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The UN says the US and Iran must return to diplomacy; a cyber attack steals patients' data from an Australian healthcare network; and in the World Cup, Argentina is through to the final after beating England.

11 September is Census Night in Australia. Everyone living in the country on that night is required to complete the Census. Solicitor Oliver Slewa, who has worked across a number of Australian government departments, explains why participating in the Census is so important and how the information collected helps governments plan essential services, infrastructure, and future community projects.Explore more about rights issues with Oliver SlewaREAD MORE

In this program, an interview with Robina Lajin about her participation in a summit at the Parliament House in Canberra; Oliver Slewa talks about Census 2026 and in Australia Explained, how to take a photo legally

The United States reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports; a reward remains for the discovery of the remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio, and in Rugby League, Queensland players move on from recent State of Origin heartbreak

Spain has booked its place in the FIFA World Cup final, beating France 2-0 in a dominant semi-final performance. The defeat ends Les Bleus' hopes of lifting a third World Cup title, with their focus now shifting to Saturday's third-place playoff.

The Prime Minister to unveil a new AI framework; Donald Trump drops threats of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz; and in sport, Spain is through to the FIFA World Cup final after beating France two-nil in their semi-final.

Robina Lajin recently visited Australia to participate in the Policy Summit on the Future of the Nineveh Plains, held at Parliament House in Canberra. As Vice President of the Etuti Institute, a non-profit organisation based in the United States, she joined a panel of experts to discuss the future of the Nineveh Plains and the challenges facing the Assyrian people. In an interview with SBS Assyrian, Ms Lajin spoke about the work of the Etuti Institute, her academic research, and her thesis on the role and aspirations of Assyrian youth in preserving their identity and shaping their community's future.

Urgent inquiries for any Australians caught in a deadly fire in Bangkok; Government officials monitoring the final so-called ISIS bride who is yet to return home; and in cycling, Mathieu van der Poel secures a victory in stage nine of the Tour de France...

In this program, Interview with Hermiz Shahen about the Summit in the Parliament House in Canberra; Australia Explained; what you need to know about the 2026 Census: Feature about social media on antisemitism; SBS Learn English; talking about the census

Australia's Indian diaspora gathering in Melbourne to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi; The US hits Iran with another round of strikes; and in sport, Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij wins his first sprint finish at the Tour de France.

The World Cup quarter-finalists are now locked in after Argentina produced a stunning comeback against Egypt and Switzerland edged Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout. I'm [producer name], and this is your wrap of Day 27 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Telstra restoring services after an outage caused chaos across Australia; New US strikes launched after three oil tankers targeted in the Strait of Hormuz; and in football, Switzerland eliminates Colombia from the World Cup.

Social media giant, Meta, has appeared at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion [[July 6]], defending its record on stopping online abuse. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has slammed social media platforms for failing to monitor so-called "gore" content.

The Assyrian National Council – Australia (ANCA), proudly hosted the Policy Summit on the Future of the Nineveh Plains at Parliament House, Canberra, on Assyria Day, Wednesday, 1 July 2026. The Summit was honoured by the attendance of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, who officially opened the event, together with Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, who hosted the Summit at Parliament House. One of the principal outcomes of the Summit was the presentation of the Canberra Declaration on the Future and Protection of the Nineveh Plains. President of the ANC, Mr Hermiz Shahen spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of this summit.

More Australian politicians react to a missile launched by China in the Pacific; The death toll rises from twin earthquakes in Venezuela; and in football, Calls for an investigation into the overturning of Folarin Balogun's red-card ban.

Ten shops impacted by fire after a tobacco store ram raid in Melbourne; the first confirmed case of the H5 bird flu in the state of NSW; and in sports, Brazil knockout from FIFA World Cup after losing to Norway 2-1 this morning.

More aid arrives in Venezuela, as the search for quake survivors continues; The US to decide on extending its major trade deal with Canada and Mexico; and in sport, England through to the final 16 in the World Cup.

Co-hosts Mexico advanced to the Round of 16, while superstar strikers Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé each scored twice to send Norway and France through. I'm [producer name], and this is your wrap of Day 20 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In this program, Daily news, feature about agreement between US and Iran, daily cup wrap, Oliver Slewa talking about fines and registration and in Australia Explained, Football in Australia

** Millions of workers to see a pay rise from today; The United Nations warns aid for Palestinian refugees at risk;To sport and in the World Cup, The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to take on England later today [[Wed]], with the side's coach saying the match will be difficult but not impossible to win.

The death toll in Venezuela exceeds 1,700; Liberal frontbencher Anderw Hastie warns against Pauline Hanson's promotion of a 'monoculture'; and in football, Germany is out of the FIFA World Cup.

Just two weeks after the United States and Iran agreed to halt four months of fighting, renewed military exchanges are testing the fragile ceasefire. As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, violence continues in Lebanon and Gaza, raising fresh questions about the prospects for lasting peace across the Middle East.

A man and his son pulled from the rubble in earthquake-hit Venezuela; A new round of hearings begins in the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion; and in the World Cup, Canada advance to the round of 16, after beating South Africa.

Rescue efforts intensify in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes; The US says the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free; and in Sport, Australia moves to the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup.

"Our Language is an Element of Our Existence" is the theme of a lecture to be held on 25 June, organised by the Assyrian Centre and presented by Adel Dano and Emil Shiba. The lecture will focus on two important issues: strengthening and promoting the Assyrian language among younger generations, and exploring ways for Assyrian writers to better distribute and promote their work within the community. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Nimrod Slewa from the Athra Centre emphasised the vital role of language in preserving Assyrian identity, culture and heritage, highlighting the responsibility of the community to ensure its transmission to future generations.

