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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="https://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#syntax" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title>SBS Assyrian</title><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast/sbs-assyrian</link><description>Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.</description><language>aii</language><generator>StreamGuys Recast</generator><copyright>Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services</copyright><itunes:author>SBS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Independent news and stories from the SBS Audio Assyrian program, connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>SBS Audio</itunes:name><itunes:email>audio@sbs.com.au</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs/20230405214613-SBS-Podcasts_SBSAssyrian_3000x3000px.jpg"/><image><url>https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs/20230405214613-SBS-Podcasts_SBSAssyrian_3000x3000px.jpg</url><title>SBS Assyrian</title><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast/sbs-assyrian</link></image><itunes:keywords>SBS,Parent Visa,Feature,Immigration to Australia,Housing,Special Broadcasting Corporation,SBS Radio,Immigration,Talk radio,Special Broadcasting Service,ABC Radio,Public Broadcasting,News and Current Affairs,Visas,SBS National Languages Competition,Lifestyle,Education</itunes:keywords><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Daily News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><item><title>Newsflash 20 May 2026</title><description>Isolation of cases and contacts crucial as response to Ebola in Congo continues; Israeli says its intercepted all 50 boats in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza; and in football, more big European-based names join the Socceroos' pre-World Cup training camp</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260520125944-assyrian-200526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-4350-dc58-a1de-cf5719c90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3412635"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-4350-dc58-a1de-cf5719c90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-may-2026/cp2nnefyj</link><itunes:subtitle>Isolation of cases and contacts crucial as response to Ebola in Congo continues; Israeli says its intercepted all 50 boats in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza; and in football, more big European-based names join the Socceroos' pre-World Cup training camp</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Isolation of cases and contacts crucial as response to Ebola in Congo continues; Israeli says its intercepted all 50 boats in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza; and in football, more big European-based names join the Socceroos' pre-World Cup training camp</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260520125947_102211-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260520125947_102211-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:59:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Matters with Emil Shiba: Episode One</title><description>This is a new series presented by the Assyrian Program that focuses on family issues, offering guidance, explanations and practical ideas for resolving family challenges, with family and parenting adviser Emil Shiba. In the first episode, we will discuss matters related to love.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519151636-assyrian-2b3d8e0b-c9c8-44fe-bc21-36e64e21c14d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-2fae-d0fd-a59f-ffaf472d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20017457"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-2fae-d0fd-a59f-ffaf472d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/family-matters-with-emil-shiba-episode-one/tgm5g4jll</link><itunes:subtitle>This is a new series presented by the Assyrian Program that focuses on family issues, offering guidance, explanations and practical ideas for resolving family challenges, with family and parenting adviser Emil Shiba. In the first episode, we will discuss matters related to love.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is a new series presented by the Assyrian Program that focuses on family issues, offering guidance, explanations and practical ideas for resolving family challenges, with family and parenting adviser Emil Shiba. In the first episode, we will discuss matters related to love.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519151641_954812-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:20:51</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519151641_954812-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:16:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>US holds off planned Iran attack as nations resume talks</title><description>United States President Donald Trump says he has held off on an attack on Iran that was planned for today [[Tuesday]] after Gulf countries' request. But President Trump says the U-S military is still prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault on Iran if no deal is reached.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/australia-explained-in-assyrian/20260519151514-assyrian-a4270bc4-81a3-4776-a713-1e6e7ebed501.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-3e35-d552-a39f-7e7f89e00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7545984"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-3e35-d552-a39f-7e7f89e00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/us-holds-off-planned-iran-attack-as-nations-resume-talks/qbrh259ua</link><itunes:subtitle>United States President Donald Trump says he has held off on an attack on Iran that was planned for today [[Tuesday]] after Gulf countries' request. But President Trump says the U-S military is still prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault on Iran if no deal is reached.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>United States President Donald Trump says he has held off on an attack on Iran that was planned for today [[Tuesday]] after Gulf countries' request. But President Trump says the U-S military is still prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault on Iran if no deal is reached.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/australia-explained-in-assyrian/20260519151601_693773-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:07:52</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/australia-explained-in-assyrian/20260519151601_693773-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta Goodrem 'stoked' with Eurovision result as fans celebrate her grand final performance</title><description>The 70th Eurovision competition has come to a dazzling close in Vienna. Fans are celebrating Australian entrant Delta Goodrem’s Grand Final performance, one describing her as a ‘sun goddess’... but was it enough to land her a place in the top three ?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130403-assyrian-1bef12e5-8c2c-436f-83bb-a796a81e3ae9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-3e20-dc85-a3ff-fe64ecfa0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8901425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-3e20-dc85-a3ff-fe64ecfa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/delta-goodrem-stoked-with-eurovision-result-as-fans-celebrate-her-grand-final-performance/7imjpmo80</link><itunes:subtitle>The 70th Eurovision competition has come to a dazzling close in Vienna. Fans are celebrating Australian entrant Delta Goodrem’s Grand Final performance, one describing her as a ‘sun goddess’... but was it enough to land her a place in the top three ?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The 70th Eurovision competition has come to a dazzling close in Vienna. Fans are celebrating Australian entrant Delta Goodrem’s Grand Final performance, one describing her as a ‘sun goddess’... but was it enough to land her a place in the top three ?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130406_933515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:16</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130406_933515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 19 May 2026</title><description>Trump holds off on attacking Iran though warns his military remains ready; a Sydney man charged over a triple murder.; and in sport, Russian and Belarusian gymnasts allowed to compete under their own flag for the first time since 2022...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130050-assyrian-61b33caf-554e-4195-a8c6-8f6ff0361b95.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-3e19-d2cf-a9be-7f7deab90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11109809"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-3e19-d2cf-a9be-7f7deab90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-19-may-2026/6dyuqigep</link><itunes:subtitle>Trump holds off on attacking Iran though warns his military remains ready; a Sydney man charged over a triple murder.; and in sport, Russian and Belarusian gymnasts allowed to compete under their own flag for the first time since 2022...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Trump holds off on attacking Iran though warns his military remains ready; a Sydney man charged over a triple murder.; and in sport, Russian and Belarusian gymnasts allowed to compete under their own flag for the first time since 2022...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130054_838515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:34</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260519130054_838515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ceasefire threatens to crumble as leaders prepare to meet</title><description>There are reports emerging that Israeli and US authorities are preparing to resume attacks on Iran. There are also concerns of regional neighbours being brought into the conflict, as the United Arab Emirates has reported a drone strike at a nuclear power plant.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518191611-assyrian-e72cfabe-6fed-4185-b76d-9f5540eb48a0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-393d-d771-a7fe-fdff74440000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6994944"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-393d-d771-a7fe-fdff74440000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ceasefire-threatens-to-crumble-as-leaders-prepare-to-meet/sv3i6r275</link><itunes:subtitle>There are reports emerging that Israeli and US authorities are preparing to resume attacks on Iran. There are also concerns of regional neighbours being brought into the conflict, as the United Arab Emirates has reported a drone strike at a nuclear power plant.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>There are reports emerging that Israeli and US authorities are preparing to resume attacks on Iran. There are also concerns of regional neighbours being brought into the conflict, as the United Arab Emirates has reported a drone strike at a nuclear power plant.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518191615_688203-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:07:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518191615_688203-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 18 May 2026</title><description>A Newspoll ranks Labor's budget the worst in decades; Ukraine launches one of its largest overnight attacks on Russia; and in golf, Australian Cameron Smith surges to within one shot of the lead at the PGA Championship</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518130022-assyrian-180526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-38d6-d4a7-a7de-bedf21230000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3463208"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-38d6-d4a7-a7de-bedf21230000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-may-2026/ucrga9d25</link><itunes:subtitle>A Newspoll ranks Labor's budget the worst in decades; Ukraine launches one of its largest overnight attacks on Russia; and in golf, Australian Cameron Smith surges to within one shot of the lead at the PGA Championship</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A Newspoll ranks Labor's budget the worst in decades; Ukraine launches one of its largest overnight attacks on Russia; and in golf, Australian Cameron Smith surges to within one shot of the lead at the PGA Championship</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518130024_548514-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260518130024_548514-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 14 May 2026</title><description>Trump Administration says the president will be focused on US interests when he meets with Chinese leader Xi Xinping; Coles awaits a judge's verdict in a landmark case centred on its discounting campaign; and in sport, thousands of athletes prepare to compete as the Gulf Games opens in Doha</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260514111643-assyrian-140526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-2409-dbd4-ab9f-3fbb84270000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3189027"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-2409-dbd4-ab9f-3fbb84270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-may-2026/qynn91itc</link><itunes:subtitle>Trump Administration says the president will be focused on US interests when he meets with Chinese leader Xi Xinping; Coles awaits a judge's verdict in a landmark case centred on its discounting campaign; and in sport, thousands of athletes prepare to compete as the Gulf Games opens in Doha</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Trump Administration says the president will be focused on US interests when he meets with Chinese leader Xi Xinping; Coles awaits a judge's verdict in a landmark case centred on its discounting campaign; and in sport, thousands of athletes prepare to compete as the Gulf Games opens in Doha</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260514111645_568503-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260514111645_568503-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:16:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 13 May 2026</title><description>The government criticised for its response on a landmark report on gambling reform; Iran says it rejects what it calls ‘maximalist’ U-S demands as a ceasefire hangs in the balance and in sport, Gout Gout selected for 200m and 4x400m relay at the World Championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513130112-assyrian-130526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1ec0-d7bc-af9e-5ffcb02d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3756616"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1ec0-d7bc-af9e-5ffcb02d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-may-2026/4r3gjq0bs</link><itunes:subtitle>The government criticised for its response on a landmark report on gambling reform; Iran says it rejects what it calls ‘maximalist’ U-S demands as a ceasefire hangs in the balance and in sport, Gout Gout selected for 200m and 4x400m relay at the World Championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government criticised for its response on a landmark report on gambling reform; Iran says it rejects what it calls ‘maximalist’ U-S demands as a ceasefire hangs in the balance and in sport, Gout Gout selected for 200m and 4x400m relay at the World Championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513130114_691566-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:55</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513130114_691566-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 12 May 2026</title><description>In this program, Interview with Anwar Atto about the Assyrian Language College; Oliver Slewa talks about risks of avoiding paying traffic fines and driving without registration and expired licence; and in Australia explaine, episode 2 of Fuel focus features, Tips to manage financial stress</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513113826-assyrian-18b1b9b4-2054-4e0f-84dd-f6fdd7159f39.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1edb-d7bc-af9e-5fff77950000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53479267"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1edb-d7bc-af9e-5fff77950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-12-may-2026/i5p1s69w1</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Interview with Anwar Atto about the Assyrian Language College; Oliver Slewa talks about risks of avoiding paying traffic fines and driving without registration and expired licence; and in Australia explaine, episode 2 of Fuel focus features, Tips to manage financial stress</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Interview with Anwar Atto about the Assyrian Language College; Oliver Slewa talks about risks of avoiding paying traffic fines and driving without registration and expired licence; and in Australia explaine, episode 2 of Fuel focus features, Tips to manage financial stress</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513113839_815119-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:55:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513113839_815119-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 12 May 2026</title><description>An Australian soldier dies during a training exercise; the federal budget bottom line to rise by $45 billion over the next four years; and in the A-F-L; Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513104937-assyrian-bf4f02d4-4e0b-4808-b3d5-325bb5555d15.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1ecb-d158-a19f-7edf75790000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12287537"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1ecb-d158-a19f-7edf75790000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-12-may-2026/tvnj4dn1o</link><itunes:subtitle>An Australian soldier dies during a training exercise; the federal budget bottom line to rise by $45 billion over the next four years; and in the A-F-L; Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An Australian soldier dies during a training exercise; the federal budget bottom line to rise by $45 billion over the next four years; and in the A-F-L; Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513104942_736180-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:48</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513104942_736180-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:49:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Assyrian Language College: A decade of inspiring language learning</title><description>The Assyrian Language College and for the last 10 years has opened its doors to young Assyrians as well as older adults to learn the Assyrian Language. Anwar Atto is co-founder and principal of this college, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the positive outcome and the role the college plays in educating and preserving the Assyrian language, heritage and culture.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260513104408-assyrian-d35a4602-dbac-4aff-a589-d879a6d875c1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1b56-d86a-a79f-9fde88b10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="17844017"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1b56-d86a-a79f-9fde88b10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-assyrian-language-college-a-decade-of-inspiring-language-learning/vebumz8na</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Language College and for the last 10 years has opened its doors to young Assyrians as well as older adults to learn the Assyrian Language. Anwar Atto is co-founder and principal of this college, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the positive outcome and the role the college plays in educating and preserving the Assyrian language, heritage and culture.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Language College and for the last 10 years has opened its doors to young Assyrians as well as older adults to learn the Assyrian Language. Anwar Atto is co-founder and principal of this college, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the positive outcome and the role the college plays in educating and preserving the Assyrian language, heritage and culture.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260514121313_922545-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:18:35</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260514121313_922545-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:43:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fines and Driving Laws with Oliver Slewa</title><description>In this episode of Legal Matters, Oliver Slewa discusses the serious consequences of failing to pay traffic fines, driving without renewing your licence, the implications of the three-month rule, driving an unregistered vehicle, and the importance of having a valid Green Slip.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260512183833-assyrian-ee89a63d-d2a0-4db7-a8bd-d4f3dbfb34f1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1b49-d86a-a79f-9fc96b070000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18533297"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1b49-d86a-a79f-9fc96b070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fines-and-driving-laws-with-oliver-slewa/fgwm9i9va</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Legal Matters, Oliver Slewa discusses the serious consequences of failing to pay traffic fines, driving without renewing your licence, the implications of the three-month rule, driving an unregistered vehicle, and the importance of having a valid Green Slip.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode of Legal Matters, Oliver Slewa discusses the serious consequences of failing to pay traffic fines, driving without renewing your licence, the implications of the three-month rule, driving an unregistered vehicle, and the importance of having a valid Green Slip.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260512183840_419527-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:19:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260512183840_419527-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 11 May 2026</title><description>Donald Trump says Iran's response to US peace proposal is 'unacceptable; Passengers and crew disembark from hantavirus-hit ship - and begin quarantine; in sprts, Socceroos to face former coach Graham Arnold with an Iraq pool match in the Asia Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260511130015-assyrian-110526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019e-1455-d486-ab9e-777796230000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3625377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019e-1455-d486-ab9e-777796230000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-may-2026/dytbzvz3x</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump says Iran's response to US peace proposal is 'unacceptable; Passengers and crew disembark from hantavirus-hit ship - and begin quarantine; in sprts, Socceroos to face former coach Graham Arnold with an Iraq pool match in the Asia Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump says Iran's response to US peace proposal is 'unacceptable; Passengers and crew disembark from hantavirus-hit ship - and begin quarantine; in sprts, Socceroos to face former coach Graham Arnold with an Iraq pool match in the Asia Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260511130018_617040-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:47</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260511130018_617040-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 6 May 2026</title><description>The UN uneasy over tensions in the Middle East; tributes flow for the rescue volunteers killed off the New South Wales north coast; and in sport, Carlton accepts its punishment over its on field handling of Elijah Hollands.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506130011-assyrian-060526-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-faa5-d92f-af9f-fbef9d110000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3560593"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-faa5-d92f-af9f-fbef9d110000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-may-2026/g4i31g3n3</link><itunes:subtitle>The UN uneasy over tensions in the Middle East; tributes flow for the rescue volunteers killed off the New South Wales north coast; and in sport, Carlton accepts its punishment over its on field handling of Elijah Hollands.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UN uneasy over tensions in the Middle East; tributes flow for the rescue volunteers killed off the New South Wales north coast; and in sport, Carlton accepts its punishment over its on field handling of Elijah Hollands.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506130014_911312-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506130014_911312-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 5 May 2026</title><description>In this program, Oliver Slewa explains privacy in Australia, Assyrian American UFC fighter visiting the Assyrian community in Sydney and the Strait of Hormuz conflict.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506114438-assyrian-03468c48-58c0-4030-a8b6-931de457273a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-fabe-d92f-af9f-fbff0b840000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56299363"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-fabe-d92f-af9f-fbff0b840000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-5-may-2026/f02ovw9l7</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Oliver Slewa explains privacy in Australia, Assyrian American UFC fighter visiting the Assyrian community in Sydney and the Strait of Hormuz conflict.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Oliver Slewa explains privacy in Australia, Assyrian American UFC fighter visiting the Assyrian community in Sydney and the Strait of Hormuz conflict.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506114454_305469-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260506114454_305469-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumer rights explained: with Oliver Slewa</title><description>Oliver Slewa explains the consumer rights in NSW. He talks about repairs, exchange or refund for a faulty product purchased and the 10-Day cool-off period, what happens when you change your mind or see a product unsuitable for your needs?. All these questions will be discussed. Please note: this interview is for general information only. If in doubt, consult your legal practitioner.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505180312-assyrian-2bac30bc-c23e-4dfe-aea0-b56cfdce0067.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-ec88-d9fa-a1bf-fdf975d00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18761856"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-ec88-d9fa-a1bf-fdf975d00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/consumer-rights-explained-with-oliver-slewa/gch71pbma</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa explains the consumer rights in NSW. He talks about repairs, exchange or refund for a faulty product purchased and the 10-Day cool-off period, what happens when you change your mind or see a product unsuitable for your needs?. All these questions will be discussed. Please note: this interview is for general information only. If in doubt, consult your legal practitioner.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa explains the consumer rights in NSW. He talks about repairs, exchange or refund for a faulty product purchased and the 10-Day cool-off period, what happens when you change your mind or see a product unsuitable for your needs?. All these questions will be discussed. Please note: this interview is for general information only. If in doubt, consult your legal practitioner.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505180318_265719-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:19:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505180318_265719-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The humbleness of a mighty champion: Beneil Dariush</title><description>He is known in the sports arena as one of the best. Beneil Dariush is an Assyrian American who started making his strong presence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has defeated many known champions in this sport. Recently he visited Sydney to meet the Assyrian community.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505164051-assyrian-baniel-darius-repeat-interview.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-f6d5-d3f8-addd-feff049e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9814656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-f6d5-d3f8-addd-feff049e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-humbleness-of-a-mighty-champion-beneil-dariush/zd6erckdm</link><itunes:subtitle>He is known in the sports arena as one of the best. Beneil Dariush is an Assyrian American who started making his strong presence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has defeated many known champions in this sport. Recently he visited Sydney to meet the Assyrian community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>He is known in the sports arena as one of the best. Beneil Dariush is an Assyrian American who started making his strong presence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has defeated many known champions in this sport. Recently he visited Sydney to meet the Assyrian community.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505164056_791759-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:13</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505164056_791759-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 5 May 2026</title><description>The federal government says a First Nations strategy is being developed to underpin reform to the NDIS; uncertainty for ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz amid attacks; and in football, Arsenal in the driver's seat to take the English Premier League title, after a Manchester City slip up.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505155727-assyrian-a9cf2e0a-7d0f-4209-a4ae-9b752f795ab5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-f6a5-d3f8-addd-feef10550000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12216497"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-f6a5-d3f8-addd-feef10550000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-5-may-2026/2ulqe1rla</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government says a First Nations strategy is being developed to underpin reform to the NDIS; uncertainty for ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz amid attacks; and in football, Arsenal in the driver's seat to take the English Premier League title, after a Manchester City slip up.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government says a First Nations strategy is being developed to underpin reform to the NDIS; uncertainty for ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz amid attacks; and in football, Arsenal in the driver's seat to take the English Premier League title, after a Manchester City slip up.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505155731_934596-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:44</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260505155731_934596-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran warns of "long and painful strikes" as US war deadline fast approaches</title><description>Iran is threatening "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions if the United States conducts any new attacks on their soil. As a deadline fast approaches for US President Donald Trump to make the case for Congress to extend the war, there are questions around the future of a nearly month-long ceasefire. This uncertainty also felt around the world as the crucial global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains an epicentre for the war's stalemate.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260504202413-assyrian-2246786d-e237-41cb-ac4e-0a9d2685316d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-f280-d7a5-a9dd-ffc7a6a50000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9328817"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-f280-d7a5-a9dd-ffc7a6a50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ran-warns-of-long-and-painful-strikes-as-us-war-deadline-fast-approaches/d64ncl8fz</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran is threatening "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions if the United States conducts any new attacks on their soil. As a deadline fast approaches for US President Donald Trump to make the case for Congress to extend the war, there are questions around the future of a nearly month-long ceasefire. This uncertainty also felt around the world as the crucial global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains an epicentre for the war's stalemate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran is threatening "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions if the United States conducts any new attacks on their soil. As a deadline fast approaches for US President Donald Trump to make the case for Congress to extend the war, there are questions around the future of a nearly month-long ceasefire. This uncertainty also felt around the world as the crucial global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains an epicentre for the war's stalemate.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260504202435_245649-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:43</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260504202435_245649-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:24:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel</title><description>The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - or OPEC - from May. Analysts say the decision reflects a growing rift with Saudi Arabia, and stronger ties with the United States. As XXX reports, any impact on oil prices is likely to be dampened by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260502115311-assyrian-1d7ebd1d-1b14-404a-9a6d-88d4afeeecca.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-dca1-d18e-a7bd-fdbd823d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7972224"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-dca1-d18e-a7bd-fdbd823d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/united-arab-emirates-quits-opec-in-a-blow-to-the-oil-cartel/j78q144sn</link><itunes:subtitle>The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - or OPEC - from May. Analysts say the decision reflects a growing rift with Saudi Arabia, and stronger ties with the United States. As XXX reports, any impact on oil prices is likely to be dampened by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - or OPEC - from May. Analysts say the decision reflects a growing rift with Saudi Arabia, and stronger ties with the United States. As XXX reports, any impact on oil prices is likely to be dampened by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260502115315_211944-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260502115315_211944-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:52:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Costs of US-Iran war revealed as President Trump prepares to expand naval blockade</title><description>The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. U-S President Donald Trump says the strategy is working, but Iran has condemned the move as an act of war and signalled it will respond. Despite claims of military success, divisions are growing in Congress over the cost, strategy and long-term consequences of the war.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260501150042-assyrian-2260ba23-3b72-4d2d-b23c-fbf15f508f45.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-dc9d-dbfa-ad9d-dfbda0070000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8666417"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-dc9d-dbfa-ad9d-dfbda0070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/costs-of-us-iran-war-revealed-as-president-trump-prepares-to-expand-naval-blockade/an0so3yba</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. U-S President Donald Trump says the strategy is working, but Iran has condemned the move as an act of war and signalled it will respond. Despite claims of military success, divisions are growing in Congress over the cost, strategy and long-term consequences of the war.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. U-S President Donald Trump says the strategy is working, but Iran has condemned the move as an act of war and signalled it will respond. Despite claims of military success, divisions are growing in Congress over the cost, strategy and long-term consequences of the war.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260501150046_129829-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:02</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260501150046_129829-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 30 April 2026</title><description>UK PM Keir Starmer condemns "appalling" attack on two Jewish men; report from Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion to be released today; and in the NRL, The Women's State of Origin series kicks off tonight.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260430130130-assyrian-300426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-dbb8-d042-a7fd-dbb8d2a80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3059042"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-dbb8-d042-a7fd-dbb8d2a80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-april-2026/t9qlwecsj</link><itunes:subtitle>UK PM Keir Starmer condemns "appalling" attack on two Jewish men; report from Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion to be released today; and in the NRL, The Women's State of Origin series kicks off tonight.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>UK PM Keir Starmer condemns "appalling" attack on two Jewish men; report from Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion to be released today; and in the NRL, The Women's State of Origin series kicks off tonight.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260430130132_983885-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260430130132_983885-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 29 March 2026</title><description>Qatar calls for a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East; search resumes for missing girl in the NT; and in sport, the sacked Demons CEO considers legal action</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429130216-assyrian-290426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-d678-d398-a19d-f6f88f640000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3284322"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-d678-d398-a19d-f6f88f640000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-march-2026/nocfccdfw</link><itunes:subtitle>Qatar calls for a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East; search resumes for missing girl in the NT; and in sport, the sacked Demons CEO considers legal action</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Qatar calls for a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East; search resumes for missing girl in the NT; and in sport, the sacked Demons CEO considers legal action</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429130218_457711-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429130218_457711-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 28 April 2026</title><description>In this program; Part two interview with Sam Darmo about the Simele Monument project; Feature about the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre; and in Australia Explained: how to save money during the fuel crisis</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429102230-assyrian-22be01a4-ef02-43b1-9544-1d62f3955337.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-d683-d0e1-a7bf-d6d7a7810000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56186851"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-d683-d0e1-a7bf-d6d7a7810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-28-april-2026/gdnro1i23</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program; Part two interview with Sam Darmo about the Simele Monument project; Feature about the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre; and in Australia Explained: how to save money during the fuel crisis</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program; Part two interview with Sam Darmo about the Simele Monument project; Feature about the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre; and in Australia Explained: how to save money during the fuel crisis</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429102245_106278-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:32</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260429102245_106278-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 28 April 2026</title><description>Iran proposes easing Strait of Hormuz blockade; Californian teacher charged with attempted assassination of U-S President; and in sport, The A-League finals series gets underway with two elimination finals.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260428140348-assyrian-3d60e210-cb25-4e13-8a75-334a9e0ef288.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-d236-dc55-a3df-dbbfd8bb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12312113"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-d236-dc55-a3df-dbbfd8bb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-28-april-2026/jslep2do5</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran proposes easing Strait of Hormuz blockade; Californian teacher charged with attempted assassination of U-S President; and in sport, The A-League finals series gets underway with two elimination finals.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran proposes easing Strait of Hormuz blockade; Californian teacher charged with attempted assassination of U-S President; and in sport, The A-League finals series gets underway with two elimination finals.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260428140354_378760-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:49</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260428140354_378760-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thirty years after Port Arthur, are we doing enough about gun control?</title><description>It's been nearly 30 years since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. [[anniversary 28 April]] The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Australia hadn't seen a mass shooting anywhere near that scale in almost 30 years. until the attack at Bondi in December, when 15 people were killed. That attack renewed debate on gun control and proposed a new round of reforms across the country, including a new firearm buyback, tighter license requirements, limits on the number of firearms per person and a long-awaited National Firearms Register.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427152040-assyrian-b93a0ab9-51f2-4a73-8900-5877334197ae.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-cd5a-d042-a7fd-dd7af08f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11048369"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-cd5a-d042-a7fd-dd7af08f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/thirty-years-after-port-arthur-are-we-doing-enough-about-gun-control/7w8g9u0i3</link><itunes:subtitle>It's been nearly 30 years since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. [[anniversary 28 April]] The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Australia hadn't seen a mass shooting anywhere near that scale in almost 30 years. until the attack at Bondi in December, when 15 people were killed. That attack renewed debate on gun control and proposed a new round of reforms across the country, including a new firearm buyback, tighter license requirements, limits on the number of firearms per person and a long-awaited National Firearms Register.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It's been nearly 30 years since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. [[anniversary 28 April]] The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Australia hadn't seen a mass shooting anywhere near that scale in almost 30 years. until the attack at Bondi in December, when 15 people were killed. That attack renewed debate on gun control and proposed a new round of reforms across the country, including a new firearm buyback, tighter license requirements, limits on the number of firearms per person and a long-awaited National Firearms Register.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427152044_488890-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427152044_488890-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 27 April 2026</title><description>Australia invests 750 million dollars in defence vehicles; cCalls for a national investigation into the unexplained rise in road deaths; and in sport, multiple runners smash the two-hour marathon world record in London...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427103425-assyrian-270426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-cc57-d0e1-a7bf-dcd7090d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3507512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-cc57-d0e1-a7bf-dcd7090d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-april-2026/3bbvayboi</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia invests 750 million dollars in defence vehicles; cCalls for a national investigation into the unexplained rise in road deaths; and in sport, multiple runners smash the two-hour marathon world record in London...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia invests 750 million dollars in defence vehicles; cCalls for a national investigation into the unexplained rise in road deaths; and in sport, multiple runners smash the two-hour marathon world record in London...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427130117_109023-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260427130117_109023-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Levies Regiment participation in the ANZAC Day Parade</title><description>This 2016 interview features Gabi Georgis, founder of the Assyrian Levies march on ANZAC Day in Australia, explaining why the Assyrian regiment in Australia will no longer take part in the annual parade held on April 25 after one decade of participation.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260425141214-assyrian-0238d39b-8978-4a27-a5e5-259cc6ae220f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-bd5c-d0e1-a7bf-bddc9f510000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14257457"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-bd5c-d0e1-a7bf-bddc9f510000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-levies-regiment-participation-in-the-anzac-day-parade/5u0ac5a8n</link><itunes:subtitle>This 2016 interview features Gabi Georgis, founder of the Assyrian Levies march on ANZAC Day in Australia, explaining why the Assyrian regiment in Australia will no longer take part in the annual parade held on April 25 after one decade of participation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This 2016 interview features Gabi Georgis, founder of the Assyrian Levies march on ANZAC Day in Australia, explaining why the Assyrian regiment in Australia will no longer take part in the annual parade held on April 25 after one decade of participation.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260425141219_986669-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:14:51</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260425141219_986669-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The reception of Mar Polis III Nona at St Thomas The Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church</title><description>More than one thousand parishioners, along with bishops representing numerous churches and various local, state, and federal officials, gathered to welcome the newly elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Polis III Nona. SBS Assyrian highlighted the speeches and well-wishes offered by several guests, reflecting their appreciation for His Beatitude’s achievements during his ten years of service as a bishop.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424135329-assyrian-9a935733-d58a-42e1-b125-c2750279029a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-bd6b-d042-a7fd-bd6bfaff0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="25253681"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-bd6b-d042-a7fd-bd6bfaff0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-reception-of-mar-polis-iii-nona-at-st-thomas-the-apostle-chaldean-catholic-church/iwbteccgd</link><itunes:subtitle>More than one thousand parishioners, along with bishops representing numerous churches and various local, state, and federal officials, gathered to welcome the newly elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Polis III Nona. SBS Assyrian highlighted the speeches and well-wishes offered by several guests, reflecting their appreciation for His Beatitude’s achievements during his ten years of service as a bishop.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>More than one thousand parishioners, along with bishops representing numerous churches and various local, state, and federal officials, gathered to welcome the newly elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Polis III Nona. SBS Assyrian highlighted the speeches and well-wishes offered by several guests, reflecting their appreciation for His Beatitude’s achievements during his ten years of service as a bishop.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424135846_612634-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:26:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424135846_612634-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly News wrap</title><description>Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms; and in AFL, Carlton coach Michael Voss says there's been amazing care and love shown for Elijah Hollands. .</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424123917-assyrian-1127b53d-905a-45db-b653-62fe15f6a034.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-bd43-d042-a7fd-bd6370820000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11296433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-bd43-d042-a7fd-bd6370820000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap/5ugyajda2</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms; and in AFL, Carlton coach Michael Voss says there's been amazing care and love shown for Elijah Hollands. .</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms; and in AFL, Carlton coach Michael Voss says there's been amazing care and love shown for Elijah Hollands. .</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424123923_159241-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:46</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260424123923_159241-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 22 April 2026</title><description>Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with no end date as tensions and oil threats escalate; fourth man charged over Sydney grandfather’s kidnap and murder in mistaken identity case; and in tennis, Venus Williams’ losing streak hits nine with Madrid Open first-round exit.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422130026-assyrian-220426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-b2b6-da69-af9f-bbb6a7760000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3372511"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-b2b6-da69-af9f-bbb6a7760000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-april-2026/gcsjuzyc9</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with no end date as tensions and oil threats escalate; fourth man charged over Sydney grandfather’s kidnap and murder in mistaken identity case; and in tennis, Venus Williams’ losing streak hits nine with Madrid Open first-round exit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with no end date as tensions and oil threats escalate; fourth man charged over Sydney grandfather’s kidnap and murder in mistaken identity case; and in tennis, Venus Williams’ losing streak hits nine with Madrid Open first-round exit.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422130028_702179-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422130028_702179-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 21 April 2026</title><description>In this program, an interview with Sam Darmo about the latest update from the Simele Memorial, an interview with the President of the Assyrian Aid Relief, Shushan Tower, about the latest activities and projects and in Australia Explained, the overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on ANZAC Day</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422114914-assyrian-1b64c08c-a5e2-4a54-b109-1bfbffa7fe0a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-b2c0-d65d-a5bf-f7d256f30000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56272099"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-b2c0-d65d-a5bf-f7d256f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-21-april-2026/wksded0qw</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, an interview with Sam Darmo about the latest update from the Simele Memorial, an interview with the President of the Assyrian Aid Relief, Shushan Tower, about the latest activities and projects and in Australia Explained, the overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on ANZAC Day</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, an interview with Sam Darmo about the latest update from the Simele Memorial, an interview with the President of the Assyrian Aid Relief, Shushan Tower, about the latest activities and projects and in Australia Explained, the overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on ANZAC Day</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422114928_082762-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260422114928_082762-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Assyrian Simele Memorial: A testament to a nation’s survival in the face of persecution</title><description>This audio excerpt is taken from a video interview with Mr Sam Darmo of Assyrians for Justice, who spearheaded the Simele Martyrs Memorial project in Simele, Duhok. In the interview, Mr Darmo discusses in detail the proposal, planning process, and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s approval and support for the memorial’s sponsorship and construction. The full video interview will be published on the SBS Assyrian Facebook page very soon.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421204247-assyrian-bb04215b-bd39-4e17-8c25-89f31a7e6a34.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-ae3c-da69-af9f-afbee4000000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26950961"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-ae3c-da69-af9f-afbee4000000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-assyrian-semele-memorial-a-testament-to-a-nations-survival-in-the-face-of-persecution/0gkyqegdt</link><itunes:subtitle>This audio excerpt is taken from a video interview with Mr Sam Darmo of Assyrians for Justice, who spearheaded the Simele Martyrs Memorial project in Simele, Duhok. In the interview, Mr Darmo discusses in detail the proposal, planning process, and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s approval and support for the memorial’s sponsorship and construction. The full video interview will be published on the SBS Assyrian Facebook page very soon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This audio excerpt is taken from a video interview with Mr Sam Darmo of Assyrians for Justice, who spearheaded the Simele Martyrs Memorial project in Simele, Duhok. In the interview, Mr Darmo discusses in detail the proposal, planning process, and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s approval and support for the memorial’s sponsorship and construction. The full video interview will be published on the SBS Assyrian Facebook page very soon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421204402_303384-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:28:04</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421204402_303384-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Charity for the needy: The Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia</title><description>The Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, an affiliate of the Assyrian Aid Society in Northern Iraq, has for decades supported Assyrian villages through vital community projects. These include providing electricity, developing irrigation systems, and helping fund teachers in Assyrian-language schools. More recently, the organisation has turned its attention to assisting residents of the village of Surka in Dohuk, who have built a new community hall and are now seeking support to furnish it. Chair of Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, Shushan Tower, shares more.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421170137-assyrian-83768884-8002-4fb7-93f6-f7bf1bfe352e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-ae19-da69-af9f-afbb791b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12715313"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-ae19-da69-af9f-afbb791b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/charity-for-the-needy-the-assyrian-aid-relief-australia/y1w20e1ds</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, an affiliate of the Assyrian Aid Society in Northern Iraq, has for decades supported Assyrian villages through vital community projects. These include providing electricity, developing irrigation systems, and helping fund teachers in Assyrian-language schools. More recently, the organisation has turned its attention to assisting residents of the village of Surka in Dohuk, who have built a new community hall and are now seeking support to furnish it. Chair of Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, Shushan Tower, shares more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, an affiliate of the Assyrian Aid Society in Northern Iraq, has for decades supported Assyrian villages through vital community projects. These include providing electricity, developing irrigation systems, and helping fund teachers in Assyrian-language schools. More recently, the organisation has turned its attention to assisting residents of the village of Surka in Dohuk, who have built a new community hall and are now seeking support to furnish it. Chair of Assyrian Aid Relief – Australia, Shushan Tower, shares more.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421170141_580098-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:15</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421170141_580098-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 21 April 2026</title><description>One Nation support slips as Pauline Hanson claims major parties are copying the party’s policies; a woman shot dead at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids; and in sport, Carlton’s Elijah Hollands in hospital after mental health concerns.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421133315-assyrian-9d77f346-bd0d-4002-a938-a75f6d9ccc31.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-ae12-da69-af9f-afb236340000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13314353"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-ae12-da69-af9f-afb236340000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-21-april-2026/rx4m1to1s</link><itunes:subtitle>One Nation support slips as Pauline Hanson claims major parties are copying the party’s policies; a woman shot dead at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids; and in sport, Carlton’s Elijah Hollands in hospital after mental health concerns.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>One Nation support slips as Pauline Hanson claims major parties are copying the party’s policies; a woman shot dead at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids; and in sport, Carlton’s Elijah Hollands in hospital after mental health concerns.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421133320_471176-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:52</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260421133320_471176-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 20 APril 2026</title><description>US seizes Iranian ship in Gulf as Israel's prime minister says war not over yet; Support for One Nation dips in latest polls but remains ahead of Coalition; and in AFL, Melbourne stun Brisbane in two-point upset, spoil Neale’s 300th game</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260420130110-assyrian-200426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-a839-d65d-a5bf-ed7b371b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3294353"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-a839-d65d-a5bf-ed7b371b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-april-2026/c3gnxqna4</link><itunes:subtitle>US seizes Iranian ship in Gulf as Israel's prime minister says war not over yet; Support for One Nation dips in latest polls but remains ahead of Coalition; and in AFL, Melbourne stun Brisbane in two-point upset, spoil Neale’s 300th game</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US seizes Iranian ship in Gulf as Israel's prime minister says war not over yet; Support for One Nation dips in latest polls but remains ahead of Coalition; and in AFL, Melbourne stun Brisbane in two-point upset, spoil Neale’s 300th game</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260420130112_524594-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260420130112_524594-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump says Iran war could 'end soon' - as new Israeli strikes hit Lebanon</title><description>U-S President Donald Trump continues to talk up prospects for an end to the war in the Middle East. In media interviews, he has told the world to watch out for an amazing two days ahead of new ceasefire talks, while U-S forces continue their blockade on vessels leaving Iranian ports.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260417103742-assyrian-a105001b-e31a-413a-846d-443fe90d17ac.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-9546-d13e-abdd-f7672fef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11953841"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-9546-d13e-abdd-f7672fef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/trump-says-iran-war-could-end-soon-as-new-israeli-strikes-hit-lebanon/i84bfd06u</link><itunes:subtitle>U-S President Donald Trump continues to talk up prospects for an end to the war in the Middle East. In media interviews, he has told the world to watch out for an amazing two days ahead of new ceasefire talks, while U-S forces continue their blockade on vessels leaving Iranian ports.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>U-S President Donald Trump continues to talk up prospects for an end to the war in the Middle East. In media interviews, he has told the world to watch out for an amazing two days ahead of new ceasefire talks, while U-S forces continue their blockade on vessels leaving Iranian ports.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260417103747_278993-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260417103747_278993-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 16 April 2026</title><description>A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; States and territories bid for their own fuel reserves in the face of a supply crisis; and in football, FIFA insists Iran will play in the world cup this year, despite being at war with the host country...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260416151325-assyrian-160426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-94b2-da69-af9f-9db28dfd0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3117138"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-94b2-da69-af9f-9db28dfd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-april-2026/35fi539na</link><itunes:subtitle>A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; States and territories bid for their own fuel reserves in the face of a supply crisis; and in football, FIFA insists Iran will play in the world cup this year, despite being at war with the host country...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; States and territories bid for their own fuel reserves in the face of a supply crisis; and in football, FIFA insists Iran will play in the world cup this year, despite being at war with the host country...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260416151327_789400-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:15</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260416151327_789400-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 14 April 2026</title><description>Protests in Tehran over the US blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz; Passengers with Uber to pay a fuel surcharge; and in football, the World governing body FIFA urges Anthony Albanese to help build a permanent national football base.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415130142-assyrian-a289a2fd-7ce0-41ca-a46c-562c68c7e3dd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-8ec6-dfe0-afbf-eef7f5430000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11981105"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-8ec6-dfe0-afbf-eef7f5430000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-14-april-2026/ipsnc8h9d</link><itunes:subtitle>Protests in Tehran over the US blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz; Passengers with Uber to pay a fuel surcharge; and in football, the World governing body FIFA urges Anthony Albanese to help build a permanent national football base.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protests in Tehran over the US blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz; Passengers with Uber to pay a fuel surcharge; and in football, the World governing body FIFA urges Anthony Albanese to help build a permanent national football base.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415174957_031700-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:29</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415174957_031700-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 15 April 2026</title><description>The U-N says there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; new data shows housing rental costs are still going up; and in sport; Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415130128-assyrian-150426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-8e7e-dcb7-a5bf-9f7f7cbb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2945775"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-8e7e-dcb7-a5bf-9f7f7cbb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-april-2026/cvg8930lr</link><itunes:subtitle>The U-N says there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; new data shows housing rental costs are still going up; and in sport; Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The U-N says there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; new data shows housing rental costs are still going up; and in sport; Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415130130_199581-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415130130_199581-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 14 April 2026</title><description>In this program, We discuss with the artist and a Deacon from the Assyrian Church of the East George Rasho, how he envisioned and executed his project about the Resurrection of Christ. Interview with Oliver Slewa about the NSW Youth Week and the Assyrian role in building a society. A feature about the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415120145-assyrian-942838d8-8cad-4708-b55a-89d5066c3785.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-8ec0-dffb-abbf-8fc63cc40000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56178019"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-8ec0-dffb-abbf-8fc63cc40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-14-april-2026/l8vadt4t9</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, We discuss with the artist and a Deacon from the Assyrian Church of the East George Rasho, how he envisioned and executed his project about the Resurrection of Christ. Interview with Oliver Slewa about the NSW Youth Week and the Assyrian role in building a society. A feature about the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, We discuss with the artist and a Deacon from the Assyrian Church of the East George Rasho, how he envisioned and executed his project about the Resurrection of Christ. Interview with Oliver Slewa about the NSW Youth Week and the Assyrian role in building a society. A feature about the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415120159_826414-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260415120159_826414-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Echoes of the Resurrection: George Rasho’s art inspired across cultures</title><description>George Rasho, the Creative Director behind a powerful exhibition inspired by the Resurrection of Christ, has brought to life a deeply spiritual and artistic vision under the backing of the Assyrian Church of the East. Blending faith with visual storytelling, the exhibition invites audiences into a journey of renewal, sacrifice, and divine triumph. A video reel produced by SBS Arabic Digital has resonated widely, drawing more than 1.2 million viewers and interactions and sparking profound engagement across not only the Assyrian community but also among diverse audiences. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Mr Rasho reflected on the devotion, creativity and accurate craftsmanship that shaped this expressiv audiovisual work, describing it as both an artistic expression and an act of faith.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414180017-assyrian-2511a5fe-0f74-4a5a-9461-213fa4acc248.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-7a8d-d080-a1df-ffcdbb270000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="24607025"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-7a8d-d080-a1df-ffcdbb270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/echoes-of-the-resurrection-george-rashos-art-inspired-across-cultures/w905w7vnv</link><itunes:subtitle>George Rasho, the Creative Director behind a powerful exhibition inspired by the Resurrection of Christ, has brought to life a deeply spiritual and artistic vision under the backing of the Assyrian Church of the East. Blending faith with visual storytelling, the exhibition invites audiences into a journey of renewal, sacrifice, and divine triumph. A video reel produced by SBS Arabic Digital has resonated widely, drawing more than 1.2 million viewers and interactions and sparking profound engagement across not only the Assyrian community but also among diverse audiences. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Mr Rasho reflected on the devotion, creativity and accurate craftsmanship that shaped this expressiv audiovisual work, describing it as both an artistic expression and an act of faith.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>George Rasho, the Creative Director behind a powerful exhibition inspired by the Resurrection of Christ, has brought to life a deeply spiritual and artistic vision under the backing of the Assyrian Church of the East. Blending faith with visual storytelling, the exhibition invites audiences into a journey of renewal, sacrifice, and divine triumph. A video reel produced by SBS Arabic Digital has resonated widely, drawing more than 1.2 million viewers and interactions and sparking profound engagement across not only the Assyrian community but also among diverse audiences. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Mr Rasho reflected on the devotion, creativity and accurate craftsmanship that shaped this expressiv audiovisual work, describing it as both an artistic expression and an act of faith.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414190656_919967-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:25:38</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414190656_919967-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>NSW Youth Week, an opportunity to get the youth more involved</title><description>NSW Youth Week celebrates the energy, voice and creativity of young people across our communities. It starts from the 16th of April and ends on the 26th of April. This year's theme is: Dream. Dare. Do. Oliver Slewa discusses why this event was established and how youth, particularly Assyrians, can get involved by attending local events, sharing their stories, volunteering, and proudly promoting their language, culture, and identity throughout the week.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414163312-assyrian-04272db8-349a-436a-a2f5-c84f850674b8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-7b33-dffb-abbf-fb3796d70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13930673"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-7b33-dffb-abbf-fb3796d70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/nsw-youth-week-an-opportunity-to-get-the-youth-more-involved/9c52v747d</link><itunes:subtitle>NSW Youth Week celebrates the energy, voice and creativity of young people across our communities. It starts from the 16th of April and ends on the 26th of April. This year's theme is: Dream. Dare. Do. Oliver Slewa discusses why this event was established and how youth, particularly Assyrians, can get involved by attending local events, sharing their stories, volunteering, and proudly promoting their language, culture, and identity throughout the week.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>NSW Youth Week celebrates the energy, voice and creativity of young people across our communities. It starts from the 16th of April and ends on the 26th of April. This year's theme is: Dream. Dare. Do. Oliver Slewa discusses why this event was established and how youth, particularly Assyrians, can get involved by attending local events, sharing their stories, volunteering, and proudly promoting their language, culture, and identity throughout the week.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414174635_980875-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:14:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260414174635_980875-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>United States to blockade Iran's ports</title><description>Marathon talks between the United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. The collapse of peace negotiations, and U-S plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, have rattled an already-tense region and raised fears of renewed fighting.