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Gaza's Health Ministry says more bodies received from Israel show signs of "torture and execution"; Investigations underway after shots are fired and a car torched in suburban Sydney; and in sport, R360 boss hits back at Australian Rugby League chief Peter V'Landys.

The Athree Assyrian Centre is organising a seminar with five Assyrian non-government language schools in Sydney to discuss their activities and explore new ideas to further develop Assyrian language education and teaching methods. Mr. Nimrood Sliwa, Director of Literature and Education at the Centre, told SBS Assyrian that the Centre continually strives to present programs and seminars aimed at increasing awareness and engagement of the communitiy.

In this program: interview with Oliver Slewa and Deena Yako about the petition for refugees in Turkey; Part two of an interview with Frank Gilbart about his film SON OF ASSYRIA; NACA feature about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Hamas has returned more bodies of Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza. Questions remain over sustainable peace in the Middle East, with uncertainty about how to resolve sticking points in Donald Trump's 20-point plan.

Aid being restricted over the return of dead hostages in Gaza; Venezuela to close its embassy in Australia as its conflict with the US continues; and in sport, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski facing a stint on the sidelines.

There is a call from refugees in Tyrkiye for a petition from the Assyrian Australian community to the Australian Federal Government regarding the deportation of refugees in Turkiye. What is this petition? What are the conditions? How effective is this petition?. Important questions answered in this special interview with Deena Yako, from the Refugee Council of Australia and Oliver Slewa, an immigration lawyer.

Scenes of jubilation as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home; leaders sign a Gaza ceasefire deal during an international peace summit in Egypt;and in sport, South Africa thrashes Bangladesh at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

Release of all Israeli hostages expected within hours; Lidia Thorpe faces backlash after inflammatory comment at pro-Palestine rally; and in motorsports, Matt Payne's Bathurst triumph puts Ford on track to end five-year Supercars title drought.

Donald Trump says he could be in the middle east this weekend for Gaza ceasefire negotiations; Seven Australians who were aboard the Gaza aid flotilla have been released from Israeli prison and deported to Jordan; and in rugby league, the Brisbane Broncos have clinched victory in the N-R-L men's and women's grand finals...

Donald Trump says he may visit the Middle East in days to secure hostage release deal; analysts say lower rents possible as first home buyer scheme fuels demand; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur celebrates 50th tour victory and targets first Masters title.

In this program: episode one from an interview with the director of the winning film SON OF ASSYRIA, Frank Gilbert. A feature about the peace talks in Egypt about the war in GAZA. And in Australia Explained, travel on the road to discover Australia.

The new leader of the Australian Federal Police outlines her priorities; under the orders of U-S President Donald Trump, National Guard troops arrive in Chicago; and in sport, Australian Open organisers announce the launch of a new event at Melbourne Park

"Son of Assyria" is the latest feature film by Frank Gilbert, portraying the modern history of the Assyrian people. In this episode, we discuss the film's recent achievement — winning the award for Best Cinematography at the Baghdad International Film Festival.

Israelis and Palestinians express hope as Egypt hosts Gaza ceasefire talks; French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after being appointed less than a month ago; and, in football, Historic clubs return as Australian Championship kicks off this weekend.

Talks aimed at implementing U-S President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza are set to begin in Cairo, marking what could be the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began two years ago. Mediators from Israel, Hamas, the United States and regional powers will meet to negotiate the release of 48 remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

A signing ceremony finalises the defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea; new laws imminent on a triple-zero custodian;and, in the N-R-L, Broncos fans celebrate their team's grand final win.

Washington has ground to a halt thanks to a government shutdown, triggered by Congress being unable to agree on a funding bill. It is the 15th government shutdown since 1981, likely to slow the release of key reports and lead to the furlough of 750,000 federal workers at a daily cost of $US400 million.

Police identify the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attac; Backlash over the government's new home deposit scheme; and in cricket, Australia defeats New Zealand in the Women's World Cup opener...

Russia does not recognise return of UN sanctions on Iran; Israel intercepts a flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza; and in cricket, Ash Gardner steers Australia's win against New Zealand in the World Cup.

In this program: My journey to my new home with Deena Yako; Historian Homer Abramian talks about how we should learn from history and in Australia explained: Hay Fever during the Spring season

In this episode, we share the inspiring journey of Deena Khamas Yako. From fleeing Iraq and living as a refugee in Iran to building a new life in Australia, Deena's story is one of resilience and determination. Today, she serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA). Listen to the podcast to learn how refugees bring strength, skills, and meaningful contributions to their new home, Australia.

Fresh calls for Australia to cancel its defence contracts with Israel; At least ten killed in a car bombing outside security headquarters in Pakistan; and in NRL; a daytime grand final to be considered in rugby league TV talks.

Hamas yet to respond to an Israeli and US agreed plan on ending the Gaza war; Australia's Islamic community backs a flotilla bringing aid to the besieged enclave, despite government concerns; and in spor; Nepal triumphs over the West Indies at the end of the T20 series.

Optus issues an apology after another triple-zero outage; a deadly shooting targets a church in the US state of Michigan ... and in motor sports, Spanish rider Marc Marquez celebrates winning his seventh MotoGP championship.

