SBS Assyrian

The Greens accuse the government of trying to justify a forceful response against anti-Herzog protesters; British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refuses calls from within his own ranks to quit; and in cricket, Australia say they're prepared if they have to play with two specialist spin bowlers at the Twenty20 World Cup

Assyrian Aid Relief–Australia is hosting its periodic afternoon tea to raise funds for heaters in classrooms at Assyrian schools in northern Iraq. President Shushan Tower told SBS this is the first time the event has been held in the afternoon, instead of the traditional morning tea.

In this program, Dr Michelle Shamoell talks about trauma; Hermiz Shahen talks about the Assyrian New Year festival and Shushan Tower, talking about the activities of Assyrian Aid Relief Projects

Hermiz Shahen, President of the Assyrian National Council, spoke to SBS about the latest preparations for the Assyrian New Year 6776 celebrations, set to take place at Fairfield Showground. Mr Shahen confirmed that numerous dignitaries from Federal, State and Local governments are expected to attend the event, which will be held on Sunday, 29 March 2026.

Visions and Opinions is a new segment presented by Dr Michelle Shamoell (PhD), focusing on key issues affecting the Assyrian community. Each episode examines a specific topic, exploring its underlying causes and discussing potential strategies for support and healing. In this segment, we address the issue of trauma, which affects many Assyrians, and consider its origins as well as approaches...

A Danish app born out of Donald Trump’s Greenland rhetoric is turning everyday grocery shopping into a quiet act of protest. As shoppers scan products to see where their money really goes, technology, politics and consumer choice collide, revealing how global tensions can play out not in parliaments or protests, but in supermarket aisles.

Government launches first-ever stand-alone domestic, family and sexual violence plan for First Nations women and children;Palestinians in Occupied West Bank warn expanding Israeli settlements could weaken hopes of a two-state solution;and in sport, Ukrainian athlete looks to wear helmet paying tribute to fellow athletes killed in Russian attacks.

The Israeli President arrives in Sydney, with protesters to march in defiance of a police order; A landslide win at the polls for Japan's ruling government; and in N-R-L news, Broncos prop Payne Haas to move to the Rabbitohs at the end of the year.

Following the latest interest rate rise, the Federal Government is facing renewed pressure from unions and economists to reform the 50 per cent Capital Gains Tax ((CGT)) discount, which critics label a "tax avoidance scheme" favouring the wealthiest Australians. While the Treasurer maintains a focus on housing supply, proponents of the reform argue that winding back these concessions could...

In this program: Interview with Anwar Atto about the Assyrian college start of term; Feature about rise in interest rate and in Australia explained, how does IVF work in Australia.