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413170113-assyrian-e2020e86-6dde-42a4-8369-b746ac141e69.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-8597-d53a-a7fd-f7df33190000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8002560"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-8597-d53a-a7fd-f7df33190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/united-states-to-blockade-irans-ports/wzwnl0dv3</link><itunes:subtitle>Marathon talks between the United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. The collapse of peace negotiations, and U-S plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, have rattled an already-tense region and raised fears of renewed fighting.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Marathon talks between the United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. The collapse of peace negotiations, and U-S plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, have rattled an already-tense region and raised fears of renewed fighting.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413170117_238896-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:20</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413170117_238896-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 13 April 2026</title><description>After 16 years, Hungary has a new prime minister; Iran's navy chief dismisses Donald Trump's latest threat on the Strait of Hormuz; and in cycling, Belgian Wout van Aert [[Vout van Art]] wins the Paris-Roubaix title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413130137-assyrian-130426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-845a-d080-a1df-c75ff5a40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3396335"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-845a-d080-a1df-c75ff5a40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-april-2026/xsbhc4rn7</link><itunes:subtitle>After 16 years, Hungary has a new prime minister; Iran's navy chief dismisses Donald Trump's latest threat on the Strait of Hormuz; and in cycling, Belgian Wout van Aert [[Vout van Art]] wins the Paris-Roubaix title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After 16 years, Hungary has a new prime minister; Iran's navy chief dismisses Donald Trump's latest threat on the Strait of Hormuz; and in cycling, Belgian Wout van Aert [[Vout van Art]] wins the Paris-Roubaix title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413130139_732835-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:32</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260413130139_732835-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 9 April 2026</title><description>Vice-President JD Vance to lead the US in Iran ceasefire talks as troops stay on alert; Motorists warned fuel prices may stay high for months despite the pause in fighting; in sport, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260409130133-assyrian-090426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-6f46-d529-a7dd-ef67b2df0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3514617"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-6f46-d529-a7dd-ef67b2df0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-april-2026/03rrvcx03</link><itunes:subtitle>Vice-President JD Vance to lead the US in Iran ceasefire talks as troops stay on alert; Motorists warned fuel prices may stay high for months despite the pause in fighting; in sport, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Vice-President JD Vance to lead the US in Iran ceasefire talks as troops stay on alert; Motorists warned fuel prices may stay high for months despite the pause in fighting; in sport, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260409130135_672288-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260409130135_672288-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 8 April 2026</title><description>Mediation efforts ahead of Donald Trump's deadline on the Strait of Hormuz; Calls for a dedicated war crimes investigations unit, after the charging of Ben Roberts-Smith; and in golf, three-time runner-up Justin Rose is determined to finally win at the Augusta National.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408130014-assyrian-080426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-6a4c-d529-a7dd-ee6dbe740000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3055698"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-6a4c-d529-a7dd-ee6dbe740000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-april-2026/baixbk1x2</link><itunes:subtitle>Mediation efforts ahead of Donald Trump's deadline on the Strait of Hormuz; Calls for a dedicated war crimes investigations unit, after the charging of Ben Roberts-Smith; and in golf, three-time runner-up Justin Rose is determined to finally win at the Augusta National.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mediation efforts ahead of Donald Trump's deadline on the Strait of Hormuz; Calls for a dedicated war crimes investigations unit, after the charging of Ben Roberts-Smith; and in golf, three-time runner-up Justin Rose is determined to finally win at the Augusta National.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408130016_595199-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408130016_595199-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 7 April 2026</title><description>In this program: Feature about the war in the Middle East; Australia Explained: Changing your career; SBS learn English; Australia biodiversity and diet in a multicultural society</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408122523-assyrian-15dea3a3-3b9c-44ef-9e8b-2f7d32bd4130.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-6acb-d77b-a1bd-ebfbc2950000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56186083"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-6acb-d77b-a1bd-ebfbc2950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-7-april-2026/zrfiuhc68</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Feature about the war in the Middle East; Australia Explained: Changing your career; SBS learn English; Australia biodiversity and diet in a multicultural society</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Feature about the war in the Middle East; Australia Explained: Changing your career; SBS learn English; Australia biodiversity and diet in a multicultural society</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408122537_158884-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:32</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260408122537_158884-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 7 April 2026</title><description>Donald Trump targets Australia in fresh criticism over the Iran crisis; E-bike demand surges as commuters confront rising fuel prices; and in rugby league, Jock Madden seals a golden-point thriller to help the Tigers beat the Eels.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260407120344-assyrian-fcdb861b-33f4-41ca-b196-01401b6d8df7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-65ab-dd17-ab9f-75bfc96d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12006833"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-65ab-dd17-ab9f-75bfc96d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-7-april-2026/9xtl9dm0u</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump targets Australia in fresh criticism over the Iran crisis; E-bike demand surges as commuters confront rising fuel prices; and in rugby league, Jock Madden seals a golden-point thriller to help the Tigers beat the Eels.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump targets Australia in fresh criticism over the Iran crisis; E-bike demand surges as commuters confront rising fuel prices; and in rugby league, Jock Madden seals a golden-point thriller to help the Tigers beat the Eels.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260407120350_875722-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:30</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260407120350_875722-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tit-for-tat? Iran warns Trump over profane Strait of Hormuz threat</title><description>US President Donald Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran in an expletive-laden post over the Strait of Hormuz closure. But Tehran is warning him over the threat, saying the strait will only open if transit revenues are partially set aside to compensate war damages. As strikes and military attacks continue to escalate in the region, it’s unclear if there's an end in sight with the war in the Middle East.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406172825-assyrian-9a9a121c-1adc-4690-8867-a00432121560.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-61ab-d03a-a9fd-67bbd9800000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11220017"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-61ab-d03a-a9fd-67bbd9800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/tit-for-tat-iran-warns-trump-over-profane-strait-of-hormuz-threat/suznna6xj</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran in an expletive-laden post over the Strait of Hormuz closure. But Tehran is warning him over the threat, saying the strait will only open if transit revenues are partially set aside to compensate war damages. As strikes and military attacks continue to escalate in the region, it’s unclear if there's an end in sight with the war in the Middle East.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran in an expletive-laden post over the Strait of Hormuz closure. But Tehran is warning him over the threat, saying the strait will only open if transit revenues are partially set aside to compensate war damages. As strikes and military attacks continue to escalate in the region, it’s unclear if there's an end in sight with the war in the Middle East.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406172830_356859-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:41</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406172830_356859-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 6 April 2026</title><description>Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump on the rescue of the missing American crew member in Iran; The Pope uses his first Easter speech to call for peace; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406130130-assyrian-060426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-6013-df0c-afbd-779718c00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3493301"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-6013-df0c-afbd-779718c00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-april-2026/tswf0v7ez</link><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump on the rescue of the missing American crew member in Iran; The Pope uses his first Easter speech to call for peace; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump on the rescue of the missing American crew member in Iran; The Pope uses his first Easter speech to call for peace; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406130133_149958-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260406130133_149958-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 2 April 2026</title><description>Iran announces a wave of new attacks on Tel Aviv and in bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; NASA's first crewed lunar mission in fifty years is preparing to launch this morning; and in golf, the PGA tour voices support for Tiger Woods as he takes time out after arrest...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260402120403-assyrian-020426-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-4bb4-d03a-a9fd-6fbd98030000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3183176"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-4bb4-d03a-a9fd-6fbd98030000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-april-2026/1g6cy0ii9</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran announces a wave of new attacks on Tel Aviv and in bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; NASA's first crewed lunar mission in fifty years is preparing to launch this morning; and in golf, the PGA tour voices support for Tiger Woods as he takes time out after arrest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran announces a wave of new attacks on Tel Aviv and in bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; NASA's first crewed lunar mission in fifty years is preparing to launch this morning; and in golf, the PGA tour voices support for Tiger Woods as he takes time out after arrest...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260402120405_776971-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260402120405_776971-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Highlights and comments from the Assyrian community about the Assyrian New Year</title><description>The celebration featured a vibrant parade, traditional music and dance performances, and a variety of cultural activities that reflected the rich heritage of the Assyrian people. Families and visitors enjoyed food stalls offering authentic cuisine, while community leaders highlighted the importance of preserving language, identity, and traditions for future generations. SBS Assyrian met members from the community and asked them, "What does the Assyrian New Year mean to them?"</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401170352-assyrian-1d6a0b84-60d4-4826-ac72-eb1991f1f5b5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-478e-d0ea-afdf-f7fe644b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14898737"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-478e-d0ea-afdf-f7fe644b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/highlights-and-comments-from-the-assyrian-community-about-the-assyrian-new-year/mt9p0j6hy</link><itunes:subtitle>The celebration featured a vibrant parade, traditional music and dance performances, and a variety of cultural activities that reflected the rich heritage of the Assyrian people. Families and visitors enjoyed food stalls offering authentic cuisine, while community leaders highlighted the importance of preserving language, identity, and traditions for future generations. SBS Assyrian met members from the community and asked them, "What does the Assyrian New Year mean to them?"</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The celebration featured a vibrant parade, traditional music and dance performances, and a variety of cultural activities that reflected the rich heritage of the Assyrian people. Families and visitors enjoyed food stalls offering authentic cuisine, while community leaders highlighted the importance of preserving language, identity, and traditions for future generations. SBS Assyrian met members from the community and asked them, "What does the Assyrian New Year mean to them?"</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401170358_336592-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401170358_336592-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The Australian politicians' reflections attending the Assyrian New Year</title><description>On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the 6776 Assyrian New Year, which falls on 1 April each year. More than ten thousand people attended the festival. The event was also attended by many dignitaries representing federal, state, and local governments. Here are highlights of their speeches.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401163802-assyrian-8172ae42-2dbc-4219-89ff-2564cbc25fbb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-474b-dee7-abfd-775f761e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18135473"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-474b-dee7-abfd-775f761e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-australian-politicians-reflections-on-the-assyrian-new-year/dwajcf176</link><itunes:subtitle>On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the 6776 Assyrian New Year, which falls on 1 April each year. More than ten thousand people attended the festival. The event was also attended by many dignitaries representing federal, state, and local governments. Here are highlights of their speeches.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the 6776 Assyrian New Year, which falls on 1 April each year. More than ten thousand people attended the festival. The event was also attended by many dignitaries representing federal, state, and local governments. Here are highlights of their speeches.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401164502_745170-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:18:53</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401164502_745170-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 1 April 2026</title><description>Global reactions grow against Israel's mandatory death penalty for Palestinians; Reserve Bank to ban surcharge fees for EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa transactions ; and in sport, FIFA rejects Iran's request to have World Cup group matches shifted from USA to Mexico</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401130128-assyrian-010426-mewsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-4675-d48c-a7fd-4e7f99700000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3423502"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-4675-d48c-a7fd-4e7f99700000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-april-2026/t7f49nstp</link><itunes:subtitle>Global reactions grow against Israel's mandatory death penalty for Palestinians; Reserve Bank to ban surcharge fees for EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa transactions ; and in sport, FIFA rejects Iran's request to have World Cup group matches shifted from USA to Mexico</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Global reactions grow against Israel's mandatory death penalty for Palestinians; Reserve Bank to ban surcharge fees for EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa transactions ; and in sport, FIFA rejects Iran's request to have World Cup group matches shifted from USA to Mexico</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401140641_635088-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401140641_635088-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Relief for struggling motorists as the government slashes fuel tax</title><description>After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401131238-assyrian-449310f8-11a1-4630-bdc2-4e8ff6ab2eaf.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-46c4-d04e-a7bd-f7d4f4e90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8588849"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-46c4-d04e-a7bd-f7d4f4e90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/relief-for-struggling-motorists-as-the-government-slashes-fuel-tax/pc5rwa6qu</link><itunes:subtitle>After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401131339_721775-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:56</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401131339_721775-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 31 March 2026</title><description>US President Trump says Iran's new leadership have been very reasonable as more US troops arrive in the region; Iranian parliament considers leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and in sport, Melbourne Storm player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401123104-assyrian-e0374111-7fc0-40d3-82bf-f92cab4a9169.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-469c-d793-afdf-cedf02490000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13056689"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-469c-d793-afdf-cedf02490000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-31-march-2026/jm0zgxb9m</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Trump says Iran's new leadership have been very reasonable as more US troops arrive in the region; Iranian parliament considers leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and in sport, Melbourne Storm player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Trump says Iran's new leadership have been very reasonable as more US troops arrive in the region; Iranian parliament considers leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and in sport, Melbourne Storm player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401123109_524271-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:36</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401123109_524271-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 31 March 2026</title><description>In this program: Highlights from the Assyrian New Year; ALC feature about the fuel crisis; Australia Explaine, What does Easter mean for Australian; How Christians celebrate Easter, and where does the name Easter come from.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401122505-assyrian-814cec6d-9f2a-4126-8eb4-1088bea5f707.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-4690-d89d-afff-6e92585c0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56109283"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-4690-d89d-afff-6e92585c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-31-march-2026/wsin619ea</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from the Assyrian New Year; ALC feature about the fuel crisis; Australia Explaine, What does Easter mean for Australian; How Christians celebrate Easter, and where does the name Easter come from.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights from the Assyrian New Year; ALC feature about the fuel crisis; Australia Explaine, What does Easter mean for Australian; How Christians celebrate Easter, and where does the name Easter come from.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401122518_431193-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260401122518_431193-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 30 March 2026</title><description>Israel declares it is expanding its occupation in southern Lebanon; calls for free public transport to be extended across Australia; and in basketball, the Sydney Kings one win away from a sixth NBL championship.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260330130016-assyrian-300326-mewsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-3b91-ddd8-afff-fff12c750000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3324864"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-3b91-ddd8-afff-fff12c750000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-march-2026/jed36nrvo</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel declares it is expanding its occupation in southern Lebanon; calls for free public transport to be extended across Australia; and in basketball, the Sydney Kings one win away from a sixth NBL championship.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel declares it is expanding its occupation in southern Lebanon; calls for free public transport to be extended across Australia; and in basketball, the Sydney Kings one win away from a sixth NBL championship.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260330140655_760574-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260330140655_760574-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australia shuts the door on Iranian visa holders; the US sends more mixed messages on war and peace in Iran; And in sport, More AFL clubs to be sued as ex-players join a landmark concussion case.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260329112348-assyrian-e3b4f71b-4a82-4ef4-99db-c372964a9985.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-36f5-d8a2-ab9d-f7ffdc0c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13353521"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-36f5-d8a2-ab9d-f7ffdc0c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/dwah7bqv1</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia shuts the door on Iranian visa holders; the US sends more mixed messages on war and peace in Iran; And in sport, More AFL clubs to be sued as ex-players join a landmark concussion case.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia shuts the door on Iranian visa holders; the US sends more mixed messages on war and peace in Iran; And in sport, More AFL clubs to be sued as ex-players join a landmark concussion case.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260329112352_849007-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:55</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260329112352_849007-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 26 March 2026</title><description>Australian hospitality venues consider a five per cent surcharge as fuel prices raise food costs; Iran claims it has evidence an enemy is planning to invade one of its islands; and in football, Senegal fights a decision to strip its team of its African Cup of Nations title...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260326130014-assyrian-260326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-274f-da18-a7bf-bfef83960000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3350359"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-274f-da18-a7bf-bfef83960000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-march-2026/wuj4xev5x</link><itunes:subtitle>Australian hospitality venues consider a five per cent surcharge as fuel prices raise food costs; Iran claims it has evidence an enemy is planning to invade one of its islands; and in football, Senegal fights a decision to strip its team of its African Cup of Nations title...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australian hospitality venues consider a five per cent surcharge as fuel prices raise food costs; Iran claims it has evidence an enemy is planning to invade one of its islands; and in football, Senegal fights a decision to strip its team of its African Cup of Nations title...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260326130016_211673-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260326130016_211673-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 25 March 2026</title><description>A Sydney teenager charged with a terrorism offence; Donald Trump says Iran has given him a present; and in cricket, Georgia Voll hits the third fastest international T20 century by an Australian woman.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325130016-assyrian-250326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-2231-d1b2-abff-b2f3ecac0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3444818"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-2231-d1b2-abff-b2f3ecac0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-march-2026/2kg133rn1</link><itunes:subtitle>A Sydney teenager charged with a terrorism offence; Donald Trump says Iran has given him a present; and in cricket, Georgia Voll hits the third fastest international T20 century by an Australian woman.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A Sydney teenager charged with a terrorism offence; Donald Trump says Iran has given him a present; and in cricket, Georgia Voll hits the third fastest international T20 century by an Australian woman.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325130309_734042-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325130309_734042-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 24 March 2026</title><description>In this program: Highlights of the launch of a new book by Zaher Dauda; interview with Assyrian Students Association-Australia and their trip to meet Assyrian youth in Germany, and an interview about Assyrians of Melbourne celebrating the Assyrian New Year, with Shmoel Eramya</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325110321-assyrian-0a5d7567-5476-4c4b-8acd-65fd4486eeab.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-2249-de14-a1ff-27eb44280000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56221027"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-2249-de14-a1ff-27eb44280000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrianprogram-24-march-2026/4ofm5fpje</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights of the launch of a new book by Zaher Dauda; interview with Assyrian Students Association-Australia and their trip to meet Assyrian youth in Germany, and an interview about Assyrians of Melbourne celebrating the Assyrian New Year, with Shmoel Eramya</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights of the launch of a new book by Zaher Dauda; interview with Assyrian Students Association-Australia and their trip to meet Assyrian youth in Germany, and an interview about Assyrians of Melbourne celebrating the Assyrian New Year, with Shmoel Eramya</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325130742_681939-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325130742_681939-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The Assyrian community in Melbourne prepares to celebrate the Assyrian New Year</title><description>Eleven Assyrian organisations have united to host a major festival celebrating the Assyrian New Year 6776. One of the organisers, Mr Shmoel Eramya, told SBS Assyrian that more than 5,000 community members are expected to attend. The event will feature hours of festivities, including cultural performances and a wide variety of traditional food, and will run from 10 am to 7 pm at Anzac Park on Sunday, 29 March 2026.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091928-assyrian-6df7b57a-7d63-41ab-9a7c-88fc7391c0cf.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-1975-dee8-a5bd-db758b040000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10447793"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-1975-dee8-a5bd-db758b040000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-assyrian-community-in-melbourne-prepares-to-celebrate-the-assyrian-new-year/03jmtbeoa</link><itunes:subtitle>Eleven Assyrian organisations have united to host a major festival celebrating the Assyrian New Year 6776. One of the organisers, Mr Shmoel Eramya, told SBS Assyrian that more than 5,000 community members are expected to attend. The event will feature hours of festivities, including cultural performances and a wide variety of traditional food, and will run from 10 am to 7 pm at Anzac Park on Sunday, 29 March 2026.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Eleven Assyrian organisations have united to host a major festival celebrating the Assyrian New Year 6776. One of the organisers, Mr Shmoel Eramya, told SBS Assyrian that more than 5,000 community members are expected to attend. The event will feature hours of festivities, including cultural performances and a wide variety of traditional food, and will run from 10 am to 7 pm at Anzac Park on Sunday, 29 March 2026.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091931_870103-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:53</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091931_870103-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:19:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Highlights from the book signing of (Very Short Stories) by Zaher Dauda</title><description>Many Assyrian writers, artists, and media personalities gathered at the Fairfield Library Hub for the book signing of Zaher Dauda’s The Language of Gods, a collection of short stories. The book contains 51 short stories, both in Assyrian and Arabic. The author spent nine years bringing the book to life. Having lived with his family as a refugee in Turkey, he arrived in Australia just 14 months ago. Mr Dauda expressed great joy at seeing his work finally published and thanked the Athree Assyrian Centre for taking the initiative to support and publish his book.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091907-assyrian-1b2e6d2b-8132-4f66-8006-636ca4ded9b9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-19b7-df8e-a7df-f9ffb9e20000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="31690314"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-19b7-df8e-a7df-f9ffb9e20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/highlights-from-the-book-signing-of-very-short-stories-by-zaher-dauda/r0c5z29rr</link><itunes:subtitle>Many Assyrian writers, artists, and media personalities gathered at the Fairfield Library Hub for the book signing of Zaher Dauda’s The Language of Gods, a collection of short stories. The book contains 51 short stories, both in Assyrian and Arabic. The author spent nine years bringing the book to life. Having lived with his family as a refugee in Turkey, he arrived in Australia just 14 months ago. Mr Dauda expressed great joy at seeing his work finally published and thanked the Athree Assyrian Centre for taking the initiative to support and publish his book.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Many Assyrian writers, artists, and media personalities gathered at the Fairfield Library Hub for the book signing of Zaher Dauda’s The Language of Gods, a collection of short stories. The book contains 51 short stories, both in Assyrian and Arabic. The author spent nine years bringing the book to life. Having lived with his family as a refugee in Turkey, he arrived in Australia just 14 months ago. Mr Dauda expressed great joy at seeing his work finally published and thanked the Athree Assyrian Centre for taking the initiative to support and publish his book.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091917_476984-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:33:01</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260325091917_476984-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian student delegation visits Assyrian youth in Germany</title><description>SBS Assyrian spoke with the President of the Assyrian Student Association Australia, Odessa Shmoel, and Vice President Dennis Suro following their return from an exchange visit to Germany. During the trip, they connected with Assyrian youth in Germany, engaging in meaningful discussions centred on preserving the Assyrian language, strengthening cultural identity, and safeguarding their shared heritage. Both highlighted the profound impact of the experience, emphasising how the exchange deepened their understanding of their roots and fostered a lasting bond between the two communities.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324170117-assyrian-46eab8c4-4cf9-4fc7-b275-2dac258000b4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-1952-d766-a7fd-795e4a370000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="24871601"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-1952-d766-a7fd-795e4a370000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-student-delegation-visits-assyrian-youth-in-germany/krqg3qz0n</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian spoke with the President of the Assyrian Student Association Australia, Odessa Shmoel, and Vice President Dennis Suro following their return from an exchange visit to Germany. During the trip, they connected with Assyrian youth in Germany, engaging in meaningful discussions centred on preserving the Assyrian language, strengthening cultural identity, and safeguarding their shared heritage. Both highlighted the profound impact of the experience, emphasising how the exchange deepened their understanding of their roots and fostered a lasting bond between the two communities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian spoke with the President of the Assyrian Student Association Australia, Odessa Shmoel, and Vice President Dennis Suro following their return from an exchange visit to Germany. During the trip, they connected with Assyrian youth in Germany, engaging in meaningful discussions centred on preserving the Assyrian language, strengthening cultural identity, and safeguarding their shared heritage. Both highlighted the profound impact of the experience, emphasising how the exchange deepened their understanding of their roots and fostered a lasting bond between the two communities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324170124_812813-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:25:54</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324170124_812813-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 24 March 2026</title><description>Israel says attacks on Iran and Lebanon will continue even after Donald Trump declares a week of diplomacy; a long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU could be closer to being signed; and in sport, Cricket Australia says expansion of the Big Bash League still a goal, after New Zealand rejects the offer to join.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324150040-assyrian-0c96f467-3a73-45ce-a7a1-c3e46dd30f5b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-1db5-d794-abdf-1fb7aaa40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12878129"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-1db5-d794-abdf-1fb7aaa40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-24-march-2026/lb5ed6y4d</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel says attacks on Iran and Lebanon will continue even after Donald Trump declares a week of diplomacy; a long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU could be closer to being signed; and in sport, Cricket Australia says expansion of the Big Bash League still a goal, after New Zealand rejects the offer to join.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel says attacks on Iran and Lebanon will continue even after Donald Trump declares a week of diplomacy; a long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU could be closer to being signed; and in sport, Cricket Australia says expansion of the Big Bash League still a goal, after New Zealand rejects the offer to join.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324150044_820711-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:25</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260324150044_820711-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 23 March 2026</title><description>Lebanon's president says he believes a ground invasion from Israel is imminent; Data centres in Australia subject to guidelines on energy and water use; And in cricket; The schedule for Australia's summer of cricket has been announced.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260323130110-assyrian-230326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-17d6-d87b-a3dd-3ff606df0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3174817"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-17d6-d87b-a3dd-3ff606df0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-march-2026/3ic0fun3e</link><itunes:subtitle>Lebanon's president says he believes a ground invasion from Israel is imminent; Data centres in Australia subject to guidelines on energy and water use; And in cricket; The schedule for Australia's summer of cricket has been announced.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Lebanon's president says he believes a ground invasion from Israel is imminent; Data centres in Australia subject to guidelines on energy and water use; And in cricket; The schedule for Australia's summer of cricket has been announced.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260323130113_109559-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260323130113_109559-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Government ditches plan for SBS hub in multicultural Western Sydney</title><description>Plans to build a production hub for the Special Broadcasting Service in Western Sydney will no longer go ahead. The government has indicated its decision has been made in the context of the current fiscal environment.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260320104158-assyrian-c9fa8884-e9f2-4a0d-88ee-abec8695a895.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-059f-dc75-a7dd-ffff9aac0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8935217"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-059f-dc75-a7dd-ffff9aac0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/government-ditches-plan-for-sbs-hub-in-multicultural-western-sydney/y2ux7e711</link><itunes:subtitle>Plans to build a production hub for the Special Broadcasting Service in Western Sydney will no longer go ahead. The government has indicated its decision has been made in the context of the current fiscal environment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Plans to build a production hub for the Special Broadcasting Service in Western Sydney will no longer go ahead. The government has indicated its decision has been made in the context of the current fiscal environment.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260320104830_636365-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260320104830_636365-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:41:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 19 March 2026</title><description>Extra fuel to flow in Australia as premiers and the PM meet over supply concerns... Two killed in Israel by an Iranian missile attack...And in sport, Japan defeats South Korea to qualify for the Asian Cup final against the Matildas.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260319103753-assyrian-190326-newsflash.wav?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019d-034c-dee8-a5bd-db7dcf0e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3291427"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019d-034c-dee8-a5bd-db7dcf0e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-march-2026/80cztkuhg</link><itunes:subtitle>Extra fuel to flow in Australia as premiers and the PM meet over supply concerns... Two killed in Israel by an Iranian missile attack...And in sport, Japan defeats South Korea to qualify for the Asian Cup final against the Matildas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Extra fuel to flow in Australia as premiers and the PM meet over supply concerns... Two killed in Israel by an Iranian missile attack...And in sport, Japan defeats South Korea to qualify for the Asian Cup final against the Matildas.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260319103757_175407-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260319103757_175407-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Interest rates go up: decision reflects growing uncertainty in the global economy</title><description>The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second consecutive month as war in the Middle East compounds inflation concerns. The split five-four decision on Tuesday was the tightest since the central bank started publishing vote tallies, with the RBA's monetary policy board lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318163437-assyrian-b54c1cb0-bd08-4f02-8009-c9ebf386429e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-ff67-d38d-a9fc-ff67a10b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6715392"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-ff67-d38d-a9fc-ff67a10b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/interest-rates-go-up-decision-reflects-growing-uncertainty-in-the-global-economy/m7oon0k4g</link><itunes:subtitle>The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second consecutive month as war in the Middle East compounds inflation concerns. The split five-four decision on Tuesday was the tightest since the central bank started publishing vote tallies, with the RBA's monetary policy board lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second consecutive month as war in the Middle East compounds inflation concerns. The split five-four decision on Tuesday was the tightest since the central bank started publishing vote tallies, with the RBA's monetary policy board lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318163442_451560-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:07:00</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318163442_451560-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 17 March 2026</title><description>In this program, an interview with Alfred Mansour from Assyrian Australian Association about the Assyrian schools parade; an interview with Hermiz Shahin about the latest preparation for the Assyrian New Year festival in Sydney and an interview with Deena Khamis Yako about Harmony Week in NSW</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318162500-assyrian-0cf27124-e2a2-49da-ae82-6e8655a56d3d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-fea9-dd90-a1bf-fffda18f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56207203"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-fea9-dd90-a1bf-fffda18f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-17-march-2026/m2rkjq4lg</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, an interview with Alfred Mansour from Assyrian Australian Association about the Assyrian schools parade; an interview with Hermiz Shahin about the latest preparation for the Assyrian New Year festival in Sydney and an interview with Deena Khamis Yako about Harmony Week in NSW</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, an interview with Alfred Mansour from Assyrian Australian Association about the Assyrian schools parade; an interview with Hermiz Shahin about the latest preparation for the Assyrian New Year festival in Sydney and an interview with Deena Khamis Yako about Harmony Week in NSW</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318162515_215597-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318162515_215597-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 18 March 2026</title><description>US President Donald Trump delaying a diplomatic trip to China; New figures show domestic violence offences at a record high in New South Wales courts; And in sport, The Matildas defeat defending champions China to go through to the Asian Cup final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318130039-assyrian-180326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-fe30-d8c6-a1fc-feb51b280000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3675950"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-fe30-d8c6-a1fc-feb51b280000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-march-2026/mljrqhgf5</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump delaying a diplomatic trip to China; New figures show domestic violence offences at a record high in New South Wales courts; And in sport, The Matildas defeat defending champions China to go through to the Asian Cup final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump delaying a diplomatic trip to China; New figures show domestic violence offences at a record high in New South Wales courts; And in sport, The Matildas defeat defending champions China to go through to the Asian Cup final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318130042_147323-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:50</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260318130042_147323-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Schools students to celebrate Assyrian New Year with a parade at St. John's Park in Western Sydney</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association is organising the Assyrian New Year celebration with a parade by the children of the Assyrian Schools through the streets of St John’s Park on Saturday, 28 March, followed by a special presentation at Edessa Hall. The Association’s Treasurer, Mr Alfred Mansour, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the event, saying the aim is to encourage students to participate and raise awareness about the significance of this important day.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135012-assyrian-bbe1ddd8-97e5-447b-a1fe-dfe7433611bc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f58e-dee8-a5bd-ffbf5d6e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18051377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f58e-dee8-a5bd-ffbf5d6e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-schools-students-to-celebrate-assyrian-new-year-with-a-parade-at-st-johns-park-in-western-sydney/ls7xbra9v</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association is organising the Assyrian New Year celebration with a parade by the children of the Assyrian Schools through the streets of St John’s Park on Saturday, 28 March, followed by a special presentation at Edessa Hall. The Association’s Treasurer, Mr Alfred Mansour, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the event, saying the aim is to encourage students to participate and raise awareness about the significance of this important day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association is organising the Assyrian New Year celebration with a parade by the children of the Assyrian Schools through the streets of St John’s Park on Saturday, 28 March, followed by a special presentation at Edessa Hall. The Association’s Treasurer, Mr Alfred Mansour, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the event, saying the aim is to encourage students to participate and raise awareness about the significance of this important day.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135100_092794-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:18:48</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135100_092794-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Harmoney Week: " Cultures connect us all".</title><description>Deena Khamis from the Refugee Council of Australia and Sanctuary Runners Australia speaks about Harmony Day and a Sanctuary Run organised to encourage community participation during Harmony Week. Mrs Khamis invites the community to take part in the week’s activities, especially the Sanctuary Run at Auburn Botanical Gardens on Saturday, 21 March. People can register at refugeecouncil.org.au or sign up at the gardens on the day of the event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135037-assyrian-4ea8c188-74a8-4cd7-9640-0f0333c40e3a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f530-da43-adbc-fd72da260000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8547377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f530-da43-adbc-fd72da260000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/harmoney-week-cultures-connect-us-all/hlpf22193</link><itunes:subtitle>Deena Khamis from the Refugee Council of Australia and Sanctuary Runners Australia speaks about Harmony Day and a Sanctuary Run organised to encourage community participation during Harmony Week. Mrs Khamis invites the community to take part in the week’s activities, especially the Sanctuary Run at Auburn Botanical Gardens on Saturday, 21 March. People can register at refugeecouncil.org.au or sign up at the gardens on the day of the event.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Deena Khamis from the Refugee Council of Australia and Sanctuary Runners Australia speaks about Harmony Day and a Sanctuary Run organised to encourage community participation during Harmony Week. Mrs Khamis invites the community to take part in the week’s activities, especially the Sanctuary Run at Auburn Botanical Gardens on Saturday, 21 March. People can register at refugeecouncil.org.au or sign up at the gardens on the day of the event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135042_061835-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:54</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317135042_061835-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 17 March 2026</title><description>Iran's supreme leader says his father's government appointees will remain in their roles... More nations refuse to take up Donald Trump's demand on the Strait of Hormuz... And in football, Hayley Raso and Steph Catley cleared to play for the Matildas, ahead of the Asian Cup semifinal against China.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317134938-assyrian-a476ab5d-96f7-48bf-913a-c3da49c58950.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f9ae-d979-a9df-fbbe21b10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12704945"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f9ae-d979-a9df-fbbe21b10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-17-march-2026/u1tlxcpm6</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran's supreme leader says his father's government appointees will remain in their roles... More nations refuse to take up Donald Trump's demand on the Strait of Hormuz... And in football, Hayley Raso and Steph Catley cleared to play for the Matildas, ahead of the Asian Cup semifinal against China.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran's supreme leader says his father's government appointees will remain in their roles... More nations refuse to take up Donald Trump's demand on the Strait of Hormuz... And in football, Hayley Raso and Steph Catley cleared to play for the Matildas, ahead of the Asian Cup semifinal against China.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317134941_994720-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:14</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317134941_994720-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian National Council preparation for the Assyrian New Year</title><description>Preparations are underway for the 6776 Assyrian New Year festival at the Fairfield Showground in Fairfield. Hermiz Shahen, the President of the Assyrian National Council, who hosts the festival, spoke to SBS Assyrian and updated on the latest from the preparations for the event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317120014-assyrian-05a0fcb5-cad7-4a3f-9368-b4c7f5c3cce1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f508-dc75-a7dd-ff79dd9e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12716465"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f508-dc75-a7dd-ff79dd9e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-national-council-preparation-for-the-assyrian-new-year/xr72d9z27</link><itunes:subtitle>Preparations are underway for the 6776 Assyrian New Year festival at the Fairfield Showground in Fairfield. Hermiz Shahen, the President of the Assyrian National Council, who hosts the festival, spoke to SBS Assyrian and updated on the latest from the preparations for the event.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Preparations are underway for the 6776 Assyrian New Year festival at the Fairfield Showground in Fairfield. Hermiz Shahen, the President of the Assyrian National Council, who hosts the festival, spoke to SBS Assyrian and updated on the latest from the preparations for the event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317120018_833625-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:15</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260317120018_833625-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The US says the war in the Middle East will end in a few weeks. But is this likely?</title><description>The United States says its conflict with Iran will end in the next few weeks. But, as [[x]] reports, not all indicators are pointing to that outcome, as economic concerns continue to dominate around the world, alongside the military strikes. They're the three words that dominate thoughts about the current conflict in the Middle East right around the world. How much longer?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316160240-assyrian-160326-alc-feature-oil-issues.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f4f9-de46-afdd-f4fd67210000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4840225"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f4f9-de46-afdd-f4fd67210000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-us-says-the-war-in-the-middle-east-will-end-in-a-few-weeks-but-is-this-likely/bqavctxsg</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States says its conflict with Iran will end in the next few weeks. But, as [[x]] reports, not all indicators are pointing to that outcome, as economic concerns continue to dominate around the world, alongside the military strikes. They're the three words that dominate thoughts about the current conflict in the Middle East right around the world. How much longer?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States says its conflict with Iran will end in the next few weeks. But, as [[x]] reports, not all indicators are pointing to that outcome, as economic concerns continue to dominate around the world, alongside the military strikes. They're the three words that dominate thoughts about the current conflict in the Middle East right around the world. How much longer?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316160242_697621-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:05:02</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316160242_697621-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 16 March 2026</title><description>A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team withdraws application for asylum in Australia; Israel says will continue operations in Iran and Lebanon until goals achieved... and in sport, The Matildas prepare to face defending champions China, in the Asia Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316130156-assyrian-160326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-f423-df8e-a7df-fdef60d00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3564354"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-f423-df8e-a7df-fdef60d00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-march-2026/sy4ftdveh</link><itunes:subtitle>A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team withdraws application for asylum in Australia; Israel says will continue operations in Iran and Lebanon until goals achieved... and in sport, The Matildas prepare to face defending champions China, in the Asia Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team withdraws application for asylum in Australia; Israel says will continue operations in Iran and Lebanon until goals achieved... and in sport, The Matildas prepare to face defending champions China, in the Asia Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316130159_071524-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260316130159_071524-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 13 March 2026</title><description>World leaders agree on a record release from the global emergency oil reserves; Optus' parent company to face an inquiry over fatal triple zero outages to its network; And in football, Iran says it can't compete at this year's World Cup in the United States</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260312115800-assyrian-120326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-df8a-dbcd-a79f-dfdf60760000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3240018"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-df8a-dbcd-a79f-dfdf60760000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-mar/en78pdwzj</link><itunes:subtitle>World leaders agree on a record release from the global emergency oil reserves; Optus' parent company to face an inquiry over fatal triple zero outages to its network; And in football, Iran says it can't compete at this year's World Cup in the United States</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>World leaders agree on a record release from the global emergency oil reserves; Optus' parent company to face an inquiry over fatal triple zero outages to its network; And in football, Iran says it can't compete at this year's World Cup in the United States</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260312120015-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260312120015-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>"We support you": Iranian women's football team members take up visa offer amid fears over return</title><description>The Australian government has granted humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian National women's football team to stay in Australia. Amidst relief from the supporters within the community and fears for the remaining players, critics say the government's proposed visa legislation will leave other visa holders in the region stranded.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311155805-assyrian-6d77a05c-e338-457a-abbd-ab5aaf7eb452.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-db2c-dacc-a3bf-ffbc29ef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9574961"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-db2c-dacc-a3bf-ffbc29ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/we-support-you-iranian-womens-football-team-members-take-up-visa-offer-amid-fears-over-return/qtf5znynf</link><itunes:subtitle>The Australian government has granted humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian National women's football team to stay in Australia. Amidst relief from the supporters within the community and fears for the remaining players, critics say the government's proposed visa legislation will leave other visa holders in the region stranded.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Australian government has granted humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian National women's football team to stay in Australia. Amidst relief from the supporters within the community and fears for the remaining players, critics say the government's proposed visa legislation will leave other visa holders in the region stranded.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311155810-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:58</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311155810-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 10 March 2026</title><description>In this program: Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship awards night; Oliver Slewa talking about the NSW Seniors Week and in Australia Explained, Australian Biosecurity and border protection</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311131652-assyrian-8f45eeaf-a3b2-4c06-96db-7e701c52739d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-daa3-d8f9-a1dc-ffe7f9610000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56303203"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-daa3-d8f9-a1dc-ffe7f9610000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-10-march-2026/j9jfgefb2</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship awards night; Oliver Slewa talking about the NSW Seniors Week and in Australia Explained, Australian Biosecurity and border protection</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship awards night; Oliver Slewa talking about the NSW Seniors Week and in Australia Explained, Australian Biosecurity and border protection</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311131706-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311131706-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 11 March 2026</title><description>Reports more Iranian footballers have sought asylum in Australia; A growing body of evidence contradicts Donald Trump's claim on the school bombing in Iran; and in sport, Australian Para alpine skier Michael Milton delivers an improved performance at the Milan-Cortina Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311130030-assyrian-110326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-da51-d8f9-a1dc-ff55c5ff0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2960821"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-da51-d8f9-a1dc-ff55c5ff0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-march-2026/525t216q9</link><itunes:subtitle>Reports more Iranian footballers have sought asylum in Australia; A growing body of evidence contradicts Donald Trump's claim on the school bombing in Iran; and in sport, Australian Para alpine skier Michael Milton delivers an improved performance at the Milan-Cortina Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Reports more Iranian footballers have sought asylum in Australia; A growing body of evidence contradicts Donald Trump's claim on the school bombing in Iran; and in sport, Australian Para alpine skier Michael Milton delivers an improved performance at the Milan-Cortina Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311130032-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:05</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311130032-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly news wrap 6 March 2026</title><description>Thousands evacuated in parts of Lebanon and Beirut, as Israel targets Hezbollah cells; A new federal report is showing that men remain almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in Australia; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri insists he's ready to play as a team member for McLaren</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311160134-assyrian-523c54cc-3072-434e-a96f-73315d681a6f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-da70-dc39-abdc-df7a24760000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11806769"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-da70-dc39-abdc-df7a24760000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap/nuhe9z84a</link><itunes:subtitle>Thousands evacuated in parts of Lebanon and Beirut, as Israel targets Hezbollah cells; A new federal report is showing that men remain almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in Australia; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri insists he's ready to play as a team member for McLaren</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Thousands evacuated in parts of Lebanon and Beirut, as Israel targets Hezbollah cells; A new federal report is showing that men remain almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in Australia; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri insists he's ready to play as a team member for McLaren</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311160138-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260311160138-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship recipients</title><description>Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards include interviews with top achievers who share their inspirations, dreams, and visions for the future. They discuss their goals, achievements, and how they hope to use their education and talents to contribute to the Assyrian community and to Australia’s broader society. We also feature an interview with the ceremony's keynote speaker, Dr Daniella Marta Beniamen.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145240-assyrian-f6310361-1b2e-4a95-ac20-42e244155ce5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-d093-dacc-a3bf-f4937df60000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19822001"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-d093-dacc-a3bf-f4937df60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/meet-the-rabi-nimrod-simono-scholarship-recipients/9xjd23mbj</link><itunes:subtitle>Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards include interviews with top achievers who share their inspirations, dreams, and visions for the future. They discuss their goals, achievements, and how they hope to use their education and talents to contribute to the Assyrian community and to Australia’s broader society. We also feature an interview with the ceremony's keynote speaker, Dr Daniella Marta Beniamen.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards include interviews with top achievers who share their inspirations, dreams, and visions for the future. They discuss their goals, achievements, and how they hope to use their education and talents to contribute to the Assyrian community and to Australia’s broader society. We also feature an interview with the ceremony's keynote speaker, Dr Daniella Marta Beniamen.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145246-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:20:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145246-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>NSW Seniors Week with Oliver Slewa</title><description>The 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, formally known as Seniors Week, is celebrated each year from 2 to 15 March. This annual event recognises the valuable contributions of older adults and offers thousands of free or discounted activities across the state. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of the celebration and highlights the importance of raising awareness about caring for the elderly.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145307-assyrian-d280e917-fbb4-421e-bd6d-3158acf73921.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-d06c-d0b1-abde-fa6f2bdd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14472881"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-d06c-d0b1-abde-fa6f2bdd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/nsw-seniors-week-with-oliver-slewa/f9t6wu814</link><itunes:subtitle>The 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, formally known as Seniors Week, is celebrated each year from 2 to 15 March. This annual event recognises the valuable contributions of older adults and offers thousands of free or discounted activities across the state. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of the celebration and highlights the importance of raising awareness about caring for the elderly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, formally known as Seniors Week, is celebrated each year from 2 to 15 March. This annual event recognises the valuable contributions of older adults and offers thousands of free or discounted activities across the state. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of the celebration and highlights the importance of raising awareness about caring for the elderly.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145312-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:05</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310145312-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 10 March 2026</title><description>Iranian women's soccer players are granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia; Turkey warns Iran as NATO intercepts a second ballistic missile in its airspace; and in sport, Matildas to play North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter finals...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310141311-assyrian-23b235c9-c374-4c78-851b-d192d13b8920.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-d5aa-dc39-abdc-d5ea87aa0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9841841"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-d5aa-dc39-abdc-d5ea87aa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-10-march-2026/i08duift4</link><itunes:subtitle>Iranian women's soccer players are granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia; Turkey warns Iran as NATO intercepts a second ballistic missile in its airspace; and in sport, Matildas to play North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter finals...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iranian women's soccer players are granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia; Turkey warns Iran as NATO intercepts a second ballistic missile in its airspace; and in sport, Matildas to play North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter finals...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310141315-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:15</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260310141315-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 9 March 2026</title><description>Iran prepares to officially announce the country's new supreme leader; the pope urges dialogue to end violence in the Middle East; Matildas miss out on top spot in their Asian Cup group, after a draw against South Korea.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260309112005-assyrian-090326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-cff1-d0b1-abde-ffffa6cb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3203656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-cff1-d0b1-abde-ffffa6cb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-march-2026/dv5nfhb7d</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran prepares to officially announce the country's new supreme leader; the pope urges dialogue to end violence in the Middle East; Matildas miss out on top spot in their Asian Cup group, after a draw against South Korea.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran prepares to officially announce the country's new supreme leader; the pope urges dialogue to end violence in the Middle East; Matildas miss out on top spot in their Asian Cup group, after a draw against South Korea.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260309130012-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:20</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260309130012-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:17:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 3 March 2026</title><description>In this program; Oliver Slewa talks about the right of employees to get paid for hours on training on a job; ALC feature about Iran war and energy crisis, and in Australia Explained, Public Housing in Australia explained</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305120916-assyrian-a446144a-35b0-4375-b4ee-df5ed33a332d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-bb69-d8f9-a1dc-ff6d9ef80000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56182243"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-bb69-d8f9-a1dc-ff6d9ef80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-3-march-2026/vqxtnuot5</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program; Oliver Slewa talks about the right of employees to get paid for hours on training on a job; ALC feature about Iran war and energy crisis, and in Australia Explained, Public Housing in Australia explained</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program; Oliver Slewa talks about the right of employees to get paid for hours on training on a job; ALC feature about Iran war and energy crisis, and in Australia Explained, Public Housing in Australia explained</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305120932-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305120932-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 5 March 2026</title><description>US warns war is deepening with Iran, after striking naval ship in International waters; France urges Israel not to send ground troops into Lebanon as thousands of residents flee; and in sport, Australia to join Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, rejecting boycott over Russia's inclusion...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305110812-assyrian-050326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-bb4f-dc39-abdc-bf4fb44c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3184012"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-bb4f-dc39-abdc-bf4fb44c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-march-2026/go0i3yldt</link><itunes:subtitle>US warns war is deepening with Iran, after striking naval ship in International waters; France urges Israel not to send ground troops into Lebanon as thousands of residents flee; and in sport, Australia to join Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, rejecting boycott over Russia's inclusion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US warns war is deepening with Iran, after striking naval ship in International waters; France urges Israel not to send ground troops into Lebanon as thousands of residents flee; and in sport, Australia to join Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, rejecting boycott over Russia's inclusion...