A record for Cristiano Ronaldo, a milestone for Luka Modrić, and frustration for England. I'm Ninos Emmanuel and this is your wrap of Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In this program: Interview with Hermiz Shahen about the Policy Summit in Canberra; ALC feature about the negotiations between the US and Iran; highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2026, day 12 and in Australia Explained, the flag of Torres Strait Islander.

Palestinians in Gaza City voice grief over findings of a UN inquiry report; Reaction after a Senate inquiry on NDIS legislation is extended for two months; and in football, England and Ghana both aim to reach the World Cup knockout rounds.

The Assyrian National Council of Australia (ANCA) is organising a Policy Summit on the future of the Nineveh Plains, to be held on 1 July 2026. The summit will take place at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra. ANCA President Hermiz Shahin told SBS Assyrian that numerous ambassadors, diplomats, and politicians have been invited to attend the event. He also stated that a number of Assyrian political parties and community organizations will participate in this one-day summit to discuss the future of the Nineveh Plains and issues of importance to the Assyrian people.

History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party; The Greens call the planned NDIS overhaul 'inhuman' piece of legislation; and in sport, the Socceroos game against Paraguay is very crucial

Iran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in Switzerland, with reports Iranian diplomats exited discussions early over a threat made by US President Donald Trump.

Conflicting claims over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open; Queensland’s treasurer threatens to name and shame power retailers; and in sport, Belgium and Iran finish nil-all at the World Cup.

Two children killed in a horror crash in southwest Sydney; President Trump says the US will resume bombing if Iran breaks the peace agreement; and in sport, the hero of Cape Verde's World Cup team becomes a social media legend

The early success of the Socceroos at the World Cup has again shone a light on the success stories of multicultural Australia. From refugee camps and humble migrant beginnings to sport's greatest stage- here's the story, as told through the eyes of three members of the Australian squad.

Concerns over the US-Iran peace deal as Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon; Perth school mourns nine-year-old Hania Ahmed after Pakistan shooting; and in the World Cup, a shock result for favourites, Spain, against cup newcomers Cape Verde...

Records were broken and superstars delivered on Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi became the first player to feature in six World Cups and celebrated with a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored doubles in impressive victories. Welcome to the World Cup Daily Update. I'm [producer name], and this is your wrap of Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Pauline Hanson to make National Press Club debut amid One Nation rise; UN reports sharp fall in Lebanon violence after Iran deal, and in sport, Paul Curtis loses bid to overturn three-match AFL ban.

In this program; Episode three of Family Matters with Emil Shiba: Oliver Slewa talks about the power of Attorney in Legal Matters then a feature about small business about refugees opportunities.

Oliver Slewa explains the importance of establishing both a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship appointment. These legal arrangements are essential for managing a person's financial, legal, and health matters. Mr Slewa notes that while a person may appoint someone as their attorney while they still have full mental capacity, the authority granted under an Enduring Power of Attorney generally takes effect only when they are no longer able to manage their own affairs due to a loss of mental capacity.

This week, Australia celebrates the one million refugees who’ve made a home here since the end of World War Two. While some employers are offering new jobs and training, there are also calls to cut the refugee intake and some initiatives are at risk.

In this final episode of Family Matters, Emil Shiba discusses the vital role parents play in raising their children and fostering healthy family relationships. He explains how parents can establish open lines of communication, encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings, and create a supportive environment at home. Mr Shiba also highlights the importance of parental guidance, advice, and involvement in ensuring the proper upbringing and development of children within the family.The video of this episode will be on SBS Assyrian Facebook page soon.

Confirmation of a peace deal in the US Iran conflict; New South Wales to hold an inquiry after a Sydney shark attack in highly unusual conditions; the Ukraine war on the agenda as world leaders head to the G-7 summit in France; and in football, the Socceroos win 2-1 against Turkey in the FIFA World Cup

Paul Georgis is the Officer of Health Education at the South Western Sydney Health District, talks to SBS Assyrian about a campaign from the NSW Health Department about raising awareness on being exposed to, inhaling carbon monoxide and what are the best ways to avoid exposure to this deadly gas, particularly during winter when gas heaters are widely used.

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Iran not backing down with its war in the US ; Japan's Ambassador to Australia supports stronger ties between his country and Australia; and in sport, Sprint sensation Gout Gout finishes sixth in Diamond League debut ...

Call for Iran to re-engage with nuclear watchdog; treatment method for US Ebola patient shows promise; and in sport, the Matildas notch a win over Mexico as they look to next year's World Cup

In this program: Highlights from award night for three Assyrian writers; Oliver Slewa talking about World Elder Abuse awareness Day and in Australia Explained: the transition to Electric Vehicles in Australia.

Oliver Slewa speaks about the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, although it is observed annually on 15 June, but events are held throughout the month of June. He says the aim is to raise awareness of the neglect, mistreatment and exploitation experienced by older people around the world. The day serves as an opportunity to promote dignity, respect and the rights of seniors while encouraging communities to recognise and address the various forms of elder abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and social abuse.READ MORE

The Assyrian Australian Association and the Ashurbanipal Library honoured three Assyrian writers in recognition of their valuable contributions to Assyrian literature and the preservation of the Assyrian language. Adam Homeh, Youel Hawil, and Agnes Nisan received awards and expressed their gratitude to the Ashurbanipal Library for its initiative in acknowledging and celebrating their efforts. They noted that such recognition encourages the continued preservation, development, and sustainability of Assyrian literary works for future generations.