SBS Assyrian

Dec 11 2024 499 ep. 9 mins 1.6k
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Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.

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Newsflash: 12 December 2024

Dec 11 2024 3 mins  
Australia is set to vote on a permanent Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations General Assembly;, a former U-S diplomat criticises Australia's position on repatriating Australian women and children from Syria ; and in sports, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.

SBS language broadcasts added to iconic Sounds of Australia collection

Dec 10 2024 10 mins  
Ten extraordinary audio recordings illustrating Australia’s cultural and political landscape have been added to the National Film and Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia collection. The 2024 additions include the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian to use recorded sound to document Aboriginal culture; hip hop; speeches; a theme tune; the launch of what is now

SBS to expand to Western Sydney with the establishment of a production hub

Dec 10 2024 2 mins  
Australia’s multicultural broadcaster is set to establish a hub in a yet-to-be-determined location in Sydney’s west, the federal government announced on Sunday. The hub will feature a TV studio to host live audiences, radio and podcasting booths and a workspace to support production output. It comes following a feasibility study after which the government opted not to relocate

SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 10 December 2024

Dec 10 2024 10 mins  
US-based Jewish human rights organisation expected to issue a travel warning about risk of antisemitic attacks when visiting Australia; expenses for families with young children soar since 2021; and, in sport, Papua New Guinea's PM hopeful his country will gain entry to the NRL this Thursday.

Newsflash: 11 December 2024

Dec 10 2024 3 mins  
Police search for the vandals who torched a car in Sydney, after spraying it with anti-Israel slogans; the Prime Minister makes an announcement on subsidised childcare in the first big steps towards universal and affordable childcare; and, in sport, Football Australia says time is being taken to ensure the right person is selected as the next coach of the Matildas.

Fears for Syria's Assyrian community after the fall of the Assad regime

Dec 10 2024 12 mins  
The Assyrian National Council — Australia is organising a meeting in Sydney, inviting numerous Assyrian community organisations to address the implications of the Syrian regime's fall and the concerns of minorities in Syria regarding potential future leadership. Hermiz Shahen, council president, told SBS Assyrian that the gathering seeks to discuss the fate and future of Assyrian

Youbert Lazar: Bridging cultures through the timeless art of calligraphy

Dec 10 2024 19 mins  
Youbert Lazar, a skilled calligrapher, was born in Iran. His passion for Persian calligraphy emerged at the age of 12, inspiring him to practise and study this intricate art form. After migrating to the United States, he delved into the study of the Assyrian language, which eventually led him to meet the late Issa Benyamin, regarded as the father of Assyrian calligraphy. Lazar cons

Beginning of a new era: Syrians worldwide rejoice over the fall of Assad

Dec 08 2024 11 mins  
Syrians around the world are celebrating in the streets after hearing the news that President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria. Syrian opposition forces have now taken control of the capital of Damascus and declared an end to 13 years of civil war and five decades of Assad family rule. It took less than two weeks for rebel groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham to bring an end to the re

Newsflash: 9 December 2024

Dec 08 2024 3 mins  
The Coalition pledges to establish an antisemitism taskforce if elected; incoming US President Donald Trump to pardon rioters involved in the January 6 attack; and in cricket, victory over India in the second women's ODI in Brisbane.

Evan Yako wows Sydney Opera House with an unforgettable night of music and joy

Dec 06 2024 14 mins  
Evan Yako's Sydney Opera House concert drew widespread reactions of astonishment, joy, pride, and enthusiasm. Spectators left deeply satisfied with the artistic and creative performance at Australia’s iconic venue. SBS Assyrian captured highlights of these unforgettable moments, showcasing the audience’s appreciation and encouragement for an exceptional evening of music and art