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305110815-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260305110815-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>How Iran war is impacting oil and fuel prices in Australia and globally</title><description>Oil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304143417-assyrian-e54170d6-3af3-4bc7-9abb-3322c6f8f3e7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-b6da-dacc-a3bf-f6da6aa50000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8132273"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-b6da-dacc-a3bf-f6da6aa50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-iran-war-is-impacting-oil-and-fuel-prices-in-australia-and-globally/e02waqx2o</link><itunes:subtitle>Oil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304143421-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:28</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304143421-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 4 March 2026</title><description>Israel vows to use greater and additional force against Iran and Lebanon; Australians warned against panic-buying petrol as oil prices soar; and in sport, the bravery of Iran's women's soccer team commended as they prepare to face the Matildas.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304130035-assyrian-040326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-b651-dc39-abdc-b75b17130000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3467806"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-b651-dc39-abdc-b75b17130000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-march-2026/qow99jziq</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel vows to use greater and additional force against Iran and Lebanon; Australians warned against panic-buying petrol as oil prices soar; and in sport, the bravery of Iran's women's soccer team commended as they prepare to face the Matildas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel vows to use greater and additional force against Iran and Lebanon; Australians warned against panic-buying petrol as oil prices soar; and in sport, the bravery of Iran's women's soccer team commended as they prepare to face the Matildas.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304130037-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260304130037-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Legal Matters with Oliver Slewa: Explaining employees’ rights to paid training hours</title><description>In this episode, Oliver Slewa discusses the rights of an employee who undertakes a training period at work, and whether they are entitled to be paid for the hours spent in training.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303140517-assyrian-b8f96ba9-f8dc-4c21-9df1-7ca7131421ba.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-abc7-d0b1-abde-fbcffaea0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12859697"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-abc7-d0b1-abde-fbcffaea0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/legal-matters-with-oliver-slewa-explaining-employees-rights-to-paid-training-hours/tbl1l4233</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Oliver Slewa discusses the rights of an employee who undertakes a training period at work, and whether they are entitled to be paid for the hours spent in training.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Oliver Slewa discusses the rights of an employee who undertakes a training period at work, and whether they are entitled to be paid for the hours spent in training.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303140523-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:24</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303140523-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 3 March 2026</title><description>European nations announce an unprecedented nuclear deterrence plan; the Prime Minister to meet with visiting Canadian leader Mark Carney today; and in Formula One, next month's tournaments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat over safety concerns.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303115655-assyrian-522abaa7-4510-40fd-867a-9a5748845658.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-b12d-d0b1-abde-fb2fb1020000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11556401"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-b12d-d0b1-abde-fb2fb1020000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-3-march-2026/74tvb26cs</link><itunes:subtitle>European nations announce an unprecedented nuclear deterrence plan; the Prime Minister to meet with visiting Canadian leader Mark Carney today; and in Formula One, next month's tournaments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat over safety concerns.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>European nations announce an unprecedented nuclear deterrence plan; the Prime Minister to meet with visiting Canadian leader Mark Carney today; and in Formula One, next month's tournaments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat over safety concerns.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303115700-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:02</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260303115700-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 2 March 2026</title><description>Iran's succession plan underway after the killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ; A group calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it launched exploding drone attacks and in football, Sam Kerr scores the winning goal of the Matildas' Asian Cup opener against the Philippines.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302130133-assyrian-020326-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-ab85-dacc-a3bf-ff9513f30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3079940"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-ab85-dacc-a3bf-ff9513f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-march-2026/6uovpduo3</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran's succession plan underway after the killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ; A group calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it launched exploding drone attacks and in football, Sam Kerr scores the winning goal of the Matildas' Asian Cup opener against the Philippines.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran's succession plan underway after the killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ; A group calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it launched exploding drone attacks and in football, Sam Kerr scores the winning goal of the Matildas' Asian Cup opener against the Philippines.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302174732-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302174732-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Iranian-Australians call for democratic transition after US-Israeli attacks</title><description>Iranian-Australians are expressing mixed emotions over the US-Israeli strikes in Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While many hope his death will lead to a free Iran, others say they don't believe that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have good intentions.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302140127-assyrian-888a63c4-0474-484d-8843-b83fd14cf32a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-ac78-d0b1-abde-fe7f01ed0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8988593"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-ac78-d0b1-abde-fe7f01ed0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/iranian-australians-call-for-democratic-transition-after-us-israeli-attacks/2gy5qfaio</link><itunes:subtitle>Iranian-Australians are expressing mixed emotions over the US-Israeli strikes in Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While many hope his death will lead to a free Iran, others say they don't believe that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have good intentions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iranian-Australians are expressing mixed emotions over the US-Israeli strikes in Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While many hope his death will lead to a free Iran, others say they don't believe that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have good intentions.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302140130-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:22</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260302140130-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 24 February 2026</title><description>In this Program; Interview with Marie Oraham about Nimrod Simono Scholarship, Oliver Slewa talking about Rental Bond in NSW, a feature about 4th anniversary on Ukraine War</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226131504-assyrian-462f0111-20b2-43cd-84a2-3137f570bf38.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-97a8-d529-a19e-9fbbfd4d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56120419"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-97a8-d529-a19e-9fbbfd4d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-24-february-2026/f19iyv00u</link><itunes:subtitle>In this Program; Interview with Marie Oraham about Nimrod Simono Scholarship, Oliver Slewa talking about Rental Bond in NSW, a feature about 4th anniversary on Ukraine War</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this Program; Interview with Marie Oraham about Nimrod Simono Scholarship, Oliver Slewa talking about Rental Bond in NSW, a feature about 4th anniversary on Ukraine War</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226131517-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:28</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226131517-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 26 February 2026</title><description>Police probe a wider network after a Sydney grandfather's alleged kidnapping and murder; A record 129 journalists killed worldwide last year; And in sport, New Zealand strengthen semi-final hopes with dominant T20 World Cup win over Sri Lanka</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226121910-assyrian-b8c8d970-2522-4745-a125-116deab824de.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-977e-d538-a19d-9f7e65570000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3575424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-977e-d538-a19d-9f7e65570000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-february-2026/744bm52yu</link><itunes:subtitle>Police probe a wider network after a Sydney grandfather's alleged kidnapping and murder; A record 129 journalists killed worldwide last year; And in sport, New Zealand strengthen semi-final hopes with dominant T20 World Cup win over Sri Lanka</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police probe a wider network after a Sydney grandfather's alleged kidnapping and murder; A record 129 journalists killed worldwide last year; And in sport, New Zealand strengthen semi-final hopes with dominant T20 World Cup win over Sri Lanka</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226121915-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226121915-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 25 February 2026</title><description>The EU pledges continued support for Ukraine with new sanctions; The Prime Minister returns to his official residence after a bomb scare and in sport, Sam Kerr eyes a home crowd advantage as the Matildas target a second Asian Cup title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260225130149-assyrian-fc7c2658-e9fd-46d0-9798-bd59d61ca965.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-9242-d152-ad9e-dbd677ef0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3643008"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-9242-d152-ad9e-dbd677ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-february-2026/hxiy25ddf</link><itunes:subtitle>The EU pledges continued support for Ukraine with new sanctions; The Prime Minister returns to his official residence after a bomb scare and in sport, Sam Kerr eyes a home crowd advantage as the Matildas target a second Asian Cup title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The EU pledges continued support for Ukraine with new sanctions; The Prime Minister returns to his official residence after a bomb scare and in sport, Sam Kerr eyes a home crowd advantage as the Matildas target a second Asian Cup title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226122643-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:48</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260226122643-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 24 February 2026</title><description>Federal government says planning is underway for Australia's first high-speed rail line; Ukrainians mark four years of war; and in sport, Multiple football matches postponed after violence in Mexico.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160436-assyrian-2c8dd439-46db-489c-a52e-33ca7a68d107.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-8dfc-d529-a19e-8fff7dcd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11905073"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-8dfc-d529-a19e-8fff7dcd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-24-february-2026/9l5bozhy6</link><itunes:subtitle>Federal government says planning is underway for Australia's first high-speed rail line; Ukrainians mark four years of war; and in sport, Multiple football matches postponed after violence in Mexico.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Federal government says planning is underway for Australia's first high-speed rail line; Ukrainians mark four years of war; and in sport, Multiple football matches postponed after violence in Mexico.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160442-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:24</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160442-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Honouring high achievers of the HSC of 2025, Rabi Nimrod Simono's Scholarship Awards</title><description>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment. This year's eleven recipients have achieved ATAR from 99.5 to 99.1</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160055-assyrian-ebca4d6e-85c7-4109-8c42-2b41ede08bd7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-884f-daff-a19e-ab6f7a2f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="21247409"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-884f-daff-a19e-ab6f7a2f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/honouring-high-achievers-of-the-hsc-of-2025-rabi-nimrod-simonos-scholarship-awards/62geijr6w</link><itunes:subtitle>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment. This year's eleven recipients have achieved ATAR from 99.5 to 99.1</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment. This year's eleven recipients have achieved ATAR from 99.5 to 99.1</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160102-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:22:08</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160102-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Legal Matters with Oliver Slewa: Rental Bond</title><description>Oliver Slewa explains the rules governing rental bonds in New South Wales (NSW). What are the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords? Where is the bond money held? And under what circumstances can an agent or landlord refuse to refund the tenant’s bond?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160117-assyrian-dcf245fa-ddc7-45d0-bc00-c5f5a0ca6ab8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-7952-daff-a19e-7b7288820000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14765489"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-7952-daff-a19e-7b7288820000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/legal-matters-with-oliver-slewa-rental-bond/tdprw4af8</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa explains the rules governing rental bonds in New South Wales (NSW). What are the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords? Where is the bond money held? And under what circumstances can an agent or landlord refuse to refund the tenant’s bond?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa explains the rules governing rental bonds in New South Wales (NSW). What are the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords? Where is the bond money held? And under what circumstances can an agent or landlord refuse to refund the tenant’s bond?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160122-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:23</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260224160122-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukrainians mark four years of 'pain, despair and disbelief' as Russian invasion continues</title><description>Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of abating, with mounting casualties, continued strikes on civilian infrastructure and faltering ceasefire efforts. As global tributes mark the February 24 anniversary, calls are growing for stronger international action to apply pressure to Russia and bring an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223173746-assyrian-1746f14e-61dd-496e-9d80-ac5db9ac3b2b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-892f-d092-abfd-e9bf4acf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7957632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-892f-d092-abfd-e9bf4acf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ukrainians-mark-four-years-of-pain-despair-and-disbelief-as-russian-invasion-continues/pyl477d2n</link><itunes:subtitle>Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of abating, with mounting casualties, continued strikes on civilian infrastructure and faltering ceasefire efforts. As global tributes mark the February 24 anniversary, calls are growing for stronger international action to apply pressure to Russia and bring an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of abating, with mounting casualties, continued strikes on civilian infrastructure and faltering ceasefire efforts. As global tributes mark the February 24 anniversary, calls are growing for stronger international action to apply pressure to Russia and bring an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223173750-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223173750-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 23 February 2026</title><description>FBI leads investigation after Secret Service shoot an armed man at President Trump's Florida home; the man who risked his life to save others during the Bondi terror attack reflects on why he chose to act; and in football, Arsenal restore their lead at the top of the Premier League table.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223132144-assyrian-230226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-8848-d092-abfd-e8d8c24d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3932159"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-8848-d092-abfd-e8d8c24d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-february-2026/5sqsck86k</link><itunes:subtitle>FBI leads investigation after Secret Service shoot an armed man at President Trump's Florida home; the man who risked his life to save others during the Bondi terror attack reflects on why he chose to act; and in football, Arsenal restore their lead at the top of the Premier League table.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>FBI leads investigation after Secret Service shoot an armed man at President Trump's Florida home; the man who risked his life to save others during the Bondi terror attack reflects on why he chose to act; and in football, Arsenal restore their lead at the top of the Premier League table.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223132148-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:04:06</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260223132148-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 19 February 2026</title><description>Eight skiers dead after an avalanche in California ; quarter of Australian workers can't name their super fund; and in sport, Ukraine says it will boycott the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260219094017-assyrian-190226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-72e5-d75b-a5fe-7be551660000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3228315"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-72e5-d75b-a5fe-7be551660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-february-2026/fuapnly5s</link><itunes:subtitle>Eight skiers dead after an avalanche in California ; quarter of Australian workers can't name their super fund; and in sport, Ukraine says it will boycott the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Eight skiers dead after an avalanche in California ; quarter of Australian workers can't name their super fund; and in sport, Ukraine says it will boycott the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260219094020-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260219094020-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:39:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 17 February 2026</title><description>In this program, Michelle Shamoell talking about Assyrian identity and name; a feature about the global demonstration about Iran; In Australia Explained, sunscreen and how to use it.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218154502-assyrian-63087780-1a38-42ad-a824-2e58260f2f24.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-6ef6-d2a3-a1ff-6ef626b90000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56122723"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-6ef6-d2a3-a1ff-6ef626b90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-17-february-2026/xzncgjelw</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Michelle Shamoell talking about Assyrian identity and name; a feature about the global demonstration about Iran; In Australia Explained, sunscreen and how to use it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Michelle Shamoell talking about Assyrian identity and name; a feature about the global demonstration about Iran; In Australia Explained, sunscreen and how to use it.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218154515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:28</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218154515-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 18 February 2026</title><description>Concerns over an immigration debate as the Liberals mull a new policy; Eleven killed in new US strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats; and in sport, Australia to play Mexico in May ahead of the football World Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218131338-assyrian-180226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-6e7e-daff-a19e-6f7e7b160000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3236257"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-6e7e-daff-a19e-6f7e7b160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-february-2026/gi2d7ehwi</link><itunes:subtitle>Concerns over an immigration debate as the Liberals mull a new policy; Eleven killed in new US strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats; and in sport, Australia to play Mexico in May ahead of the football World Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Concerns over an immigration debate as the Liberals mull a new policy; Eleven killed in new US strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats; and in sport, Australia to play Mexico in May ahead of the football World Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218131340-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260218131340-sbs-podcasts-sbsassyrian-3000x3000px.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Visions and Opinions with Michelle Shamoell: Language and Identity</title><description>In this episode, Michelle Shamoel (PhD: Anthropology and Social Science) speaks about identity, language, and names, and what they mean for Assyrian families today. She explains how Assyrians have protected their identity for thousands of years through culture, language, and strong community ties. Dr Shamoel encourages parents and young people to value their heritage, reminding listeners that speaking the language and keeping traditional names are powerful ways to honour the past while strengthening future generations.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217152115-assyrian-def4cbc8-740a-4a14-abf2-adc48be4a1b7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-65f0-d2a3-a1ff-6df259a00000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19658801"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-65f0-d2a3-a1ff-6df259a00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell-language-and-identity/ep2mgaent</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Michelle Shamoel (PhD: Anthropology and Social Science) speaks about identity, language, and names, and what they mean for Assyrian families today. She explains how Assyrians have protected their identity for thousands of years through culture, language, and strong community ties. Dr Shamoel encourages parents and young people to value their heritage, reminding listeners that speaking the language and keeping traditional names are powerful ways to honour the past while strengthening future generations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Michelle Shamoel (PhD: Anthropology and Social Science) speaks about identity, language, and names, and what they mean for Assyrian families today. She explains how Assyrians have protected their identity for thousands of years through culture, language, and strong community ties. Dr Shamoel encourages parents and young people to value their heritage, reminding listeners that speaking the language and keeping traditional names are powerful ways to honour the past while strengthening future generations.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217152121-90-visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell-language-and-identity-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:20:29</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217152121-90-visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell-language-and-identity-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 17 February 2026</title><description>Politicians from government and the opposition say they will not assist Australians trying to return from Syria; Israeli prosecutors plan to charge settler over killing of Palestinian activist; and in football, League One side Mansfield Town to host 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217151928-assyrian-8735241c-568b-4cfe-b8e7-41762fbb3521.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-69c2-d2a3-a1ff-69e2e21e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11894705"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-69c2-d2a3-a1ff-69e2e21e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-17-february-2026/lson1omel</link><itunes:subtitle>Politicians from government and the opposition say they will not assist Australians trying to return from Syria; Israeli prosecutors plan to charge settler over killing of Palestinian activist; and in football, League One side Mansfield Town to host 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Politicians from government and the opposition say they will not assist Australians trying to return from Syria; Israeli prosecutors plan to charge settler over killing of Palestinian activist; and in football, League One side Mansfield Town to host 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217152544-90-news-bulletin-17-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:23</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260217152544-90-news-bulletin-17-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:19:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>"Iran is my home as well": Worldwide turnout of hundreds of thousands in solidarity with Iranian protesters</title><description>From Munich to Melbourne, hundreds of thousands have turned out to oppose Iran's clerical leadership in the wake of a brutal crackdown on protesters inside the country. While opinions differ over who should takeover the current regime, protesters all voiced their desire for an Iran free from oppression.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216204239-assyrian-15dfa8c5-9946-47ce-b5af-a495a3039cae.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-64e3-d092-abfd-6cf33c2d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10274993"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-64e3-d092-abfd-6cf33c2d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/iran-is-my-home-as-well-worldwide-turnout-of-hundreds-of-thousands-in-solidarity-with-iranian-protesters/w0mlzhlpu</link><itunes:subtitle>From Munich to Melbourne, hundreds of thousands have turned out to oppose Iran's clerical leadership in the wake of a brutal crackdown on protesters inside the country. While opinions differ over who should takeover the current regime, protesters all voiced their desire for an Iran free from oppression.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>From Munich to Melbourne, hundreds of thousands have turned out to oppose Iran's clerical leadership in the wake of a brutal crackdown on protesters inside the country. While opinions differ over who should takeover the current regime, protesters all voiced their desire for an Iran free from oppression.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216204243-90-iran-is-my-home-as-well-worldwide-turnout-of-hundreds-of-thousands-in-solidarity-with-iranian-protesters-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216204243-90-iran-is-my-home-as-well-worldwide-turnout-of-hundreds-of-thousands-in-solidarity-with-iranian-protesters-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 16 February 2026</title><description>The fedeal opposition claims a fresh approach on immigration will heal divisions in the community; Russia takes more territory from Ukraine, just days before more peace talks ; and in cricket, India wins another politically-charged World Cup match against Pakistan.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216130211-assyrian-160226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-63fc-d092-abfd-6bfc0f920000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2920697"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-63fc-d092-abfd-6bfc0f920000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-february-2026/trgzbuzyd</link><itunes:subtitle>The fedeal opposition claims a fresh approach on immigration will heal divisions in the community; Russia takes more territory from Ukraine, just days before more peace talks ; and in cricket, India wins another politically-charged World Cup match against Pakistan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The fedeal opposition claims a fresh approach on immigration will heal divisions in the community; Russia takes more territory from Ukraine, just days before more peace talks ; and in cricket, India wins another politically-charged World Cup match against Pakistan.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216130213-90-newsflash-16-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:02</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216130213-90-newsflash-16-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Visions and Opinions with Michelle Shamoell</title><description>Visions and Opinions is a new segment presented by Michelle Shamoell (PhD in Social Science), 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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216115256-assyrian-35e4cb29-59f0-46b0-9029-3e6926578748.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-3ad1-daff-a19e-3bf3bf480000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22396337"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-3ad1-daff-a19e-3bf3bf480000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell/052gvthe5</link><itunes:subtitle>Visions and Opinions is a new segment presented by Michelle Shamoell (PhD in Social Science), 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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Visions and Opinions is a new segment presented by Michelle Shamoell (PhD in Social Science), 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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216115829-90-visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:23:20</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260216115829-90-visions-and-opinions-with-michelle-shamoell-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating International Radio Day 13 February 2026</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260213191758-assyrian-7f6edbc9-2a40-4fd6-aa42-d950f443779e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-4ae2-d092-abfd-6af231110000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="17878577"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-4ae2-d092-abfd-6af231110000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-international-radio-day-13-february-2026/kxi967dsl</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260213192515-90-celebrating-international-radio-day-13-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:18:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260213192515-90-celebrating-international-radio-day-13-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 11 February 2026</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211130136-assyrian-110226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-49ef-daff-a19e-6bef0fa60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3504168"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-49ef-daff-a19e-6bef0fa60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-february-2026/5qjta3jpe</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211130138-90-newsflash-11-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211130138-90-newsflash-11-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 10 February 2026</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211100728-assyrian-33777af2-e521-4594-a34a-76c53ee15f40.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-49b7-d092-abfd-69b7cd6f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56277859"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-49b7-d092-abfd-69b7cd6f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-10-february-2026/jh07llz9c</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211100741-90-assyrian-program-10-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260211100741-90-assyrian-program-10-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparation for the Assyrian New Year 6776</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210160032-assyrian-a1aa1665-456a-4b11-af6f-fae379800b76.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-410e-d2a3-a1ff-496e53190000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18549809"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-410e-d2a3-a1ff-496e53190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/preparation-for-the-assyrian-new-year-6776/hud0y90ar</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210193026-90-preparation-for-the-assyrian-new-year-6776-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:19:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210193026-90-preparation-for-the-assyrian-new-year-6776-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Danish apps help grocery shoppers boycott US goods</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210130036-assyrian-9fba7840-21fd-4f11-b72c-f54ec8913e30.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-4109-d092-abfd-699931c00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8993585"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-4109-d092-abfd-699931c00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/danish-apps-help-grocery-shoppers-boycott-us-goods/terthw2q6</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210141847-90-danish-apps-help-grocery-shoppers-boycott-us-goods-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:22</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210141847-90-danish-apps-help-grocery-shoppers-boycott-us-goods-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 10 February 2026</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210130357-assyrian-a9c5d8d5-dabc-4cd2-b817-b4e740fa5dda.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-453c-daff-a19e-6f3eedbf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10645169"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-453c-daff-a19e-6f3eedbf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-10-february-2026/t9n5o57c7</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210130403-90-news-bulletin-10-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:05</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260210130403-90-news-bulletin-10-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 9 February 2026</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260209101943-assyrian-090226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-3f8a-daff-a19e-3faae16c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2896456"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-3f8a-daff-a19e-3faae16c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-february-2026/vxsjtndgm</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260209101945-90-newsflash-9-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260209101945-90-newsflash-9-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Capital Gains Tax again under the spotlight following latest rate rise</title><description>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 reclaim $20 billion in annual revenue and ease the cost-of-living crisis for the nation’s workforce.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206130026-assyrian-62fc98a0-cdf5-486f-a3eb-062c49dba0ee.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-2c58-d2a3-a1ff-2c7a8c590000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9644081"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-2c58-d2a3-a1ff-2c7a8c590000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/capital-gains-tax-again-under-the-spotlight-following-latest-rate-rise/404p4h9ug</link><itunes:subtitle>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 reclaim $20 billion in annual revenue and ease the cost-of-living crisis for the nation’s workforce.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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 reclaim $20 billion in annual revenue and ease the cost-of-living crisis for the nation’s workforce.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206130030-90-capital-gains-tax-again-under-the-spotlight-following-latest-rate-rise-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:03</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206130030-90-capital-gains-tax-again-under-the-spotlight-following-latest-rate-rise-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 3 February 2026</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206124002-assyrian-892bda46-6f85-4bff-a27c-8fe82dbe0e48.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-26cc-d75b-a5fe-7fecb8720000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56199523"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-26cc-d75b-a5fe-7fecb8720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-3-february-2026/g8u0awmcp</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206124016-90-assyrian-program-3-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:32</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260206124016-90-assyrian-program-3-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 5 February 2026</title><description>Protests still planned despite restrictions ahead of Israeli president's visit; First day of a new round of negotiations over the war in Ukraine hailed as 'productiveand in sport, Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham named as the Australian flag-bearers for the Winter Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260205130018-assyrian-050226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-2b09-d092-abfd-6b99fd810000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3171473"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-2b09-d092-abfd-6b99fd810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-february-2026/gp0x06ltx</link><itunes:subtitle>Protests still planned despite restrictions ahead of Israeli president's visit; First day of a new round of negotiations over the war in Ukraine hailed as 'productiveand in sport, Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham named as the Australian flag-bearers for the Winter Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protests still planned despite restrictions ahead of Israeli president's visit; First day of a new round of negotiations over the war in Ukraine hailed as 'productiveand in sport, Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham named as the Australian flag-bearers for the Winter Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260205130020-90-newsflash-5-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260205130020-90-newsflash-5-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Interest rate rise ends two-year pause</title><description>The Reserve Bank of Australia has ended a two-year hiatus by raising interest rates, sparking a fierce political debate over whether government spending or private demand is fuelling persistent inflation. While the Treasurer defends the budget and points to external pressures, the Opposition and the Greens argue that current policy settings are punishing everyday Australians and ignoring alternative economic levers'</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204140119-assyrian-bcf8cbeb-fd3e-4798-8821-107eff221d0d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-268e-d75b-a5fe-7fee240b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7503744"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-268e-d75b-a5fe-7fee240b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/interest-rate-rise-ends-two-year-pause/28ellevc7</link><itunes:subtitle>The Reserve Bank of Australia has ended a two-year hiatus by raising interest rates, sparking a fierce political debate over whether government spending or private demand is fuelling persistent inflation. While the Treasurer defends the budget and points to external pressures, the Opposition and the Greens argue that current policy settings are punishing everyday Australians and ignoring alternative economic levers'</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Reserve Bank of Australia has ended a two-year hiatus by raising interest rates, sparking a fierce political debate over whether government spending or private demand is fuelling persistent inflation. While the Treasurer defends the budget and points to external pressures, the Opposition and the Greens argue that current policy settings are punishing everyday Australians and ignoring alternative economic levers'</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204140122-90-interest-rate-rise-ends-two-year-pause-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:07:49</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204140122-90-interest-rate-rise-ends-two-year-pause-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:53:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 4 February 2026</title><description>Protest plans continue as police extend restrictions ahead of the Israeli president’s Sydney visit; Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien is continuing a tax-and-spend critique of the Labor government. ; and in football, Arsenal goes through to the English League Cup final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204130054-assyrian-040206-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-2631-d75b-a5fe-7f75d3cb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3915440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-2631-d75b-a5fe-7f75d3cb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-february-2026/7wq8aybec</link><itunes:subtitle>Protest plans continue as police extend restrictions ahead of the Israeli president’s Sydney visit; Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien is continuing a tax-and-spend critique of the Labor government. ; and in football, Arsenal goes through to the English League Cup final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protest plans continue as police extend restrictions ahead of the Israeli president’s Sydney visit; Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien is continuing a tax-and-spend critique of the Labor government. ; and in football, Arsenal goes through to the English League Cup final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204135438-90-newsflash-4-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:04:05</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260204135438-90-newsflash-4-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>New bulletin 3 February 2026</title><description>Rate hike forecasted as Reserve Bank set to meet today; The US reduces tariffs on India following trade deal; and in sport, Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo locked in dispute with Al-Nassr owners.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203153911-assyrian-4dffda01-aae6-4bd1-9400-4e92fc758ccf.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-21bb-d2a3-a1ff-29fb84830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12022577"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-21bb-d2a3-a1ff-29fb84830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/new-bulletin-3-february-2026/984kevjxy</link><itunes:subtitle>Rate hike forecasted as Reserve Bank set to meet today; The US reduces tariffs on India following trade deal; and in sport, Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo locked in dispute with Al-Nassr owners.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Rate hike forecasted as Reserve Bank set to meet today; The US reduces tariffs on India following trade deal; and in sport, Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo locked in dispute with Al-Nassr owners.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203153915-90-new-bulletin-3-february-2026-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203153915-90-new-bulletin-3-february-2026-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Enrolement for the Assyrian language college is open</title><description>Mr Anwar Atto is one of the founders of the Assyrian Language College, established in 2016 and specifically designed for students aged 18 and over. In this interview, Mr Atto reflects on the college’s 10-year journey, the challenges faced along the way, and the efforts made to overcome obstacles and ensure the program’s success and continuity.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203130018-assyrian-ecefddea-c726-4b08-a5d1-6f1b9a6ce597.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-1d1b-d69a-adde-3d3b80150000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="30196170"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-1d1b-d69a-adde-3d3b80150000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/enrolement-for-the-assyrian-language-college-is-open/s461dbocs</link><itunes:subtitle>Mr Anwar Atto is one of the founders of the Assyrian Language College, established in 2016 and specifically designed for students aged 18 and over. In this interview, Mr Atto reflects on the college’s 10-year journey, the challenges faced along the way, and the efforts made to overcome obstacles and ensure the program’s success and continuity.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mr Anwar Atto is one of the founders of the Assyrian Language College, established in 2016 and specifically designed for students aged 18 and over. In this interview, Mr Atto reflects on the college’s 10-year journey, the challenges faced along the way, and the efforts made to overcome obstacles and ensure the program’s success and continuity.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203130026-90-enrolement-for-the-assyrian-language-college-is-open-image.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:31:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260203130026-90-enrolement-for-the-assyrian-language-college-is-open-image.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Ayatollah Khamenei warns Trump of broader conflict as the US amasses forces in the region</title><description>Iran's Supreme Leader is warning the United States that any attack on Iran could trigger regional conflict, as US naval presence in the region strengthens. As tensions mount over Iran's protest crackdown and a possible nuclear deal, the United States President says his plans hinge on the success or failure of a deal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202160056-assyrian-6db20319-ee9b-472d-9f6b-b72415ad3ed0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-1c6b-d69a-adde-3c6b257e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8587776"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-1c6b-d69a-adde-3c6b257e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ayatollah-khamenei-warns-trump-of-broader-conflict-as-the-us-amasses-forces-in-the-region/q9amn2qcf</link><itunes:subtitle>Iran's Supreme Leader is warning the United States that any attack on Iran could trigger regional conflict, as US naval presence in the region strengthens. As tensions mount over Iran's protest crackdown and a possible nuclear deal, the United States President says his plans hinge on the success or failure of a deal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iran's Supreme Leader is warning the United States that any attack on Iran could trigger regional conflict, as US naval presence in the region strengthens. As tensions mount over Iran's protest crackdown and a possible nuclear deal, the United States President says his plans hinge on the success or failure of a deal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202160059-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:57</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202160059-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 2 February 2026</title><description>Fresh police search for Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo National Park; Pro-Palestine activists vow to make Israeli President uncomfortable during Australia visit; and in soccer Mary Fowler makes triumphant return as Manchester City thrash Chelsea 5–1.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202130103-assyrian-020226-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-1bb7-dc5c-a3fd-9bb775940000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3134692"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-1bb7-dc5c-a3fd-9bb775940000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-february-2026/cbzpotkxh</link><itunes:subtitle>Fresh police search for Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo National Park; Pro-Palestine activists vow to make Israeli President uncomfortable during Australia visit; and in soccer Mary Fowler makes triumphant return as Manchester City thrash Chelsea 5–1.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fresh police search for Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo National Park; Pro-Palestine activists vow to make Israeli President uncomfortable during Australia visit; and in soccer Mary Fowler makes triumphant return as Manchester City thrash Chelsea 5–1.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202130105-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:16</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260202130105-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Tensions between US and Iran escalate</title><description>The United States has sent what President Donald Trump has described as an armada of naval and military assets into the Middle East, placing American forces on heightened alert as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes as protests spread across Iran, internet access is cut for millions, and a sharp exchange of threats and warnings unfolds between Washington and Tehran on social media and through diplomatic channels.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129175043-assyrian-0fc6d4aa-d148-4f76-aafb-54405c5f79cc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-0873-d476-addd-d87fd7120000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10020017"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-0873-d476-addd-d87fd7120000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/tensions-between-us-and-iran-escalate/qobim4wn2</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States has sent what President Donald Trump has described as an armada of naval and military assets into the Middle East, placing American forces on heightened alert as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes as protests spread across Iran, internet access is cut for millions, and a sharp exchange of threats and warnings unfolds between Washington and Tehran on social media and through diplomatic channels.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States has sent what President Donald Trump has described as an armada of naval and military assets into the Middle East, placing American forces on heightened alert as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes as protests spread across Iran, internet access is cut for millions, and a sharp exchange of threats and warnings unfolds between Washington and Tehran on social media and through diplomatic channels.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129175049-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:26</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129175049-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 29 January 2026</title><description>The US says it will apply pressure on Hamas to disarm as next phase of ceasefire reached; two cases of deadly Nipah virus confirmed in India;and in boxing, Tyson Fury to return to the ring in April.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129130117-assyrian-290126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-0747-d69a-adde-376715e80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3472403"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-0747-d69a-adde-376715e80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-january-2026/ag9ls2nb1</link><itunes:subtitle>The US says it will apply pressure on Hamas to disarm as next phase of ceasefire reached; two cases of deadly Nipah virus confirmed in India;and in boxing, Tyson Fury to return to the ring in April.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The US says it will apply pressure on Hamas to disarm as next phase of ceasefire reached; two cases of deadly Nipah virus confirmed in India;and in boxing, Tyson Fury to return to the ring in April.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129140125-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129140125-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 27 January 2026</title><description>In this program: Highlights from the HSC Achievers Awards organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum. Carmen Lazar speaks about the 2026 Census and employment opportunities that support and assist the community, followed by Australia Explained, outlining how the Australian transport system works.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128221048-assyrian-62c6d460-eed6-4320-8449-e94f330441b2.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-0445-df15-adfc-f46dd8880000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56242531"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-0445-df15-adfc-f46dd8880000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-27-january-2026/ar198odrj</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from the HSC Achievers Awards organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum. Carmen Lazar speaks about the 2026 Census and employment opportunities that support and assist the community, followed by Australia Explained, outlining how the Australian transport system works.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights from the HSC Achievers Awards organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum. Carmen Lazar speaks about the 2026 Census and employment opportunities that support and assist the community, followed by Australia Explained, outlining how the Australian transport system works.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128221106-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:35</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128221106-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Iraqi Australian university forum HSC high achievers awards</title><description>SBS Assyrian attended the 2025 HSC High Achievers ceremony, organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduate Forum. The event recognised the outstanding accomplishments of more than 20 high-performing HSC students and university graduates. We spoke with the three top HSC award recipients, as well as the Forum’s founder, Dr Ahmad AlRubaie, about their achievements and the importance of academic excellence.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128102318-assyrian-41952f68-b4ab-48fd-907d-c0354b251e32.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-f9cc-d46c-a9df-f9cc45920000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="17834033"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-f9cc-d46c-a9df-f9cc45920000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/iraqi-australian-university-forum-hsc-high-achievers-awards/2btp9u71b</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian attended the 2025 HSC High Achievers ceremony, organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduate Forum. The event recognised the outstanding accomplishments of more than 20 high-performing HSC students and university graduates. We spoke with the three top HSC award recipients, as well as the Forum’s founder, Dr Ahmad AlRubaie, about their achievements and the importance of academic excellence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian attended the 2025 HSC High Achievers ceremony, organised by the Iraqi Australian University Graduate Forum. The event recognised the outstanding accomplishments of more than 20 high-performing HSC students and university graduates. We spoke with the three top HSC award recipients, as well as the Forum’s founder, Dr Ahmad AlRubaie, about their achievements and the importance of academic excellence.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129175623-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:18:35</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260129175623-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 28 January 2026</title><description>Records are broken by Australia's heatwave; The Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnght ; and in cycling, the hot weather causes the cancellation of two iconic cycle races</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128091215-assyrian-280126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019c-017f-df15-adfc-f57ff34e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3566862"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019c-017f-df15-adfc-f57ff34e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-28-january-2026/ktlrn1bmy</link><itunes:subtitle>Records are broken by Australia's heatwave; The Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnght ; and in cycling, the hot weather causes the cancellation of two iconic cycle races</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Records are broken by Australia's heatwave; The Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnght ; and in cycling, the hot weather causes the cancellation of two iconic cycle races</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128091218-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260128091218-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:12:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Carmen Lazar highlights the 2026 Census and encourages community members to become Census Field Officers</title><description>Carmen Lazar from the Assyrian Resource Centre spoke about the 2026 Census and highlighted the opportunity for community members to register as Census Field Officers. She explained that Field Officers will work door to door, assisting newly arrived members of the community to complete the Census form accurately and correctly.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127180016-assyrian-260125-carmen-lazar-about-census-2026.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-f9da-db9f-a3bb-ffdfb5a60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6072946"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-f9da-db9f-a3bb-ffdfb5a60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/carmen-lazar-highlights-the-2026-census-and-encourages-community-members-to-become-census-field-officers/j42vxybin</link><itunes:subtitle>Carmen Lazar from the Assyrian Resource Centre spoke about the 2026 Census and highlighted the opportunity for community members to register as Census Field Officers. She explained that Field Officers will work door to door, assisting newly arrived members of the community to complete the Census form accurately and correctly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Carmen Lazar from the Assyrian Resource Centre spoke about the 2026 Census and highlighted the opportunity for community members to register as Census Field Officers. She explained that Field Officers will work door to door, assisting newly arrived members of the community to complete the Census form accurately and correctly.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127180018-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:06:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127180018-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin 27 January 2026</title><description>Extreme heat forecast for Victoria, with warnings over fires burning out of control; Forensic testing is underway on a potential bomb, thrown into a crowd in Perth; and in sport, The Australian Olympic team has arrived in Milan for the Winter Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127160124-assyrian-b21e361b-f103-419b-9994-0166230333bd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-fd52-d46c-a9df-fdd2a5e60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12197297"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-fd52-d46c-a9df-fdd2a5e60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-27-january-2026/xgaguv68u</link><itunes:subtitle>Extreme heat forecast for Victoria, with warnings over fires burning out of control; Forensic testing is underway on a potential bomb, thrown into a crowd in Perth; and in sport, The Australian Olympic team has arrived in Milan for the Winter Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Extreme heat forecast for Victoria, with warnings over fires burning out of control; Forensic testing is underway on a potential bomb, thrown into a crowd in Perth; and in sport, The Australian Olympic team has arrived in Milan for the Winter Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127160128-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260127160128-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 26 January 2026</title><description>Rallies around the country, as debate rages over the date of Australia Day; a record snow storm plunges 20 US states into emergency, with 7 deaths recorded; and in cycling, Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine talks about the kangaroo crash that almost derailed the race...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260126150130-assyrian-260126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-f873-dea3-abbf-fa73210e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3708550"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-f873-dea3-abbf-fa73210e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-january-2026/iag5l2c0u</link><itunes:subtitle>Rallies around the country, as debate rages over the date of Australia Day; a record snow storm plunges 20 US states into emergency, with 7 deaths recorded; and in cycling, Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine talks about the kangaroo crash that almost derailed the race...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Rallies around the country, as debate rages over the date of Australia Day; a record snow storm plunges 20 US states into emergency, with 7 deaths recorded; and in cycling, Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine talks about the kangaroo crash that almost derailed the race...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260126150135-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:52</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260126150135-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe's not heading in the right direction: Trump</title><description>The U-S President has attacked his European allies at the World Economic Forum in Davos [[DAV-oss]] for their ongoing refusal to let the United States takeover Greenland. His 70-minute speech also took broad aim at the continent for other things Donald Trump believes Europe is doing ‘wrong’. his remarks had been widely anticipated amid ongoing tensions over the Arctic Island.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123130015-assyrian-e1de7156-1375-4a75-916b-ebdf735ad12c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-e3f0-de3e-affb-e3f78e720000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10278449"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-e3f0-de3e-affb-e3f78e720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/europes-not-heading-in-the-right-direction-trump/0n9f8tkrx</link><itunes:subtitle>The U-S President has attacked his European allies at the World Economic Forum in Davos [[DAV-oss]] for their ongoing refusal to let the United States takeover Greenland. His 70-minute speech also took broad aim at the continent for other things Donald Trump believes Europe is doing ‘wrong’. his remarks had been widely anticipated amid ongoing tensions over the Arctic Island.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The U-S President has attacked his European allies at the World Economic Forum in Davos [[DAV-oss]] for their ongoing refusal to let the United States takeover Greenland. His 70-minute speech also took broad aim at the continent for other things Donald Trump believes Europe is doing ‘wrong’. his remarks had been widely anticipated amid ongoing tensions over the Arctic Island.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123140204-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123140204-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly news wrap in Assyrian</title><description>National Day of Mourning observed to honour victims of the Bondi terror attack; Water safety in the spotlight after four shark attacks in 48 hours; and in basketball, former N-B-L player A-J Ogilvy has publicly revealed he is gay.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123130139-assyrian-25400970-6ba4-4810-9816-b7b83829abb2.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-e87f-db9f-a3bb-eeff8fa60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13636913"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-e87f-db9f-a3bb-eeff8fa60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap-in-assyrian/hjr1q682p</link><itunes:subtitle>National Day of Mourning observed to honour victims of the Bondi terror attack; Water safety in the spotlight after four shark attacks in 48 hours; and in basketball, former N-B-L player A-J Ogilvy has publicly revealed he is gay.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>National Day of Mourning observed to honour victims of the Bondi terror attack; Water safety in the spotlight after four shark attacks in 48 hours; and in basketball, former N-B-L player A-J Ogilvy has publicly revealed he is gay.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123130143-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:14:12</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260123130143-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 22 January 2026</title><description>Donald Trump says he has a price for Greenland, saying the US needs the territory; a national day of mourning begins, for victims of the Bondi terror attack; and in sailing, a major change for one of the oldest international sporting events in the world.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260122120105-assyrian-220126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-e2f9-dea3-abbf-eaf9ad690000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3104181"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-e2f9-dea3-abbf-eaf9ad690000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-january-2026/r858kj4ls</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump says he has a price for Greenland, saying the US needs the territory; a national day of mourning begins, for victims of the Bondi terror attack; and in sailing, a major change for one of the oldest international sporting events in the world.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump says he has a price for Greenland, saying the US needs the territory; a national day of mourning begins, for victims of the Bondi terror attack; and in sailing, a major change for one of the oldest international sporting events in the world.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260122120107-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:14</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260122120107-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Insight &amp; Analysis: Dr Michelle Shamoell joins the Assyrian Program</title><description>Dr Michelle Shamoell will join the Assyrian program as a regular contributor, providing informed reports and in-depth analysis on issues affecting the community. In this interview, we will take a closer look at her academic background, research and fieldwork experience, and the insights she has gained through her professional work. She will also share her broader perspective on the social, cultural, and academic dynamics shaping the Assyrian community in Australia today.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121140830-assyrian-e7f1689e-1706-4ab8-af2c-646af78e3d2d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-de6a-db9f-a3bb-deffb48d0001&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="25125041"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-de6a-db9f-a3bb-deffb48d0001</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/insight-analysis-dr-michelle-shamoel-joins-the-assyrian-program/sqf1hyi19</link><itunes:subtitle>Dr Michelle Shamoell will join the Assyrian program as a regular contributor, providing informed reports and in-depth analysis on issues affecting the community. In this interview, we will take a closer look at her academic background, research and fieldwork experience, and the insights she has gained through her professional work. She will also share her broader perspective on the social, cultural, and academic dynamics shaping the Assyrian community in Australia today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dr Michelle Shamoell will join the Assyrian program as a regular contributor, providing informed reports and in-depth analysis on issues affecting the community. In this interview, we will take a closer look at her academic background, research and fieldwork experience, and the insights she has gained through her professional work. She will also share her broader perspective on the social, cultural, and academic dynamics shaping the Assyrian community in Australia today.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121165436-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:26:10</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121165436-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:08:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 20 January 2026</title><description>In this program; Interview with Dr Michell Shamoel about joining SBS Assyrian as a contributor: Feature about the European contries in regards to Greenland; feature about the recent shark attacks in Sydney.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121133634-assyrian-faf0f5b6-a4b8-47ae-9359-df626e8ceebe.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-de5a-db9f-a3bb-dedf44410000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56267107"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-de5a-db9f-a3bb-dedf44410000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-20-january-2026/v4wcs8qwk</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program; Interview with Dr Michell Shamoel about joining SBS Assyrian as a contributor: Feature about the European contries in regards to Greenland; feature about the recent shark attacks in Sydney.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program; Interview with Dr Michell Shamoel about joining SBS Assyrian as a contributor: Feature about the European contries in regards to Greenland; feature about the recent shark attacks in Sydney.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121133655-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:37</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121133655-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:36:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 21 January 2026</title><description>Anthony Albanese hails anti-hate speech and gun reform; Jewish groups welcome anti-hate laws, urge stronger action on racial vilification; and in cycling, Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue as Vine stays in contention.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121125748-assyrian-210126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-de41-db9f-a3bb-dedde38d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3224554"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-de41-db9f-a3bb-dedde38d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-january-2026/xigrgme9k</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese hails anti-hate speech and gun reform; Jewish groups welcome anti-hate laws, urge stronger action on racial vilification; and in cycling, Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue as Vine stays in contention.