Penny Wong defends the government's stance on sanctioning Israeli ministers; China announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ;and in rugby, The Wallabies feeling confident despite a 23-year drought ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.

School holiday fun with the Assyrian Aid Society -Australia is back as part of the organisation's activities. June Jacob, Community Relations Manager at AASA, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the importance of offering these programs to keep children and their parents engaged and entertained. Beyond local initiatives, the Assyrian Aid Society also works tirelessly to support Assyrian villages in northern Iraq, helping them complete vital infrastructure projects.

Penny Wong defends the government's stance on sanctioning Israeli ministers; China announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ;and in sport, an Australian basketball coach sacked by her US team just a year after leading them to a title victory.

In this program: Interview with Alfred Mansour about the Gilgamesh festival at Sydney University; interview with Ninab Toma from ADM about the challenges facing the Assyrian Democratic Movement in northern Iraq; and a NACA feature about the declaration of a Palestinian Statehood.

Anthony Albanese confirms a meeting with the US President in October; The UN condemns Israel's latest incursion into Gaza City; and in sport, a new national football league launched in Sydney.

Australia champions Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly; Russia has accused Estonia of lying about the presence of military jets in its airspace; and, in sport; Matt Rowell wins the prestigious AFL Brownlow Medal.

Australia has joined Canada, Portugal and the United Kingdom in formally recognising a Palestinian state at the U-N. The declaration was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with the government saying it comes as part of a push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to the countries, while saying he aims to ensure there will never be a Palestinian state.

Alfred Mansour, Treasurer of the Assyrian Australian Association, is coordinating the Gilgamesh Festival, which will be held at the University of Sydney as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The association is organising this festival and Mr Mansour is overseeing the festival's activities and has outlined the major events that will take place during the program.

During his recent visit to Australia, Ninab Toma, a member of the political bureau of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the challenges confronting the Assyrian nation and the ADM, particularly in managing its affairs in northern Iraq and within the Kurdistan Region.

Israel defiant as global leaders recognise a Palestinian state; German jets scrambled as tensions rise between Russia and NATO; and, in sport, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers wins world athletics gold.

*** Israel closes a Jordan border crossing after a deadly shooting; a report card comes in on coercive control prosecutions in New South Wales; and in sport, Sydney Rooster Victor Radley banned for ten NRL games over drug allegations.

Experts say there are a number of driving forces behind recent mass demonstrations in Australia and the UK, and says they are "not particularly exceptional". They also say media organisations need to treat this issue with caution when reporting. A weekend of protests in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The fatal shooting of US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was seized upon by organisers in the U-K to mobilise what is described as the country's largest ultra-conservative rally in decades.

Israel opens another corridor out of Gaza, as 63 more reported dead from its bombardment; the federal opposition tries to play spoiler ahead of the government's 2035 climate target announcement; and, in athletics, young Aussie Gout Gout keeping his cool at the World Athletics Championships

In this programs: Interview with Oliver Slewa about RU OK Day; NACA feature about Aab-Islamic summet in Duha regarding Israeli attack on Qatar; and on Australia Explaine: How to change your name legally.

Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; And in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo

Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[susan lee]] will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; and, in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo

An Israeli strike on Doha last week has set off a wave of condemnation, with Arab and Islamic leaders gathering in Qatar to arrive at a united response. Israel, meanwhile, is standing firm, deepening its alliance with Washington as the war in Gaza rages on.

Oliver Slewa presents on R U OK? Day and R U OK? Awareness Month, an initiative that encourages people to check in on others and start conversations about mental health. His talk highlights the power of asking “Are you okay?” and how small acts of care can support friends, family, and colleagues. The goal is to build stronger connections and remind everyone that talking about wellbeing can make a real difference.

The US questions whether Russia intended to violate Poland's airspace ; Labor claims Victory in the New South Wales state seat of Kiama ; and in sport, Argentina deals a blow to the Wallabies' Rugby Championship.

-U describe Russian drones in Polish airspace as a move toward open conflict; Liberal Senator ejected from the front bench after comments about the Australian Indian community; and in sport, Wallabies fly-half Tom Lynagh cleared for Argentina rematch this weekend...

Jacinta Price accepts her demotion from the coalition frontbench; Conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk dies after being shot in the US; and in sport,b Jai Hindley loses more seconds as he fights for a podium finish at La Vuelta.

Israel has struck the Qatari capital of Doha, killing five Hamas members and one Qatari security official. It has led to an outcry from Qatar, Washington, and humanitarian groups, with concern the strike will jeopardise fragile ceasefire talks.

France's parliament has voted to oust the country's Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, who has lost a confidence motion and is expected to tender his resignation. It comes as part of the opposition party's plan to bring down the government in the face of increasing national debt and a deepening political crisis.

Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of Privacy Awareness and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times. Click on play to listen to the interview.

Australia joins international condemnation of Israel's strike on Qatar; a group of elderly Ukrainians collecting pensions killed in a Russian attack.;and in sport, organisers cut short another stage in the La Vuelta race in Spain because of protesters.

In this program: ALC feature about Prostate Cancer, Oliver Slewa talking about privacy awareness and in Australia explained: How to deal when confronted with wildlife in Australia

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, with the disease now the most common cause of death from cancer for men in Australia. Advocacy groups are pushing for greater awareness and regular testing for all men in the country, including those from a multicultural background.