SBS Assyrian

Nora Betyousif Lacey, founder of the Assyrian Arts Institute, shares insights into preparations for staging the opera adaptation of the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', in Los Angeles, at the end of March 2026. With a budget exceeding $1 million, Lacey discusses the process of selecting the composer and stage director, as well as the formation of a cultural advisory committee to ensure the production accurate...

Migration agent and interpreting service provider Valentine Aghajani discusses the Victorian Electoral Commission's initiative to establish a multilingual hotline to guide people through the postal voting process. She also highlights a letter sent to the Department of Immigration, raising concerns about delays in issuing visas for approved Assyrian refugees in Lebanon, hindering their relocation t...

Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule.

The government reveals a new measure to stop companies from ripping off consumers; people are urged to avoid an eastern Sydney beach after mysterious black balls wash up; and, in sport, the Socceroos have scraped through with a one-all draw with Japan in a World Cup qualifier.

Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land.

A sheriff says a third assassination attempt against Donald Trump has been thwarted; a new plan announced to prepare Australia for the expected arrival of a deadly variant of bird flu: and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner cements his position at the top of the ATP standings.

The Gaza Health Ministry is reporting over 42,000 deaths and nearly 98,000 injuries since 7 October last year. This comes as Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon continue, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discuss how to retaliate for Iran's strikes on Israel.

Government sponsored flights out of Lebanon coming to an end... Israeli air strikes on Beirut kill 18, injure 92: and, in sport, Supercars legend Jamie Whincup determined to secure a fifth Bathurst 1000 win.

A senior staffer for Richard Marles raises bullying allegations; US President Joe Biden speaks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in weeks; and, in cycling news, frustration for Australian champion Grace Brown in the final week of her career.

Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.

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Woodlands Ward candidate Joseph Haweil discussed postal voting in the Victoria local elections with SBS Assyrian. He outlined the postal voting process, how to correctly complete the ballot papers, and the deadline for submitting votes by mail. Other candidates from Melbourne's Assyrian/Chaldean community include Sargon Thomas, Sam Misho and Sahar Ageed who are running in the Roxburgh Park Ward; L...

A new report finds Australia is unprepared for the security threat arising from climate change; hundreds of Australians fleeing Lebanon return home on government's first repatriation flight; and, in sport, the AFL trade period begins.

The World Health Organisation says at least 28 medics have been killed in Lebanon as Israel's invasion continues; Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli vows to resign if he can't tackle youth crime; and, in sport, another win for Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur side.

The one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel marked in Australia; more Australians evacuated from Lebanon but thousands remain; and, in sport, the Panthers celebrate with fans after winning their fourth straight NRL premiership.

For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia.

Israel says eight of its soldiers have been killed in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon; Fatima Payman set to form her own political party within weeks; and, in NRL, the best players and biggest moments of the 2024 season honoured at the Dally M Awards ceremony.

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missiles; New South Wales Police says safety concerns have prompted it to seek court orders to block pro-Palestinian protests; and, in Formula One, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reveals the circumstances behind Daniel Ricciardo's departure.

The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Assyrian School in November 2024. Established in 1974 with just eight students, the school has educated thousands over the past five decades. Many former students have become language teachers, interpreters, and translators, contributing to the preservation of the Assyrian language and culture. AAA Secretary Joe J...

Fire response services across Australia say they are on alert as the official bushfire season begins; US says Israel has begun a ground incursion into Lebanon; and, in rugby league, Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss Sunday night's NRL Grand Final, after failing to have his suspension overturned.

In this episode, poet and lyricist Nineb Lamassu shares why he shifted his writing style when composing songs for Assyrian singers. He explains the differences between writing poetry and songwriting and offers advice to Assyrian songwriters to explore poetry and literature from other cultures to broaden their creative horizons.

Protests in Austria as the country's far-right party takes the lead in the national election; an extension has been granted for the COVID inquiry; and, in cricket, Australia beat England to win the One Day International series.

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Nineb Lamassu, Executive Director of the Peace Sustainable Foundation, discusses the naming of the foundation's youth cultural centre in Nineveh (Mosul), Iraq, the Qallaita Centre. The centre is named in honour of Qasha Yousip Qallaita, founder of the first Assyrian school in Mosul. Lamassu says he proposed the idea and persuaded the organisation’s central committee to approve the name. The decisi...

Assyrians in the region of Nhala, northern Iraq, recently celebrated their annual festival in the village of Nahla. According to Maryam Shmoil, founder of Zabo Media and a noted activist, the three-day festival drew more than 2,000 Assyrians from the local area and Baghdad. Despite the celebrations being momentarily overshadowed by the sad news of Assyrian singing legend Even Agassi's passing, the...