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese hails anti-hate speech and gun reform; Jewish groups welcome anti-hate laws, urge stronger action on racial vilification; and in cycling, Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue as Vine stays in contention.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121125751-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260121125751-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:57:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe toughens stance as Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland</title><description>European leaders have condemned threats levelled by the United States to impose new tariffs on countries who don't cooperate with U-S ambitions to take over Greenland. U-S President Donald Trump has continued with his plans to acquire control of the Arctic island, prompting warnings about the future of NATO and transatlantic ties.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120160137-assyrian-658f7728-3e8d-4d0f-a77e-7a8e325d7bc6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-d519-db9f-a3bb-dfddd1840000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9253169"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-d519-db9f-a3bb-dfddd1840000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/europe-toughens-stance-as-trump-threatens-new-tariffs-over-greenland/rwt8w9l0e</link><itunes:subtitle>European leaders have condemned threats levelled by the United States to impose new tariffs on countries who don't cooperate with U-S ambitions to take over Greenland. U-S President Donald Trump has continued with his plans to acquire control of the Arctic island, prompting warnings about the future of NATO and transatlantic ties.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>European leaders have condemned threats levelled by the United States to impose new tariffs on countries who don't cooperate with U-S ambitions to take over Greenland. U-S President Donald Trump has continued with his plans to acquire control of the Arctic island, prompting warnings about the future of NATO and transatlantic ties.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120160140-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:38</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120160140-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Three shark attacks in two days - experts warn of dangerous conditions</title><description>A man is in a critical condition after the third shark attack at a Sydney beach in less than 48 hours. It follows attacks on Monday and Sunday, in which an 11 -year-old boy's surfboard was bitten by a shark and a 12-year-old boy was critically injured and remains in hospital.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120145240-assyrian-45800728-1411-4d60-ba6f-3c233865a01e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-d984-db9f-a3bb-dfdd89a90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5313024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-d984-db9f-a3bb-dfdd89a90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/three-shark-attacks-in-two-days-experts-warn-of-dangerous-conditions/byddc1tkj</link><itunes:subtitle>A man is in a critical condition after the third shark attack at a Sydney beach in less than 48 hours. It follows attacks on Monday and Sunday, in which an 11 -year-old boy's surfboard was bitten by a shark and a 12-year-old boy was critically injured and remains in hospital.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A man is in a critical condition after the third shark attack at a Sydney beach in less than 48 hours. It follows attacks on Monday and Sunday, in which an 11 -year-old boy's surfboard was bitten by a shark and a 12-year-old boy was critically injured and remains in hospital.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120145244-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:05:32</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120145244-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin 20 January 2026</title><description>20 beaches closed across Sydney after three shark attacks in just over 24 hours; European nations prepare to meet over the US plan to take over Greenland ; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic makes history with his 100th Australian Open win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120144019-assyrian-da18c808-c7d0-4204-999c-0e0759778030.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-d978-d46c-a9df-d9f8b9a00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11365169"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-d978-d46c-a9df-d9f8b9a00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-20-january-2026/d3qlvtllq</link><itunes:subtitle>20 beaches closed across Sydney after three shark attacks in just over 24 hours; European nations prepare to meet over the US plan to take over Greenland ; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic makes history with his 100th Australian Open win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>20 beaches closed across Sydney after three shark attacks in just over 24 hours; European nations prepare to meet over the US plan to take over Greenland ; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic makes history with his 100th Australian Open win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120144024-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:50</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260120144024-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash 19 January 2026</title><description>Parliament recalled to debate legislation prompted by the Bondi terror attack ; the United States welcomes a ceasefire deal ending fighting in Syria ; and in tennis, US Open champion Emma Raducanu advances to the second round of the Australian Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260119130015-assyrian-190126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-d3a7-dea3-abbf-dbe72bf20000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3297279"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-d3a7-dea3-abbf-dbe72bf20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-january-2026/ivym9wbjb</link><itunes:subtitle>Parliament recalled to debate legislation prompted by the Bondi terror attack ; the United States welcomes a ceasefire deal ending fighting in Syria ; and in tennis, US Open champion Emma Raducanu advances to the second round of the Australian Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Parliament recalled to debate legislation prompted by the Bondi terror attack ; the United States welcomes a ceasefire deal ending fighting in Syria ; and in tennis, US Open champion Emma Raducanu advances to the second round of the Australian Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260119130017-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260119130017-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly News Wrap in Assyrian</title><description>A Jewish group urges changes and a delay to the government's hate speech reform. at least five people killed in Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. and in sport, Morocco reaches the African Cup Final</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260116132316-assyrian-245cce35-aee0-4542-8fa3-af8a02ca6774.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-c497-db9f-a3bb-cedf406a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11182385"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-c497-db9f-a3bb-cedf406a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap-in-assyrian/oqwsua0oc</link><itunes:subtitle>A Jewish group urges changes and a delay to the government's hate speech reform. at least five people killed in Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. and in sport, Morocco reaches the African Cup Final</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A Jewish group urges changes and a delay to the government's hate speech reform. at least five people killed in Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. and in sport, Morocco reaches the African Cup Final</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260116132324-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260116132324-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is it important to have your children immunised ?</title><description>Dr Daniel Sada, a respected general practitioner within the Assyrian community, spoke to SBS about the importance of new migrants and first-time parents ensuring their children are immunised against common viruses and diseases in line with the Australian National Immunisation Program</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115125714-assyrian-130126-dr-sada-on-immunaisation.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-bf4f-de3e-affb-bf4fc48b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12015360"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-bf4f-de3e-affb-bf4fc48b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/why-is-it-important-to-have-your-children-immunised/a04bu629e</link><itunes:subtitle>Dr Daniel Sada, a respected general practitioner within the Assyrian community, spoke to SBS about the importance of new migrants and first-time parents ensuring their children are immunised against common viruses and diseases in line with the Australian National Immunisation Program</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dr Daniel Sada, a respected general practitioner within the Assyrian community, spoke to SBS about the importance of new migrants and first-time parents ensuring their children are immunised against common viruses and diseases in line with the Australian National Immunisation Program</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115125717-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:31</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115125717-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly news wrap</title><description>The U-S evacuate personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran ; Calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115121511-assyrian-902fe935-c8dc-423e-be75-c8dc9b37bfe1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-bf30-de3e-affb-bf77d4eb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13015601"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-bf30-de3e-affb-bf77d4eb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap/0vom9fg5m</link><itunes:subtitle>The U-S evacuate personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran ; Calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The U-S evacuate personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran ; Calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115121515-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115121515-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 January 2025</title><description>The U-S evacuated personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran; calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, * Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115115603-assyrian-2-150126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-bf22-db9f-a3bb-bfffdf570000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2827074"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-bf22-db9f-a3bb-bfffdf570000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-january-2025/f1doynbws</link><itunes:subtitle>The U-S evacuated personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran; calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, * Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The U-S evacuated personnel from a mideast base as Trump mulls over military strikes on Iran; calls for Tasmania to support tougher gun laws at the federal level ; and in sport, * Australia's Daniel Sanders ignores broken bones to battle on in the Dakar Rally.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115120629-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:02:57</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260115120629-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 13 January 2026</title><description>In this program, the latest news, an interview with Homer Abramian about the situation in Iran, Dr Daniel Sada talks about children's immunisation and in Australia explained, How to cater for your dietary restrictions</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114142731-assyrian-76786e33-7f9e-491e-937b-f595f428689c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-ba73-db9f-a3bb-beff7ee90000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56232163"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-ba73-db9f-a3bb-beff7ee90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-13-january-2026/mnxsfn7mx</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, the latest news, an interview with Homer Abramian about the situation in Iran, Dr Daniel Sada talks about children's immunisation and in Australia explained, How to cater for your dietary restrictions</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, the latest news, an interview with Homer Abramian about the situation in Iran, Dr Daniel Sada talks about children's immunisation and in Australia explained, How to cater for your dietary restrictions</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114142752-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:34</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114142752-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:27:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>From regional power to economic decline: Homer Abramian on Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution</title><description>Before the Islamic Revolution, Iran was steadily progressing toward becoming a modern, advanced nation under the Shah’s development plans and was regarded as a major regional power. Historian and writer Homer Abramian explains how the policies and missteps of the Islamic regime reversed these gains, leading to Iran’s economic decline and loss of regional influence. Homer also talks about his relationship with Prince Reza Bahlavi and his mother Queen Farah Bahlavi.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114133110-assyrian-eea2bcf9-5864-4ba2-9327-bdac78ee3563.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-ba06-dea3-abbf-ba6746850000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="25975625"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-ba06-dea3-abbf-ba6746850000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/from-regional-power-to-economic-decline-homer-abramian-on-iran-before-and-after-the-islamic-revolution/indz5gvf2</link><itunes:subtitle>Before the Islamic Revolution, Iran was steadily progressing toward becoming a modern, advanced nation under the Shah’s development plans and was regarded as a major regional power. Historian and writer Homer Abramian explains how the policies and missteps of the Islamic regime reversed these gains, leading to Iran’s economic decline and loss of regional influence. Homer also talks about his relationship with Prince Reza Bahlavi and his mother Queen Farah Bahlavi.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Before the Islamic Revolution, Iran was steadily progressing toward becoming a modern, advanced nation under the Shah’s development plans and was regarded as a major regional power. Historian and writer Homer Abramian explains how the policies and missteps of the Islamic regime reversed these gains, leading to Iran’s economic decline and loss of regional influence. Homer also talks about his relationship with Prince Reza Bahlavi and his mother Queen Farah Bahlavi.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114133918-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:27:03</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114133918-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 13 January 2026</title><description>Kevin Rudd's resignation as US ambassador not related to run-ins with Donald Trump, the PM says; The Security Council holds an emergency session on civilian needs in Ukraine; and in sport, Cricketer Alyssa Healey speaks on her retirement.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114132305-assyrian-d2aff57f-98b0-4920-9e38-96a36a838437.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-ba4b-db9f-a3bb-bedfe9e40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10169777"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-ba4b-db9f-a3bb-bedfe9e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-13-january-2026/aon490z3b</link><itunes:subtitle>Kevin Rudd's resignation as US ambassador not related to run-ins with Donald Trump, the PM says; The Security Council holds an emergency session on civilian needs in Ukraine; and in sport, Cricketer Alyssa Healey speaks on her retirement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Kevin Rudd's resignation as US ambassador not related to run-ins with Donald Trump, the PM says; The Security Council holds an emergency session on civilian needs in Ukraine; and in sport, Cricketer Alyssa Healey speaks on her retirement.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114133212-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:36</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114133212-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 January 2026</title><description>Iranian state TV acknowledges "a lot of martyrs" after the U-N condemned the deaths from its crackdown on protests; Residents return to parts of Victoria ravaged in week-long bushfires; and in sport, Adelaide United denies allegations of homophobic treatment from Josh Cavallo.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114130106-assyrian-140126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-b9fd-db9f-a3bb-bffdef520000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3808025"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-b9fd-db9f-a3bb-bffdef520000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-january-2026/4wgl15gyi</link><itunes:subtitle>Iranian state TV acknowledges "a lot of martyrs" after the U-N condemned the deaths from its crackdown on protests; Residents return to parts of Victoria ravaged in week-long bushfires; and in sport, Adelaide United denies allegations of homophobic treatment from Josh Cavallo.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Iranian state TV acknowledges "a lot of martyrs" after the U-N condemned the deaths from its crackdown on protests; Residents return to parts of Victoria ravaged in week-long bushfires; and in sport, Adelaide United denies allegations of homophobic treatment from Josh Cavallo.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114130108-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:58</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260114130108-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 12 January 2026</title><description>The death toll rises in Iran as protests enter a third week ; One person confirmed dead in Victoria's bushfires ;and in tennis, a first-ever United Cup title for Poland.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260112130542-assyrian-120126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-af4e-ddf2-af9b-ff4f2d0a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3108779"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-af4e-ddf2-af9b-ff4f2d0a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-12-january-2026/q6tmwqnkc</link><itunes:subtitle>The death toll rises in Iran as protests enter a third week ; One person confirmed dead in Victoria's bushfires ;and in tennis, a first-ever United Cup title for Poland.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The death toll rises in Iran as protests enter a third week ; One person confirmed dead in Victoria's bushfires ;and in tennis, a first-ever United Cup title for Poland.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260112130546-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:14</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260112130546-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 January 2026</title><description>Fire authorities warn Victoria set to endure extreme fire conditions amid an ongoing heatwave; The U-S says it's actively discussing buying Greenland; and in sport, Australia within sight of 4-1 Ashes series victory as the Sydney Test enters its final day.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108120119-assyrian-080126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-9ae7-ddf2-af9b-ffefdc530000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3546800"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-9ae7-ddf2-af9b-ffefdc530000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-january-2026/k0g5dwb6t</link><itunes:subtitle>Fire authorities warn Victoria set to endure extreme fire conditions amid an ongoing heatwave; The U-S says it's actively discussing buying Greenland; and in sport, Australia within sight of 4-1 Ashes series victory as the Sydney Test enters its final day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fire authorities warn Victoria set to endure extreme fire conditions amid an ongoing heatwave; The U-S says it's actively discussing buying Greenland; and in sport, Australia within sight of 4-1 Ashes series victory as the Sydney Test enters its final day.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108120121-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108120121-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program: 6 January 2026</title><description>In this program: Homer Abramian talking about the political situation in Iran; The global events that shaped the world in 2025; and, in Australia explained, your guide to camping in Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107131645-assyrian-27504a6e-7d03-4611-a780-bac91b1c96f0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-9625-d530-af9f-d6253bbf0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="55772515"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-9625-d530-af9f-d6253bbf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-6-january-2026/5ofzpt580</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Homer Abramian talking about the political situation in Iran; The global events that shaped the world in 2025; and, in Australia explained, your guide to camping in Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Homer Abramian talking about the political situation in Iran; The global events that shaped the world in 2025; and, in Australia explained, your guide to camping in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107131658-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:06</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107131658-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 January 2026</title><description>Fire warnings issued as heatwave set to bring Black Summer–level conditions; Venezuela says death toll from U-S operation has risen to at least 56... and in motorsports, Australian Daniel Sanders retains overall lead in Dakar Rally motorcycle category.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107130028-assyrian-070126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-95ed-ddf2-af9b-ffef2d3f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3571878"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-95ed-ddf2-af9b-ffef2d3f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-january-2026/rhrewaocb</link><itunes:subtitle>Fire warnings issued as heatwave set to bring Black Summer–level conditions; Venezuela says death toll from U-S operation has risen to at least 56... and in motorsports, Australian Daniel Sanders retains overall lead in Dakar Rally motorcycle category.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fire warnings issued as heatwave set to bring Black Summer–level conditions; Venezuela says death toll from U-S operation has risen to at least 56... and in motorsports, Australian Daniel Sanders retains overall lead in Dakar Rally motorcycle category.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107130031-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260107130031-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Inside Iran’s Uprising: People, Society, and Structure as explained by Homer Abramian</title><description>Homer Abramian, is an expert on Iranian history and culture. 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He analyses the country’s demographics and the factors behind the uprising, dismissing concerns about national disintegration or the fragmentation of its ethnic communities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Homer Abramian, is an expert on Iranian history and culture. He analyses the country’s demographics and the factors behind the uprising, dismissing concerns about national disintegration or the fragmentation of its ethnic communities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108111602-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:14</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108111602-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 6 January 2025</title><description>The former Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to so-called 'narco-terrorism' charges; Alleged Bondi shooter moved to Goulburn supermax prison; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week's Adelaide International.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260106160240-assyrian-b6cc531d-30f9-46f4-9f82-1256d5ef8c70.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-9186-ddd0-adfb-fbce20bc0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12297137"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-9186-ddd0-adfb-fbce20bc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-6-january-2025/496065clg</link><itunes:subtitle>The former Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to so-called 'narco-terrorism' charges; Alleged Bondi shooter moved to Goulburn supermax prison; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week's Adelaide International.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The former Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to so-called 'narco-terrorism' charges; Alleged Bondi shooter moved to Goulburn supermax prison; and in tennis, Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week's Adelaide International.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260106170152-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:49</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260106170152-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Highlights of the global events in 2025</title><description>From the war in Gaza to the conflict in Ukraine, from Gen Z–led demonstrations around the world to US-imposed tariffs on imported goods and from the war in Sudan to the election of Pope Leo XIV, these events defined the global news landscape in 2025.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260105133541-assyrian-66c2ecbc-6aa8-49b3-9fd5-101a23ef2de5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-49a3-d399-a7df-7ba7069c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15680561"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-49a3-d399-a7df-7ba7069c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/highlights-of-the-global-events-in-2025/k9rs7ttre</link><itunes:subtitle>From the war in Gaza to the conflict in Ukraine, from Gen Z–led demonstrations around the world to US-imposed tariffs on imported goods and from the war in Sudan to the election of Pope Leo XIV, these events defined the global news landscape in 2025.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>From the war in Gaza to the conflict in Ukraine, from Gen Z–led demonstrations around the world to US-imposed tariffs on imported goods and from the war in Sudan to the election of Pope Leo XIV, these events defined the global news landscape in 2025.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260105152117-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:16:20</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260105152117-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:35:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 January 2026</title><description>Venezuelan exiles are hopeful after President Maduro's removal by the U.S.; leaders of Denmark and Greenland tell President Trump to stop the annexation threats; and in sports, Novak Djokovic walks away from the Professional Tennis Players' Association he co-founded.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260105131747-assyrian-060126-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019b-8bc5-d1e6-a99b-fbd5d58a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3157262"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019b-8bc5-d1e6-a99b-fbd5d58a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-january-2026/ur26apn2h</link><itunes:subtitle>Venezuelan exiles are hopeful after President Maduro's removal by the U.S.; leaders of Denmark and Greenland tell President Trump to stop the annexation threats; and in sports, Novak Djokovic walks away from the Professional Tennis Players' Association he co-founded.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Venezuelan exiles are hopeful after President Maduro's removal by the U.S.; leaders of Denmark and Greenland tell President Trump to stop the annexation threats; and in sports, Novak Djokovic walks away from the Professional Tennis Players' Association he co-founded.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108112600-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20260108112600-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Year-End feature; Australian Politics 2025</title><description>In this year-end feature, we look back at major events including the Australian Federal Election, Australia’s bid to host COP30, the tariff imposed on Australia by Donald Trump, the Pacific Nations Conference, the introduction of social media bans for children under 16, and many more significant developments.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205181715-assyrian-fa7c55a0-4219-4ed8-8192-5c9f4df316ec.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-e30f-dbb4-a39f-f7ff56980000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12939648"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-e30f-dbb4-a39f-f7ff56980000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/year-end-feature-australian-politics-2025/5jvipc6rg</link><itunes:subtitle>In this year-end feature, we look back at major events including the Australian Federal Election, Australia’s bid to host COP30, the tariff imposed on Australia by Donald Trump, the Pacific Nations Conference, the introduction of social media bans for children under 16, and many more significant developments.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this year-end feature, we look back at major events including the Australian Federal Election, Australia’s bid to host COP30, the tariff imposed on Australia by Donald Trump, the Pacific Nations Conference, the introduction of social media bans for children under 16, and many more significant developments.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205181724-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:29</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205181724-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian weekly news wrap</title><description>Major platforms face millions in fines as Australia enforces social media ban; Israel's parliament takes a step toward ratifying a U-S proposed peace plan for Gaza; and in cricket, Pat Cummins could return to the Ashes for the second test this afternoon...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205180016-assyrian-3fc8dd61-30eb-45c1-9db6-7532800ff1c8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-e767-dddd-a79b-e76fd4e40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13105841"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-e767-dddd-a79b-e76fd4e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/0i23g3ffh</link><itunes:subtitle>Major platforms face millions in fines as Australia enforces social media ban; Israel's parliament takes a step toward ratifying a U-S proposed peace plan for Gaza; and in cricket, Pat Cummins could return to the Ashes for the second test this afternoon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Major platforms face millions in fines as Australia enforces social media ban; Israel's parliament takes a step toward ratifying a U-S proposed peace plan for Gaza; and in cricket, Pat Cummins could return to the Ashes for the second test this afternoon...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205180022-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251205180022-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 2 December 2025</title><description>In this program, Oliver Slewa discusses the International Day of People with Disability, Homer Abramian explains how the Assyrian civilisation was first uncovered in 1842, and experts in Australia talk about how parents should approach the upcoming social media ban for children under 16.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204112136-assyrian-a4b52fa5-ff9c-4b52-b6a6-89bba2e1d46e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-e6a9-db5d-a79f-f6bf9bc00000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56405706"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-e6a9-db5d-a79f-f6bf9bc00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-2-december-2025/jhxgirscy</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Oliver Slewa discusses the International Day of People with Disability, Homer Abramian explains how the Assyrian civilisation was first uncovered in 1842, and experts in Australia talk about how parents should approach the upcoming social media ban for children under 16.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Oliver Slewa discusses the International Day of People with Disability, Homer Abramian explains how the Assyrian civilisation was first uncovered in 1842, and experts in Australia talk about how parents should approach the upcoming social media ban for children under 16.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204112154-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:45</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204112154-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:21:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The White House in lockdown after two National Guard soldiers shot dead; Revelations about Russia's input in the U-S brokered plan to end war in Ukraine; and in golf, Min Woo Lee in a strong position to compete at the Australian PGA Championship this weekend.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204105357-assyrian-425e7cf8-edb1-4fb6-b70b-ac9cc74b8e15.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-e697-d39e-ad9e-e7ff41de0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11344049"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-e697-d39e-ad9e-e7ff41de0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/kf88vo8pb</link><itunes:subtitle>The White House in lockdown after two National Guard soldiers shot dead; Revelations about Russia's input in the U-S brokered plan to end war in Ukraine; and in golf, Min Woo Lee in a strong position to compete at the Australian PGA Championship this weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The White House in lockdown after two National Guard soldiers shot dead; Revelations about Russia's input in the U-S brokered plan to end war in Ukraine; and in golf, Min Woo Lee in a strong position to compete at the Australian PGA Championship this weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204105402-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:49</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251204105402-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:53:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 December 2025</title><description>The death toll from deadly storms in Asia surpass 1,300; Call for answers as investigation announced into the deadly fire in Hong Kong; and in cricket, Usman Khawaja ruled out of the second Ashes Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203130019-assyrian-031225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-e164-db5d-a79f-f376b0fa0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3053190"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-e164-db5d-a79f-f376b0fa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-december-2025/iiqiuhr7z</link><itunes:subtitle>The death toll from deadly storms in Asia surpass 1,300; Call for answers as investigation announced into the deadly fire in Hong Kong; and in cricket, Usman Khawaja ruled out of the second Ashes Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The death toll from deadly storms in Asia surpass 1,300; Call for answers as investigation announced into the deadly fire in Hong Kong; and in cricket, Usman Khawaja ruled out of the second Ashes Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203130021-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203130021-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The excavators who brought the Assyrian Empire back to history</title><description>This is part of a lecture presented by historian Homer Abramian explainining on how, for the first time in recorded history, excavators such as Émile Botta and Austen Henry Layard uncovered the ruins of the Assyrian Empire in the mid-1800s. Their discoveries eventually led to the decipherment of cuneiform, opening the door for the world to learn about the ancient Assyrians.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202190315-assyrian-af1ded5c-c85e-4976-833f-35f14cd33d5f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-d8b1-dc75-a59a-d9b19d770000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10998065"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-d8b1-dc75-a59a-d9b19d770000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-excavators-who-brought-the-assyrian-empire-back-to-history/cr8ppsov8</link><itunes:subtitle>This is part of a lecture presented by historian Homer Abramian explainining on how, for the first time in recorded history, excavators such as Émile Botta and Austen Henry Layard uncovered the ruins of the Assyrian Empire in the mid-1800s. Their discoveries eventually led to the decipherment of cuneiform, opening the door for the world to learn about the ancient Assyrians.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is part of a lecture presented by historian Homer Abramian explainining on how, for the first time in recorded history, excavators such as Émile Botta and Austen Henry Layard uncovered the ruins of the Assyrian Empire in the mid-1800s. Their discoveries eventually led to the decipherment of cuneiform, opening the door for the world to learn about the ancient Assyrians.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202200903-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202200903-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:03:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the International Day of People with Disability matters?</title><description>The International Day of People with Disability, observed each year on December 3, is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of this important event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202183015-assyrian-e2444151-146f-496d-bc77-1a59c461d82b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-d877-dc75-a59a-d97752870000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12006065"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-d877-dc75-a59a-d97752870000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/why-the-international-day-of-people-with-disability-matters/l9is5daga</link><itunes:subtitle>The International Day of People with Disability, observed each year on December 3, is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of this important event.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The International Day of People with Disability, observed each year on December 3, is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of this important event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202183019-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:30</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202183019-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 2 December 2025</title><description>13 people arrested in Hong Kong over apartment fires; The federal government releases a national AI plan, and in sport, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202180104-assyrian-a7ef809c-a27b-4bfe-adc1-7ea5205ddcf5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-dd22-d3df-a5bf-ffa39ff70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12078663"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-dd22-d3df-a5bf-ffa39ff70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-2-december-2025/a0dy8lc8d</link><itunes:subtitle>13 people arrested in Hong Kong over apartment fires; The federal government releases a national AI plan, and in sport, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>13 people arrested in Hong Kong over apartment fires; The federal government releases a national AI plan, and in sport, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202180108-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:12:35</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251202180108-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 December 2025</title><description>Calls to tackle vaccine hesitancy amid falling immunisation rates in Australia; Australian funding for Pacific countries to tackle rising HIV rates welcomed; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri's reaction after a costly setback at the Qatar Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251201130028-assyrian-01122025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-d730-db76-a5da-fffbe2620000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3198640"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-d730-db76-a5da-fffbe2620000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-december-2025/a46p0z3mz</link><itunes:subtitle>Calls to tackle vaccine hesitancy amid falling immunisation rates in Australia; Australian funding for Pacific countries to tackle rising HIV rates welcomed; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri's reaction after a costly setback at the Qatar Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Calls to tackle vaccine hesitancy amid falling immunisation rates in Australia; Australian funding for Pacific countries to tackle rising HIV rates welcomed; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri's reaction after a costly setback at the Qatar Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251201130030-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:20</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251201130030-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 November 2025</title><description>Suite of environment reforms to pass through parliament; a woman dead and a man in hospital after a shark attack on a remote New South Wales beach; and in sport, The Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251127130544-assyrian-271125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-c30b-db76-a5da-fbeb8e200000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3161024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-c30b-db76-a5da-fbeb8e200000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-november-2025/qknx3gk2c</link><itunes:subtitle>Suite of environment reforms to pass through parliament; a woman dead and a man in hospital after a shark attack on a remote New South Wales beach; and in sport, The Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Suite of environment reforms to pass through parliament; a woman dead and a man in hospital after a shark attack on a remote New South Wales beach; and in sport, The Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251127130546-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251127130546-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrianp rogram 25 November 2025</title><description>In this program, Australia Explained: The Codes of Dressing, NACA features about the G20 summit end. the controversy about the BOM's expensive new website. SBS learn English episode #99, Saying no to Alcohol.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126120102-assyrian-9d0b289c-f63e-45b3-af68-250b45bd1487.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-bd6c-daa1-a3fa-ff7ec5ea0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56285539"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-bd6c-daa1-a3fa-ff7ec5ea0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrianp-rogram-25-november-2025/udevmfvnb</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Australia Explained: The Codes of Dressing, NACA features about the G20 summit end. the controversy about the BOM's expensive new website. SBS learn English episode #99, Saying no to Alcohol.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Australia Explained: The Codes of Dressing, NACA features about the G20 summit end. the controversy about the BOM's expensive new website. SBS learn English episode #99, Saying no to Alcohol.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126120115-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:38</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126120115-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 November 2025</title><description>Ukraine's President seeks a meeting with Donald Trump; Monthly inflation data in Australia to be released for the first time; and in cricket, Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126100632-assyrian-261125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-bd41-db0a-a1da-ffe9688e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3354121"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-bd41-db0a-a1da-ffe9688e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-november-2025/v0ve35d5q</link><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine's President seeks a meeting with Donald Trump; Monthly inflation data in Australia to be released for the first time; and in cricket, Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ukraine's President seeks a meeting with Donald Trump; Monthly inflation data in Australia to be released for the first time; and in cricket, Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126130051-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251126130051-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 25 November 2025</title><description>The criminal cases against two prominent Donald Trump critics dismissed; Power outages after storms and hail in southeast Queensland; and in golf, Min Woo Lee says he is mentally and physically prepared to play his best at the Australian PGA Championship.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251125182725-assyrian-5ad5a13c-91ce-47a7-8fb8-ff4267370fb2.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-b9e3-db0a-a1da-fbeb87c20000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13282481"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-b9e3-db0a-a1da-fbeb87c20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/from-black-tie-to-casual-how-to-decode-dress-codes/zs3fp0rlr</link><itunes:subtitle>The criminal cases against two prominent Donald Trump critics dismissed; Power outages after storms and hail in southeast Queensland; and in golf, Min Woo Lee says he is mentally and physically prepared to play his best at the Australian PGA Championship.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The criminal cases against two prominent Donald Trump critics dismissed; Power outages after storms and hail in southeast Queensland; and in golf, Min Woo Lee says he is mentally and physically prepared to play his best at the Australian PGA Championship.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251125183725-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:50</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251125183725-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:27:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Bureau of Meteorology weathers storm over website</title><description>The Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) controversial website redesign carries a staggering 96 million dollar price tag. The cost blowout has drawn sharp criticism from both government ministers and the opposition. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has expressed deep concern over the massive expenditure, while Nationals Leader David Littleproud warns the public that the exorbitant cost will further erode trust in the agency.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124185641-assyrian-9b653cd0-5636-4110-8c68-a4988a8c5c11.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-b4d3-daa1-a3fa-ffd7e8830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7775616"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-b4d3-daa1-a3fa-ffd7e8830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/bureau-of-meteorology-weathers-storm-over-website/99g7zwd9d</link><itunes:subtitle>The Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) controversial website redesign carries a staggering 96 million dollar price tag. The cost blowout has drawn sharp criticism from both government ministers and the opposition. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has expressed deep concern over the massive expenditure, while Nationals Leader David Littleproud warns the public that the exorbitant cost will further erode trust in the agency.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) controversial website redesign carries a staggering 96 million dollar price tag. The cost blowout has drawn sharp criticism from both government ministers and the opposition. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has expressed deep concern over the massive expenditure, while Nationals Leader David Littleproud warns the public that the exorbitant cost will further erode trust in the agency.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124185645-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:06</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124185645-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>G20 hailed as multilateral success: but US absence casts a shadow</title><description>World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124165514-assyrian-02c0d49e-533c-498c-b44d-1652288b9903.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-b45f-db0a-a1da-f6ffa66e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9352241"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-b45f-db0a-a1da-f6ffa66e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/g20-hailed-as-multilateral-success-but-us-absence-casts-a-shadow/397srxn3f</link><itunes:subtitle>World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124165522-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:44</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124165522-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:55:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 November 2025</title><description>The federal government defends the COP31 hosting arrangement; Opposition leader Sussan Ley [[Susan Lee]] under pressure; and in sport, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri has reacted to his disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124130017-assyrian-241125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-b371-d86f-a9ff-ff7f14740000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3158516"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-b371-d86f-a9ff-ff7f14740000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-november-2025/6ub1qi6ue</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government defends the COP31 hosting arrangement; Opposition leader Sussan Ley [[Susan Lee]] under pressure; and in sport, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri has reacted to his disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government defends the COP31 hosting arrangement; Opposition leader Sussan Ley [[Susan Lee]] under pressure; and in sport, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri has reacted to his disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124130019-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251124130019-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The Prime Minister in South Africa for G20 as Penny Wong arrives in India for bilateral talks; The UN Security Council endorses Trump's peace plan for Gaza; and in sport, a football tournament to spread hope in Gaza.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251121140134-assyrian-a907df30-2bc4-4179-8d4d-6f0ea0cf1ada.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-a3fa-daa1-a3fa-ebfec4350000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12918833"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-a3fa-daa1-a3fa-ebfec4350000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/auo8wo5mw</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister in South Africa for G20 as Penny Wong arrives in India for bilateral talks; The UN Security Council endorses Trump's peace plan for Gaza; and in sport, a football tournament to spread hope in Gaza.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister in South Africa for G20 as Penny Wong arrives in India for bilateral talks; The UN Security Council endorses Trump's peace plan for Gaza; and in sport, a football tournament to spread hope in Gaza.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251121140137-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:27</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251121140137-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 November 2025</title><description>Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians; and in soccer, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251120124307-assyrian-201125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-9eea-d86f-a9ff-dffe7bc80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3515871"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-9eea-d86f-a9ff-dffe7bc80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-november-2025/rvnf9tnb3</link><itunes:subtitle>Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians; and in soccer, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians; and in soccer, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251120124311-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251120124311-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:42:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 18 November 2025</title><description>In this program: Interview with Frank Gilber about the premiere of his movie, interview with Shushan Tower about the launch of the Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia; NACA feature about energy in Australia</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119140551-assyrian-e7c83db4-08d6-4370-9ec7-fa85849dd7ae.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-9a03-d86f-a9ff-df5f224a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56016739"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-9a03-d86f-a9ff-df5f224a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-18-november-2025/e74jwls2a</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Frank Gilber about the premiere of his movie, interview with Shushan Tower about the launch of the Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia; NACA feature about energy in Australia</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Frank Gilber about the premiere of his movie, interview with Shushan Tower about the launch of the Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia; NACA feature about energy in Australia</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119140608-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:58:21</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119140608-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:05:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 18 November 2025</title><description>New leaders for both Victoria's and New South Wales Liberal parties; the UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza; and in sport, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119133921-assyrian-2446ec19-a2c5-4a26-af33-55179ee6273e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-99f4-d86f-a9ff-ddfea1550000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12932657"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-99f4-d86f-a9ff-ddfea1550000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-18-november-2025/bdpdcz7v7</link><itunes:subtitle>New leaders for both Victoria's and New South Wales Liberal parties; the UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza; and in sport, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New leaders for both Victoria's and New South Wales Liberal parties; the UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza; and in sport, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119133928-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:28</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119133928-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>As power prices surge, David has found ways to cut running costs by thousands</title><description>Rising electricity prices are a major driver of headline inflation, putting pressure on households and Australia’s 2.6 million small business owners.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119132736-assyrian-5defa2ca-bdb2-4005-88fb-778228286eef.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-99ce-dab0-adbb-d9ee1cc60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8305920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-99ce-dab0-adbb-d9ee1cc60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/as-power-prices-surge-david-has-found-ways-to-cut-running-costs-by-thousands/4drvo9go3</link><itunes:subtitle>Rising electricity prices are a major driver of headline inflation, putting pressure on households and Australia’s 2.6 million small business owners.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Rising electricity prices are a major driver of headline inflation, putting pressure on households and Australia’s 2.6 million small business owners.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119132741-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:39</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119132741-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:27:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 November 2025</title><description>An overwhelming vote to force the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein; an urgent warning for international students leaving Australia; and in sport, the Iraqi football team in his path to FIFA World Cup</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119130042-assyrian-191125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-9999-daa1-a3fa-dbdf27ef0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3484106"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-9999-daa1-a3fa-dbdf27ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-november-2025/lq4asnrni</link><itunes:subtitle>An overwhelming vote to force the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein; an urgent warning for international students leaving Australia; and in sport, the Iraqi football team in his path to FIFA World Cup</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An overwhelming vote to force the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein; an urgent warning for international students leaving Australia; and in sport, the Iraqi football team in his path to FIFA World Cup</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119130045-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119130045-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The launch of the Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia</title><description>Assyrian Aid Relief–Australia was recently established to support Assyrian schools in northern Iraq and to assist with community projects, including providing power generators to Assyrian villages. Shushan Tower, the elected president of the organisation, spoke to SBS about its goals and the reasons behind its creation.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119124141-assyrian-62488521-6816-4e3d-b5ae-29260d3fb418.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-99b6-daa1-a3fa-dbf687160000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14845361"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-99b6-daa1-a3fa-dbf687160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-launch-of-the-assyrian-aid-relief-australia/21hkwkj38</link><itunes:subtitle>Assyrian Aid Relief–Australia was recently established to support Assyrian schools in northern Iraq and to assist with community projects, including providing power generators to Assyrian villages. Shushan Tower, the elected president of the organisation, spoke to SBS about its goals and the reasons behind its creation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Assyrian Aid Relief–Australia was recently established to support Assyrian schools in northern Iraq and to assist with community projects, including providing power generators to Assyrian villages. Shushan Tower, the elected president of the organisation, spoke to SBS about its goals and the reasons behind its creation.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119124146-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:28</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119124146-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:41:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The premiere of the Assyrian feature (SON OF ASSYRIA) in Chicago cinema theatre</title><description>After months of challenges and setbacks, director Frank Gilbert premiered his film Son of Assyria at a cinema in his hometown of Chicago. Mr Gilbert told SBS Assyrian that he felt immense joy and relief as audiences responded with pride, emotion, and tears while watching this portrayal of modern Assyrian history, highlighting the persecution and mass killings of Assyrians in northern Iraq at the end of the 19th century.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119122419-assyrian-f4268453-0294-48e7-8c67-d366671fbdee.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-999f-daa1-a3fa-dbdfd8d00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18724145"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-999f-daa1-a3fa-dbdfd8d00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-premiere-of-the-assyrian-feature-son-of-assyria-in-chicago-cinema-theatre/vvfsxyy2r</link><itunes:subtitle>After months of challenges and setbacks, director Frank Gilbert premiered his film Son of Assyria at a cinema in his hometown of Chicago. Mr Gilbert told SBS Assyrian that he felt immense joy and relief as audiences responded with pride, emotion, and tears while watching this portrayal of modern Assyrian history, highlighting the persecution and mass killings of Assyrians in northern Iraq at the end of the 19th century.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After months of challenges and setbacks, director Frank Gilbert premiered his film Son of Assyria at a cinema in his hometown of Chicago. Mr Gilbert told SBS Assyrian that he felt immense joy and relief as audiences responded with pride, emotion, and tears while watching this portrayal of modern Assyrian history, highlighting the persecution and mass killings of Assyrians in northern Iraq at the end of the 19th century.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119122431-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:19:30</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251119122431-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:24:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Dick Cheney, former US vice president and key Bush-era figure, dies aged 84</title><description>Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Mr Cheney became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251105220645-assyrian-c140324d-d5e0-4d06-9637-69fdef0dfb7c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-5366-db0a-a1da-53eeb4ee0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8800433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-5366-db0a-a1da-53eeb4ee0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/dick-cheney-former-us-vice-president-and-key-bush-era-figure-dies-aged-84/kvrd2lv9p</link><itunes:subtitle>Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Mr Cheney became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Mr Cheney became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 November 2025</title><description>ASIO foils foreign spy plot to recruit Australians and steal sensitive national secrets... UN warns world set to permanently breach 1.5 degree Celsius climate target within a decade, and in sport, The NRL set to ban clubs from commenting on players under contract.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251105130018-assyrian-051125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-5144-d86f-a9ff-dd5ef17d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3563519"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-5144-d86f-a9ff-dd5ef17d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-november-2025/mprjultin</link><itunes:subtitle>ASIO foils foreign spy plot to recruit Australians and steal sensitive national secrets... UN warns world set to permanently breach 1.5 degree Celsius climate target within a decade, and in sport, The NRL set to ban clubs from commenting on players under contract.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>ASIO foils foreign spy plot to recruit Australians and steal sensitive national secrets... UN warns world set to permanently breach 1.5 degree Celsius climate target within a decade, and in sport, The NRL set to ban clubs from commenting on players under contract.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program: 4 November 2025</title><description>In this program: NACA feature about the train attack in the UK; Oliver Slewa talking about living expenses; in Australia Explained, How to build a relationship in Australia and in the medical series: Albert Yousif talks about Pre-Diabetes</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251105115720-assyrian-19f37921-68e4-4da4-ac3f-8563b96f40c4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-5162-d86f-a9ff-dd7ed3cd0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56282467"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-5162-d86f-a9ff-dd7ed3cd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-4-november-2025/srsk6xh0i</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: NACA feature about the train attack in the UK; Oliver Slewa talking about living expenses; in Australia Explained, How to build a relationship in Australia and in the medical series: Albert Yousif talks about Pre-Diabetes</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: NACA feature about the train attack in the UK; Oliver Slewa talking about living expenses; in Australia Explained, How to build a relationship in Australia and in the medical series: Albert Yousif talks about Pre-Diabetes</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:57:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 4 November 2025</title><description>Foreign ministers meet to discuss an international peacekeeping force in Gaza; The Reserve Bank set to announce its decision on the cash rate; and in Rugby Union, Indigenous and Pasifika teams prepare for the Global Youth Sevens tournament</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251105111347-assyrian-9193754c-9954-49c1-860c-6030049aa61d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-5148-daa1-a3fa-db5e89f80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11526065"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-5148-daa1-a3fa-db5e89f80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-4-november-2025/2obd80r1g</link><itunes:subtitle>Foreign ministers meet to discuss an international peacekeeping force in Gaza; The Reserve Bank set to announce its decision on the cash rate; and in Rugby Union, Indigenous and Pasifika teams prepare for the Global Youth Sevens tournament</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Foreign ministers meet to discuss an international peacekeeping force in Gaza; The Reserve Bank set to announce its decision on the cash rate; and in Rugby Union, Indigenous and Pasifika teams prepare for the Global Youth Sevens tournament</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Train stabbing attack: One in custody, not terrorism say police</title><description>After a mass stabbing on a train in the UK left 11 people hospitalised, police say they have no evidence suggesting the attack was related to terrorism. With one suspect now in custody, authorities in the UK are urging the public to give time for a full investigation into the motives behind the incident.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251103131159-assyrian-5a4f895e-420c-4c60-87d8-b003e150ad5b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-476b-db0a-a1da-47eb7d1c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7407360"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-476b-db0a-a1da-47eb7d1c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/uk-train-stabbing-attack-one-in-custody-not-terrorism-say-police/ps8rugg59</link><itunes:subtitle>After a mass stabbing on a train in the UK left 11 people hospitalised, police say they have no evidence suggesting the attack was related to terrorism. With one suspect now in custody, authorities in the UK are urging the public to give time for a full investigation into the motives behind the incident.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After a mass stabbing on a train in the UK left 11 people hospitalised, police say they have no evidence suggesting the attack was related to terrorism. With one suspect now in custody, authorities in the UK are urging the public to give time for a full investigation into the motives behind the incident.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:11:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 November 2025</title><description>The actions of the driver during the mass stabbing on a UK train praised; Optus executives questioned as part of a deadly triple zero service outage; in cricket, India levels T20 series against Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251103130014-assyrian-041125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-4718-db0a-a1da-47f8653f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3044831"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-4718-db0a-a1da-47f8653f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-november-2025/2n8bf3csz</link><itunes:subtitle>The actions of the driver during the mass stabbing on a UK train praised; Optus executives questioned as part of a deadly triple zero service outage; in cricket, India levels T20 series against Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The actions of the driver during the mass stabbing on a UK train praised; Optus executives questioned as part of a deadly triple zero service outage; in cricket, India levels T20 series against Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly news wrap</title><description>Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people ;King Charles strips his brother Andrew of all his titles; and in cricket; Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251031140030-assyrian-b9f080de-ed67-4032-ac86-4e14012dab8b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-37c3-daa1-a3fa-ffd71be40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11719217"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-37c3-daa1-a3fa-ffd71be40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap/q2egznwdb</link><itunes:subtitle>Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people ;King Charles strips his brother Andrew of all his titles; and in cricket; Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people ;King Charles strips his brother Andrew of all his titles; and in cricket; Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 October 2025</title><description>New environment laws widely criticised after being introduced to parliament; Bodies line the streets in Rio de Janeiro ahead of climate talks ; and in AFL, a Richmond player denies being involved in a brawl in Victoria last year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251030143457-assyrian-301025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-3326-d86f-a9ff-ff7e406d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3674696"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-3326-d86f-a9ff-ff7e406d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-october-2025/vam38axcg</link><itunes:subtitle>New environment laws widely criticised after being introduced to parliament; Bodies line the streets in Rio de Janeiro ahead of climate talks ; and in AFL, a Richmond player denies being involved in a brawl in Victoria last year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New environment laws widely criticised after being introduced to parliament; Bodies line the streets in Rio de Janeiro ahead of climate talks ; and in AFL, a Richmond player denies being involved in a brawl in Victoria last year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:29:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 28 October 2025</title><description>Social media giants to face a Senate inquiry on the under-16s ban; The UN demands safe passage for civilians fleeing Sudanese city of El-Fasher; and in tennis, Australian Aleksander Vukic through to the third round of the Paris Masters.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251029183527-assyrian-5defaf37-b5e5-4f86-81e1-b0cf1efe05ad.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-2eae-d3b2-ab9e-eefe1a620000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11258033"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-2eae-d3b2-ab9e-eefe1a620000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-28-october-2025/0k5u9mjvf</link><itunes:subtitle>Social media giants to face a Senate inquiry on the under-16s ban; The UN demands safe passage for civilians fleeing Sudanese city of El-Fasher; and in tennis, Australian Aleksander Vukic through to the third round of the Paris Masters.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Social media giants to face a Senate inquiry on the under-16s ban; The UN demands safe passage for civilians fleeing Sudanese city of El-Fasher; and in tennis, Australian Aleksander Vukic through to the third round of the Paris Masters.