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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.

20 killed in a strike on a Gaza hospital that Israel claims was a tragic accident; a push for renewed debate of net zero in the federal coalition; and in sport, two-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova's career over, after she's knocked out of the U-S Open.

Penny Wong says the cutting off of relations with Iran serves as reminder to protect Australia's democracy; Police still hunting for a man suspected of fatally shooting two officers in regional Victoria; and, in tennis, Alexi Popyrin [[alexy poppa-rn]] dreaming big after his first round win at the U-S Open

The Assyrian community came together for the Australian premiere of the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon. The film tells the story of an Assyrian-French family visiting their homeland in Hakkari(Turkiya) and to northern Iraq. After the screening, SBS Assyrian spoke with community members, who shared their feelings and how they related to the family’s journey shown in the documentary.

People have turned out in huge numbers for nationwide protests against Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid into Gaza. The marches in more than 40 locations nationally were backed over 250 community organisations, including unions and prominent public figures. It comes days after famine was declared in Gaza City, where Israel is poised to intensify its military assault.

Estimates hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in support of Palestinians; Labor faces battles on health, housing, wages and foreign policy as parliament returns...and, in Rugby League, Tigers’ finals dream shattered by Cowboys’ late blitz at Leichhardt Oval.

Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open

Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open

Israeli protesters march along the border, as the Israeli military begins its assault on Gaza City; a search is underway for two men who are missing after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney overnight; and in rugby, Walleroos players Faitala and Manu'a Moleka lean on their sisterly bond in preparation for the beginning of the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.

In this bulletin: After weeks of anticipation, the federal government's three-day economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra; President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are upbeat following peace talks at the White House; and, in sport, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Open final after just 20 minutes.

In this program, Tania Nissan discusses the French production documentary "Return to Babylon," the third and final episode featuring Homer Abramian, and a feature about the historic meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

In this final episode, Mr. Abramian reflects on his efforts over the past ten years to establish Cyrus Online University. He explains that he chose the name in honor of King Cyrus the Great (600–530 BC), renowned for his knowledge and fairness. However, Mr. Abramian expresses deep disappointment that no Assyrian organisation supported his vision to include an Assyrian faculty in this university. H...