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Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.

  1. 2 HRS AGO

    Celebrating International Radio Day 13 February 2026

    International Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13th. This international observance was established by UNESCO in 2011 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. SBS Assyrian spoke to two former SBS Assyrian producers and broadcasters, Dinkha Warda and Philip Darmo, who started the Assyrian program from 1976 until 1991. Both reflected on the role that SBS Assyrian played in helping Assyrian migrants settle in their new country and on how the radio helped people connect and tell their stories.

    19 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Newsflash 11 February 2026

    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

    4 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Assyrian aid relief to hold its periodic event

    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.

    12 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Assyrian program 10 February 2026

    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

    59 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Preparation for the Assyrian New Year 6776

    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.

    19 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    Visions and Opinions with Dr Michelle Shamoell

    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 toward recovery.

    23 min

  7. 2 DAYS AGO

    Danish apps help grocery shoppers boycott US goods

    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.

    9 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    News bulletin 10 February 2026

    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.

    11 min
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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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  • Channel
    SBS Audio
  • Creator
    SBS
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    789
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services
  • Show Website
    SBS Assyrian

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