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 October 2025</title><description>The death toll rises as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica ; Billionaire Bill Gates has called on world leaders to switch the focus from emission reduction; and in sport, funding boost to support aspiring First Nations netballers in regional Australia. f</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251029130012-assyrian-291025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-2d00-d939-adfa-ff8435610000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3256319"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-2d00-d939-adfa-ff8435610000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-october-2025/ug239l02p</link><itunes:subtitle>The death toll rises as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica ; Billionaire Bill Gates has called on world leaders to switch the focus from emission reduction; and in sport, funding boost to support aspiring First Nations netballers in regional Australia. f</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The death toll rises as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica ; Billionaire Bill Gates has called on world leaders to switch the focus from emission reduction; and in sport, funding boost to support aspiring First Nations netballers in regional Australia. f</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health Awareness Month with Oliver Slewa</title><description>Every year, the month of October is observed as National Mental Health Month in Australia to spread awareness about and offer support for mental health initiatives. Oliver Slewa talks about this event and the importance of observing any behaviours in our children, family members and friends and offer help.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251028224602-assyrian-7e7e9fc3-3f29-4469-8124-df2fd6c431ee.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-2a90-d436-a7bf-aef2c85a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13399985"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-2a90-d436-a7bf-aef2c85a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/mental-health-awareness-month-with-oliver-slewa/xm2me1uvh</link><itunes:subtitle>Every year, the month of October is observed as National Mental Health Month in Australia to spread awareness about and offer support for mental health initiatives. Oliver Slewa talks about this event and the importance of observing any behaviours in our children, family members and friends and offer help.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Every year, the month of October is observed as National Mental Health Month in Australia to spread awareness about and offer support for mental health initiatives. Oliver Slewa talks about this event and the importance of observing any behaviours in our children, family members and friends and offer help.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:45:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 28 October 2025</title><description>In this program, Oliver Slewa talks about the National Mental Health Awareness. 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Exclusive data shared with SBS has shown vessels transporting Russian crude oil and previously sanctioned by the Federal government, still appear in the supply chains of Australian companies.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251028175011-assyrian-5f4e433b-92bf-4d03-9328-638f5797c085.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-1f77-d436-a7bf-9f77f46e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7941120"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-1f77-d436-a7bf-9f77f46e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/russian-misinformation-how-does-it-make-its-way-to-australia/wzry1wb14</link><itunes:subtitle>US and EU sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies have left refineries in China and India assessing their implications. Some sell refined products to Australia. But will the latest measures be able to capture Russia's shadow fleet that exploit sanction loopholes? Exclusive data shared with SBS has shown vessels transporting Russian crude oil and previously sanctioned by the Federal government, still appear in the supply chains of Australian companies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US and EU sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies have left refineries in China and India assessing their implications. Some sell refined products to Australia. But will the latest measures be able to capture Russia's shadow fleet that exploit sanction loopholes? Exclusive data shared with SBS has shown vessels transporting Russian crude oil and previously sanctioned by the Federal government, still appear in the supply chains of Australian companies.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Youth Leaders Program: A step to build confidence and strategic thinking</title><description>Shayna Humanitarian, in partnership with Unbound Stories and the Institute for Economics and Peace and with the support of Multicultural NSW, successfully delivered a two-month Youth Leadership Program for Assyrian youth. More than twenty young participants engaged in the program, which culminated in a graduation ceremony on Friday, 24 October 2025. The event was attended by parents, community members, and local leaders, celebrating the achievements of the graduates. This milestone marks an important step in the group’s ongoing journey of growth as they continue to strengthen their communication, confidence, and decision-making skills.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251029152951-assyrian-b0483b7e-8693-4fa4-a851-7d231ba0284e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-1a5d-d3b2-ab9e-da5d7a1b0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="23218122"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-1a5d-d3b2-ab9e-da5d7a1b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/youth-leaders-program-a-step-to-build-confidence-and-strategic-thinking/d9lrwyunb</link><itunes:subtitle>Shayna Humanitarian, in partnership with Unbound Stories and the Institute for Economics and Peace and with the support of Multicultural NSW, successfully delivered a two-month Youth Leadership Program for Assyrian youth. 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This milestone marks an important step in the group’s ongoing journey of growth as they continue to strengthen their communication, confidence, and decision-making skills.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 October 2025</title><description>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Japan's new prime minister; Hamas expands its search for bodies of hostages in Gaza ;and in golf, Australia wins the International Crown women's team event in South Korea.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251027130011-assyrian-271025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-2282-d436-a7bf-a6f2b7d90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3162278"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-2282-d436-a7bf-a6f2b7d90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-october-2025/ptgr1xumn</link><itunes:subtitle>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Japan's new prime minister; Hamas expands its search for bodies of hostages in Gaza ;and in golf, Australia wins the International Crown women's team event in South Korea.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Japan's new prime minister; Hamas expands its search for bodies of hostages in Gaza ;and in golf, Australia wins the International Crown women's team event in South Korea.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Serving the community: Assyrian Australian Association unveils major upcoming projects</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association has outlined several major projects for the next two years. The Association’s Secretary, Joe Joseph told SBS Assyrian that the team is determined and focused on achieving its goals, which include hosting the Gilgamesh Festival at the University of Sydney, constructing a new cultural centre on the Association’s premises, and expanding the Ashurbanipal Library.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251026130106-assyrian-b1a971c7-e67a-40c1-b8b0-596340550957.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-197a-d3b2-ab9e-d97ac49b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15819569"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-197a-d3b2-ab9e-d97ac49b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/preserving-heritage-assyrian-australian-association-unveils-major-upcoming-projects/1a3e9fqul</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association has outlined several major projects for the next two years. The Association’s Secretary, Joe Joseph told SBS Assyrian that the team is determined and focused on achieving its goals, which include hosting the Gilgamesh Festival at the University of Sydney, constructing a new cultural centre on the Association’s premises, and expanding the Ashurbanipal Library.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association has outlined several major projects for the next two years. The Association’s Secretary, Joe Joseph told SBS Assyrian that the team is determined and focused on achieving its goals, which include hosting the Gilgamesh Festival at the University of Sydney, constructing a new cultural centre on the Association’s premises, and expanding the Ashurbanipal Library.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deal with Donald Trump; the U.S. to impose "substantial" sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in the Women's World Cup...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251024140513-assyrian-0e885be8-7400-432e-8add-616a19edb3af.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-0f95-d513-abda-7fdf6faf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13396529"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-0f95-d513-abda-7fdf6faf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ba2g89461</link><itunes:subtitle>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deal with Donald Trump; the U.S. to impose "substantial" sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in the Women's World Cup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deal with Donald Trump; the U.S. to impose "substantial" sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in the Women's World Cup...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 October 2025</title><description>U-S to announce substantial Russia sanctions; Australian Defence official to be sent to Israel as part of US-led mission; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in Women's World Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251023130011-assyrian-231025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-0e26-d436-a7bf-8e76336d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3459029"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-0e26-d436-a7bf-8e76336d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-october-2025/3o95sk9ow</link><itunes:subtitle>U-S to announce substantial Russia sanctions; Australian Defence official to be sent to Israel as part of US-led mission; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in Women's World Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>U-S to announce substantial Russia sanctions; Australian Defence official to be sent to Israel as part of US-led mission; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in Women's World Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The need for innovation and cooperation in Assyrian language education</title><description>Sargon Warde, principal of Nissibin Language School—one of the six Assyrian language schools in Sydney participating in the first Assyrian Language Schools Seminar—spoke to SBS Assyrian about the importance of such gatherings in fostering discussion and finding practical solutions for improvement and development. 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Interview with Sargon Warda about the Assyrian language schools' first seminar. NACA feature about the Hiest of Louvre Musium</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251023111426-assyrian-d329b19a-5a67-4f61-bfac-3e6d8d2545dd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-0e4c-d939-adfa-dfcc4bea0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56454144"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-0e4c-d939-adfa-dfcc4bea0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-21-october-2025/b5n3z3dfp</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Alber Sleemon about Gala Fashion Show; interview with Oliver Slewa about graduation night for the Assyrian Future Leaders course organised by Shayna Humanitarian and Multicultural NSW. Interview with Sargon Warda about the Assyrian language schools' first seminar. NACA feature about the Hiest of Louvre Musium</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Alber Sleemon about Gala Fashion Show; interview with Oliver Slewa about graduation night for the Assyrian Future Leaders course organised by Shayna Humanitarian and Multicultural NSW. Interview with Sargon Warda about the Assyrian language schools' first seminar. NACA feature about the Hiest of Louvre Musium</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 21 October 2025</title><description>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deals with Donald Trump ; Australia criticises China for unsafe military conduct after another incident in the air over the South China Sea;and in sport, The Wallabies arrive in Tokyo ahead of rugby union test against this weekend.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251023101935-assyrian-88623a69-45e1-43b9-9300-87f8a730c66b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-0e33-d513-abda-7e7ff0340000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12436224"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-0e33-d513-abda-7e7ff0340000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-21-october-2025/srk1fqapa</link><itunes:subtitle>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deals with Donald Trump ; Australia criticises China for unsafe military conduct after another incident in the air over the South China Sea;and in sport, The Wallabies arrive in Tokyo ahead of rugby union test against this weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deals with Donald Trump ; Australia criticises China for unsafe military conduct after another incident in the air over the South China Sea;and in sport, The Wallabies arrive in Tokyo ahead of rugby union test against this weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:19:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 October 2025</title><description>The UK to send soldiers to Israel for a Gaza ceasefire monitoring mission; Australia's P-M says the U-S could still seek changes to AUKUS; and in sport, Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury sues his former manager.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251022130008-assyrian-221025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000019a-08f3-d939-adfa-dbf708c90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3031874"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000019a-08f3-d939-adfa-dbf708c90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-october-2025/qomxppw5f</link><itunes:subtitle>The UK to send soldiers to Israel for a Gaza ceasefire monitoring mission; Australia's P-M says the U-S could still seek changes to AUKUS; and in sport, Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury sues his former manager.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UK to send soldiers to Israel for a Gaza ceasefire monitoring mission; Australia's P-M says the U-S could still seek changes to AUKUS; and in sport, Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury sues his former manager.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:01:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>'How' not 'who' the question after Louvre crown jewels smash and grab</title><description>French President Emmanuel Macron says everything is being done to catch the people behind a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the latest in a series of museum robberies. After the brazen theft of some of France's crown jewels in broad daylight, staff and union representatives say not enough has been done to guard the objects and people at one of the world's most famous galleries.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251020141558-assyrian-24cb9786-2c7b-4cb0-9684-4281649e06c1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-ff79-d0b6-addb-fffd87f30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5920896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-ff79-d0b6-addb-fffd87f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-not-who-the-question-after-louvre-crown-jewels-smash-and-grab/p881j40hg</link><itunes:subtitle>French President Emmanuel Macron says everything is being done to catch the people behind a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the latest in a series of museum robberies. After the brazen theft of some of France's crown jewels in broad daylight, staff and union representatives say not enough has been done to guard the objects and people at one of the world's most famous galleries.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>French President Emmanuel Macron says everything is being done to catch the people behind a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the latest in a series of museum robberies. After the brazen theft of some of France's crown jewels in broad daylight, staff and union representatives say not enough has been done to guard the objects and people at one of the world's most famous galleries.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:10:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 October 2025</title><description>srael's military says it has 'resumed enforcement' of a Gaza ceasefire, after launching strikes in the enclave; AUKUS and trade tariffs on the agenda as Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; and in sport, Australia beat India in the O-D-I series opener in Perth.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251020130529-assyrian-201025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-fef3-d0b6-addb-fff7f33e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3400932"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-fef3-d0b6-addb-fff7f33e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-october-2025/obj5kxgae</link><itunes:subtitle>srael's military says it has 'resumed enforcement' of a Gaza ceasefire, after launching strikes in the enclave; AUKUS and trade tariffs on the agenda as Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; and in sport, Australia beat India in the O-D-I series opener in Perth.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>srael's military says it has 'resumed enforcement' of a Gaza ceasefire, after launching strikes in the enclave; AUKUS and trade tariffs on the agenda as Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; and in sport, Australia beat India in the O-D-I series opener in Perth.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Challenges reported in identifying bodies exchanged in hostage-detainee swap under Gaza truce deal; The national group representing Australia’s carers says the group is experiencing lower levels of wellbeing in the last 12 months; AND and in sport ,a team of female Indigenous footballers is preparing to make history when they compete at the First Nations Football Festival this week in Dubbo</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251017145315-assyrian-c5428f4d-5190-48e6-a3b3-a34b14130dfe.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-efb2-d8df-abb9-efbe8ab00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11511857"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-efb2-d8df-abb9-efbe8ab00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/q1k7og0gs</link><itunes:subtitle>Challenges reported in identifying bodies exchanged in hostage-detainee swap under Gaza truce deal; The national group representing Australia’s carers says the group is experiencing lower levels of wellbeing in the last 12 months; AND and in sport ,a team of female Indigenous footballers is preparing to make history when they compete at the First Nations Football Festival this week in Dubbo</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Challenges reported in identifying bodies exchanged in hostage-detainee swap under Gaza truce deal; The national group representing Australia’s carers says the group is experiencing lower levels of wellbeing in the last 12 months; AND and in sport ,a team of female Indigenous footballers is preparing to make history when they compete at the First Nations Football Festival this week in Dubbo</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:53:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251016125808-assyrian-161025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-eab5-db90-adfb-feb585e40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3220792"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-eab5-db90-adfb-feb585e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-october-2025/827appnbg</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:57:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>A seminar about non-government Assyrian language schools</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251015181115-assyrian-0ebf6e8f-1194-4cd9-b1a4-37d7baf6e5ca.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e62a-db90-adfb-fe2bfb320000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="17810273"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e62a-db90-adfb-fe2bfb320000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-seminar-about-non-government-assyrian-language-schools/k1300rlp8</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:11:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 14 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251015152044-assyrian-64d9c8e7-cdc7-4a31-93cd-65a926eaaa11.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e5ef-d0b6-addb-f5ef532f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56348899"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e5ef-d0b6-addb-f5ef532f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-14-october-2025/hgcdcqxuv</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:20:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Israel and Hamas both accused of not keeping cease fire agreement</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251015142700-assyrian-e5cabbeb-f6d9-4890-8e80-721fac28dc17.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e5e3-d1bb-a7db-ffe754a80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6094464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e5e3-d1bb-a7db-ffe754a80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/israel-and-hamas-both-accused-of-not-keeping-cease-fire-agreement/cs8or22mu</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:26:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251015130025-assyrian-151025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e51a-db90-adfb-ff3b2fcf0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3492048"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e51a-db90-adfb-ff3b2fcf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-october-2025/ygw5rj312</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Refugees in Turkey face deportation</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251014200628-assyrian-e4554397-1d16-4a40-beb5-cee776ccf7e7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e1f1-d8df-abb9-e1ff73810000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26143842"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e1f1-d8df-abb9-e1ff73810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/refugees-in-turkey-face-deportation/3ifdiml3e</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 14 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251014180025-assyrian-27d3d55d-3523-4a3f-a6b4-fa90fe5e770e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-e170-db90-adfb-ff716a0d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12213425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-e170-db90-adfb-ff716a0d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-14-october-2025/acrzebs8z</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251013130013-assyrian-131025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-da9f-d8df-abb9-fa9f5a190000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3431026"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-da9f-d8df-abb9-fa9f5a190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-october-2025/rew9agtqa</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>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...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251010144406-assyrian-3f80c552-d928-4b16-aec1-9885259fa47c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-cbe0-d1bb-a7db-fbe42f4a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14284800"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-cbe0-d1bb-a7db-fbe42f4a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/qjk1xp8st</link><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:43:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251009130014-assyrian-091025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-c630-d471-a5f9-cff4f27d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3342418"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-c630-d471-a5f9-cff4f27d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-october-2025/73swbtml3</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program: 7 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251008135220-assyrian-3986d9c4-0659-4861-bd48-1ce2f47aa4b8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-c15c-da7d-abbf-e75c92200000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56234467"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-c15c-da7d-abbf-e75c92200000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-7-october-2025/rmcxbref7</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 October 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251008130214-assyrian-081025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-c0f8-d764-a39f-c1fe304d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4097252"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-c0f8-d764-a39f-c1fe304d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-october-2025/aamxigxsx</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Son of Assyria: The feature film unpacked</title><description>“Son of Assyria” is the latest feature film by Frank Gilbart, offering a compelling portrayal of the modern history of the Assyrian people. The film recently won the award for Best Cinematography at the Baghdad International Film Festival.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251008113254-assyrian-9534c74a-9e3d-4ff3-abc0-e68f2046d862.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-c12b-da7d-abbf-e73b986b0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="27470922"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-c12b-da7d-abbf-e73b986b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/son-of-assyria-the-latest-movie-by-frank-gilbert/jrvaq0o4s</link><itunes:subtitle>“Son of Assyria” is the latest feature film by Frank Gilbart, offering a compelling portrayal of the modern history of the Assyrian people. The film recently won the award for Best Cinematography at the Baghdad International Film Festival.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>“Son of Assyria” is the latest feature film by Frank Gilbart, offering a compelling portrayal of the modern history of the Assyrian people. The film recently won the award for Best Cinematography at the Baghdad International Film Festival.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:32:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 7 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251007180024-assyrian-749ed51a-ce1f-4e74-895b-ee58832b472b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-bcf7-d556-a7dd-fef71dc90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13029425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-bcf7-d556-a7dd-fef71dc90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-7-october-2025/ahlyxvzxa</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251006191839-assyrian-1d9ed69d-1191-4dfa-bc61-5b0bf0603640.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-b889-da7d-abbf-be99d75f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9552689"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-b889-da7d-abbf-be99d75f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/gaza-ceasefire-talks-begin-in-egypt/y58bnj8wr</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:18:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251006134443-assyrian-061025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-b763-d471-a5f9-ffe739790000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3617017"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-b763-d471-a5f9-ffe739790000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-october-2025/x92smirpn</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:44:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Government shutdown begins as division rules Washington</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251003180254-assyrian-9d914dd1-5da9-4ef0-a15f-c000f7d39d95.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-a3a8-d3c1-a5dd-ebae5c3f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8052096"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-a3a8-d3c1-a5dd-ebae5c3f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/government-shutdown-begins-as-division-rules-washington/b4dc2r8rq</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:02:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>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...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251003140014-assyrian-7ff3b49c-5809-47be-ac1d-1133834be8b9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-a7a7-d3c1-a5dd-efa78d640000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12724529"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-a7a7-d3c1-a5dd-efa78d640000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/luopzi2zt</link><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251002130045-assyrian-021025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-a23b-d670-a9fd-befbf2800000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3168547"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-a23b-d670-a9fd-befbf2800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-october-2025/bt3wf6k63</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 30 September 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251001214739-assyrian-91e06622-d012-4122-bb63-25a5ff38a7ce.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-9f36-dbba-a59f-df3fb2d70000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="55504075"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-9f36-dbba-a59f-df3fb2d70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-30-september-2025/8jzd8a33c</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>My Journey to My New Home: Deena Khamis Yako - why I fled Iraq</title><description>In this podcast, we share the inspiring journey of Deena Khamas Yako, 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).</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251001175910-assyrian-6fda6862-188d-4928-a53c-a41c4b478b17.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-9db4-d3c1-a5dd-ddb62d5d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="25583153"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-9db4-d3c1-a5dd-ddb62d5d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/my-journey-to-my-new-home-deena-khamis-yako-part-one/nru7ea60p</link><itunes:subtitle>In this podcast, we share the inspiring journey of Deena Khamas Yako, 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).</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this podcast, we share the inspiring journey of Deena Khamas Yako, 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).</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:58:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 October 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251001130033-assyrian-011025-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-9d06-d670-a9fd-bfe7b71a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4376449"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-9d06-d670-a9fd-bfe7b71a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-october-2025/h8x1q6xp9</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:51:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 30 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250930180033-assyrian-24eafcd7-91f4-4f15-91ff-5049040e540f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-9893-d95c-a799-9bf7f0210000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11603249"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-9893-d95c-a799-9bf7f0210000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-30-september-2025/px63hddr0</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250929130008-assyrian-290925-news-flash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-92d1-d3c1-a5dd-dbf702fc0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3248377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-92d1-d3c1-a5dd-dbf702fc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-september-2025/mjqb731pf</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250926150044-assyrian-c18ec314-f126-479d-a217-0e31af245ba7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-838c-dbba-a59f-d39f685c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13279793"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-838c-dbba-a59f-d39f685c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ib1h8f5yz</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fun Day on school holidays with Assyrian Aid Society-Australia</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250926115009-assyrian-270925-june-jacob-assyrian-aid-society.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-8395-d3c1-a5dd-cbb70ff10000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6107520"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-8395-d3c1-a5dd-cbb70ff10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fun-day-on-school-holidays-with-assyrian-aid-society/nr9evko2c</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250925130516-assyrian-250925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-7e3f-d3c1-a5dd-7fbf32090000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3772498"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-7e3f-d3c1-a5dd-7fbf32090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-september-2025/xeykx117t</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 23 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250924151245-assyrian-c23b3eec-72a2-43c8-8659-e47ae3417654.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-7926-d670-a9fd-7fe76b060000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54143202"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-7926-d670-a9fd-7fe76b060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-23-september-2025/yrlyd6si0</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250924120112-assyrian-240925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-7922-d3c1-a5dd-79a64b5a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3023515"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-7922-d3c1-a5dd-79a64b5a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-september-2025/wd28ap9n7</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 23 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250923181657-assyrian-f20ba905-8582-4667-a3e9-1cb9814d275c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-759f-d3c1-a5dd-7dbfa4790000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11301425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-759f-d3c1-a5dd-7dbfa4790000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-23-september-2025/0z3wkywhm</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:16:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia recognises Palestinian state at the UN</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250923120215-assyrian-3a9f9fbf-417f-45c3-96a8-e4bc2ac694ad.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-70bb-d3c1-a5dd-79bf47140000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9836849"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-70bb-d3c1-a5dd-79bf47140000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/australia-recognises-palestinian-state-at-the-un/248wyiqap</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:02:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Australian Association to host the Gilgamesh Festival at Sydney University’s 175th Anniversary.</title><description>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 175th 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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250922122016-assyrian-a50d852c-a9f8-4176-84b4-318f879bc724.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-6b6b-d670-a9fd-7feb3ae90000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26845361"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-6b6b-d670-a9fd-7feb3ae90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-australian-association-to-host-the-gilgamesh-festival-at-sydney-universitys-175th-anniversary/9ugk3zq37</link><itunes:subtitle>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 175th 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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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 175th 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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The challenges the Assyrian Democratic Movement Confront</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250922121204-assyrian-09c97631-b2de-445b-b313-c5eaef338d7c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-6b89-d3c1-a5dd-6baf79e90000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="35228850"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-6b89-d3c1-a5dd-6baf79e90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-challenges-the-assyrian-democratic-movement-confront/ifsnbehwr</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250922120115-assyrian-220925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-6f0e-d95c-a799-ff6ed3f60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3650454"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-6f0e-d95c-a799-ff6ed3f60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-september-2025/jf74ijmce</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>*** 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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250921180908-assyrian-c24fd70f-2b53-416d-bdb8-6a8a126f709d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-6b0a-d95c-a799-fb6e31070000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13052465"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-6b0a-d95c-a799-fb6e31070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/exslzu8am</link><itunes:subtitle>*** 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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>*** 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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:08:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The transnational links between extremist groups fuelling protests in Australia and the UK</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250919150814-assyrian-32952414-2b33-4c2e-b446-f0ae969191eb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-5b8e-d3c1-a5dd-5bae4ba10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11457329"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-5b8e-d3c1-a5dd-5bae4ba10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-transnational-links-between-extremist-groups-fuelling-protests-in-australia-and-the/2qzv9rn6l</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 September 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250918120139-assyrian-180925-news-flash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-5a4f-dc83-a3db-fe6f91b20000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3550980"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-5a4f-dc83-a3db-fe6f91b20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-september-2025/4bgssvuwi</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program: 16 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250918120045-assyrian-68a93ddf-4e75-4d80-8e42-1fa74e0bd7ca.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-5638-dc83-a3db-f63932630000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54417763"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-5638-dc83-a3db-f63932630000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-16-september-2025/s4e57w277</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 16 September 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250917120738-assyrian-170925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-556b-dc7b-a9ff-dd7b002e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13492913"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-556b-dc7b-a9ff-dd7b002e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-16-september-2025/vcganalzq</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:07:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 September 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250917121629-assyrian-170925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-551d-d9b6-a7db-ffbf7b870000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3541785"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-551d-d9b6-a7db-ffbf7b870000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-17-september-2025/ic1428bsz</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:45:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Arab leaders urge international community to stop applying 'double standards' to Israel</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250915150213-assyrian-3c708d97-e1ba-4228-b48a-57ec03ac6663.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-4bb4-d736-addb-7fbc3a0b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10732721"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-4bb4-d736-addb-7fbc3a0b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/arab-leaders-urge-international-community-to-stop-applying-double-standards-to-israel/yaycu2i2z</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>R U OK Day? with Oliver Slewa</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250915121444-assyrian-950f05fe-96f3-4922-8dd3-7e84dafdf290.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-4b06-dc08-a7fd-4fcf70400000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13653425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-4b06-dc08-a7fd-4fcf70400000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/r-u-ok-day-with-oliver-slewa/y2xp50pdd</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:14:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250915103420-assyrian-150925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-4ab4-da1d-ab9b-5eb723560000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3550562"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-4ab4-da1d-ab9b-5eb723560000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-september-2025/e1p36qe1a</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:34:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>-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...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250912120115-assyrian-1cc0711d-0ef0-4f17-a8a1-4bc7d2df1641.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-36bd-d9b6-a7db-febf989a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13178417"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-36bd-d9b6-a7db-febf989a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ycmfnku6f</link><itunes:subtitle>-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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>-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...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250911120122-assyrian-110925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-3617-dc08-a7fd-7edfa87f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3230976"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-3617-dc08-a7fd-7edfa87f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-september-2025/bzy166rgb</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Qatar derail peace talks?</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250911120012-assyrian-f4c43eb7-eb99-406b-9bee-28aed5a0237c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-3280-dc08-a7fd-7ecd18b40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10549937"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-3280-dc08-a7fd-7ecd18b40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/will-israels-attack-on-hamas-officials-in-qatar-derail-peace-talks/7giqxsz7u</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>French political fiasco as Macron faces finding fifth new PM in 24 months</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250910211242-assyrian-3f58c577-0dad-4da6-825d-9cd96a4b8c34.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-327a-dc08-a7fd-7effd1610000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6716160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-327a-dc08-a7fd-7effd1610000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/french-political-fiasco-as-macron-faces-finding-fifth-new-pm-in-24-months/m0y46yn6z</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is privacy awareness</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250910131948-assyrian-a07abe7c-f135-4d8f-b334-390be627ad90.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-318d-d736-addb-3dbd537e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11575217"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-318d-d736-addb-3dbd537e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/privacy-awareness-explained/2q6enuu2d</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:19:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 September 2025</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250910130126-assyrian-100925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-3189-da1d-ab9b-3faf28ad0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3398016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-3189-da1d-ab9b-3faf28ad0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-september-2025/7p3njd6v8</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program: 9 September 2025</title><description>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</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250910120917-assyrian-e1030bf2-5e73-4142-b293-a9e8804c52ec.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-315e-d9b6-a7db-fbff0c070000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54459594"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-315e-d9b6-a7db-fbff0c070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-9-september-2025/xz9tnbwvf</link><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:09:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'I thought I was gone': Calls for greater awareness of prostate cancer</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250909180011-assyrian-f93b2bb3-5dd8-419d-b849-8414e7b126b9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-28a8-d07d-addd-fcb9bf150000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7647744"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-28a8-d07d-addd-fcb9bf150000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/i-thought-i-was-gone-calls-for-greater-awareness-of-prostate-cancer/zw56wz5w2</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 September 2025</title><description>Erin Patterson gets a life sentence for the mushroom murders; one of the policemen allegedly shot by Dezi Freeman laid to rest; and, in tennis; Jannik Sinner wins the U-S Open</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250908141141-assyrian-090925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-277d-d1f4-a1ff-3ffda3480000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3016320"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-277d-d1f4-a1ff-3ffda3480000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-september-2025/ptpl5h07g</link><itunes:subtitle>Erin Patterson gets a life sentence for the mushroom murders; one of the policemen allegedly shot by Dezi Freeman laid to rest; and, in tennis; Jannik Sinner wins the U-S Open</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Erin Patterson gets a life sentence for the mushroom murders; one of the policemen allegedly shot by Dezi Freeman laid to rest; and, in tennis; Jannik Sinner wins the U-S Open</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250905120210-assyrian-2154d7d4-548e-4404-9c06-9c2a7e77bb3a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-132b-d07d-addd-d7bbc2ca0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13045169"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-132b-d07d-addd-d7bbc2ca0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/nodhzpj29</link><itunes:subtitle>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:02:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 August 2025</title><description>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price calls for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sports, Alex de Minaur out of the U-S Open after a quarterfinals loss.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250904120111-assyrian-040925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-1223-d07d-addd-d6b3a80e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3692160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-1223-d07d-addd-d6b3a80e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-august-2025/t2l9t3b77</link><itunes:subtitle>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price calls for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sports, Alex de Minaur out of the U-S Open after a quarterfinals loss.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price calls for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sports, Alex de Minaur out of the U-S Open after a quarterfinals loss.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program: 2 September 2025</title><description>In this program: Oliver Slewa talks about National Child Protection Week; AlC's special feature about Anti-Immigration rallies in Australia; and, in Australia Explained, Cervical Cancer Screening Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250903194456-assyrian-030925-assyrian-program-sbs-id-31053697.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-0d58-d4a3-abbd-3f583f3c0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53978496"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-0d58-d4a3-abbd-3f583f3c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-2-september-2025/emgrlksrm</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Oliver Slewa talks about National Child Protection Week; AlC's special feature about Anti-Immigration rallies in Australia; and, in Australia Explained, Cervical Cancer Screening Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Oliver Slewa talks about National Child Protection Week; AlC's special feature about Anti-Immigration rallies in Australia; and, in Australia Explained, Cervical Cancer Screening Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly News Wrap</title><description>Two people arrested and released as the hunt continues for Victoria's alleged police killer; Israeli tanks advancing closer to Gaza City; and, in sport praise for Mitch Brown after he came out as the first bisexual AFL player.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250903124023-assyrian-fab42dcd-0ed2-4be0-91a9-cb858299c82d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-0d66-d07d-addd-ddf7c7df0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12934193"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-0d66-d07d-addd-ddf7c7df0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/b3pm5vy2p</link><itunes:subtitle>Two people arrested and released as the hunt continues for Victoria's alleged police killer; Israeli tanks advancing closer to Gaza City; and, in sport praise for Mitch Brown after he came out as the first bisexual AFL player.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Two people arrested and released as the hunt continues for Victoria's alleged police killer; Israeli tanks advancing closer to Gaza City; and, in sport praise for Mitch Brown after he came out as the first bisexual AFL player.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 2 September 2025</title><description>The government under pressure to release more home care packages for older people; over 800 killed in an Afghanistan earthquake ; and in sport, a genetic sex test required before boxer Imane Khelif can fight in the world championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250903120129-assyrian-626a9b6d-3e8b-4ffa-be1e-adec40fbb1cc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-0d4a-d07d-addd-ddfb01830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12535985"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-0d4a-d07d-addd-ddfb01830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-2-september-2025/1fjvwbxw7</link><itunes:subtitle>The government under pressure to release more home care packages for older people; over 800 killed in an Afghanistan earthquake ; and in sport, a genetic sex test required before boxer Imane Khelif can fight in the world championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government under pressure to release more home care packages for older people; over 800 killed in an Afghanistan earthquake ; and in sport, a genetic sex test required before boxer Imane Khelif can fight in the world championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 September 2025</title><description>A second major earthquake strikes Afghanistan; Neo-Nazi group leader arrested for questioning over attacks on an Aboriginal protest camp; and in sport, Aussie surfer Molly Picklum wins her first Tour title in Fiji.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250903111238-assyrian-030925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-0d1c-d07d-addd-ddbdc6900000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3598464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-0d1c-d07d-addd-ddbdc6900000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-september-2025/hhuk7op8z</link><itunes:subtitle>A second major earthquake strikes Afghanistan; Neo-Nazi group leader arrested for questioning over attacks on an Aboriginal protest camp; and in sport, Aussie surfer Molly Picklum wins her first Tour title in Fiji.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A second major earthquake strikes Afghanistan; Neo-Nazi group leader arrested for questioning over attacks on an Aboriginal protest camp; and in sport, Aussie surfer Molly Picklum wins her first Tour title in Fiji.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>National Child Protection Week Shines Light on Parents’ Role in Children’s Wellbeing</title><description>National Child Protection Week will be held from September 7 to 13, led by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). Solicitor Oliver Slewa, who has served in various NSW government and legal departments and contributed to numerous child protection seminars, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the importance of this national initiative. Mr Slewa emphasised that the week plays a vital role in raising awareness among parents about effective ways to protect and support the well-being of children.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250902185012-assyrian-c4b25b53-413b-4146-9329-369e420a2c63.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-045c-da6a-a9db-2c7f2fba0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18428081"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-045c-da6a-a9db-2c7f2fba0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/national-child-protection-week-shines-light-on-parents-role-in-childrens-wellbeing/8e4wcnqwr</link><itunes:subtitle>National Child Protection Week will be held from September 7 to 13, led by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). Solicitor Oliver Slewa, who has served in various NSW government and legal departments and contributed to numerous child protection seminars, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the importance of this national initiative. Mr Slewa emphasised that the week plays a vital role in raising awareness among parents about effective ways to protect and support the well-being of children.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>National Child Protection Week will be held from September 7 to 13, led by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). Solicitor Oliver Slewa, who has served in various NSW government and legal departments and contributed to numerous child protection seminars, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the importance of this national initiative. Mr Slewa emphasised that the week plays a vital role in raising awareness among parents about effective ways to protect and support the well-being of children.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thousands rally against immigration, with neo-Nazis taking the spotlight</title><description>A wave of nation-wide anti-immigration rallies have swept Australia's capital cities, with thousands joining marches and clashing with police and counter-protesters across the country. Organisers say the events were calling for an end to what they consider "mass migration" into Australia, while neo-Nazi groups infiltrated a number of the events to stir up chaos.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250901174918-assyrian-440fe46c-e31a-4419-b128-6cbff6b61c5f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-043b-d6b1-abbd-4dbb2d770000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12186161"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-043b-d6b1-abbd-4dbb2d770000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/thousands-rally-against-immigration-with-neo-nazis-taking-the-spotlight/tk22arfhc</link><itunes:subtitle>A wave of nation-wide anti-immigration rallies have swept Australia's capital cities, with thousands joining marches and clashing with police and counter-protesters across the country. Organisers say the events were calling for an end to what they consider "mass migration" into Australia, while neo-Nazi groups infiltrated a number of the events to stir up chaos.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A wave of nation-wide anti-immigration rallies have swept Australia's capital cities, with thousands joining marches and clashing with police and counter-protesters across the country. Organisers say the events were calling for an end to what they consider "mass migration" into Australia, while neo-Nazi groups infiltrated a number of the events to stir up chaos.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 September 2025</title><description>Politicians unite to denounce anti-immigration rallies; Hamas spokesman Abu Ubayda killed in Israeli strike on Gaza; and, in F-1 Racing, Oscar Piastri takes F1 title lead with a Dutch Grand Prix win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250901112408-assyrian-010925-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000199-02dd-d6af-a599-03ff85f40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3048576"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000199-02dd-d6af-a599-03ff85f40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-september-2025/9649gk64o</link><itunes:subtitle>Politicians unite to denounce anti-immigration rallies; Hamas spokesman Abu Ubayda killed in Israeli strike on Gaza; and, in F-1 Racing, Oscar Piastri takes F1 title lead with a Dutch Grand Prix win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Politicians unite to denounce anti-immigration rallies; Hamas spokesman Abu Ubayda killed in Israeli strike on Gaza; and, in F-1 Racing, Oscar Piastri takes F1 title lead with a Dutch Grand Prix win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:24:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 28 August 2025</title><description>Whistleblower Richard Boyle spared jail, after exposing unethical debt-collection practices at the A-T-O.; the federal government outlines plan to abolish 500 so-called nuisance tariffs; and, in football, Manchester United sink to a new low, with an embarrassing loss to League Two team Grimsby Town.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250828144947-assyrian-280825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-eeb1-d6b1-abbd-efbbd4bd0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3183744"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-eeb1-d6b1-abbd-efbbd4bd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-28-august-2025/2js84lbb9</link><itunes:subtitle>Whistleblower Richard Boyle spared jail, after exposing unethical debt-collection practices at the A-T-O.; the federal government outlines plan to abolish 500 so-called nuisance tariffs; and, in football, Manchester United sink to a new low, with an embarrassing loss to League Two team Grimsby Town.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Whistleblower Richard Boyle spared jail, after exposing unethical debt-collection practices at the A-T-O.; the federal government outlines plan to abolish 500 so-called nuisance tariffs; and, in football, Manchester United sink to a new low, with an embarrassing loss to League Two team Grimsby Town.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:49:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 26 August 2025</title><description>In this program: Highlight from the premier of the Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon: ALC feature about Pro-Palestine rallies in Australia; ALC feature about the government's early deposit scheme.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250827182121-assyrian-ee791cf7-04a8-46c1-93b6-5930eef0aeba.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-ea7e-da6a-a9da-ea7f820a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="55959907"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-ea7e-da6a-a9da-ea7f820a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-26-august-2025/azphmr3k3</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlight from the premier of the Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon: ALC feature about Pro-Palestine rallies in Australia; ALC feature about the government's early deposit scheme.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlight from the premier of the Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon: ALC feature about Pro-Palestine rallies in Australia; ALC feature about the government's early deposit scheme.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:58:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:21:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Early start to deposit scheme announced as government builds case for housing policy in new Parliament</title><description>The government has already pledged to pause changes to the National Construction Code to accelerate housing supply - and now they are fast-tracking their expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee. While the expansion is being praised for widening access to the property market, critics say it will drive up property prices if not paired with a boost in supply.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250827171350-assyrian-5907953e-13b6-4db3-ac23-bdbfa18334bb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-e009-d6af-a598-e33f240d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7862784"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-e009-d6af-a598-e33f240d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/early-start-to-deposit-scheme-announced-as-government-builds-case-for-housing-policy-in-new-parliament/8lfqjhoaa</link><itunes:subtitle>The government has already pledged to pause changes to the National Construction Code to accelerate housing supply - and now they are fast-tracking their expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee. While the expansion is being praised for widening access to the property market, critics say it will drive up property prices if not paired with a boost in supply.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government has already pledged to pause changes to the National Construction Code to accelerate housing supply - and now they are fast-tracking their expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee. While the expansion is being praised for widening access to the property market, critics say it will drive up property prices if not paired with a boost in supply.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:13:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 26 August 2025</title><description>20 killed in a strike on a Gaza hospital that Israel claims was a tragic accident; a push for renewed debate of net zero in the federal coalition; and in sport, two-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova's career over, after she's knocked out of the U-S Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250827171223-assyrian-b6b82484-1d28-4454-9c63-4ac86d33d455.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-ea40-da6a-a9da-ea6b62ee0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11673521"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-ea40-da6a-a9da-ea6b62ee0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-26-august-2025/f4xl2cz2c</link><itunes:subtitle>20 killed in a strike on a Gaza hospital that Israel claims was a tragic accident; a push for renewed debate of net zero in the federal coalition; and in sport, two-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova's career over, after she's knocked out of the U-S Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>20 killed in a strike on a Gaza hospital that Israel claims was a tragic accident; a push for renewed debate of net zero in the federal coalition; and in sport, two-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova's career over, after she's knocked out of the U-S Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 August 2025</title><description>Penny Wong says the cutting off of relations with Iran serves as reminder to protect Australia's democracy; Police still hunting for a man suspected of fatally shooting two officers in regional Victoria; and, in tennis, Alexi Popyrin [[alexy poppa-rn]] dreaming big after his first round win at the U-S Open</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250827161029-assyrian-270825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-e9f9-d6af-a598-ebffe9c70000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2891520"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-e9f9-d6af-a598-ebffe9c70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-august-2025/owr3i59l2</link><itunes:subtitle>Penny Wong says the cutting off of relations with Iran serves as reminder to protect Australia's democracy; Police still hunting for a man suspected of fatally shooting two officers in regional Victoria; and, in tennis, Alexi Popyrin [[alexy poppa-rn]] dreaming big after his first round win at the U-S Open</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Penny Wong says the cutting off of relations with Iran serves as reminder to protect Australia's democracy; Police still hunting for a man suspected of fatally shooting two officers in regional Victoria; and, in tennis, Alexi Popyrin [[alexy poppa-rn]] dreaming big after his first round win at the U-S Open</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:10:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Community Reflects on Homeland Journey at Return to Babylon Premiere in Sydney Cinema</title><description>The Assyrian community came together for the Australian premiere of the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon. The film tells the story of an Assyrian-French family visiting their homeland in Hakkari(Turkiya) and to northern Iraq. After the screening, SBS Assyrian spoke with community members, who shared their feelings and how they related to the family’s journey shown in the documentary.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250826184211-assyrian-0c0642ef-bcc6-40a3-99af-6bae2a3d6044.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-e011-d6af-a598-e33f0b9d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15615281"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-e011-d6af-a598-e33f0b9d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-community-reflects-on-homeland-journey-at-return-to-babylon-premiere-in-sydney-cinema/hj65im46g</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian community came together for the Australian premiere of the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon. The film tells the story of an Assyrian-French family visiting their homeland in Hakkari(Turkiya) and to northern Iraq. After the screening, SBS Assyrian spoke with community members, who shared their feelings and how they related to the family’s journey shown in the documentary.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian community came together for the Australian premiere of the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon. The film tells the story of an Assyrian-French family visiting their homeland in Hakkari(Turkiya) and to northern Iraq. After the screening, SBS Assyrian spoke with community members, who shared their feelings and how they related to the family’s journey shown in the documentary.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:42:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nationwide rallies vent strong feelings over Israel's war in Gaza</title><description>People have turned out in huge numbers for nationwide protests against Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid into Gaza. The marches in more than 40 locations nationally were backed over 250 community organisations, including unions and prominent public figures. It comes days after famine was declared in Gaza City, where Israel is poised to intensify its military assault.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250825154020-assyrian-546fbe86-0b91-4b5e-90ca-876ac1703e77.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-dfb8-d6af-a598-dfbe3eb00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8229809"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-dfb8-d6af-a598-dfbe3eb00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/nationwide-rallies-vent-strong-feelings-over-israels-war-in-gaza/k55y3d4po</link><itunes:subtitle>People have turned out in huge numbers for nationwide protests against Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid into Gaza. The marches in more than 40 locations nationally were backed over 250 community organisations, including unions and prominent public figures. It comes days after famine was declared in Gaza City, where Israel is poised to intensify its military assault.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>People have turned out in huge numbers for nationwide protests against Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid into Gaza. The marches in more than 40 locations nationally were backed over 250 community organisations, including unions and prominent public figures. It comes days after famine was declared in Gaza City, where Israel is poised to intensify its military assault.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 August 2025</title><description>Estimates hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in support of Palestinians; Labor faces battles on health, housing, wages and foreign policy as parliament returns...and, in Rugby League, Tigers’ finals dream shattered by Cowboys’ late blitz at Leichhardt Oval.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250825120508-assyrian-250825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-def3-dbff-ad98-dff7ffbd0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2979840"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-def3-dbff-ad98-dff7ffbd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-august-2025/dnxxrxy0h</link><itunes:subtitle>Estimates hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in support of Palestinians; Labor faces battles on health, housing, wages and foreign policy as parliament returns...and, in Rugby League, Tigers’ finals dream shattered by Cowboys’ late blitz at Leichhardt Oval.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Estimates hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in support of Palestinians; Labor faces battles on health, housing, wages and foreign policy as parliament returns...and, in Rugby League, Tigers’ finals dream shattered by Cowboys’ late blitz at Leichhardt Oval.