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SBS Assyrian

Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.
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What is road rage and how to deal with it?

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 are involved in a road rage incident.

Jul 13, 202412 min

Founder of Zabu Media on promoting Assyrian culture and affairs

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.

Jul 13, 202418 min

The challenges facing the Atour Dance Group in Armenia

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.

Jul 13, 202417 min

SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

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.

Jul 13, 202412 min

The life and legacy of Daryawish Zkharya, Australia's oldest Assyrian

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.

Jul 13, 202414 min

Newsflash: 11 July 2024

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.

Jul 11, 20244 min

SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

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

Jul 10, 202412 min

Newsflash: 10 July 2024

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.

Jul 10, 20243 min

SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 9 July 2024

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,

Jul 09, 202413 min

Newsflash: 8 July 2024

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.

Jul 08, 20244 min

Newsflash: 4 July 2024

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.

Jul 04, 20243 min

Legal matters: Discrimination and racism

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.

Jun 28, 202414 min

Legal matters: Complaints about hospitals

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.

Jun 22, 202410 min

Centuries-old Festival of St George celebrated in Northern Iraq

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.

Jun 18, 202411 min

Legal matters: Complaints about healthcare professionals

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.

Jun 15, 20249 min

Legal matters: Grievances with builders

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.

Jun 07, 202411 min

The commemoration festival of Saint Mart Shmuni

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 commemoration.

Jun 04, 202416 min

How to complain about NSW government services

Lawyer Oliver Slewa explores avenues for addressing complaints within NSW government departments including education, housing, and social support services, highlighting engagement with the NSW Ombudsman and Victorian Ombudsman.

Jun 01, 202411 min

Newsflash: 29 May 2024

A bridge collapses on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2,000 people; the United States government says they will not withdraw its military assistance for Israel, after their attacks in Rafah; and, in sport, American basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies.

May 29, 20244 min

SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 28 May 2024

The federal government says Israel's fatal air strike in Rafah is horrific and unacceptable; a North Korean satellite launch fails; and, in tennis, at the French Open, Rafael Nadal loses, and a big-time women's match looms.

May 28, 202410 min

Needy Assyrians receive free dental care in Duhok

The Saint Narsai Medical Centre in Duhok provides free or low-cost treatment to needy Assyrians in Duhok with support from individual donors. Naseem Sadiq visited the centre and spoke with patients who expressed their gratitude for the services received.

May 28, 202415 min

First Nations Australians say 'Now More Than Ever' true reconciliation is needed

This week is Reconciliation Week, marking two important dates in Australia's history for First Nations rights. This year's theme is "Now More Than Ever", encouraging Australians to come together to continue the fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while addressing issues that disproportionately affect their communities

May 28, 20248 min

Australia’s coffee culture explained

Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.

May 28, 202411 min

How to become a First Nations advocate

First Nations advocates help amplify the voices of Indigenous communities in Australia. Here are some aspects to consider related to advocacy and “allyship” with First Nations communities.

May 27, 20247 min

Newsflash: 27 May 2024

Australia says it is ready to assist Papua New Guinea; Israeli airstrikes kill over 30 people in second day of attacks at Rafah; and, in sport, Maroons name Origin squad for game one.

May 27, 20244 min

SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

Bird flu found at a second Victorian farm; An election called in Britain; The Matildas squad for their final warm-ups before the Olympics is picked

May 24, 202412 min

Newsflash: 22 May 2024

A passenger has died aboard a Singapore Airlines flight during severe turbulence; the Israeli prime minister criticises the ICC chief prosecutor over arrest warrant; and, in sport, Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager.

May 22, 20243 min
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