Episodes

  • News bulletin: 8 July 2025

    News bulletin: 8 July 2025
    Jul 8 2025
    The Reserve Bank widely expected to cut interest rates today; Donald Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff against Japan and South Korea ; in sport, Alex de Minaur goes down to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter final.
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    12 mins
  • NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence

    NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence
    Jul 7 2025
    Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond.
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    10 mins
  • Newsflash: 7 July 2025

    Newsflash: 7 July 2025
    Jul 7 2025
    Victoria's new anti-hate taskforce to stop hate behaviour; Gaza talks as Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the US; and, in sport, Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins stage two of the Tour de France.
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    4 mins
  • The Betrayal: Third comic book in The Mighty Assyrians series

    The Betrayal: Third comic book in The Mighty Assyrians series
    Jul 6 2025
    Following the success of his two volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the third instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on 3 March, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, he and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.
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    8 mins
  • The Betrayal: A Graphic Novel recounts the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun

    The Betrayal: A Graphic Novel recounts the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun
    Jul 6 2025
    Following the success of the first three volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the fourth instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Mr Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on March 3, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, Tony and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.
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    24 mins
  • The charm and talent of poet Marina Benjamin

    The charm and talent of poet Marina Benjamin
    Jul 6 2025
    The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) extended an invitation to an esteemed Assyrian poet from the United States to lead a special poetry evening, highlighting her literary talents and the inspirational themes conveyed through her work. During the official launch of the Ashurbanipal Library, SBS Assyrian had the opportunity to speak with Marina Benjamin, to explore her artistic journey and the profound influence of poetry in the Assyrian language. Benjamin will appear at a poetry night organised by the AAA on Sunday, 6 July. SBS Assyrian will be there and will bring you the highlights soon.
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    14 mins
  • SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

    SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap
    Jul 4 2025
    Calls for a national scheme for working with vulnerable people checks; the jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will resume deliberations this morning; and, in tennis, Aussie Jordan Thompson is through to the third round at Wimbledon.
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    13 mins
  • NSW government initiative: New washing machine for an old one

    NSW government initiative: New washing machine for an old one
    Jul 3 2025
    Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new initiative by the NSW government that offers residents the opportunity to replace their old top-loader washing machines with new 8kg front-loaders at a significantly reduced price. The program aims to promote water conservation throughout the state. Slewa also shared his recent recognition through a Global Peace Award, which he received in honour of his ongoing efforts through Shayna Humanitarian to promote peace worldwide. Click play to listen for more details.
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    10 mins