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian weekly news wrap</title><description>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250822131829-assyrian-b4307230-e2a6-495c-8e2e-ea7448b18fb6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-cfc4-dbff-ad98-dfd732fd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14064305"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-cfc4-dbff-ad98-dfd732fd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-wrap-of-the-week/n0hbcszbi</link><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:18:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly news wrap in Assyrian</title><description>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250822123351-assyrian-0a4c4fdb-a020-4749-8ae5-31ce2e21abb4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-cf61-dbff-ad98-dff76d890000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14064305"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-cf61-dbff-ad98-dff76d890000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap-in-assyrian/n09v1tn6e</link><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly attacks Anthony Albanese; N-D-I-S reform on the agenda at the economic roundtable in Canberra: and. in sport, World number one Jannik Sinner with health worries ahead of the U-S Open</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:33:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 August 2025</title><description>Israeli protesters march along the border, as the Israeli military begins its assault on Gaza City; a search is underway for two men who are missing after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney overnight; and in rugby, Walleroos players Faitala and Manu'a Moleka lean on their sisterly bond in preparation for the beginning of the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250821111920-assyrian-210825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-ca32-d6b1-abbd-cbbb77a90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3062400"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-ca32-d6b1-abbd-cbbb77a90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-august-2025/se7292tuz</link><itunes:subtitle>Israeli protesters march along the border, as the Israeli military begins its assault on Gaza City; a search is underway for two men who are missing after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney overnight; and in rugby, Walleroos players Faitala and Manu'a Moleka lean on their sisterly bond in preparation for the beginning of the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israeli protesters march along the border, as the Israeli military begins its assault on Gaza City; a search is underway for two men who are missing after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney overnight; and in rugby, Walleroos players Faitala and Manu'a Moleka lean on their sisterly bond in preparation for the beginning of the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:19:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 19 August 2025</title><description>In this bulletin: After weeks of anticipation, the federal government's three-day economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra; President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are upbeat following peace talks at the White House; and, in sport, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Open final after just 20 minutes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250820142239-assyrian-f2841045-460d-4933-8c08-fc771b5e9e54.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-c5b2-d6af-a598-c7bec06a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12186545"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-c5b2-d6af-a598-c7bec06a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-19-august-2025/xhambl9ui</link><itunes:subtitle>In this bulletin: After weeks of anticipation, the federal government's three-day economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra; President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are upbeat following peace talks at the White House; and, in sport, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Open final after just 20 minutes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this bulletin: After weeks of anticipation, the federal government's three-day economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra; President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are upbeat following peace talks at the White House; and, in sport, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Open final after just 20 minutes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 19 August 2025</title><description>In this program, Tania Nissan discusses the French production documentary "Return to Babylon," the third and final episode featuring Homer Abramian, and a feature about the historic meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250820141723-assyrian-ef56afd8-f0fa-4352-af89-642ca140f3cc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-c5ab-d6af-a598-c7bf856a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54522545"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-c5ab-d6af-a598-c7bf856a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrianprogram-19-august-2025/58yxjfd1f</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, Tania Nissan discusses the French production documentary "Return to Babylon," the third and final episode featuring Homer Abramian, and a feature about the historic meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, Tania Nissan discusses the French production documentary "Return to Babylon," the third and final episode featuring Homer Abramian, and a feature about the historic meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:17:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Homer Abramian talkning about the establishment of the online Kurus University</title><description>In this final episode, Mr. Abramian reflects on his efforts over the past ten years to establish Cyrus Online University. He explains that he chose the name in honor of King Cyrus the Great (600–530 BC), renowned for his knowledge and fairness. However, Mr. Abramian expresses deep disappointment that no Assyrian organisation supported his vision to include an Assyrian faculty in this university. His goal was not only to teach the Assyrian language, but also to preserve and promote Assyrian literature, art, history, traditions, and customs.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250820111133-assyrian-ac317477-4e17-41b7-a332-38b2e8b15b3b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-bc2c-dbff-ad98-bdff7c840000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14128433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-bc2c-dbff-ad98-bdff7c840000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/homer-abramian-talkning-about-the-establishment-of-the-online-kurus-university/wy0lh38pp</link><itunes:subtitle>In this final episode, Mr. Abramian reflects on his efforts over the past ten years to establish Cyrus Online University. He explains that he chose the name in honor of King Cyrus the Great (600–530 BC), renowned for his knowledge and fairness. However, Mr. Abramian expresses deep disappointment that no Assyrian organisation supported his vision to include an Assyrian faculty in this university. His goal was not only to teach the Assyrian language, but also to preserve and promote Assyrian literature, art, history, traditions, and customs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this final episode, Mr. Abramian reflects on his efforts over the past ten years to establish Cyrus Online University. He explains that he chose the name in honor of King Cyrus the Great (600–530 BC), renowned for his knowledge and fairness. However, Mr. Abramian expresses deep disappointment that no Assyrian organisation supported his vision to include an Assyrian faculty in this university. His goal was not only to teach the Assyrian language, but also to preserve and promote Assyrian literature, art, history, traditions, and customs.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 August 2025</title><description>Israel's prime minister accuses his Australian counterpart of betraying Jews; Spain is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in decades; And in the AFL, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine awaits ban decision today over homophobic slur.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250820111034-assyrian-200825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-c502-da6a-a9da-ed2b11ee0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3232512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-c502-da6a-a9da-ed2b11ee0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-august-2025/q68176b8w</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel's prime minister accuses his Australian counterpart of betraying Jews; Spain is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in decades; And in the AFL, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine awaits ban decision today over homophobic slur.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel's prime minister accuses his Australian counterpart of betraying Jews; Spain is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in decades; And in the AFL, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine awaits ban decision today over homophobic slur.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:10:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Babylon Revisited: A French lens on the Assyrian journey</title><description>Tania Nissan is the coordinator and facilitator for the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon, which will be screened at Hoyts Cinema in Wetherill Park. She spoke to SBS Assyrian about the film’s story and what audiences can expect. Tania believes the documentary will leave lasting emotional memories, as it reflects on the experiences of an Assyrian-French family revisiting their homeland through powerful storytelling.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250819190111-assyrian-7bf35912-82bc-41db-92f8-99f6ffae5b10.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-bbb5-dbff-ad98-bff7f9060000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12671153"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-bbb5-dbff-ad98-bff7f9060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/babylon-revisited-a-french-lens-on-the-assyrian-journey/q7hl9tduz</link><itunes:subtitle>Tania Nissan is the coordinator and facilitator for the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon, which will be screened at Hoyts Cinema in Wetherill Park. She spoke to SBS Assyrian about the film’s story and what audiences can expect. Tania believes the documentary will leave lasting emotional memories, as it reflects on the experiences of an Assyrian-French family revisiting their homeland through powerful storytelling.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tania Nissan is the coordinator and facilitator for the French-Assyrian documentary Return to Babylon, which will be screened at Hoyts Cinema in Wetherill Park. She spoke to SBS Assyrian about the film’s story and what audiences can expect. Tania believes the documentary will leave lasting emotional memories, as it reflects on the experiences of an Assyrian-French family revisiting their homeland through powerful storytelling.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 August 2025</title><description>European leaders say security guarantees will be top priority at a White House meeting aimed at ending the war in Ukraine; the loss of a star known for Superman and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; and, and, in sport, the Tigers keep their N-R-L finals dreams alive.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250818110150-assyrian-180825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-baae-d2fc-a998-bafe06b30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3066147"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-baae-d2fc-a998-bafe06b30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-august-2025/k54zyw3l5</link><itunes:subtitle>European leaders say security guarantees will be top priority at a White House meeting aimed at ending the war in Ukraine; the loss of a star known for Superman and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; and, and, in sport, the Tigers keep their N-R-L finals dreams alive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>European leaders say security guarantees will be top priority at a White House meeting aimed at ending the war in Ukraine; the loss of a star known for Superman and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; and, and, in sport, the Tigers keep their N-R-L finals dreams alive.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:01:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What will President Putin agree to in Alaska? President Trump wants to end the war</title><description>In the early hours of tomorrow morning ((SATURDAY MORNING AUSTRALIAN TIME)), Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will sit down for a one-on-one meeting in Alaska, talks the US President hopes will lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Russian leader has praised what he called ‘sincere efforts’ by the US to end the war… and floated the prospect of a nuclear arms deal. Kyiv and its European allies have urged Trump not to make any deals that carve up Ukrainian territory and put the continent’s long-term security at risk.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250815175747-assyrian-126e2805-51c7-4cb3-9711-3f64a325d18c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-aca7-d2fc-a998-acf7c8a30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6675072"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-aca7-d2fc-a998-acf7c8a30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-will-president-putin-agree-to-in-alaska-president-trump-wants-to-end-the-war/eh3uupud5</link><itunes:subtitle>In the early hours of tomorrow morning ((SATURDAY MORNING AUSTRALIAN TIME)), Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will sit down for a one-on-one meeting in Alaska, talks the US President hopes will lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Russian leader has praised what he called ‘sincere efforts’ by the US to end the war… and floated the prospect of a nuclear arms deal. Kyiv and its European allies have urged Trump not to make any deals that carve up Ukrainian territory and put the continent’s long-term security at risk.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the early hours of tomorrow morning ((SATURDAY MORNING AUSTRALIAN TIME)), Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will sit down for a one-on-one meeting in Alaska, talks the US President hopes will lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Russian leader has praised what he called ‘sincere efforts’ by the US to end the war… and floated the prospect of a nuclear arms deal. Kyiv and its European allies have urged Trump not to make any deals that carve up Ukrainian territory and put the continent’s long-term security at risk.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Asyrian weekly news wrap</title><description>Protests over the targeted killing of journalists by Israel in Gaza; a Business Council plan to cut $1 billion worth of red tape in Australia; and, in tennis, Jordan Thompson to lead Australia’s Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium next month...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250815170706-assyrian-886fc2d6-da1b-41db-ab6a-cdacf6f8371e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-ac8a-dcfa-a3bf-ecca21330000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10550016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-ac8a-dcfa-a3bf-ecca21330000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/asyrian-weekly-news-wrap/wdmld6qvg</link><itunes:subtitle>Protests over the targeted killing of journalists by Israel in Gaza; a Business Council plan to cut $1 billion worth of red tape in Australia; and, in tennis, Jordan Thompson to lead Australia’s Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium next month...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protests over the targeted killing of journalists by Israel in Gaza; a Business Council plan to cut $1 billion worth of red tape in Australia; and, in tennis, Jordan Thompson to lead Australia’s Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium next month...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:06:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 August 2025</title><description>Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[lee]] has renewed calls by her party for the Prime Minister to meet with Donald Trump face to face; today's job figures show Australian women's participation in the workforce has hit a record high; and, in pro-surfing, Australian surfers dominate at Teahupo’o reef to take out Tahiti Pro titles.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250815170308-assyrian-8f78cd2a-04c6-4734-bf94-dbcdea9cc525.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-ac4c-dcfa-a3bf-ec4ee0b40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3417984"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-ac4c-dcfa-a3bf-ec4ee0b40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-august-2025/r7bu78ode</link><itunes:subtitle>Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[lee]] has renewed calls by her party for the Prime Minister to meet with Donald Trump face to face; today's job figures show Australian women's participation in the workforce has hit a record high; and, in pro-surfing, Australian surfers dominate at Teahupo’o reef to take out Tahiti Pro titles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[lee]] has renewed calls by her party for the Prime Minister to meet with Donald Trump face to face; today's job figures show Australian women's participation in the workforce has hit a record high; and, in pro-surfing, Australian surfers dominate at Teahupo’o reef to take out Tahiti Pro titles.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 13 August 2025</title><description>In this program: Interview with Homer Abramian about IRAN and the latest developements; Interview with migration agent Valentine Aghajani about changes in immigration rules and in Australia Explained, we will be talking about owning a pet in Australia</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250813104445-assyrian-694d6917-a425-4fa2-948f-7bd98d234831.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-a0d0-d84e-a3f9-edf4739c0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54373632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-a0d0-d84e-a3f9-edf4739c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-13-august-2025/guo030clt</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Homer Abramian about IRAN and the latest developements; Interview with migration agent Valentine Aghajani about changes in immigration rules and in Australia Explained, we will be talking about owning a pet in Australia</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Homer Abramian about IRAN and the latest developements; Interview with migration agent Valentine Aghajani about changes in immigration rules and in Australia Explained, we will be talking about owning a pet in Australia</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 August 2025</title><description>Police operation underway at Sydney Airport after gun fired amid arrest; Australia and 23 other countries call for Israel to urgently boost aid access to Gaza amid starvation crisis; and in sport; P-S-G coach Luis Enrique says dropping Gianluigi Donnarumma from European Super Cup squad a difficult decision.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250813101214-assyrian-130825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-a0c1-d2fc-a998-a8f72c410000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3535872"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-a0c1-d2fc-a998-a8f72c410000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-august-2025/q6loe3r78</link><itunes:subtitle>Police operation underway at Sydney Airport after gun fired amid arrest; Australia and 23 other countries call for Israel to urgently boost aid access to Gaza amid starvation crisis; and in sport; P-S-G coach Luis Enrique says dropping Gianluigi Donnarumma from European Super Cup squad a difficult decision.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police operation underway at Sydney Airport after gun fired amid arrest; Australia and 23 other countries call for Israel to urgently boost aid access to Gaza amid starvation crisis; and in sport; P-S-G coach Luis Enrique says dropping Gianluigi Donnarumma from European Super Cup squad a difficult decision.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes to immigration rules: With Valentine Aghajani</title><description>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani spoke with SBS Assyrian about the latest updates from the Department of Immigration regarding refugee and migrant visas. She emphasised the importance of using ImmiAccount — the department’s online visa application system — rather than sending paper applications by mail. Ms Aghajani says, according to immigration instructions, applicants must wait at least 6-7 weeks to get a confirmation from the immigration department that their application has been received.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250812184812-assyrian-bcb9c310-9739-4f61-a87c-441039f2be52.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-979c-d2fc-a998-bffee79a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26433329"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-979c-d2fc-a998-bffee79a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/changes-to-immigration-rules-with-valentine-aghajani/0hyjwueaw</link><itunes:subtitle>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani spoke with SBS Assyrian about the latest updates from the Department of Immigration regarding refugee and migrant visas. She emphasised the importance of using ImmiAccount — the department’s online visa application system — rather than sending paper applications by mail. Ms Aghajani says, according to immigration instructions, applicants must wait at least 6-7 weeks to get a confirmation from the immigration department that their application has been received.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani spoke with SBS Assyrian about the latest updates from the Department of Immigration regarding refugee and migrant visas. She emphasised the importance of using ImmiAccount — the department’s online visa application system — rather than sending paper applications by mail. Ms Aghajani says, according to immigration instructions, applicants must wait at least 6-7 weeks to get a confirmation from the immigration department that their application has been received.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:27:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:48:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mr. Homer Abramian Challenges ‘Persia’ Label, Affirms Iran’s Cultural Cohesion</title><description>In this episode, Mr. Homer Abramian explained that “Iran,” pronounced (Eye-Ran), has been used for thousands of years, and that “Persia” is derived from the Iranian language (Parsi). He believes It is an inaccurate name and has no relation to race. Mr Abramian believes fears of regime collapse leading to civil war or separatism are hard to happen, noting that Iran’s diverse nationalities are bound by intermarriages, shared identity and a common commitment to national unity despite dissatisfaction with the ruling regime.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250812182013-assyrian-fd25e4e6-49b0-4daa-8cc5-170fea82ed74.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-9269-d118-a199-b7fbc3c40000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22054961"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-9269-d118-a199-b7fbc3c40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/mr-homer-abramian-challenges-persia-label-affirms-irans-cultural-cohesion/sooc7w76u</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Mr. Homer Abramian explained that “Iran,” pronounced (Eye-Ran), has been used for thousands of years, and that “Persia” is derived from the Iranian language (Parsi). He believes It is an inaccurate name and has no relation to race. Mr Abramian believes fears of regime collapse leading to civil war or separatism are hard to happen, noting that Iran’s diverse nationalities are bound by intermarriages, shared identity and a common commitment to national unity despite dissatisfaction with the ruling regime.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Mr. Homer Abramian explained that “Iran,” pronounced (Eye-Ran), has been used for thousands of years, and that “Persia” is derived from the Iranian language (Parsi). He believes It is an inaccurate name and has no relation to race. Mr Abramian believes fears of regime collapse leading to civil war or separatism are hard to happen, noting that Iran’s diverse nationalities are bound by intermarriages, shared identity and a common commitment to national unity despite dissatisfaction with the ruling regime.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:22:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News Bulletin: 12 August 2025</title><description>Critics of Australia's planned recognition of Palestine say the government should address the safety of the Jewish community; protests in the West Bank after the targeting and killing of a journalist and colleagues in Gaza; and in AFL, highly awarded Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe announces his retirement..</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250812175529-assyrian-3320af8d-9227-4e11-b580-7c55220c8549.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-9d43-d2fc-a998-bd7765720000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11504561"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-9d43-d2fc-a998-bd7765720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-12-august-2025/ljxo3vidc</link><itunes:subtitle>Critics of Australia's planned recognition of Palestine say the government should address the safety of the Jewish community; protests in the West Bank after the targeting and killing of a journalist and colleagues in Gaza; and in AFL, highly awarded Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe announces his retirement..</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Critics of Australia's planned recognition of Palestine say the government should address the safety of the Jewish community; protests in the West Bank after the targeting and killing of a journalist and colleagues in Gaza; and in AFL, highly awarded Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe announces his retirement..</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:55:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 Ugust 2025</title><description>Israel's Prime Minister confirms phone call with Donald Trump over new military plans in Gaza; The Albanese Government marks 100 days of its second term; and in football, Crystal Palace takes the Community Shield, after a tight match against Liverpool...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250811133947-assyrian-110825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-972e-d985-a39f-d7fe75520000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3488640"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-972e-d985-a39f-d7fe75520000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-ugust-2025/3i5ht22rv</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel's Prime Minister confirms phone call with Donald Trump over new military plans in Gaza; The Albanese Government marks 100 days of its second term; and in football, Crystal Palace takes the Community Shield, after a tight match against Liverpool...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel's Prime Minister confirms phone call with Donald Trump over new military plans in Gaza; The Albanese Government marks 100 days of its second term; and in football, Crystal Palace takes the Community Shield, after a tight match against Liverpool...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 9 August 2025</title><description>In this program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about the homelessness awareness week: repeats SBS Assyrian 50 years with first program presenter Nille Davoodi: in Australia Explained. Is Australia's tap water safe to drink?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250810203337-assyrian-b05f296b-7099-4f07-ae41-a6366f5fa6c3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-9306-d48e-a9ba-dbce1bac0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54580579"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-9306-d48e-a9ba-dbce1bac0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-9-august-2025/7ahsq3mdc</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about the homelessness awareness week: repeats SBS Assyrian 50 years with first program presenter Nille Davoodi: in Australia Explained. Is Australia's tap water safe to drink?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about the homelessness awareness week: repeats SBS Assyrian 50 years with first program presenter Nille Davoodi: in Australia Explained. Is Australia's tap water safe to drink?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:33:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The New South Wales Parliament to vote on expelling disgraced MP Gareth Ward; Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg savage a two million dollar compensation payout; and in sport, mounting speculation that a South Sydney winger could be the new PNG franchise's first signing.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250810184338-assyrian-5ebee65a-f1ea-4b52-9693-3f06df67c1f0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-9317-d5d0-a3de-d79759210000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11084081"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-9317-d5d0-a3de-d79759210000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/g97vgny8n</link><itunes:subtitle>The New South Wales Parliament to vote on expelling disgraced MP Gareth Ward; Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg savage a two million dollar compensation payout; and in sport, mounting speculation that a South Sydney winger could be the new PNG franchise's first signing.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The New South Wales Parliament to vote on expelling disgraced MP Gareth Ward; Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg savage a two million dollar compensation payout; and in sport, mounting speculation that a South Sydney winger could be the new PNG franchise's first signing.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:43:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 August 2025</title><description>Australian Diplomats say a failure to recognise a Palestinian state would be rewarding Israel; Donald Trump announces 100 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chips; in sport, former Palestinian football captain Suleiman Obeid reportedly killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250807140829-assyrian-070825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-82b0-d48e-a9ba-cbf8821d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3446016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-82b0-d48e-a9ba-cbf8821d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-august-2025/3jj5ezzri</link><itunes:subtitle>Australian Diplomats say a failure to recognise a Palestinian state would be rewarding Israel; Donald Trump announces 100 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chips; in sport, former Palestinian football captain Suleiman Obeid reportedly killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australian Diplomats say a failure to recognise a Palestinian state would be rewarding Israel; Donald Trump announces 100 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chips; in sport, former Palestinian football captain Suleiman Obeid reportedly killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:08:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Uncertainty over trade as US tariffs come into effect;The shooting death of a former police officer sparks fears of a gang war in Melbourne; in golf, Grace Kim tees up for the Women's British Open, with nine other Australians.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250806164554-assyrian-fba1f494-6bd8-40ab-b2e6-91332acddb8b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7e0c-d5d0-a3de-fe9ef1ff0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10993073"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7e0c-d5d0-a3de-fe9ef1ff0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/hssc8lqr1</link><itunes:subtitle>Uncertainty over trade as US tariffs come into effect;The shooting death of a former police officer sparks fears of a gang war in Melbourne; in golf, Grace Kim tees up for the Women's British Open, with nine other Australians.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Uncertainty over trade as US tariffs come into effect;The shooting death of a former police officer sparks fears of a gang war in Melbourne; in golf, Grace Kim tees up for the Women's British Open, with nine other Australians.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:45:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 5 August 2025</title><description>The Prime Minister has a call with the President of the Palestinian Authority; further arrests possible, after a Chinese national in Canberra is charged with foreign interference; in the N-R-L, Melbourne Storm apologises to members of the Wurundjeri community, after cancelling a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier this year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250806162226-assyrian-ce4f7a15-481d-4792-8ce6-ef3583905b65.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7ded-d118-a199-ffff4b7c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11091761"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7ded-d118-a199-ffff4b7c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-5-august-2025/vffptucca</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister has a call with the President of the Palestinian Authority; further arrests possible, after a Chinese national in Canberra is charged with foreign interference; in the N-R-L, Melbourne Storm apologises to members of the Wurundjeri community, after cancelling a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier this year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister has a call with the President of the Palestinian Authority; further arrests possible, after a Chinese national in Canberra is charged with foreign interference; in the N-R-L, Melbourne Storm apologises to members of the Wurundjeri community, after cancelling a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier this year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Program 5 August 2025</title><description>In this program: Interview with Emmanuel Sada from Assyrian Democratic Movement about Assyrian Martyrs Day commemoration; Homer Abramian talks about his lecture about the Mistakes made by Assyrian leaders before and after WWI, and, from ALC features, a report about the Pro Palestine Harbour Bridge rally</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250806154322-assyrian-483443c8-64d4-4d38-9b44-d3280bb9006e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7dde-db54-a398-fffe152f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54515683"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7dde-db54-a398-fffe152f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-5-august-2025/ldi4b6yjv</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Emmanuel Sada from Assyrian Democratic Movement about Assyrian Martyrs Day commemoration; Homer Abramian talks about his lecture about the Mistakes made by Assyrian leaders before and after WWI, and, from ALC features, a report about the Pro Palestine Harbour Bridge rally</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Emmanuel Sada from Assyrian Democratic Movement about Assyrian Martyrs Day commemoration; Homer Abramian talks about his lecture about the Mistakes made by Assyrian leaders before and after WWI, and, from ALC features, a report about the Pro Palestine Harbour Bridge rally</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:42:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Homelessness Week 2025 in Australia</title><description>Homelessness Week 2025, runs from 4–10 August. SBS Assyrian contributor Oliver Slewa sheds light on this critical issue, discussing the underlying causes of homelessness and exploring the actions that can be taken to support those affected.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250806145632-assyrian-7d30a70f-d6c1-4de1-9a5f-24d78dd0b4a1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7d8b-d48e-a9ba-ffcb1aad0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11797553"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7d8b-d48e-a9ba-ffcb1aad0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/homelessness-week-2025-in-australia/lk9i2mzhn</link><itunes:subtitle>Homelessness Week 2025, runs from 4–10 August. SBS Assyrian contributor Oliver Slewa sheds light on this critical issue, discussing the underlying causes of homelessness and exploring the actions that can be taken to support those affected.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Homelessness Week 2025, runs from 4–10 August. SBS Assyrian contributor Oliver Slewa sheds light on this critical issue, discussing the underlying causes of homelessness and exploring the actions that can be taken to support those affected.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:56:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 August 2025</title><description>Thousands of Queensland teachers strike over pay and conditions; US House committee subpoenas Clintons as Epstein investigation continues; in sport, North Melbourne embrace pressure of being reigning AFLW premiers.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250806100946-assyrian-060825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7cb3-d48e-a9ba-fffbc7e80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3323136"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7cb3-d48e-a9ba-fffbc7e80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-august-2025/dyosja6a3</link><itunes:subtitle>Thousands of Queensland teachers strike over pay and conditions; US House committee subpoenas Clintons as Epstein investigation continues; in sport, North Melbourne embrace pressure of being reigning AFLW premiers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Thousands of Queensland teachers strike over pay and conditions; US House committee subpoenas Clintons as Epstein investigation continues; in sport, North Melbourne embrace pressure of being reigning AFLW premiers.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:09:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sydney Harbour Bridge protest signals broad support for Palestinians in Gaza</title><description>A historic march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has become a powerful image of a nationwide protest movement in support of Palestinians in Gaza. More than 90,000 people braved rainstorm conditions to walk the bridge and call for the Australian government to sanction Israel for their military actions in Gaza and the restriction of aid to the territory.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250804165040-assyrian-342059e9-43a3-441d-b4e3-eef19ca71a6f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-73d2-db54-a398-fff231a70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9381064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-73d2-db54-a398-fff231a70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sydney-harbour-bridge-protest-signals-broad-support-for-palestinians-in-gaza/5bhwddb05</link><itunes:subtitle>A historic march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has become a powerful image of a nationwide protest movement in support of Palestinians in Gaza. More than 90,000 people braved rainstorm conditions to walk the bridge and call for the Australian government to sanction Israel for their military actions in Gaza and the restriction of aid to the territory.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A historic march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has become a powerful image of a nationwide protest movement in support of Palestinians in Gaza. More than 90,000 people braved rainstorm conditions to walk the bridge and call for the Australian government to sanction Israel for their military actions in Gaza and the restriction of aid to the territory.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Assyrian Memorial Day to be held by Assyrian organisations in Sydney</title><description>The Assyrian Democratic Movement, in collaboration with the Assyrian Organisations Alliance, will commemorate Assyrian Martyrs Day on Thursday, 7 August, at the Assyrian Cultural and Sports Club. This solemn occasion honors the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the Assyrian cause. Invitations have been extended to representatives across all levels of government, including local, state, and federal Members of Parliament. Mr. Emmanuel Sada, representing the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke to the program and emphasized the enduring significance of this day for the Assyrian community—both as a tribute to the fallen and a reminder of the resilience of a people striving to preserve their identity and rights.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250804143024-assyrian-74154d55-7984-475c-a713-7001bda4c484.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-7324-d5d0-a3de-f7b6f9140000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13152305"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-7324-d5d0-a3de-f7b6f9140000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-assyrian-memorial-day-to-be-held-by-assyrian-organisations-in-sydney/9i8og3isy</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Democratic Movement, in collaboration with the Assyrian Organisations Alliance, will commemorate Assyrian Martyrs Day on Thursday, 7 August, at the Assyrian Cultural and Sports Club. This solemn occasion honors the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the Assyrian cause. Invitations have been extended to representatives across all levels of government, including local, state, and federal Members of Parliament. Mr. Emmanuel Sada, representing the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke to the program and emphasized the enduring significance of this day for the Assyrian community—both as a tribute to the fallen and a reminder of the resilience of a people striving to preserve their identity and rights.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Democratic Movement, in collaboration with the Assyrian Organisations Alliance, will commemorate Assyrian Martyrs Day on Thursday, 7 August, at the Assyrian Cultural and Sports Club. This solemn occasion honors the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the Assyrian cause. Invitations have been extended to representatives across all levels of government, including local, state, and federal Members of Parliament. Mr. Emmanuel Sada, representing the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke to the program and emphasized the enduring significance of this day for the Assyrian community—both as a tribute to the fallen and a reminder of the resilience of a people striving to preserve their identity and rights.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Echoes of Assyrian history: Lessons for the next generation</title><description>The Assyrian Charity and Educational Committee is hosting a special presentation by scholar Homer Abramian—an Assyrian intellectual renowned for his knowledge of Assyrian history and expertise in Iranian literature and historical studies. The event is on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at the Ur-Ashur Club. In his address, Mr Abramian will explore what he calls, ‘the missteps’ made by early Assyrian leadership and reflect on the lessons they offer. He says his presentation aims to inspire the younger generation to understand the past in order to build a more informed and resilient future—one that does not repeat 'the errors' of history.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250804132701-assyrian-a581d1d2-f2a4-47bb-8d31-fc481826ceab.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-730d-d5d0-a3de-f79ff3720000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20011313"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-730d-d5d0-a3de-f79ff3720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/echoes-of-assyrian-history-lessons-for-the-next-generation/cg191t24k</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Charity and Educational Committee is hosting a special presentation by scholar Homer Abramian—an Assyrian intellectual renowned for his knowledge of Assyrian history and expertise in Iranian literature and historical studies. The event is on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at the Ur-Ashur Club. In his address, Mr Abramian will explore what he calls, ‘the missteps’ made by early Assyrian leadership and reflect on the lessons they offer. He says his presentation aims to inspire the younger generation to understand the past in order to build a more informed and resilient future—one that does not repeat 'the errors' of history.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Charity and Educational Committee is hosting a special presentation by scholar Homer Abramian—an Assyrian intellectual renowned for his knowledge of Assyrian history and expertise in Iranian literature and historical studies. The event is on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at the Ur-Ashur Club. In his address, Mr Abramian will explore what he calls, ‘the missteps’ made by early Assyrian leadership and reflect on the lessons they offer. He says his presentation aims to inspire the younger generation to understand the past in order to build a more informed and resilient future—one that does not repeat 'the errors' of history.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:26:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 August 2025</title><description>The PM seeks a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, as Australia increases its aid funding for Gaza; the size of the Australian defence force grows for the first time in almost four years; in cycling, Australian Sarah Gigante reflects on missing out on a podium place at the end of the Tour de France Femmes</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250804124626-assyrian-040825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-72f6-d5d0-a3de-f6f6a25d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3021696"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-72f6-d5d0-a3de-f6f6a25d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-august-2025/bcjmj0sua</link><itunes:subtitle>The PM seeks a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, as Australia increases its aid funding for Gaza; the size of the Australian defence force grows for the first time in almost four years; in cycling, Australian Sarah Gigante reflects on missing out on a podium place at the end of the Tour de France Femmes</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The PM seeks a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, as Australia increases its aid funding for Gaza; the size of the Australian defence force grows for the first time in almost four years; in cycling, Australian Sarah Gigante reflects on missing out on a podium place at the end of the Tour de France Femmes</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN, PM says</title><description>Canada, the United Kingdom and France have all now announced plans to recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, moves they frame as moral imperatives and strategic necessities. The announcements have sparked sharp debate at home and abroad amid growing desperation in Gaza as famine looms.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250731175441-assyrian-43172546-2626-4bb6-874a-f240763a7fb6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-5f72-d48e-a9ba-dffaa5b10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9460913"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-5f72-d48e-a9ba-dffaa5b10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/canada-will-recognise-palestinian-state-at-un-pm-says/n7bdyrdx6</link><itunes:subtitle>Canada, the United Kingdom and France have all now announced plans to recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, moves they frame as moral imperatives and strategic necessities. The announcements have sparked sharp debate at home and abroad amid growing desperation in Gaza as famine looms.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Canada, the United Kingdom and France have all now announced plans to recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, moves they frame as moral imperatives and strategic necessities. The announcements have sparked sharp debate at home and abroad amid growing desperation in Gaza as famine looms.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:54:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 31 July 2025</title><description>Millions of students will have their debts reduced, after a HECS debt bill passed through parliament; Israel under increasing pressure over Gaza, ahead of U-S talks in coming hours; in swimming, Harrison Turner claims Australia's first-ever world championship medal for 200 metre butterfly ...</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250731202350-assyrian-310725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-5f09-d48e-a9ba-dfc92a060000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2972160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-5f09-d48e-a9ba-dfc92a060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-31-july-2025/29k07raxn</link><itunes:subtitle>Millions of students will have their debts reduced, after a HECS debt bill passed through parliament; Israel under increasing pressure over Gaza, ahead of U-S talks in coming hours; in swimming, Harrison Turner claims Australia's first-ever world championship medal for 200 metre butterfly ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Millions of students will have their debts reduced, after a HECS debt bill passed through parliament; Israel under increasing pressure over Gaza, ahead of U-S talks in coming hours; in swimming, Harrison Turner claims Australia's first-ever world championship medal for 200 metre butterfly ...</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:55:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program: 29 July 2025</title><description>In this program: Interview with Simon Shahen about joining the airforce; Interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian Martyrs Day at the NSW Parliament, and Australia Explained about DIY.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250730164113-assyrian-290725-complete-program-sbs-id-30788224.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-5935-d48e-a9ba-dbfdbe4f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54137088"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-5935-d48e-a9ba-dbfdbe4f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-29-july-2025/85is09x58</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Interview with Simon Shahen about joining the airforce; Interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian Martyrs Day at the NSW Parliament, and Australia Explained about DIY.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Interview with Simon Shahen about joining the airforce; Interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian Martyrs Day at the NSW Parliament, and Australia Explained about DIY.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 July 2025</title><description>Israel condemns the UK's ultimatum to support Palestinian statehood; economists say today's consumer price index announcement could prompt an interest rate cut; in cycling, Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes stormed to her second consecutive stage victory at the Tour de France Femmes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250730122221-assyrian-300725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-591d-d5d0-a3de-df9fae390000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3211776"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-591d-d5d0-a3de-df9fae390000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-july-2025/cl0jxv23c</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel condemns the UK's ultimatum to support Palestinian statehood; economists say today's consumer price index announcement could prompt an interest rate cut; in cycling, Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes stormed to her second consecutive stage victory at the Tour de France Femmes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel condemns the UK's ultimatum to support Palestinian statehood; economists say today's consumer price index announcement could prompt an interest rate cut; in cycling, Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes stormed to her second consecutive stage victory at the Tour de France Femmes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS News in Assyrian: 29 July 2025</title><description>Five people killed in Bangkok market shooting; manhunt underway after anti-Israel activists vandalise Melbourne freight offices; in swimming, Kaylee McKeown to face Regan Smith in backstroke final at World Championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250729203634-assyrian-46fd3796-f9d9-4318-a926-44b8c3fd0fd9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-55b7-d48e-a9ba-dfffeaae0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11461937"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-55b7-d48e-a9ba-dfffeaae0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-news-in-assyrian-29-july-2025/udapy6213</link><itunes:subtitle>Five people killed in Bangkok market shooting; manhunt underway after anti-Israel activists vandalise Melbourne freight offices; in swimming, Kaylee McKeown to face Regan Smith in backstroke final at World Championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Five people killed in Bangkok market shooting; manhunt underway after anti-Israel activists vandalise Melbourne freight offices; in swimming, Kaylee McKeown to face Regan Smith in backstroke final at World Championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:36:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Giving Back: How one Assyrian refugee found purpose in the Australian Air Force</title><description>Simon Shahin spoke with SBS Assyrian about his journey to joining the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He shared that his motivation stemmed from a desire to serve and give back to Australia — a country that welcomed him and his family after they fled the war and devastation in Syria. Arriving with his Assyrian family a decade ago, Mr. Shahin faced many challenges, including trauma, a language barrier, and adjusting to a new homeland. Despite these obstacles, he persevered, studied diligently, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and ultimately fulfilled his goal of joining the RAAF.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250729195757-assyrian-e3386652-8411-4e64-aa9a-acccb4131667.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-558d-db54-a398-ffaf738e0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26582016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-558d-db54-a398-ffaf738e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/giving-back-how-one-assyrian-refugee-found-purpose-in-the-australian-air-force/y40tp5rwm</link><itunes:subtitle>Simon Shahin spoke with SBS Assyrian about his journey to joining the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He shared that his motivation stemmed from a desire to serve and give back to Australia — a country that welcomed him and his family after they fled the war and devastation in Syria. Arriving with his Assyrian family a decade ago, Mr. Shahin faced many challenges, including trauma, a language barrier, and adjusting to a new homeland. Despite these obstacles, he persevered, studied diligently, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and ultimately fulfilled his goal of joining the RAAF.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Simon Shahin spoke with SBS Assyrian about his journey to joining the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He shared that his motivation stemmed from a desire to serve and give back to Australia — a country that welcomed him and his family after they fled the war and devastation in Syria. Arriving with his Assyrian family a decade ago, Mr. Shahin faced many challenges, including trauma, a language barrier, and adjusting to a new homeland. Despite these obstacles, he persevered, studied diligently, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and ultimately fulfilled his goal of joining the RAAF.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:27:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Assyrian Remembrance Day at the NSW Parliament House</title><description>This year's commemoration of the 7th of August Assyrian Martyrs Day will take place at the New South Wales Parliament House. Mr. Hermiz Shahen, President of the Assyrian National Council, informed SBS Assyrian that invitations have been extended to most members of the NSW Parliament, and a number of representatives are expected to attend the memorial event. Dr. Anahit Khosroeva, a distinguished guest from the United States, will deliver the keynote address. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250729193227-assyrian-61623f01-8123-47a9-954d-bb2b1b2b7b60.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-5558-d5d0-a3de-d7def1a40000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26683697"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-5558-d5d0-a3de-d7def1a40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-remembrance-day-at-the-nsw-parliament-house/b7ijw30i7</link><itunes:subtitle>This year's commemoration of the 7th of August Assyrian Martyrs Day will take place at the New South Wales Parliament House. Mr. Hermiz Shahen, President of the Assyrian National Council, informed SBS Assyrian that invitations have been extended to most members of the NSW Parliament, and a number of representatives are expected to attend the memorial event. Dr. Anahit Khosroeva, a distinguished guest from the United States, will deliver the keynote address. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This year's commemoration of the 7th of August Assyrian Martyrs Day will take place at the New South Wales Parliament House. Mr. Hermiz Shahen, President of the Assyrian National Council, informed SBS Assyrian that invitations have been extended to most members of the NSW Parliament, and a number of representatives are expected to attend the memorial event. Dr. Anahit Khosroeva, a distinguished guest from the United States, will deliver the keynote address. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:27:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:32:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 28 July 2025</title><description>The UN's food agency repeats the call for a broader ceasefire in Gaza; Federal MPs to debate net zero targets ; in Formula One, Englnad retains its title as Women's European Championship</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250728115258-assyrian-280725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-4eb3-db54-a398-eeb32a990000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3533568"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-4eb3-db54-a398-eeb32a990000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-28-july-2025/fe9oyqw7f</link><itunes:subtitle>The UN's food agency repeats the call for a broader ceasefire in Gaza; Federal MPs to debate net zero targets ; in Formula One, Englnad retains its title as Women's European Championship</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UN's food agency repeats the call for a broader ceasefire in Gaza; Federal MPs to debate net zero targets ; in Formula One, Englnad retains its title as Women's European Championship</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:52:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions; student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Jess Skinner confirmed as Australia's full-time women's rugby league coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250725164108-assyrian-26a58df6-ecd7-4f25-a4f3-0832605f405c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-3ae6-de29-afd9-bbef8b720000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11084081"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-3ae6-de29-afd9-bbef8b720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/1my1ytkoy</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions; student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Jess Skinner confirmed as Australia's full-time women's rugby league coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions; student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Jess Skinner confirmed as Australia's full-time women's rugby league coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 July 2025</title><description>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions ; U-S Democrat politicians order the Justice Department to release files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein; in A-F-L, a three-match ban is upheld on Melbourne defender Steven May.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250724131417-asyrian-240725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-3a69-de29-afd9-bb6966d60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3251328"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-3a69-de29-afd9-bb6966d60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-july-2025/4ctauvf36</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions ; U-S Democrat politicians order the Justice Department to release files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein; in A-F-L, a three-match ban is upheld on Melbourne defender Steven May.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia lifts its ban on U-S beef imports, as it negotiates tariff exemptions ; U-S Democrat politicians order the Justice Department to release files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein; in A-F-L, a three-match ban is upheld on Melbourne defender Steven May.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:14:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 22 July 2025</title><description>In this Program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about new refugees pilot program to process refugees' applications quicker if they have certain skills: ALC feature about the killing and starvation in Gaza; and in Australia Explained, the education in first nations</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250723152046-assyrian-b39e13af-ed76-47d7-94ca-618a1078d0b3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-3534-d1b8-a1fc-fd7583480000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="48261426"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-3534-d1b8-a1fc-fd7583480000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-22-july-2025/m7ccxqnhs</link><itunes:subtitle>In this Program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about new refugees pilot program to process refugees' applications quicker if they have certain skills: ALC feature about the killing and starvation in Gaza; and in Australia Explained, the education in first nations</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this Program: Interview with Oliver Slewa about new refugees pilot program to process refugees' applications quicker if they have certain skills: ALC feature about the killing and starvation in Gaza; and in Australia Explained, the education in first nations</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:50:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 July 2025</title><description>Student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, weeks after final Black Sabbath show; in Rugby Union, Ikitau urges Suaalii to demand ball in must-win Lions Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250723114650-assyrian-230725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-34f2-de8c-abde-f7f3e5cb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3563520"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-34f2-de8c-abde-f7f3e5cb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-july-2025/gyyu5fiym</link><itunes:subtitle>Student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, weeks after final Black Sabbath show; in Rugby Union, Ikitau urges Suaalii to demand ball in must-win Lions Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Student debt cut to be first bill introduced in 48th Parliament; Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, weeks after final Black Sabbath show; in Rugby Union, Ikitau urges Suaalii to demand ball in must-win Lions Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 22 July 2025</title><description>Welcome to Country opens Australia's 48th parliament; the Greens call for stronger action while supporting the government's tougher stance against Israel; in tennis, Nick Kygrios defeated in an ATP doubles match comeback.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250722210347-assyrian-4acd8214-b2b6-43f8-9663-a27606249fa9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-31a0-de8c-abde-f3e18a330000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11641649"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-31a0-de8c-abde-f3e18a330000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-22-july-2025/qr34bnzrt</link><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Country opens Australia's 48th parliament; the Greens call for stronger action while supporting the government's tougher stance against Israel; in tennis, Nick Kygrios defeated in an ATP doubles match comeback.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Welcome to Country opens Australia's 48th parliament; the Greens call for stronger action while supporting the government's tougher stance against Israel; in tennis, Nick Kygrios defeated in an ATP doubles match comeback.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>More international calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza</title><description>The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a ceasefire.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250722201206-assyrian-b78871de-4751-4d93-a4ea-8520d4842154.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-319a-de8c-abde-f3db009d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9705137"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-319a-de8c-abde-f3db009d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/more-international-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza/16qos86ob</link><itunes:subtitle>The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a ceasefire.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a ceasefire.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:12:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian immigration new pilot program for refugees</title><description>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new government pilot program aimed at assisting refugees overseas who are interested in resettling in Australia, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria and conditions.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250722194543-assyrian-f6217f6b-f862-482a-b7e2-39740cc1d62e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-2c21-de8c-abde-ff61c7080000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12486449"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-2c21-de8c-abde-ff61c7080000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/australian-immigration-new-pilot-program-for-refugees/zg6h0uml0</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new government pilot program aimed at assisting refugees overseas who are interested in resettling in Australia, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria and conditions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new government pilot program aimed at assisting refugees overseas who are interested in resettling in Australia, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria and conditions.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 July 2025</title><description>The deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in Gaza in over 21 months of war; a survey of 5,000 Australians reveals the toll of chronic pain; in sports, UK football racism</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250721115932-assyrian-210725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-2aa5-de8c-abde-fbe5585a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3178368"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-2aa5-de8c-abde-fbe5585a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-july-2025/sisotuj8x</link><itunes:subtitle>The deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in Gaza in over 21 months of war; a survey of 5,000 Australians reveals the toll of chronic pain; in sports, UK football racism</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in Gaza in over 21 months of war; a survey of 5,000 Australians reveals the toll of chronic pain; in sports, UK football racism</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:59:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian weekly news wrap</title><description>Israel launches strikes on Syria; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sign several agreements in Beijing: and, in sport, the 153rd British Golf tournament tees off today, with potential upsets in the mix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250718175708-assyrian-fdc6356c-3645-4fd2-aa8f-31e4ac1f10f9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-1b3a-de8c-abde-fb7ba90f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12021809"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-1b3a-de8c-abde-fb7ba90f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/npvbwldrq</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel launches strikes on Syria; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sign several agreements in Beijing: and, in sport, the 153rd British Golf tournament tees off today, with potential upsets in the mix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel launches strikes on Syria; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sign several agreements in Beijing: and, in sport, the 153rd British Golf tournament tees off today, with potential upsets in the mix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 July 2025</title><description>A search resumes for a missing pilot and plane in the Snow Mountains; the Prime Minister talks-up Australian sport and business in the final leg of his China tour; and in cycling, Pogocar takes a tumble and Australia falls just short of victory at the Tour de France.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250717100052-assyrian-170725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-15ab-d1b8-a1fc-ddffb9650000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3113856"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-15ab-d1b8-a1fc-ddffb9650000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-17-july-2025/5inw2hglc</link><itunes:subtitle>A search resumes for a missing pilot and plane in the Snow Mountains; the Prime Minister talks-up Australian sport and business in the final leg of his China tour; and in cycling, Pogocar takes a tumble and Australia falls just short of victory at the Tour de France.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A search resumes for a missing pilot and plane in the Snow Mountains; the Prime Minister talks-up Australian sport and business in the final leg of his China tour; and in cycling, Pogocar takes a tumble and Australia falls just short of victory at the Tour de France.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 15 July 2025</title><description>In this program, listen to Mr Homer Abramian discussing the role singer Even Aghasi could have played in taking the Assyrian song to an international level. Feature about diabetes implications. New Australian laws to combat hate speech. What is the role of a Justice of the Peace?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250716144754-assyrian-f9cf5fc8-4229-4ff6-913c-748ff31aeab6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-115c-de8c-abde-f35df0250000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54357475"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-115c-de8c-abde-f35df0250000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-15-july-2025/l8j7dxkyn</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, listen to Mr Homer Abramian discussing the role singer Even Aghasi could have played in taking the Assyrian song to an international level. Feature about diabetes implications. New Australian laws to combat hate speech. What is the role of a Justice of the Peace?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, listen to Mr Homer Abramian discussing the role singer Even Aghasi could have played in taking the Assyrian song to an international level. Feature about diabetes implications. New Australian laws to combat hate speech. What is the role of a Justice of the Peace?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:47:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 July 2025</title><description>Australia and China expand trade ties with fruit deal and fresh agreements.; Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen; and, in sport, Adam Cerra fined under new A-F-L umpire contact rules</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250716133353-assyrian-160725-newsflas.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-10b9-d7cb-a7b9-d1fbf5e60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3228288"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-10b9-d7cb-a7b9-d1fbf5e60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-july/ish9wx402</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia and China expand trade ties with fruit deal and fresh agreements.; Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen; and, in sport, Adam Cerra fined under new A-F-L umpire contact rules</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia and China expand trade ties with fruit deal and fresh agreements.; Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen; and, in sport, Adam Cerra fined under new A-F-L umpire contact rules</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:33:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 15 July 2025</title><description>Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at a business roundtable in Beijing; an end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia is announced; and, in cricket, Australia defeats the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250715174110-assyrian-ac8f5771-3a57-4614-8138-99890dec41c3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-0cfd-d1b8-a1fc-cdfd16d50000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10877105"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-0cfd-d1b8-a1fc-cdfd16d50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-15-july-2025/qq7on57q7</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at a business roundtable in Beijing; an end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia is announced; and, in cricket, Australia defeats the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at a business roundtable in Beijing; an end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia is announced; and, in cricket, Australia defeats the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Early action urged on diabetes, one of Australia's most common killers</title><description>Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250714222954-assyrian-dd0541e9-762a-44e6-b8c7-246b5c69436e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-08cc-d1b8-a1fc-c9fdbd450000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9139200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-08cc-d1b8-a1fc-c9fdbd450000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/early-action-urged-on-diabetes-one-of-australias-most-common-killers/aa7edakp4</link><itunes:subtitle>Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:29:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash:14 July 2025</title><description>Australia's economic relationship with China on the Prime Minister's agenda during his visit to Shanghai; blood and plasma donation rules in Australia changed to be more inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals; and, in cycling, Belgian Tim Merlier [[Merl-lee-air]] wins stage nine of the Tour de France.