SBS Assyrian

Another Democrat calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race; Human Rights Watch finds Hamas committed war crimes on October 7; and, in rugby league, New South Wales wins its first State of Origin series in three years.

Mixed reactions to Donald Trump's choice of running mate; yhe International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns interest rates could stay higher for longer; and, in football, Matildas' midfielder Clare Wheeler looking forward to her first Olympics.

We continue with the story of Mr Zahkaria's legacy. He reminisces about the tales his father shared regarding the history of their ancestral village, Mar Bisho, located in the Hakkari Mountains south of Turkey. He recounts how his father explained the origin of the village's name and shares some eyewitness accounts of the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shomoun.

Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.

Founder and presenter of the Noqza music program, Ninos Tooma, spoke to SBS Assyrian about an event to be held in honour of Assyrian musician, composer, and brilliant guitarist Rennie Daniel, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event will include his achievements and contribution to Sydney's Assyrian community. The memorial will occur at the Ur-Ashour Club on Sunday, 21 July 2024.

Migration agent Valentine Aghajani discusses the latest changes from the Australian Department of Immigration. She discusses new citizenship laws, humanitarian visas onshore, the CSP program, why it is taking so long to process and the new laws regarding family violence provisions as of 1 July.

Donald Trump picks Ohio senator JD Vance as his presidential running mate; fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Bendigo as part of a $45 million contract; and, in sport, the Olympic torch relay makes its way through Paris, as it nears the end of its journey.

Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one ar...

Activist and media personality Maryam Shmoil is one of the founders of Zabu Media, an online video production company based in Nohadra. She talked with SBS Assyrian about her recent visit to Australia, her aims and objectives in establishing this media platform and the festival of Noserdeil in northern Iraq.

Susanna Aleksanova is the founder and manager of the Atour Dance Group in the village of Arzani, Armenia. She told SBS about preserving Assyrian culture and history by creating dance groups and language schools. Aleksanova mentioned the financial challenges of supporting more than five dance groups.

Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany;And in sport, England through to European Football Championship final.

At 103, Daryawish Zkharya is Australia's oldest living Assyrian. Born in 1920 in a British refugee camp in Baqubah, Iraq, SBS Assyrian has chronicled his remarkable journey over a century in a series of episodes. In this episode, he talks about his birth, life in the camp and moving on to start his life.

Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany; and, in sport, England through to Euro 24 final.

A tourist from New Zealand killed in California robbery; Israel approves the biggest seizure of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades: And in tennis, A five-set triumph for Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon

Richard Marles says the AUKUS alliance will be fine, no matter who wins the US Presidential election; an eyewitness account of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombing; and, in sport, Argentina is the first team into the final of the Copa America.

Australia gets its first-ever antisemitism envoy; Australia directly accuses China of cyber-espionage for the first time; and, in rugby league, Queensland confident home-ground advantage will play a big role in the deciding State of Origin game,

Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.

Three missing children found in Queensland; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the deaths of three children in a Sydney house fire is a "horrifying crime"; and, in rugby, the Blues and Maroons announce their teams heading into the State of Origin decider.

At least four pro-Palestinian protesters climb on to the roof of Parliament House; a tourist from New Zealand killed in a California robbery; and, in sport, Jordan Thompson exits Wimbledon early.

Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer who previously worked as a policy officer at the Department of Justice. He sheds light on navigating issues of discrimination on the bases of disability, age or race. Tune in to gain insights into your rights and actionable steps, including resources such as the Australian Human Rights Commission. Time limits for lodging complaints are also crucial to know.

Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer and previously worked as a policy officer at the Department of Justice. When handling complaints about hospitals, he directs attention to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Health as a key point of contact to advocate for improvements in healthcare delivery and seek accountability for any grievances experienced.

In May each year, Assyrians in the villages of the Ashrafya-Nineveh plains celebrate the Saint George festival. Traditionally, lambs are sacrificed and their meat cooked as part of the saint's memorial. Naseem Sadiq attended the festival and filed this report.

Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer and previously worked as a policy officer for the Department of Justice. In discussions on complaints about doctors, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, Slewa emphasises reaching out to oversight bodies including the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) and Victoria HCC.

Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer and previously worked as a policy officer for the Department of Justice. If you have grievances with builders, learn about recourse through agencies including Fair Trading New South Wales and Consumer Affairs Victoria. Oliver offers information about disputes and upholding your rights as consumers.

The Assyrian traditional festivals commemorating Saint Mart Shmuni and her seven sons were held at St Shmuni Church in the Assyrian village of Kareguana in northern Iraq. This saint is said to have sacrificed herself and seven of her children for her belief in God. Naseem Sadiq attended the commemoration ceremony and met Chorbishop Pilipos Dawid Pilipos, who explained the significance of this comm...