israeli strike on Gaza; and, in F-1 Racing, Oscar Piastri takes F1 title lead with a Dutch Grand Prix win.

Whistleblower Richard Boyle spared jail, after exposing unethical debt-collection practices at the A-T-O.; the federal government outlines plan to abolish 500 so-called nuisance tariffs; and, in football, Manchester United sink to a new low, with an embarrassing loss to League Two team Grimsby Town.

In this program: Highlight from the premier of the Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon: ALC feature about Pro-Palestine rallies in Australia; ALC feature about the government's early deposit scheme.

The government has already pledged to pause changes to the National Construction Code to accelerate housing supply - and now they are fast-tracking their expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee. While the expansion is being praised for widening access to the property market, critics say it will drive up property prices if not paired with a boost in supply.