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250714170440-assyrian-140725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000198-0739-dda5-a5bb-97f9b5110000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3362688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000198-0739-dda5-a5bb-97f9b5110000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-july-2025/3tke61ar2</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's economic relationship with China on the Prime Minister's agenda during his visit to Shanghai; blood and plasma donation rules in Australia changed to be more inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals; and, in cycling, Belgian Tim Merlier [[Merl-lee-air]] wins stage nine of the Tour de France.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's economic relationship with China on the Prime Minister's agenda during his visit to Shanghai; blood and plasma donation rules in Australia changed to be more inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals; and, in cycling, Belgian Tim Merlier [[Merl-lee-air]] wins stage nine of the Tour de France.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>From Agassi to Aznavour: Homer Abramian on the power of cross-cultural inspiration</title><description>Homer Abramian, a respected writer and intellectual within both the Assyrian and Persian communities, locally and internationally, advocates for greater cultural and literary engagement. He encourages Assyrian poets and readers to explore the literature—and particularly the poetry—of other cultures as a means to broaden their creative horizons and deepen their artistic expression. 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He encourages Assyrian poets and readers to explore the literature—and particularly the poetry—of other cultures as a means to broaden their creative horizons and deepen their artistic expression. As an example, Abramian draws a parallel between renowned Assyrian singer Evin Agassi and the legendary French-Armenian artist Charles Aznavour, highlighting the value of cross-cultural influence in artistic development.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Homer Abramian, a respected writer and intellectual within both the Assyrian and Persian communities, locally and internationally, advocates for greater cultural and literary engagement. He encourages Assyrian poets and readers to explore the literature—and particularly the poetry—of other cultures as a means to broaden their creative horizons and deepen their artistic expression. As an example, Abramian draws a parallel between renowned Assyrian singer Evin Agassi and the legendary French-Armenian artist Charles Aznavour, highlighting the value of cross-cultural influence in artistic development.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:26</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A voice of strength: Marina Benjamin’s poetry empowers Assyrian women</title><description>Finally, the Assyrian community had the chance to hear Marina Benjamin’s poetry live. Marina is admired by Assyrians worldwide for her distinctive voice and powerful messages. Through her poetry, she tells stories of identity, struggle, and strength, helping to empower Assyrian women everywhere. Her boldness, courage, and beauty have made her a symbol of the modern Assyrian woman. She has inspired many by breaking barriers and showing that Assyrian women can lead, create, and express themselves freely. This event was more than just a poetry night—it was a celebration of culture, resilience, and the power of words.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250713170709-assyrian-cdb7e287-7659-4e33-891f-7246af29c64b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-e9b1-df66-afd7-ebb3cb830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16743857"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-e9b1-df66-afd7-ebb3cb830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-voice-of-strength-marina-benjamins-poetry-empowers-assyrian-women/zc8o25u1o</link><itunes:subtitle>Finally, the Assyrian community had the chance to hear Marina Benjamin’s poetry live. Marina is admired by Assyrians worldwide for her distinctive voice and powerful messages. Through her poetry, she tells stories of identity, struggle, and strength, helping to empower Assyrian women everywhere. Her boldness, courage, and beauty have made her a symbol of the modern Assyrian woman. She has inspired many by breaking barriers and showing that Assyrian women can lead, create, and express themselves freely. This event was more than just a poetry night—it was a celebration of culture, resilience, and the power of words.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Finally, the Assyrian community had the chance to hear Marina Benjamin’s poetry live. Marina is admired by Assyrians worldwide for her distinctive voice and powerful messages. Through her poetry, she tells stories of identity, struggle, and strength, helping to empower Assyrian women everywhere. Her boldness, courage, and beauty have made her a symbol of the modern Assyrian woman. She has inspired many by breaking barriers and showing that Assyrian women can lead, create, and express themselves freely. This event was more than just a poetry night—it was a celebration of culture, resilience, and the power of words.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:26</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:07:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 8 July 2025</title><description>The Reserve Bank widely expected to cut interest rates today; US President Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea; and, in sport, Alex de Minaur goes down to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250708203905-assyrian-71cfd707-a021-4acc-8656-a9cf42c26917.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-e996-d0b6-ad9f-e9ff55300000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11749937"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-e996-d0b6-ad9f-e9ff55300000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-8-july-2025/vgbf3vm3p</link><itunes:subtitle>The Reserve Bank widely expected to cut interest rates today; US President Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea; and, in sport, Alex de Minaur goes down to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Reserve Bank widely expected to cut interest rates today; US President Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea; and, in sport, Alex de Minaur goes down to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence</title><description>Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250707153941-assyrian-513b0aba-39af-47a3-8352-b688da0984b8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-e360-d1b7-a1ff-e376113f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9587249"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-e360-d1b7-a1ff-e376113f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/naidoc-celebrating-first-nations-excellence/5eh2d37oh</link><itunes:subtitle>Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 July 2025</title><description>Victoria's new anti-hate taskforce to stop hate behaviour; Gaza talks as Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the US; and, in sport, Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins stage two of the Tour de France.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250707134656-assyrian-070725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-e2f6-d1b7-a1ff-e3f6ea360000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3373056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-e2f6-d1b7-a1ff-e3f6ea360000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-july-2025/6t6p4snx9</link><itunes:subtitle>Victoria's new anti-hate taskforce to stop hate behaviour; Gaza talks as Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the US; and, in sport, Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins stage two of the Tour de France.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Victoria's new anti-hate taskforce to stop hate behaviour; Gaza talks as Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the US; and, in sport, Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins stage two of the Tour de France.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Betrayal: Third comic book in The Mighty Assyrians series</title><description>Following the success of his two volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the third instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on 3 March, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, he and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250706161653-assyrian-27c70c85-b36b-4845-8dc2-f1a36170d6f3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-de5d-d0b6-ad9f-dffd65170000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8084736"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-de5d-d0b6-ad9f-dffd65170000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-betrayal-third-comic-book-in-the-mighty-assyrians-series/gpp2swcfl</link><itunes:subtitle>Following the success of his two volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the third instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on 3 March, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, he and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Following the success of his two volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the third instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on 3 March, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, he and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:16:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Betrayal: A Graphic Novel recounts the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun</title><description>Following the success of the first three volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the fourth instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Mr Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on March 3, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, Tony and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250706150515-assyrian-cf8369de-1978-4ac5-8b7f-6b3a0cf768f3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-ba44-dce6-a59f-bec648410000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22801920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-ba44-dce6-a59f-bec648410000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-betrayal-a-graphic-novel-recounts-the-assassination-of-patriarch-mar-benyamin-shimoun/b6qx7hdis</link><itunes:subtitle>Following the success of the first three volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the fourth instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Mr Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on March 3, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, Tony and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Following the success of the first three volumes of The Mighty Assyrians, Tony Shalalo returns with the fourth instalment in the series, titled The Betrayal. Mr Shalalo says that this edition focuses on the tragic assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shimoun and dozens of his bodyguards by the Kurdish tribal leader Simko on March 3, 1918. Through powerful storytelling and vivid illustrations, Tony and his team bring to life one of the darkest chapters in Assyrian history, capturing its historical gravity with both artistic depth and factual detail.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:23:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:05:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The charm and talent of poet Marina Benjamin</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) extended an invitation to an esteemed Assyrian poet from the United States to lead a special poetry evening, highlighting her literary talents and the inspirational themes conveyed through her work. During the official launch of the Ashurbanipal Library, SBS Assyrian had the opportunity to speak with Marina Benjamin, to explore her artistic journey and the profound influence of poetry in the Assyrian language. Benjamin will appear at a poetry night organised by the AAA on Sunday, 6 July. SBS Assyrian will be there and will bring you the highlights soon.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250706150317-assyrian-09850653-a6a5-4816-b264-f257e6dc7cf0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-ddb9-df66-afd7-ffbbf9880000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13042865"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-ddb9-df66-afd7-ffbbf9880000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-charm-and-talent-of-poet-marina-benjamin/mntjdgtsr</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) extended an invitation to an esteemed Assyrian poet from the United States to lead a special poetry evening, highlighting her literary talents and the inspirational themes conveyed through her work. During the official launch of the Ashurbanipal Library, SBS Assyrian had the opportunity to speak with Marina Benjamin, to explore her artistic journey and the profound influence of poetry in the Assyrian language. Benjamin will appear at a poetry night organised by the AAA on Sunday, 6 July. SBS Assyrian will be there and will bring you the highlights soon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) extended an invitation to an esteemed Assyrian poet from the United States to lead a special poetry evening, highlighting her literary talents and the inspirational themes conveyed through her work. During the official launch of the Ashurbanipal Library, SBS Assyrian had the opportunity to speak with Marina Benjamin, to explore her artistic journey and the profound influence of poetry in the Assyrian language. Benjamin will appear at a poetry night organised by the AAA on Sunday, 6 July. SBS Assyrian will be there and will bring you the highlights soon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Calls for a national scheme for working with vulnerable people checks; the jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will resume deliberations this morning; and, in tennis, Aussie Jordan Thompson is through to the third round at Wimbledon.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250704141442-assyrian-92960ddb-6ca1-4bb4-a1f2-7659996531d8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-d39f-d3ea-a7ff-f3dfc12d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12815921"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-d39f-d3ea-a7ff-f3dfc12d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/0mv7tsaup</link><itunes:subtitle>Calls for a national scheme for working with vulnerable people checks; the jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will resume deliberations this morning; and, in tennis, Aussie Jordan Thompson is through to the third round at Wimbledon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Calls for a national scheme for working with vulnerable people checks; the jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will resume deliberations this morning; and, in tennis, Aussie Jordan Thompson is through to the third round at Wimbledon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:14:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>NSW government initiative: New washing machine for an old one</title><description>Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new initiative by the NSW government that offers residents the opportunity to replace their old top-loader washing machines with new 8kg front-loaders at a significantly reduced price. The program aims to promote water conservation throughout the state. Slewa also shared his recent recognition through a Global Peace Award, which he received in honour of his ongoing efforts through Shayna Humanitarian to promote peace worldwide. Click play to listen for more details.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250703164525-assyrian-e2c4bf6d-593c-435e-96fa-b10904c6ce84.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-cef1-d1b7-a1ff-eff70f8e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9780401"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-cef1-d1b7-a1ff-eff70f8e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/nsw-government-initiative-new-washing-machine-for-an-old-one/rlbirgf24</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new initiative by the NSW government that offers residents the opportunity to replace their old top-loader washing machines with new 8kg front-loaders at a significantly reduced price. The program aims to promote water conservation throughout the state. Slewa also shared his recent recognition through a Global Peace Award, which he received in honour of his ongoing efforts through Shayna Humanitarian to promote peace worldwide. Click play to listen for more details.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian about a new initiative by the NSW government that offers residents the opportunity to replace their old top-loader washing machines with new 8kg front-loaders at a significantly reduced price. The program aims to promote water conservation throughout the state. Slewa also shared his recent recognition through a Global Peace Award, which he received in honour of his ongoing efforts through Shayna Humanitarian to promote peace worldwide. Click play to listen for more details.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:45:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 1 July 2025</title><description>In this program: Highlights from Assyria Day, Yousipos Sargis talks about his latest book, The History of Assyrian Drama, and in Australia Explained: The alcohol culture in Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250703133634-assyrian-95d72ebf-07f5-4848-af83-d6569a68d395.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-ce40-d1b7-a1ff-ef56d2a00000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54256868"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-ce40-d1b7-a1ff-ef56d2a00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-1-july-2025/w4iulal5b</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from Assyria Day, Yousipos Sargis talks about his latest book, The History of Assyrian Drama, and in Australia Explained: The alcohol culture in Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights from Assyria Day, Yousipos Sargis talks about his latest book, The History of Assyrian Drama, and in Australia Explained: The alcohol culture in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:36:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 July 2025</title><description>Qantas warns customers to stay alert after major data breach; World Health Organisation calls for protection of medical evacuations after medical envoys damaged in Gaza; and, in skateboarding, Arisa Trew makes history with more gold at the X Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250703122710-assyrian-030725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-ce18-df66-afd7-ef9a7d490000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3280512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-ce18-df66-afd7-ef9a7d490000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-july-2025/4ksatkysr</link><itunes:subtitle>Qantas warns customers to stay alert after major data breach; World Health Organisation calls for protection of medical evacuations after medical envoys damaged in Gaza; and, in skateboarding, Arisa Trew makes history with more gold at the X Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Qantas warns customers to stay alert after major data breach; World Health Organisation calls for protection of medical evacuations after medical envoys damaged in Gaza; and, in skateboarding, Arisa Trew makes history with more gold at the X Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:27:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 July 2025</title><description>Almost 30,000 people wake up without power as storms batter New South Wales; controversial welfare reforms pass their first hurdle in the UK; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur starts his Wimbledon campaign with a statement win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250702115919-assyrian-020725-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-c8d8-d0b6-ad9f-c9f947250000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3281280"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-c8d8-d0b6-ad9f-c9f947250000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-july-2025/41444c28h</link><itunes:subtitle>Almost 30,000 people wake up without power as storms batter New South Wales; controversial welfare reforms pass their first hurdle in the UK; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur starts his Wimbledon campaign with a statement win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Almost 30,000 people wake up without power as storms batter New South Wales; controversial welfare reforms pass their first hurdle in the UK; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur starts his Wimbledon campaign with a statement win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:59:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyria Day: Encouraging the diaspora to visit the homeland</title><description>The Assyrian National Council, in partnership with the Assyrian Youth group, organised this year’s Assyria Day, an initiative to encourage Assyrians in the diaspora to return to their homeland. The event was attended by representatives from federal, state, and local governments, showing strong support for the community. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, ANC President Hermis Shahen, Assyrian Youth President Breteil David, and special guest Danny Sada from Northern Iraq shared insights on the day’s significance, emphasising its role in preserving Assyrian identity and inspiring future generations.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250701200443-assyrian-ec8c5f05-2285-4f95-83b4-022db407eccb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-c529-d0b6-ad9f-cde9513c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12200753"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-c529-d0b6-ad9f-cde9513c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyria-day-encouraging-the-diaspora-to-visit-the-homeland/7olgzm3jv</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian National Council, in partnership with the Assyrian Youth group, organised this year’s Assyria Day, an initiative to encourage Assyrians in the diaspora to return to their homeland. The event was attended by representatives from federal, state, and local governments, showing strong support for the community. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, ANC President Hermis Shahen, Assyrian Youth President Breteil David, and special guest Danny Sada from Northern Iraq shared insights on the day’s significance, emphasising its role in preserving Assyrian identity and inspiring future generations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian National Council, in partnership with the Assyrian Youth group, organised this year’s Assyria Day, an initiative to encourage Assyrians in the diaspora to return to their homeland. The event was attended by representatives from federal, state, and local governments, showing strong support for the community. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, ANC President Hermis Shahen, Assyrian Youth President Breteil David, and special guest Danny Sada from Northern Iraq shared insights on the day’s significance, emphasising its role in preserving Assyrian identity and inspiring future generations.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 1 July 2025</title><description>Severe storm conditions hit Australia's east coast; the Prime Minister says all efforts are being made to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump; and, in tennis, defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives a first-round scare.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250701175508-assyrian-dd578cd1-62a8-453e-8339-1407b4f4de11.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-c4f6-d1b7-a1ff-e5f6c75e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11128625"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-c4f6-d1b7-a1ff-e5f6c75e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-1-july-2025/zcsy4qn9o</link><itunes:subtitle>Severe storm conditions hit Australia's east coast; the Prime Minister says all efforts are being made to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump; and, in tennis, defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives a first-round scare.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Severe storm conditions hit Australia's east coast; the Prime Minister says all efforts are being made to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump; and, in tennis, defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives a first-round scare.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:55:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 June 2025</title><description>The Prime Minister rules out an increase to defence spending as Penny Wong heads to the US; wildfires break out in France and Turkiye amid a heatwave in Europe; and, in football, the Matildas second game against Slovenia in Perth has resulted in a draw of 1-all.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250630132953-assyrian-300625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-bede-dce6-a59f-bedee7630000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3689856"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-bede-dce6-a59f-bedee7630000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-june-2025/wexbbtyfa</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister rules out an increase to defence spending as Penny Wong heads to the US; wildfires break out in France and Turkiye amid a heatwave in Europe; and, in football, the Matildas second game against Slovenia in Perth has resulted in a draw of 1-all.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister rules out an increase to defence spending as Penny Wong heads to the US; wildfires break out in France and Turkiye amid a heatwave in Europe; and, in football, the Matildas second game against Slovenia in Perth has resulted in a draw of 1-all.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:29:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>New book documents the history of Assyrian theatre</title><description>This softcover book spans 300 pages and showcases an extensive visual archive, featuring over 700 photographs. These images capture a wide array of Assyrian theatrical moments, including stage performances, actors, dramatists, and detailed scenes from various productions. Yousipos Sarkes emphasised that his work draws on years of data collection and thousands of archival images of Assyrian plays. The book will be officially launched during the opening ceremony of the Ashurbanipal Library on Tuesday, 3 July.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250629182110-assyrian-de8dcf72-9c50-41d8-9bc9-6faf838beedd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-b9ea-d0d0-adb7-bdfebbf80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13686833"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-b9ea-d0d0-adb7-bdfebbf80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/new-book-documents-the-history-of-assyrian-theatre/koft513jh</link><itunes:subtitle>This softcover book spans 300 pages and showcases an extensive visual archive, featuring over 700 photographs. These images capture a wide array of Assyrian theatrical moments, including stage performances, actors, dramatists, and detailed scenes from various productions. 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The book will be officially launched during the opening ceremony of the Ashurbanipal Library on Tuesday, 3 July.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:21:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 June 2025</title><description>The CIA says Iran's nuclear facilities were severely damaged in US strikes; the opposition continues to push for Australia's defence spending to be lifted; and, in sport, the First Nations and Pasifika 15 rugby team announces its first five players.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250628154017-assyrian-260625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-b509-d101-abbf-f7eb926c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3378048"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-b509-d101-abbf-f7eb926c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-june-2025/rw1dyb4yd</link><itunes:subtitle>The CIA says Iran's nuclear facilities were severely damaged in US strikes; the opposition continues to push for Australia's defence spending to be lifted; and, in sport, the First Nations and Pasifika 15 rugby team announces its first five players.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The CIA says Iran's nuclear facilities were severely damaged in US strikes; the opposition continues to push for Australia's defence spending to be lifted; and, in sport, the First Nations and Pasifika 15 rugby team announces its first five players.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australians arrive back home after being evacuated from Israel; the US to hold talks with Iran next week as Tehran votes to stop cooperating with the UN, and, in sport, another star out as the Montemurro era begins at the Matildas.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250627185108-assyrian-5e9dce0f-524e-4a5b-bee5-ef22c2bcb015.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-aac7-d0d0-adb7-aef79e160000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11423921"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-aac7-d0d0-adb7-aef79e160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/61sjoghaj</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians arrive back home after being evacuated from Israel; 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evacuation of Australians from Israel and Iran underway; and, in AFL, Fremantle claim victory, five matches in a row, with a resounding win against Essendon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump yet to decide on whether there will be a US strike against Iran; evacuation of Australians from Israel and Iran underway; and, in AFL, Fremantle claim victory, five matches in a row, with a resounding win against Essendon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 June 2025</title><description>The Israel-Iran ceasefire holds; Scores of civilians killed in shooting at aid distribution centre in Gaza; in men's lawn hockey, the Kookaburras had nothing to laugh about in Berlin on Tuesday night as Germany stormed back to a 3-2 win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250625133835-asyrian-250625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-a526-dc06-add7-e766ed3d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3438720"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-a526-dc06-add7-e766ed3d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-june-2025/m0shoqd13</link><itunes:subtitle>The Israel-Iran ceasefire holds; Scores of civilians killed in shooting at aid distribution centre in Gaza; in men's lawn hockey, the Kookaburras had nothing to laugh about in Berlin on Tuesday night as Germany stormed back to a 3-2 win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Israel-Iran ceasefire holds; Scores of civilians killed in shooting at aid distribution centre in Gaza; in men's lawn hockey, the Kookaburras had nothing to laugh about in Berlin on Tuesday night as Germany stormed back to a 3-2 win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian knowledge preserved: New digital library to launch in July 2025</title><description>Marilyn Oshana, team leader of the Ashurbanipal Library Project under the Assyrian Australian Association, told SBS that after years of dedicated effort, the new online library will officially launch on 3 July 2025. According to Oshana, the library now holds over 5,000 items, including books, journals, documents, and audiovisual materials. A significant portion of the printed collection has already been digitised. She also announced that two new books will be officially launched on the same day. Click on play to listen to the interview.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250624175706-assyrian-2413e4f5-33f5-4dd1-b192-2d50dd625f6b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-9c8c-de32-a1b7-9eac2d8b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18491825"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-9c8c-de32-a1b7-9eac2d8b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-knowledge-preserved-new-digital-library-to-launch-in-july-2025/j18qq0yix</link><itunes:subtitle>Marilyn Oshana, team leader of the Ashurbanipal Library Project under the Assyrian Australian Association, told SBS that after years of dedicated effort, the new online library will officially launch on 3 July 2025. According to Oshana, the library now holds over 5,000 items, including books, journals, documents, and audiovisual materials. A significant portion of the printed collection has already been digitised. She also announced that two new books will be officially launched on the same day. Click on play to listen to the interview.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Marilyn Oshana, team leader of the Ashurbanipal Library Project under the Assyrian Australian Association, told SBS that after years of dedicated effort, the new online library will officially launch on 3 July 2025. According to Oshana, the library now holds over 5,000 items, including books, journals, documents, and audiovisual materials. A significant portion of the printed collection has already been digitised. She also announced that two new books will be officially launched on the same day. Click on play to listen to the interview.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian youth to organise Assyria Day celebrations</title><description>The Assyrian National Council is celebrating Assyria Day 2025 with a renewed spirit. The Young Assyrians, a dynamic, youth-led initiative, are organising this year's celebration. Dennis Suro, the group's Vice President, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share insights into the goals and vision behind the event. He also outlined the program for this year’s theme: Return to Ashor, highlighting its political and cultural significance and the broader message of unity and heritage.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250624174109-assyrian-c2c0ed14-9189-44f6-9712-dca6739aec5e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-9acb-dc06-add7-fbef65430000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14740529"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-9acb-dc06-add7-fbef65430000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-youth-to-organise-assyria-day-celebrations/6jevwjbx8</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian National Council is celebrating Assyria Day 2025 with a renewed spirit. The Young Assyrians, a dynamic, youth-led initiative, are organising this year's celebration. Dennis Suro, the group's Vice President, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share insights into the goals and vision behind the event. He also outlined the program for this year’s theme: Return to Ashor, highlighting its political and cultural significance and the broader message of unity and heritage.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian National Council is celebrating Assyria Day 2025 with a renewed spirit. The Young Assyrians, a dynamic, youth-led initiative, are organising this year's celebration. Dennis Suro, the group's Vice President, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share insights into the goals and vision behind the event. He also outlined the program for this year’s theme: Return to Ashor, highlighting its political and cultural significance and the broader message of unity and heritage.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 24 June 2024</title><description>France's President Macron says bombs will not create regime change in Iran; new statistics reveal one in eight Australian adults, and one in six children, are now living below the poverty line; and, in sport, mixed news for Aussie women in the lead-up to Wimbledon.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250624144108-assyrian-a6c431f1-6fde-44b6-90d8-f545e18cae78.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-a035-de32-a1b7-b23d2a900000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11470001"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-a035-de32-a1b7-b23d2a900000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-24-june-2024/83pfwysgh</link><itunes:subtitle>France's President Macron says bombs will not create regime change in Iran; new statistics reveal one in eight Australian adults, and one in six children, are now living below the poverty line; and, in sport, mixed news for Aussie women in the lead-up to Wimbledon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>France's President Macron says bombs will not create regime change in Iran; new statistics reveal one in eight Australian adults, and one in six children, are now living below the poverty line; and, in sport, mixed news for Aussie women in the lead-up to Wimbledon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Suicide bomb attack devastates Damascus church</title><description>A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus has killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 50, shattering Sunday Mass and reigniting fears over Syria’s fragile post-Assad security. The attack, reportedly carried out by an I-S militant, struck a congregation of 350 worshippers, leaving scenes of devastation and raising questions about the new government's ability to protect religious minorities. And a warning – some listeners may find this content distressing. Click on play to listen to the interview. Click on play to listen to the report.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250623212608-assyrian-93a75cc3-70b7-4981-a722-a45679f801b1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-9c7d-d3b8-a5bf-ff7de48d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6979200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-9c7d-d3b8-a5bf-ff7de48d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/suicide-bomb-attack-devastates-damascus-church/teqs5d1vt</link><itunes:subtitle>A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus has killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 50, shattering Sunday Mass and reigniting fears over Syria’s fragile post-Assad security. The attack, reportedly carried out by an I-S militant, struck a congregation of 350 worshippers, leaving scenes of devastation and raising questions about the new government's ability to protect religious minorities. And a warning – some listeners may find this content distressing. Click on play to listen to the interview. Click on play to listen to the report.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus has killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 50, shattering Sunday Mass and reigniting fears over Syria’s fragile post-Assad security. The attack, reportedly carried out by an I-S militant, struck a congregation of 350 worshippers, leaving scenes of devastation and raising questions about the new government's ability to protect religious minorities. And a warning – some listeners may find this content distressing. Click on play to listen to the interview. Click on play to listen to the report.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:26:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 June 2025</title><description>The full extent of damage from US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites still being assessed; safe and open airspace still a challenge in evacuating Australians from the Middle East; and, in sport, Mary Fowler nominated for two categories in the Professional Footballers' Association Awards.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250623131529-assyrian-230625-news-flash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-9ac4-d3b8-a5bf-fbc4cfff0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3160704"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-9ac4-d3b8-a5bf-fbc4cfff0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-june-2025/u9vs4bfst</link><itunes:subtitle>The full extent of damage from US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites still being assessed; safe and open airspace still a challenge in evacuating Australians from the Middle East; and, in sport, Mary Fowler nominated for two categories in the Professional Footballers' Association Awards.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The full extent of damage from US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites still being assessed; safe and open airspace still a challenge in evacuating Australians from the Middle East; and, in sport, Mary Fowler nominated for two categories in the Professional Footballers' Association Awards.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian-American engineer returns to homeland to support his people</title><description>Danny Sada was born and raised in the United States, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in California. Driven by a deep connection to his heritage, he made the life-changing decision to return permanently to his ancestral homeland of Bet-Nahrain. Now residing in Duhok, Sada works with a non-governmental organisation called Return Org, which focuses on supporting Assyrian communities and facilitating their sustainable return and development in their native regions. He is the keynote speaker for the upcoming Assyria Day event, organised by the Assyrian National Council of Australia. At the event, he will share his personal journey back to Bet-Nahrain and highlight the mission and impact of Return Org. Click on play to listen to the interview.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250620181408-assyrian-8775a4a8-ee7e-42cb-8915-9f493c86120f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-8766-de32-a1b7-976e14320000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13524401"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-8766-de32-a1b7-976e14320000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-american-engineer-returns-to-homeland-to-support-his-people/5s70qc8o7</link><itunes:subtitle>Danny Sada was born and raised in the United States, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in California. Driven by a deep connection to his heritage, he made the life-changing decision to return permanently to his ancestral homeland of Bet-Nahrain. Now residing in Duhok, Sada works with a non-governmental organisation called Return Org, which focuses on supporting Assyrian communities and facilitating their sustainable return and development in their native regions. He is the keynote speaker for the upcoming Assyria Day event, organised by the Assyrian National Council of Australia. At the event, he will share his personal journey back to Bet-Nahrain and highlight the mission and impact of Return Org. Click on play to listen to the interview.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Danny Sada was born and raised in the United States, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in California. Driven by a deep connection to his heritage, he made the life-changing decision to return permanently to his ancestral homeland of Bet-Nahrain. Now residing in Duhok, Sada works with a non-governmental organisation called Return Org, which focuses on supporting Assyrian communities and facilitating their sustainable return and development in their native regions. He is the keynote speaker for the upcoming Assyria Day event, organised by the Assyrian National Council of Australia. At the event, he will share his personal journey back to Bet-Nahrain and highlight the mission and impact of Return Org. Click on play to listen to the interview.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:14:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 June 2025</title><description>Foreign ministers from across Europe set for talks with their Iranian counterpart; a meeting of minds to kickstart Labor's second attempt at environmental law reform; and, in Formula One, McLaren principal flags some tough talk after teammates' collision in Canada.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250619152244-assyrian-190625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-869d-dc06-add7-e7ff48800000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5920896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-869d-dc06-add7-e7ff48800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-june-2025/hix7zidua</link><itunes:subtitle>Foreign ministers from across Europe set for talks with their Iranian counterpart; a meeting of minds to kickstart Labor's second attempt at environmental law reform; and, in Formula One, McLaren principal flags some tough talk after teammates' collision in Canada.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Foreign ministers from across Europe set for talks with their Iranian counterpart; a meeting of minds to kickstart Labor's second attempt at environmental law reform; and, in Formula One, McLaren principal flags some tough talk after teammates' collision in Canada.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 17 June 2025</title><description>In this program: News bulletin; an interview with Oliver Slewa about Privacy Awareness Week; SBS Examines: Labor's new super laws; and Australia Explained: Australian building and insurance.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250618150819-assyrian-89cc6f02-3fbc-440b-8c2c-e48606f47914.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-8156-df55-addf-a7feb36c0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="48972978"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-8156-df55-addf-a7feb36c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-17-june-2025/oc55m964v</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: News bulletin; an interview with Oliver Slewa about Privacy Awareness Week; SBS Examines: Labor's new super laws; and Australia Explained: Australian building and insurance.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: News bulletin; an interview with Oliver Slewa about Privacy Awareness Week; SBS Examines: Labor's new super laws; and Australia Explained: Australian building and insurance.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:51:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:08:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 June 2025</title><description>The United States military is reportedly sending additional fighter jets to the Middle East; Anthony Albanese meets United States officials at the G-7 after President Trump cancelled; and, in rugby league, Laurie Daley eyes redemption as New South Wales chase back-to-back Origin titles.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250618141402-assyrian-180625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-813a-dc06-add7-e37e819b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3443712"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-813a-dc06-add7-e37e819b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-june-2025/hbtyhfmuz</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States military is reportedly sending additional fighter jets to the Middle East; Anthony Albanese meets United States officials at the G-7 after President Trump cancelled; and, in rugby league, Laurie Daley eyes redemption as New South Wales chase back-to-back Origin titles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States military is reportedly sending additional fighter jets to the Middle East; Anthony Albanese meets United States officials at the G-7 after President Trump cancelled; and, in rugby league, Laurie Daley eyes redemption as New South Wales chase back-to-back Origin titles.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:13:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 17 June 2025</title><description>Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump has been cancelled; foreign nationals have been evacuated from Tehran as aerial attacks continue for a fourth day; and, in tennis, early exit for Australians Alex Bolt and Chris O'Connell at the Queen’s tournament in London.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250617145435-assyrian-cf448a98-2cd1-4b55-bc97-a9e8ef50b383.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-7c2a-df55-addf-7eaadebb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10161373"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-7c2a-df55-addf-7eaadebb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-17-june-2025/v04hpi4gm</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump has been cancelled; foreign nationals have been evacuated from Tehran as aerial attacks continue for a fourth day; and, in tennis, early exit for Australians Alex Bolt and Chris O'Connell at the Queen’s tournament in London.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump has been cancelled; foreign nationals have been evacuated from Tehran as aerial attacks continue for a fourth day; and, in tennis, early exit for Australians Alex Bolt and Chris O'Connell at the Queen’s tournament in London.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Privacy Awareness Week with Oliver Slewa</title><description>The week of 16-22 June 2025 is Privacy Awareness Week. Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of the week and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250616154012-assyrian-361714b0-ae4d-4fd8-a4c2-94734f744cf2.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-7738-de32-a1b7-f73cb0b90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11992241"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-7738-de32-a1b7-f73cb0b90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/privacy-awareness-week-with-oliver-slewa/k0jlhon4f</link><itunes:subtitle>The week of 16-22 June 2025 is Privacy Awareness Week. Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of the week and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The week of 16-22 June 2025 is Privacy Awareness Week. Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of the week and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:40:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is Labor's superannuation policy, and why is it stirring controversy?</title><description>Labor's changes to the way superannuation will be taxed has caused an uproar in parts of the community. The policy isn't new, so what's the big deal about it now? And what do the changes actually mean?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250804160758-assyrian-c34afcf6-be89-4f2b-a1a2-47d77ad0d4f8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-7700-df55-addf-77aab4800000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8399921"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-7700-df55-addf-77aab4800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-is-labors-superannuation-policy-and-why-is-it-stirring-controversy/u3mrr65hm</link><itunes:subtitle>Labor's changes to the way superannuation will be taxed has caused an uproar in parts of the community. The policy isn't new, so what's the big deal about it now? And what do the changes actually mean?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Labor's changes to the way superannuation will be taxed has caused an uproar in parts of the community. The policy isn't new, so what's the big deal about it now? And what do the changes actually mean?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:51:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 June 2025</title><description>World leaders urge diplomatic talks to reduce tensions between Israel and Iran; a new report details the rising cost of seeing a specialist doctor; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins his first Critérium du Dauphiné title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250616104145-assyrian-160625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-762b-dc06-add7-f76fd8e90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3335040"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-762b-dc06-add7-f76fd8e90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-june-2025/cit03et7s</link><itunes:subtitle>World leaders urge diplomatic talks to reduce tensions between Israel and Iran; a new report details the rising cost of seeing a specialist doctor; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins his first Critérium du Dauphiné title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>World leaders urge diplomatic talks to reduce tensions between Israel and Iran; a new report details the rising cost of seeing a specialist doctor; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins his first Critérium du Dauphiné title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly News Wrap</title><description>All but one passenger confirmed dead from onboard an Air India flight to London that crashed shortly after take off ; the United States reviews the AUKUS security pact with Australia and the UK; and, in football, Tottenham names to new coach to replace Australian Ange Postecoglou.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250613125012-assyrian-e2361525-2789-42a8-bfa4-eeaaa44da086.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-672e-de32-a1b7-f72eff780000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11640192"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-672e-de32-a1b7-f72eff780000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/s98u2axob</link><itunes:subtitle>All but one passenger confirmed dead from onboard an Air India flight to London that crashed shortly after take off ; the United States reviews the AUKUS security pact with Australia and the UK; and, in football, Tottenham names to new coach to replace Australian Ange Postecoglou.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>All but one passenger confirmed dead from onboard an Air India flight to London that crashed shortly after take off ; the United States reviews the AUKUS security pact with Australia and the UK; and, in football, Tottenham names to new coach to replace Australian Ange Postecoglou.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Socceroos secure World Cup qualification after win over Saudi Arabia</title><description>The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. Feelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step. World Cup qualification has been achieved by the Socceroos for a sixth consecutive time .</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250612171105-assyrian-c87724a3-38ac-4ed5-a634-f2c7bddc9ca5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-62f4-df55-addf-66fe20610000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4829568"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-62f4-df55-addf-66fe20610000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/socceroos-secure-world-cup-qualification-after-win-over-saudi-arabia/3jcx0x2lg</link><itunes:subtitle>The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. Feelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step. World Cup qualification has been achieved by the Socceroos for a sixth consecutive time .</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. Feelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step. World Cup qualification has been achieved by the Socceroos for a sixth consecutive time .</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:10:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian program 10 June 2025</title><description>In this program: News bulletin, interview with Counter-Tenor Robert Adam about his concert, Suzy David talking bout her journey with SBS Assyrian, SBS 50 explainer about the achievements of some in language programs</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250612130658-assyrian-program-10-june-2025.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-6197-db8f-afdf-e5bfbb850000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53781888"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-6197-db8f-afdf-e5bfbb850000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-program-10-june-2025/fk6ry12p3</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: News bulletin, interview with Counter-Tenor Robert Adam about his concert, Suzy David talking bout her journey with SBS Assyrian, SBS 50 explainer about the achievements of some in language programs</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: News bulletin, interview with Counter-Tenor Robert Adam about his concert, Suzy David talking bout her journey with SBS Assyrian, SBS 50 explainer about the achievements of some in language programs</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:06:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian Opera Foundation–Australia selects Robert Adam for elite recital performance</title><description>Countertenor Robert Adam has been selected as one of eight distinguished classical singers from across Australia by the Italian Opera Foundation–Australia to perform in a prestigious concert at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on 29 June 2025. Expressing his excitement and gratitude, Mr. Adam said he is honoured to be part of this special event, which he sees as a valuable opportunity for greater exposure and an important step forward in his classical music career.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250610185008-assyrian-e65d24b7-5057-4ea5-ab7a-7140c3ae06e4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-53cf-d851-a3b7-d7dfcdfa0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16040753"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-53cf-d851-a3b7-d7dfcdfa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/italian-opera-foundation-australia-selects-robert-adam-for-elite-recital-performance/6ik1nyugp</link><itunes:subtitle>Countertenor Robert Adam has been selected as one of eight distinguished classical singers from across Australia by the Italian Opera Foundation–Australia to perform in a prestigious concert at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on 29 June 2025. Expressing his excitement and gratitude, Mr. Adam said he is honoured to be part of this special event, which he sees as a valuable opportunity for greater exposure and an important step forward in his classical music career.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Countertenor Robert Adam has been selected as one of eight distinguished classical singers from across Australia by the Italian Opera Foundation–Australia to perform in a prestigious concert at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on 29 June 2025. Expressing his excitement and gratitude, Mr. Adam said he is honoured to be part of this special event, which he sees as a valuable opportunity for greater exposure and an important step forward in his classical music career.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:50:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 10 June 2025</title><description>Marines to join the National Guard at immigration raid protests in Los Angeles; Labor's Prue Car diagnosed with breast cancer; and, in tennis, two Australians left in the Queen's Club women's tournament after Daria Kasatkina defeated.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250610123912-assyrian-5b0fc6f1-524a-4a33-99d2-3047ef7c68a5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-57ae-d851-a3b7-d7bed9660000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10768512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-57ae-d851-a3b7-d7bed9660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-10-june-2025/by8k2kutt</link><itunes:subtitle>Marines to join the National Guard at immigration raid protests in Los Angeles; Labor's Prue Car diagnosed with breast cancer; and, in tennis, two Australians left in the Queen's Club women's tournament after Daria Kasatkina defeated.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Marines to join the National Guard at immigration raid protests in Los Angeles; Labor's Prue Car diagnosed with breast cancer; and, in tennis, two Australians left in the Queen's Club women's tournament after Daria Kasatkina defeated.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 June 2025</title><description>Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's an immense privilege to receive the nation's highest honour; SBS turns 50 today; and, in Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open men's title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250609125227-assyrian-090625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-5296-da57-a9d7-5ad6025c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2978688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-5296-da57-a9d7-5ad6025c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-june-2025/0mhgrz11j</link><itunes:subtitle>Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's an immense privilege to receive the nation's highest honour; SBS turns 50 today; and, in Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open men's title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's an immense privilege to receive the nation's highest honour; SBS turns 50 today; and, in Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open men's title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:52:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>German Chancellor confident of a Ukrainian peace deal; Australia moves closer to a free trade agreement with the EU; and, in sport, Socceroos win over Japan takes them to FIFA World Cup finals</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250606124924-assyrian-cec53171-a081-4bb6-8fe8-d9fa89d55809.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-431e-db8f-afdf-e73e181c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11156736"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-431e-db8f-afdf-e73e181c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/abayhg79x</link><itunes:subtitle>German Chancellor confident of a Ukrainian peace deal; Australia moves closer to a free trade agreement with the EU; and, in sport, Socceroos win over Japan takes them to FIFA World Cup finals</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>German Chancellor confident of a Ukrainian peace deal; Australia moves closer to a free trade agreement with the EU; and, in sport, Socceroos win over Japan takes them to FIFA World Cup finals</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:49:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>50 years of SBS: More than simply sexy movies and soccer</title><description>1975 was a time of change in global politics. There was the horror of the Pol Pot genocide, the end of the Vietnam War - while in Australia there was the dismissal of the Labor Whitlam government. It was also a time when Australia was rapidly changing into the multicultural society we see today, coinciding with the birth of the nation's multilingual broadcaster: SBS.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250605171602-assyrian-49aef34a-5980-4ed7-bfac-3a2eb0310864.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-3eeb-da57-a9d7-3eff2b630000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="19060913"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-3eeb-da57-a9d7-3eff2b630000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/50-years-of-sbs-more-than-simply-sexy-movies-and-soccer/3xobvnux1</link><itunes:subtitle>1975 was a time of change in global politics. There was the horror of the Pol Pot genocide, the end of the Vietnam War - while in Australia there was the dismissal of the Labor Whitlam government. It was also a time when Australia was rapidly changing into the multicultural society we see today, coinciding with the birth of the nation's multilingual broadcaster: SBS.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>1975 was a time of change in global politics. There was the horror of the Pol Pot genocide, the end of the Vietnam War - while in Australia there was the dismissal of the Labor Whitlam government. It was also a time when Australia was rapidly changing into the multicultural society we see today, coinciding with the birth of the nation's multilingual broadcaster: SBS.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 June 2025</title><description>The US vetoes a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza; Tasmania's premier continues the fight for his political life; and, in sport, rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones has reached the final eight at the French Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250605112954-assyrian-050625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-3db2-da57-a9d7-3ff6474f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3421440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-3db2-da57-a9d7-3ff6474f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-june-2025/kx96nxyni</link><itunes:subtitle>The US vetoes a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza; Tasmania's premier continues the fight for his political life; and, in sport, rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones has reached the final eight at the French Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The US vetoes a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza; Tasmania's premier continues the fight for his political life; and, in sport, rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones has reached the final eight at the French Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:29:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 3 June 2025</title><description>A study finds more than one in three Australian men have committed violence against an intimate partner; Australia's lowest-paid workers have been handed a 3.5 per cent wage increase; and, in sport, The Matildas to be immortalised at the National Gallery in Canberra.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250604112421-assyrian-66770cca-0078-481c-a5f0-5ba5f232d644.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-3879-db8f-afdf-fc7ba1830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10416384"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-3879-db8f-afdf-fc7ba1830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-3-june-2025/0zunvbsja</link><itunes:subtitle>A study finds more than one in three Australian men have committed violence against an intimate partner; Australia's lowest-paid workers have been handed a 3.5 per cent wage increase; and, in sport, The Matildas to be immortalised at the National Gallery in Canberra.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A study finds more than one in three Australian men have committed violence against an intimate partner; Australia's lowest-paid workers have been handed a 3.5 per cent wage increase; and, in sport, The Matildas to be immortalised at the National Gallery in Canberra.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:24:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 3 June 2025</title><description>In this program: Highlights from STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian conference with Assyrian community leaders; SBS Examines on how Dubbo is embracing multiculturalism and in Australia Explained, how the media works in Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250604102329-assyrian-f76cec65-5cd1-4d43-bf8a-c90dca87b9e5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-383c-da57-a9d7-3a7cf03a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54454656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-383c-da57-a9d7-3a7cf03a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-3-june-2025/wn4qh7rp7</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian conference with Assyrian community leaders; SBS Examines on how Dubbo is embracing multiculturalism and in Australia Explained, how the media works in Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Highlights from STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian conference with Assyrian community leaders; SBS Examines on how Dubbo is embracing multiculturalism and in Australia Explained, how the media works in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:56:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:23:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 June 2025</title><description>Israel says it is not targeting civilians at Gaza aid distribution sites; Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff staring down a no-confidence motion; and, in sport, World Boxing apologises to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif over a gender eligibility row.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250604093526-assyrian-040625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-3823-d851-a3b7-ff3384f60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3220608"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-3823-d851-a3b7-ff3384f60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-june-2025/yke6bda5y</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel says it is not targeting civilians at Gaza aid distribution sites; Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff staring down a no-confidence motion; and, in sport, World Boxing apologises to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif over a gender eligibility row.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel says it is not targeting civilians at Gaza aid distribution sites; Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff staring down a no-confidence motion; and, in sport, World Boxing apologises to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif over a gender eligibility row.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:35:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israel investigating amid claims Gazans were killed trying to access aid</title><description>The Israeli military (IDF) says it will investigate every incident linked to its food distribution efforts in Gaza, after at least 31 Palestinians were killed and more than 170 wounded while allegedly trying to access aid. The violence unfolded near a new humanitarian aid hub in Rafah, set up by the privately-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but there are conflicting accounts of what actually occurred.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250602172630-assyrian-45670c46-e55f-4c52-9acc-579e93782574.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-2f7e-da57-a9d7-2f7e04980000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8408064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-2f7e-da57-a9d7-2f7e04980000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/israel-investigating-amid-claims-gazans-were-killed-trying-to-access-aid/yunqs8ab6</link><itunes:subtitle>The Israeli military (IDF) says it will investigate every incident linked to its food distribution efforts in Gaza, after at least 31 Palestinians were killed and more than 170 wounded while allegedly trying to access aid. The violence unfolded near a new humanitarian aid hub in Rafah, set up by the privately-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but there are conflicting accounts of what actually occurred.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Israeli military (IDF) says it will investigate every incident linked to its food distribution efforts in Gaza, after at least 31 Palestinians were killed and more than 170 wounded while allegedly trying to access aid. The violence unfolded near a new humanitarian aid hub in Rafah, set up by the privately-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but there are conflicting accounts of what actually occurred.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:26:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 June 2025</title><description>The federal government is under pressure to consider targeted sanctions against Israel; house prices in Australia increased by another 0.5 per cent in May; and, in football, The Matildas have a new coach.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250602125722-assyrian-020625-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-2e8f-da57-a9d7-2edf8f720000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3266688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-2e8f-da57-a9d7-2edf8f720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-june-2025/le1irqnmt</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government is under pressure to consider targeted sanctions against Israel; house prices in Australia increased by another 0.5 per cent in May; and, in football, The Matildas have a new coach.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government is under pressure to consider targeted sanctions against Israel; house prices in Australia increased by another 0.5 per cent in May; and, in football, The Matildas have a new coach.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:57:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian conference for health workers and community leaders</title><description>Marel Parono, mental health project officer at STARTTS, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the conference, highlighting key topics from the Accidental Counselling training attended by Assyrian health interpreters, women’s group organisers, and case managers from various mental health organisations. We also spoke to Oliver Slewa, who highlighted the importance of his organisation's participation. Several participants shared their thoughts on the conference.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250602144917-assyrian-1f573dea-9781-4979-9db7-184b3902985a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-2a8e-db8f-afdf-eeae0d850000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="21607985"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-2a8e-db8f-afdf-eeae0d850000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/startts-and-shayna-humanitarian-conference-for-health-workers-and-community-leaders/7msd54aye</link><itunes:subtitle>Marel Parono, mental health project officer at STARTTS, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the conference, highlighting key topics from the Accidental Counselling training attended by Assyrian health interpreters, women’s group organisers, and case managers from various mental health organisations. We also spoke to Oliver Slewa, who highlighted the importance of his organisation's participation. Several participants shared their thoughts on the conference.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Marel Parono, mental health project officer at STARTTS, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the conference, highlighting key topics from the Accidental Counselling training attended by Assyrian health interpreters, women’s group organisers, and case managers from various mental health organisations. We also spoke to Oliver Slewa, who highlighted the importance of his organisation's participation. Several participants shared their thoughts on the conference.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:22:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Donald Trump's tariffs off, then on again, after a court ruling in the United States; allegations the new aid model in Gaza is a distraction from alleged Israeli atrocities; and, in sport, New South Wales wins State of Origin game one.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250530183910-assyrian-0f3524bc-da1d-4c1f-af9b-e0cc225f4ceb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-1ed1-d851-a3b7-dfd1d15e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11202816"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-1ed1-d851-a3b7-dfd1d15e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ctinjfm8r</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump's tariffs off, then on again, after a court ruling in the United States; allegations the new aid model in Gaza is a distraction from alleged Israeli atrocities; and, in sport, New South Wales wins State of Origin game one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump's tariffs off, then on again, after a court ruling in the United States; allegations the new aid model in Gaza is a distraction from alleged Israeli atrocities; and, in sport, New South Wales wins State of Origin game one.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 18:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 27 May 2025</title><description>In this program: an interview with Badri Diril about his book on Assyrian folktales; in Australia Explained: how to nominate someone for the Order of Australia; and in SBS Examines: Reconciliation.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250530121441-assyrian-28189256-7db5-46c2-89b9-09519a429549.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-1ee9-d851-a3b7-dff951e40000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="50591616"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-1ee9-d851-a3b7-dff951e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-27-may-2025/849yk5clm</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: an interview with Badri Diril about his book on Assyrian folktales; in Australia Explained: how to nominate someone for the Order of Australia; and in SBS Examines: Reconciliation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: an interview with Badri Diril about his book on Assyrian folktales; in Australia Explained: how to nominate someone for the Order of Australia; and in SBS Examines: Reconciliation.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:52:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:14:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is coercive control and how to get help?</title><description>Coercive control was legally criminalised in NSW on 1 July 2024. Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He says, according to the NSW government, coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It’s domestic abuse and it can cause serious harm, so it’s important to know the signs.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250529161358-assyrian-8f63e202-04ef-4830-adca-7fa1ca25edb3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-1a98-d851-a3b7-df9825340000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16960433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-1a98-d851-a3b7-df9825340000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-is-coercive-control-and-how-to-get-help/04h72j1l9</link><itunes:subtitle>Coercive control was legally criminalised in NSW on 1 July 2024. Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He says, according to the NSW government, coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It’s domestic abuse and it can cause serious harm, so it’s important to know the signs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Coercive control was legally criminalised in NSW on 1 July 2024. Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He says, according to the NSW government, coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It’s domestic abuse and it can cause serious harm, so it’s important to know the signs.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:13:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 May 2025</title><description>Murder charges laid after a fatal house fire in the Sydney suburb of Croydon; five teens die after an apparent house party in Siberia; and, in sport, Alexei Popyrin reaches the third round at Roland Garros for the first time.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250529102212-assyrian-290525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-1967-da57-a9d7-1b779b8c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3335424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-1967-da57-a9d7-1b779b8c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-may-2025/4jjahj08t</link><itunes:subtitle>Murder charges laid after a fatal house fire in the Sydney suburb of Croydon; five teens die after an apparent house party in Siberia; and, in sport, Alexei Popyrin reaches the third round at Roland Garros for the first time.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Murder charges laid after a fatal house fire in the Sydney suburb of Croydon; five teens die after an apparent house party in Siberia; and, in sport, Alexei Popyrin reaches the third round at Roland Garros for the first time.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 28 May 2025</title><description>One person dies after a house fire in Sydney; police have charged seven people in Melbourne over their alleged involvement in a machete brawl; and, in sport, New South Wales Blues back Nathan Cleary after State of Origin criticism.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250528114644-assyrian-280525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-148e-db8f-afdf-f4ae8d4a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3346176"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-148e-db8f-afdf-f4ae8d4a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-28-may-2025/9psfzzcp3</link><itunes:subtitle>One person dies after a house fire in Sydney; police have charged seven people in Melbourne over their alleged involvement in a machete brawl; and, in sport, New South Wales Blues back Nathan Cleary after State of Origin criticism.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>One person dies after a house fire in Sydney; police have charged seven people in Melbourne over their alleged involvement in a machete brawl; and, in sport, New South Wales Blues back Nathan Cleary after State of Origin criticism.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 11:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>An Assyrian author revives folktales in a new multilingual book</title><description>Assyrian author Bedri Deril was born in the Bohtan region of southeastern Turkey. From an early age, he was deeply influenced by the oral storytelling traditions of his grandmother, who would recount ancient Assyrian folk tales to him and his siblings. These stories, rich with cultural wisdom and ancestral memory, left a lasting impression on him. As he grew older, Bedri recognised the importance of preserving this oral heritage. Motivated by a desire to keep these stories alive for future generations, he set out to collect and document the tales he had memorised in his youth. This effort culminated in the creation of his book, Assyrian Folk Tales, which is now available in both Assyrian (Suret) and various European languages. Currently, Mr. Deril is in Australia promoting the book and sharing his cultural legacy with a wider audience. His work stands as a testament to the resilience of Assyrian storytelling and the enduring power of heritage through language.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250527162318-assyrian-e204a2c1-09f5-4dfb-b162-ab8b40944b9f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-0b26-d17a-add7-2b7e146c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16442417"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-0b26-d17a-add7-2b7e146c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/an-assyrian-author-revives-folktales-in-a-new-multilingual-book/v32pvkquw</link><itunes:subtitle>Assyrian author Bedri Deril was born in the Bohtan region of southeastern Turkey. From an early age, he was deeply influenced by the oral storytelling traditions of his grandmother, who would recount ancient Assyrian folk tales to him and his siblings. These stories, rich with cultural wisdom and ancestral memory, left a lasting impression on him. As he grew older, Bedri recognised the importance of preserving this oral heritage. Motivated by a desire to keep these stories alive for future generations, he set out to collect and document the tales he had memorised in his youth. This effort culminated in the creation of his book, Assyrian Folk Tales, which is now available in both Assyrian (Suret) and various European languages. Currently, Mr. Deril is in Australia promoting the book and sharing his cultural legacy with a wider audience. His work stands as a testament to the resilience of Assyrian storytelling and the enduring power of heritage through language.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Assyrian author Bedri Deril was born in the Bohtan region of southeastern Turkey. From an early age, he was deeply influenced by the oral storytelling traditions of his grandmother, who would recount ancient Assyrian folk tales to him and his siblings. These stories, rich with cultural wisdom and ancestral memory, left a lasting impression on him. As he grew older, Bedri recognised the importance of preserving this oral heritage. Motivated by a desire to keep these stories alive for future generations, he set out to collect and document the tales he had memorised in his youth. This effort culminated in the creation of his book, Assyrian Folk Tales, which is now available in both Assyrian (Suret) and various European languages. Currently, Mr. Deril is in Australia promoting the book and sharing his cultural legacy with a wider audience. His work stands as a testament to the resilience of Assyrian storytelling and the enduring power of heritage through language.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:23:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 27 May 2025</title><description>Reconciliation Week begins; the United States puts forward a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire; and in tennis, Australian Open champion Madison Keys defeats Daria Saville at the French Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250527160557-assyrian-4ebbc089-05cc-4b09-b077-ad61b106c0d4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-104f-da57-a9d7-1a5f0fb90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10512768"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-104f-da57-a9d7-1a5f0fb90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-27-may-2025/5ts7vluzz</link><itunes:subtitle>Reconciliation Week begins; the United States puts forward a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire; and in tennis, Australian Open champion Madison Keys defeats Daria Saville at the French Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Reconciliation Week begins; the United States puts forward a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire; and in tennis, Australian Open champion Madison Keys defeats Daria Saville at the French Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:05:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 20 May 2025</title><description>In this program: an interview with Oliver Slewa about the Shayna Humanitarian and STARTTS collaboration on a conference about youth suicide; highlights from an Assyrian play about dementia; and a new episode of SBS Examines.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250527115944-assyrian-eff486cd-532c-4af0-ac2e-6f69f5549b9b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-0efb-daf5-a1b7-2efbd61d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="54760320"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-0efb-daf5-a1b7-2efbd61d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-20-may-2025/7ayoolqg9</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: an interview with Oliver Slewa about the Shayna Humanitarian and STARTTS collaboration on a conference about youth suicide; highlights from an Assyrian play about dementia; and a new episode of SBS Examines.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: an interview with Oliver Slewa about the Shayna Humanitarian and STARTTS collaboration on a conference about youth suicide; highlights from an Assyrian play about dementia; and a new episode of SBS Examines.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:57:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 11:59:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 May 2025</title><description>Logistical challenges for emergency services helping flood-hit communities in New South Wales; Australians mark National Sorry Day; and, in cycling, Carlos Verona claims his first Grand Tour Stage win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250526111159-assyrian-260525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000197-0a20-d867-a3ff-2b31cc340000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3336960"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000197-0a20-d867-a3ff-2b31cc340000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-may-2025/ypwgqsrqq</link><itunes:subtitle>Logistical challenges for emergency services helping flood-hit communities in New South Wales; Australians mark National Sorry Day; and, in cycling, Carlos Verona claims his first Grand Tour Stage win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Logistical challenges for emergency services helping flood-hit communities in New South Wales; Australians mark National Sorry Day; and, in cycling, Carlos Verona claims his first Grand Tour Stage win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 11:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The Prime Minister urges Indonesia to strengthen bilateral defence ties; the UN insists it won't back a US-backed aid effort in Gaza, as around 100 more people die in the latest strikes; and, in cycling, Aussies at both ends of the spectrum of fortune, after a chaotic stage six of the Giro D'Italia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250522114606-assyrian-e5117aa0-8932-4164-b281-0cfc86e00fe3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-f59d-d9aa-a5f7-f7dd85510000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11076864"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-f59d-d9aa-a5f7-f7dd85510000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/1izbmqyfp</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister urges Indonesia to strengthen bilateral defence ties; the UN insists it won't back a US-backed aid effort in Gaza, as around 100 more people die in the latest strikes; and, in cycling, Aussies at both ends of the spectrum of fortune, after a chaotic stage six of the Giro D'Italia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister urges Indonesia to strengthen bilateral defence ties; the UN insists it won't back a US-backed aid effort in Gaza, as around 100 more people die in the latest strikes; and, in cycling, Aussies at both ends of the spectrum of fortune, after a chaotic stage six of the Giro D'Italia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:46:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 20 May 2025</title><description>The United Nations warns Israel to urgently allow more food into Gaza as it warns of an unprecedented attack; Australia's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister embark on strategic talks in the Asia-Pacific; and. in sport, N-F-L Clubs fight over the fate of a controversial play they say is dangerous.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250522112854-assyrian-c9517b2d-a036-4d34-ab1b-6fa58826d09e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-f58a-daf5-a1b6-fdbb0ec70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10319232"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-f58a-daf5-a1b6-fdbb0ec70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-20-may-2025/xx87ktftf</link><itunes:subtitle>The United Nations warns Israel to urgently allow more food into Gaza as it warns of an unprecedented attack; Australia's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister embark on strategic talks in the Asia-Pacific; and. in sport, N-F-L Clubs fight over the fate of a controversial play they say is dangerous.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United Nations warns Israel to urgently allow more food into Gaza as it warns of an unprecedented attack; Australia's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister embark on strategic talks in the Asia-Pacific; and. in sport, N-F-L Clubs fight over the fate of a controversial play they say is dangerous.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:28:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 May 2025</title><description>The UK suspends trade talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement; flash flooding on the New South Wales Hunter and Mid-North Coast intensifies; and, in sport, a crocodile habitat will be assessed as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250522110411-assyrian-210525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-f57a-d867-a3fe-ff7beb950000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3315456"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-f57a-d867-a3fe-ff7beb950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-may-2025/veck77put</link><itunes:subtitle>The UK suspends trade talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement; flash flooding on the New South Wales Hunter and Mid-North Coast intensifies; and, in sport, a crocodile habitat will be assessed as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UK suspends trade talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement; flash flooding on the New South Wales Hunter and Mid-North Coast intensifies; and, in sport, a crocodile habitat will be assessed as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Working for the youth: A suicide prevention conference</title><description>STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian are joining forces to present a conference with Assyrian community leaders and health workers to discuss ways to expand the work with the community to deal with youth suicide. The conference will be held on Sunday, 31 May at Fairfield. Mr Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian says the invitation has been sent to more than 20 Assyrian organisations.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250520211708-assyrian-6d6a02e8-e9b0-4f55-938d-2116ca247484.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-e81f-daf5-a1b6-e8bfdf5b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12293297"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-e81f-daf5-a1b6-e8bfdf5b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/working-for-the-youth-a-suicide-prevention-conference/4sqrwpzk8</link><itunes:subtitle>STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian are joining forces to present a conference with Assyrian community leaders and health workers to discuss ways to expand the work with the community to deal with youth suicide. The conference will be held on Sunday, 31 May at Fairfield. Mr Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian says the invitation has been sent to more than 20 Assyrian organisations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>STARTTS and Shayna Humanitarian are joining forces to present a conference with Assyrian community leaders and health workers to discuss ways to expand the work with the community to deal with youth suicide. The conference will be held on Sunday, 31 May at Fairfield. Mr Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian says the invitation has been sent to more than 20 Assyrian organisations.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 21:17:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Echoes of Yesterday: A heartfelt portrayal of Dementia’s impact on families</title><description>The Atour Drama Group recently staged their play Echoes of Yesterday, which explores the challenges of dementia and its profound impact on both patients and their families. Speaking to SBS, the play’s writer and director, Zaya Roel, who shared that the goal of the production is to raise awareness within the Assyrian community about how to better support loved ones affected by this condition. The performance took place at Bankstown Theatre on Sunday, 18 May 2025.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250520193808-assyrian-3c9161b4-4849-4998-aff2-852682ba3b5c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-e813-d9aa-a5f7-fa57ecb90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15468593"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-e813-d9aa-a5f7-fa57ecb90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/echoes-of-yesterday-a-heartfelt-portrayal-of-dementias-impact-on-families/4ob3yangz</link><itunes:subtitle>The Atour Drama Group recently staged their play Echoes of Yesterday, which explores the challenges of dementia and its profound impact on both patients and their families. Speaking to SBS, the play’s writer and director, Zaya Roel, who shared that the goal of the production is to raise awareness within the Assyrian community about how to better support loved ones affected by this condition. The performance took place at Bankstown Theatre on Sunday, 18 May 2025.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Atour Drama Group recently staged their play Echoes of Yesterday, which explores the challenges of dementia and its profound impact on both patients and their families. Speaking to SBS, the play’s writer and director, Zaya Roel, who shared that the goal of the production is to raise awareness within the Assyrian community about how to better support loved ones affected by this condition. The performance took place at Bankstown Theatre on Sunday, 18 May 2025.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 19:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 May 2025</title><description>The European Union suggest strengthening security ties with Australia; the Nationals leader has backed the Coalition's nuclear plan; and, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri is defeated by Max Verstappen in Italy.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250519144336-news-flahh.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-e6d2-d17a-add7-eefe30020000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2959104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-e6d2-d17a-add7-eefe30020000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-may-2025/0nptbk7xr</link><itunes:subtitle>The European Union suggest strengthening security ties with Australia; the Nationals leader has backed the Coalition's nuclear plan; and, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri is defeated by Max Verstappen in Italy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The European Union suggest strengthening security ties with Australia; the Nationals leader has backed the Coalition's nuclear plan; and, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri is defeated by Max Verstappen in Italy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:38:42 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Minister discusses ongoing advocacy for the Assyrian community</title><description>Minister Chris Bowen talks to SBS Assyrian about winning the election for the seat of McMahon, reappointment for the ministerial portfolio of Energy and Climate Change and his advocacy and respect for the Assyrian community in Australia. He says that he grew up among Assyrians in Fairfield and Smithfield and understands their plight very well and will keep supporting them. The interview is conducted in English.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250516180411-assyrian-071d0243-6e11-4dd4-bd14-b3d2b1730869.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-d72f-d867-a3fe-ff3fd7600000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10496561"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-d72f-d867-a3fe-ff3fd7600000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/minister-discusses-ongoing-advocacy-for-the-assyrian-community/zr0fviu6w</link><itunes:subtitle>Minister Chris Bowen talks to SBS Assyrian about winning the election for the seat of McMahon, reappointment for the ministerial portfolio of Energy and Climate Change and his advocacy and respect for the Assyrian community in Australia. He says that he grew up among Assyrians in Fairfield and Smithfield and understands their plight very well and will keep supporting them. The interview is conducted in English.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Minister Chris Bowen talks to SBS Assyrian about winning the election for the seat of McMahon, reappointment for the ministerial portfolio of Energy and Climate Change and his advocacy and respect for the Assyrian community in Australia. He says that he grew up among Assyrians in Fairfield and Smithfield and understands their plight very well and will keep supporting them. The interview is conducted in English.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:59:05 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 13 May 2025</title><description>In this episode: Interview with Mar Emil Nona about the Pope's election; interview with writer-director Zaya Roel about his play: Echoes of Yesterday; Yousip Bet Yousip from USA talking about his nationalistic work and active role in Iran for the Assyrian cause.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250514182405-assyrian-3d936133-5f25-4ed6-bd60-a4eda27dfb8d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-cdc9-d0e3-addf-dddf9e0f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53372082"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-cdc9-d0e3-addf-dddf9e0f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-13-may-2025/ika8bkpde</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode: Interview with Mar Emil Nona about the Pope's election; interview with writer-director Zaya Roel about his play: Echoes of Yesterday; Yousip Bet Yousip from USA talking about his nationalistic work and active role in Iran for the Assyrian cause.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode: Interview with Mar Emil Nona about the Pope's election; interview with writer-director Zaya Roel about his play: Echoes of Yesterday; Yousip Bet Yousip from USA talking about his nationalistic work and active role in Iran for the Assyrian cause.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 18:21:33 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 May 2025</title><description>An Australian man believed to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine; the United States announces a major arms deal with Saudi Arabia as President Trump visits the Middle East; in football, Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi dropped from English side Portsmouth</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250514152418-assyrian-140525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-cd2d-d690-a99e-ffede1060000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2875008"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-cd2d-d690-a99e-ffede1060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-may-2025/ca8rer80o</link><itunes:subtitle>An Australian man believed to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine; the United States announces a major arms deal with Saudi Arabia as President Trump visits the Middle East; in football, Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi dropped from English side Portsmouth</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An Australian man believed to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine; the United States announces a major arms deal with Saudi Arabia as President Trump visits the Middle East; in football, Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi dropped from English side Portsmouth</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:06:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 13 May 2025</title><description>Sussan Ley elected the new leader of the Liberal Party; Turkiye welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish PKK militant group; and, in sport: the Indian Premier League tournament set to resume this week after a suspension due to regional violence.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250513172331-assyrian-130525-news-and-content.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-c872-d8fa-a1f7-d97e4fca0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10666752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-c872-d8fa-a1f7-d97e4fca0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-13-may-2025/39hioscbn</link><itunes:subtitle>Sussan Ley elected the new leader of the Liberal Party; Turkiye welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish PKK militant group; and, in sport: the Indian Premier League tournament set to resume this week after a suspension due to regional violence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sussan Ley elected the new leader of the Liberal Party; Turkiye welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish PKK militant group; and, in sport: the Indian Premier League tournament set to resume this week after a suspension due to regional violence.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:05:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pope Leo XIV, the Augustinian Order, and calls for peace</title><description>Archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Diocese of Australia and NZ, Mar Emil Shimoun Nona, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Augustinian Order and his messages of peace, tolerance and love. He was also asked about the participation of the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako, in the Conclave.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250512192305-assyrian-5863d810-5e0f-4643-8c2d-8bb9722c75bc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-bd48-db50-a396-bf58da480000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14343881"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-bd48-db50-a396-bf58da480000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/pope-leo-xiv-the-augustinian-order-and-calls-for-peace/pez77sijc</link><itunes:subtitle>Archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Diocese of Australia and NZ, Mar Emil Shimoun Nona, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Augustinian Order and his messages of peace, tolerance and love. He was also asked about the participation of the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako, in the Conclave.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Diocese of Australia and NZ, Mar Emil Shimoun Nona, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Augustinian Order and his messages of peace, tolerance and love. He was also asked about the participation of the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako, in the Conclave.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:02:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>“Echoes of Yesterday” returns: Zaya Roel’s play shines light on Dementia in the Assyrian community</title><description>Playwright and director Zaya Roel spoke with SBS about the return of his impactful theatrical play, Echoes of Yesterday. After overwhelming demand from the Assyrian community, the production is being replayed due to its powerful and timely focus on the challenges of dementia. The performance will take place at Bankstown Theatre, with free admission available through online registration. Alzheimer's Australia, the Assyrian Medical Association, and STARRTS proudly sponsor this important cultural event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250511150432-assyrian-81043ca7-bf97-483e-8a01-cf8ab1aba484.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-bd9c-d6ae-a797-bfbe8d460000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19823153"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-bd9c-d6ae-a797-bfbe8d460000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/echoes-of-yesterday-returns-zaya-roels-play-shines-light-on-dementia-in-the-assyrian-community/9nsnxjgoc</link><itunes:subtitle>Playwright and director Zaya Roel spoke with SBS about the return of his impactful theatrical play, Echoes of Yesterday. After overwhelming demand from the Assyrian community, the production is being replayed due to its powerful and timely focus on the challenges of dementia. The performance will take place at Bankstown Theatre, with free admission available through online registration. Alzheimer's Australia, the Assyrian Medical Association, and STARRTS proudly sponsor this important cultural event.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Playwright and director Zaya Roel spoke with SBS about the return of his impactful theatrical play, Echoes of Yesterday. After overwhelming demand from the Assyrian community, the production is being replayed due to its powerful and timely focus on the challenges of dementia. The performance will take place at Bankstown Theatre, with free admission available through online registration. Alzheimer's Australia, the Assyrian Medical Association, and STARRTS proudly sponsor this important cultural event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 14:48:19 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome; tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate; and, in sport, the NRL confident a new team franchise in Perth will be a success.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250509152313-assyrian-8bd77ee3-9e24-4f44-b9a9-8894cdc340e0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-aee8-d9df-afb6-aeea82350000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10644864"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-aee8-d9df-afb6-aeea82350000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ani5dkgrm</link><itunes:subtitle>Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome; tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate; and, in sport, the NRL confident a new team franchise in Perth will be a success.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome; tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate; and, in sport, the NRL confident a new team franchise in Perth will be a success.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:04:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does a Papal Conclave work?</title><description>Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on 7 May, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on 21 April at age 88.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250508180415-assyrian-3f62135f-1b85-4ce1-9c90-dc3bbfe04050.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-aee0-d9df-afb6-aee2f7ac0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5428224"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-aee0-d9df-afb6-aee2f7ac0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-does-a-papal-conclave-work/pgljrt9ma</link><itunes:subtitle>Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on 7 May, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on 21 April at age 88.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on 7 May, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on 21 April at age 88.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:55:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 6 May 2025</title><description>Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor's landslide victory; Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there; and, in sport, Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for their fourth manager in three years.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250508120352-assyrian-79b05bcc-a2cc-471d-84b5-2eda31d3e6eb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-ad90-d9df-afb6-afb22ee00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10117632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-ad90-d9df-afb6-afb22ee00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-6-may-2025/bewqfrds6</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor's landslide victory; Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there; and, in sport, Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for their fourth manager in three years.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor's landslide victory; Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there; and, in sport, Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for their fourth manager in three years.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:47:27 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 May 2025</title><description>Two young children die in hospital following a house fire in Queensland: veterans and political leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two; and, in football, Paris St Germain takes down Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250508112324-assyrian-080525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-ad6d-db50-a396-bf7de62f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2949120"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-ad6d-db50-a396-bf7de62f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-may-2025/xwb0lfjt2</link><itunes:subtitle>Two young children die in hospital following a house fire in Queensland: veterans and political leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two; and, in football, Paris St Germain takes down Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Two young children die in hospital following a house fire in Queensland: veterans and political leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two; and, in football, Paris St Germain takes down Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:09:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 6 May 2025</title><description>In this prgram: Oliver Slewa discusses Sydney University's subsidy to Assyrian language teachers to obtain master's degrees; ALC feature about the elections: SBS Examines new episodes and a repeat of highlights of the Assyrian business awards.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250507230454-assyrian-9d24997e-80f3-453f-8e15-0b8ce9d10ac0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-aac1-d6ae-a797-bbff9e0a0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53386752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-aac1-d6ae-a797-bbff9e0a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-6-may-2025/dite47cnw</link><itunes:subtitle>In this prgram: Oliver Slewa discusses Sydney University's subsidy to Assyrian language teachers to obtain master's degrees; ALC feature about the elections: SBS Examines new episodes and a repeat of highlights of the Assyrian business awards.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this prgram: Oliver Slewa discusses Sydney University's subsidy to Assyrian language teachers to obtain master's degrees; ALC feature about the elections: SBS Examines new episodes and a repeat of highlights of the Assyrian business awards.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 22:58:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A journey of connection: Carmen Lazar on her McMahon campaign experience</title><description>Liberal candidate for the seat of McMahon, Carmen Lazar, reflected on her experience during the 2025 Federal Election, saying it gave her the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all walks of life within the electorate’s diverse community. She came second after Labor's Chris Bowen.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250507192329-assyrian-dd60c5bf-13b1-4f5c-8da6-1409dfcc8f1d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-9f20-d9df-afb6-9fa26eea0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="27824561"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-9f20-d9df-afb6-9fa26eea0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-journey-of-connection-carmen-lazar-on-her-mcmahon-campaign-experience/jgrcdqudb</link><itunes:subtitle>Liberal candidate for the seat of McMahon, Carmen Lazar, reflected on her experience during the 2025 Federal Election, saying it gave her the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all walks of life within the electorate’s diverse community. She came second after Labor's Chris Bowen.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Liberal candidate for the seat of McMahon, Carmen Lazar, reflected on her experience during the 2025 Federal Election, saying it gave her the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all walks of life within the electorate’s diverse community. She came second after Labor's Chris Bowen.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:28:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 19:06:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Subsidised master’s program opens doors for Assyrian language teachers</title><description>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a valuable opportunity for Assyrian language teachers to enrol in a two-year, full-time master's program, jointly offered by the universities of Sydney and Western Sydney. The universities support and subsidise the program, making it more accessible for prospective students.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250505192322-assyrian-039f3a00-312f-4682-951c-c6551572122c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-9f67-db50-a396-bf7f24e40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18083633"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-9f67-db50-a396-bf7f24e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/subsidised-masters-program-opens-doors-for-assyrian-language-teachers/ipsfxp2ec</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a valuable opportunity for Assyrian language teachers to enrol in a two-year, full-time master's program, jointly offered by the universities of Sydney and Western Sydney. The universities support and subsidise the program, making it more accessible for prospective students.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a valuable opportunity for Assyrian language teachers to enrol in a two-year, full-time master's program, jointly offered by the universities of Sydney and Western Sydney. The universities support and subsidise the program, making it more accessible for prospective students.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:18:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 19:17:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coalition confront the prospect of worst election result in 80 years</title><description>The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. Meanwhile, the Greens are in a precarious position.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250505112400-assyrian-050525-alc-feature-elections.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-9df5-d8fa-a1f7-ddff390a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4609346"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-9df5-d8fa-a1f7-ddff390a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/coalition-confront-the-prospect-of-worst-election-result-in-80-years/wv18j7rtq</link><itunes:subtitle>The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. Meanwhile, the Greens are in a precarious position.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. Meanwhile, the Greens are in a precarious position.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:04:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 11:05:35 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 May 2025</title><description>The next leader of the Coalition to be chosen in a Liberal party room meeting; a class action begins over strip-searches conducted by New South Wales Police at music festivals; and, in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250505100319-assyrian-050525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-9dae-d6ae-a797-bfbeefc50000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3036672"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-9dae-d6ae-a797-bfbeefc50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-may-2025/ubxo8d9jf</link><itunes:subtitle>The next leader of the Coalition to be chosen in a Liberal party room meeting; a class action begins over strip-searches conducted by New South Wales Police at music festivals; and, in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The next leader of the Coalition to be chosen in a Liberal party room meeting; a class action begins over strip-searches conducted by New South Wales Police at music festivals; and, in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 09:48:32 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Anthony Albanese wins a second term as Australian prime minister as Labor secures a majority government</title><description>Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250504090310-assyrian-030525-dutton-loses-his-seat.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-964f-db50-a396-bf5fc5890000&amp;dur_cat=1" type="audio/mpeg" length="1296578"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-964f-db50-a396-bf5fc5890000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/anthony-albanese-wins-a-second-term-as-australian-prime-minister-as-labor-secures-a-majority-government/ufj24sqat</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:01:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 08:57:08 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Anthony Albanese wins the 2025 federal election</title><description>The Labor Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority government.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250503232335-assyrian-030525-albanese-wins-elections.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-9639-db50-a396-bf397d950000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4475904"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-9639-db50-a396-bf397d950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/anthony-albanese-wins-the-2025-federal-election/8t5ed0uo5</link><itunes:subtitle>The Labor Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority government.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Labor Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority government.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:04:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 23:04:14 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 May 2025</title><description>President Trump blames former President Biden for the US economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; and, in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250501112406-assyrian-010525-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-8965-db50-a396-bf7db3690000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3527040"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-8965-db50-a396-bf7db3690000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-may-2025/deq6yodu7</link><itunes:subtitle>President Trump blames former President Biden for the US economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; and, in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>President Trump blames former President Biden for the US economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; and, in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 11:14:52 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 29 April 2025</title><description>In this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia Explained: taking your child to the emergency department at your local hospital; SBS Examines: the role of religion in elections; and the fourth and final leaders' debate.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250430142346-assyrian-29042025-assyrian-program.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-84a0-d045-a797-e5fa23800000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53713536"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-84a0-d045-a797-e5fa23800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-29-april-2025/paixpm86d</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia Explained: taking your child to the emergency department at your local hospital; SBS Examines: the role of religion in elections; and the fourth and final leaders' debate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia Explained: taking your child to the emergency department at your local hospital; SBS Examines: the role of religion in elections; and the fourth and final leaders' debate.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:10:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Hecklers interrupt a solemn Anzac Day service in Melbourne as diggers remembered around the country; Australian nurses in the Vietnam War honoured with a permanent memorial; and, in sport, the NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250430130511-assyrian-260425-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-847f-d435-afde-f7ff40f10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10224768"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-847f-d435-afde-f7ff40f10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ynnq32t11</link><itunes:subtitle>Hecklers interrupt a solemn Anzac Day service in Melbourne as diggers remembered around the country; Australian nurses in the Vietnam War honoured with a permanent memorial; and, in sport, the NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hecklers interrupt a solemn Anzac Day service in Melbourne as diggers remembered around the country; Australian nurses in the Vietnam War honoured with a permanent memorial; and, in sport, the NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:52:57 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 April 2025</title><description>The Trump administration warns Russia and Ukraine it will walk away from efforts to mediate peace if they don't provide concrete proposals; the death cap mushroom triple-murder trial begins in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250430110552-assyrian-300425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-842a-deb7-a9f6-a53b988d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3398784"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-842a-deb7-a9f6-a53b988d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-april-2025/b9nnuvzro</link><itunes:subtitle>The Trump administration warns Russia and Ukraine it will walk away from efforts to mediate peace if they don't provide concrete proposals; the death cap mushroom triple-murder trial begins in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Trump administration warns Russia and Ukraine it will walk away from efforts to mediate peace if they don't provide concrete proposals; the death cap mushroom triple-murder trial begins in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:56:55 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shayna Humanitarian hosts forum connecting candidates with community</title><description>On 23 April, 2023, Shayna Humanitarian hosted a Meet the Candidates forum, bringing together seven candidates from Family First, Labor, The Greens, One Nation, independent and libertarian parties. The event offered an opportunity for these candidates to engage directly with constituents from the electorates they seek to represent, discussing their party platforms and vision for the community. Throughout the forum, candidates responded to a wide range of questions on pressing issues including housing, healthcare, migration, and refugee policy. At the conclusion of the event, Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share the organisation’s motivation for coordinating the forum and its commitment to community engagement. 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Throughout the forum, candidates responded to a wide range of questions on pressing issues including housing, healthcare, migration, and refugee policy. At the conclusion of the event, Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share the organisation’s motivation for coordinating the forum and its commitment to community engagement. This podcast has an Assyrian introduction with the remainder in English.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On 23 April, 2023, Shayna Humanitarian hosted a Meet the Candidates forum, bringing together seven candidates from Family First, Labor, The Greens, One Nation, independent and libertarian parties. The event offered an opportunity for these candidates to engage directly with constituents from the electorates they seek to represent, discussing their party platforms and vision for the community. Throughout the forum, candidates responded to a wide range of questions on pressing issues including housing, healthcare, migration, and refugee policy. At the conclusion of the event, Oliver Slewa, founder of Shayna Humanitarian, spoke with SBS Assyrian to share the organisation’s motivation for coordinating the forum and its commitment to community engagement. This podcast has an Assyrian introduction with the remainder in English.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:37:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:44:20 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 29 April 2025</title><description>Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine; anti-gambling advocates criticise the major parties' progress on gambling reform; and, in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking IPL century.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250429154724-sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-7ffb-d045-a797-7ffb8f3c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9507840"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-7ffb-d045-a797-7ffb8f3c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-29-april-2025/vtknplh84</link><itunes:subtitle>Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine; anti-gambling advocates criticise the major parties' progress on gambling reform; and, in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking IPL century.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine; anti-gambling advocates criticise the major parties' progress on gambling reform; and, in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking IPL century.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:29:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Final showdown': leaders' debate with one week left of campaigning</title><description>A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders' debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on 3 May.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250428180338-assyrian-02448afe-2b1d-4e10-af76-d5f272730b26.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-7b5b-deb7-a9f6-fb7bf6e70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8688768"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-7b5b-deb7-a9f6-fb7bf6e70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/final-showdown-leaders-debate-with-one-week-left-of-campaigning/t6wpt6yms</link><itunes:subtitle>A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders' debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on 3 May.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders' debate. 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But Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250424162320-assyrian-240425-alc-feature-ukraine-peace-talks.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-665e-df4c-adb6-67defcd60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7338240"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-665e-df4c-adb6-67defcd60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/trump-takes-aim-at-zelenskyy-again/ixd0up6zj</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:03:22 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 April 2025</title><description>The Coalition promises an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; cost-of-living pressures spark a surge in people seeking help from food charities; and, in golf, Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250424133307-assyrian-240425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-65c2-d045-a797-65da02e40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3040512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-65c2-d045-a797-65da02e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-april-2025/vm494gnr2</link><itunes:subtitle>The Coalition promises an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; cost-of-living pressures spark a surge in people seeking help from food charities; and, in golf, Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Coalition promises an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; cost-of-living pressures spark a surge in people seeking help from food charities; and, in golf, Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:08:34 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Pope has died: What happens next?</title><description>Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. 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His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:52:50 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 22 April 2025</title><description>Flags fly at half-mast in Australia to honour Pope Francis; funeral arrangements are organised for the Pontiff; and, in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan wins the 100-metre freestyle national title at the Australian Open Swimming Championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250424092553-assyrian-220425-final-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-64dc-df4c-adb6-67de03b60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14167680"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-64dc-df4c-adb6-67de03b60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-22-april-2025/6svjqxwom</link><itunes:subtitle>Flags fly at half-mast in Australia to honour Pope Francis; funeral arrangements are organised for the Pontiff; and, in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan wins the 100-metre freestyle national title at the Australian Open Swimming Championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Flags fly at half-mast in Australia to honour Pope Francis; funeral arrangements are organised for the Pontiff; and, in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan wins the 100-metre freestyle national title at the Australian Open Swimming Championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:13:13 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 April 2025</title><description>A date set for Pope Francis' funeral; the Coalition vows to increase defence spending if it wins the federal election; and, in sport, Meg Harris wins the 50-metre freestyle.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250423112456-assyrian-230425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-6034-d045-a797-65fe450d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3118464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-6034-d045-a797-65fe450d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-april-2025/nzrhgrie4</link><itunes:subtitle>A date set for Pope Francis' funeral; the Coalition vows to increase defence spending if it wins the federal election; and, in sport, Meg Harris wins the 50-metre freestyle.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A date set for Pope Francis' funeral; the Coalition vows to increase defence spending if it wins the federal election; and, in sport, Meg Harris wins the 50-metre freestyle.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:17:39 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 22 April 2025</title><description>In this program, you will hear Ashour Nona VP of the Assyrian Australian Association talking about Assyrian participation in Anzac Day; descendants of Assyrian Levies talking about the bravery of their fathers and grandfathers during WWII; and a special feature about the death of Pope Francis.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250423104432-assyrian-program-2242025-sbs-id-29693295.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-6008-d435-afde-73daaf810000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53111424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-6008-d435-afde-73daaf810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-22-april-2025/gfinhsl4r</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program, you will hear Ashour Nona VP of the Assyrian Australian Association talking about Assyrian participation in Anzac Day; descendants of Assyrian Levies talking about the bravery of their fathers and grandfathers during WWII; and a special feature about the death of Pope Francis.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program, you will hear Ashour Nona VP of the Assyrian Australian Association talking about Assyrian participation in Anzac Day; descendants of Assyrian Levies talking about the bravery of their fathers and grandfathers during WWII; and a special feature about the death of Pope Francis.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:40:01 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Australian Association joins Anzac Day tribute</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association will proudly participate in an Anzac Day commemorative service at Canley Heights RSL on Friday, 25 April 2025. Speaking with SBS Assyrian, the association’s vice-president, Ashour Nona, emphasised the profound importance of Anzac Day, describing it as a sacred occasion for all communities to unite in remembrance of the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One. Nona also paid tribute to the Assyrian soldiers who served alongside British and French forces, as well as the Assyrian Levies — a British-backed military unit established in the aftermath of the war — to safeguard stability and maintain internal security in British-occupied Mesopotamia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250422224318-assyrian-75cb93a9-e8c6-4e2a-ad0d-e5a49ccfc183.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-5d7c-d435-afde-7ffe40d30000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12564017"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-5d7c-d435-afde-7ffe40d30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-australian-association-joins-anzac-day-tribute/j95419kx2</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association will proudly participate in an Anzac Day commemorative service at Canley Heights RSL on Friday, 25 April 2025. Speaking with SBS Assyrian, the association’s vice-president, Ashour Nona, emphasised the profound importance of Anzac Day, describing it as a sacred occasion for all communities to unite in remembrance of the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One. Nona also paid tribute to the Assyrian soldiers who served alongside British and French forces, as well as the Assyrian Levies — a British-backed military unit established in the aftermath of the war — to safeguard stability and maintain internal security in British-occupied Mesopotamia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association will proudly participate in an Anzac Day commemorative service at Canley Heights RSL on Friday, 25 April 2025. Speaking with SBS Assyrian, the association’s vice-president, Ashour Nona, emphasised the profound importance of Anzac Day, describing it as a sacred occasion for all communities to unite in remembrance of the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One. Nona also paid tribute to the Assyrian soldiers who served alongside British and French forces, as well as the Assyrian Levies — a British-backed military unit established in the aftermath of the war — to safeguard stability and maintain internal security in British-occupied Mesopotamia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:40:32 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 18 April 2025</title><description>In this program: the origin of Easter; the history of the Australian Labor Party; and how to recover from storms and floods.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250421142359-assyrian-180425-assyrian-program.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-5682-d279-a7f6-de87ac160000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53149440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-5682-d279-a7f6-de87ac160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-18-april-2025/3y8qwqrkl</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: the origin of Easter; the history of the Australian Labor Party; and how to recover from storms and floods.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: the origin of Easter; the history of the Australian Labor Party; and how to recover from storms and floods.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:18:26 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 April 2025</title><description>Early voting for the federal election set to begin; Israel's military releases the report from an investigation into the killing of Gaza medics; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers' championship, after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250421132411-assyrian-210425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-5659-dd76-abff-5659216f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2896128"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-5659-dd76-abff-5659216f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-april-2025/z9nyxions</link><itunes:subtitle>Early voting for the federal election set to begin; Israel's military releases the report from an investigation into the killing of Gaza medics; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers' championship, after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Early voting for the federal election set to begin; Israel's military releases the report from an investigation into the killing of Gaza medics; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers' championship, after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:20:41 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where did the word Easter come from, and what is the significance of Easter eggs and bunnies?</title><description>What is the connection between the name of the Assyrian goddess Ishtar and Easter? Why do we break eggs on Easter Sunday? And how did the Easter Bunny become part of the celebration? In this exploration, we will delve into these questions and uncover the history behind the name “Easter” and the traditions that Christians around the world observe during this festive season.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250418200316-assyrian-180425-the-history-of-easter.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-415b-d1b1-a9fe-f9ff2f550000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9214144"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-415b-d1b1-a9fe-f9ff2f550000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/where-did-the-word-easter-come-from-and-what-is-the-significance-of-easter-eggs-and-bunnies/oon6u411k</link><itunes:subtitle>What is the connection between the name of the Assyrian goddess Ishtar and Easter? Why do we break eggs on Easter Sunday? And how did the Easter Bunny become part of the celebration? In this exploration, we will delve into these questions and uncover the history behind the name “Easter” and the traditions that Christians around the world observe during this festive season.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>What is the connection between the name of the Assyrian goddess Ishtar and Easter? Why do we break eggs on Easter Sunday? And how did the Easter Bunny become part of the celebration? In this exploration, we will delve into these questions and uncover the history behind the name “Easter” and the traditions that Christians around the world observe during this festive season.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:01:12 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly News Wrap</title><description>A man armed with a knife shot dead by police in Melbourne; two people killed by the son of a law enforcement officer at Florida State University; and, in N-R-L, The Dragons defeat Manly as the Sea Eagles battle injury concerns.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250418140402-assyrian-190425-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-46f9-dd76-abff-56f9121b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9745152"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-46f9-dd76-abff-56f9121b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/mk6k75sn0</link><itunes:subtitle>A man armed with a knife shot dead by police in Melbourne; two people killed by the son of a law enforcement officer at Florida State University; and, in N-R-L, The Dragons defeat Manly as the Sea Eagles battle injury concerns.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A man armed with a knife shot dead by police in Melbourne; two people killed by the son of a law enforcement officer at Florida State University; and, in N-R-L, The Dragons defeat Manly as the Sea Eagles battle injury concerns.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:43:14 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Jacinta Price says she wants efficient government spending. Her sights only seem set on Indigenous Affairs</title><description>First Nations organisations have called for a fair discussion of cutting government spending in the wake of comments from the opposition's efficiency spokesperson. Campaigning in Perth over the weekend, Senator Jacinta Price, the Coalition's shadow minister for both Indigenous Affairs and government efficiency, was asked about the areas in which the opposition intended to cut expenditure.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250417172315-assyrian-180425-jacinta-price-on-aborigional-expenditure.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-4291-d279-a7f6-da955e010000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2676674"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-4291-d279-a7f6-da955e010000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/jacinta-price-says-she-wants-efficient-government-spending-her-sights-only-seem-set-on-indigenous-affairs/sda871a8w</link><itunes:subtitle>First Nations organisations have called for a fair discussion of cutting government spending in the wake of comments from the opposition's efficiency spokesperson. Campaigning in Perth over the weekend, Senator Jacinta Price, the Coalition's shadow minister for both Indigenous Affairs and government efficiency, was asked about the areas in which the opposition intended to cut expenditure.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>First Nations organisations have called for a fair discussion of cutting government spending in the wake of comments from the opposition's efficiency spokesperson. Campaigning in Perth over the weekend, Senator Jacinta Price, the Coalition's shadow minister for both Indigenous Affairs and government efficiency, was asked about the areas in which the opposition intended to cut expenditure.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:13:14 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 April 2025</title><description>Party leaders clash over housing policy in the second leaders' debate; California the first U-S state to challenge President Trump's tariffs on constitutional grounds; and, in football, Newcastle triumph over Crystal Palace to take third place in the English Premier League.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250417092436-assyrian-170425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-40e3-d279-a7f6-dae75b9f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2901120"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-40e3-d279-a7f6-dae75b9f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-17-april-2025/5y476u4iv</link><itunes:subtitle>Party leaders clash over housing policy in the second leaders' debate; California the first U-S state to challenge President Trump's tariffs on constitutional grounds; and, in football, Newcastle triumph over Crystal Palace to take third place in the English Premier League.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Party leaders clash over housing policy in the second leaders' debate; California the first U-S state to challenge President Trump's tariffs on constitutional grounds; and, in football, Newcastle triumph over Crystal Palace to take third place in the English Premier League.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:19:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 April 2025</title><description>Australia says it's 'engaging with Indonesia' as Russia requests access to an island military base; the Greens ditch a disco fundraiser on Anzac Day after accusations of disrespect; and in sport, a task force will support Afghan women's cricketers displaced by the Taliban regime.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250417084428-assyrian-160425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-40bf-d279-a7f6-dabf2e910000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3100032"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-40bf-d279-a7f6-dabf2e910000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash/0w0u9x2xm</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia says it's 'engaging with Indonesia' as Russia requests access to an island military base; the Greens ditch a disco fundraiser on Anzac Day after accusations of disrespect; and in sport, a task force will support Afghan women's cricketers displaced by the Taliban regime.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia says it's 'engaging with Indonesia' as Russia requests access to an island military base; the Greens ditch a disco fundraiser on Anzac Day after accusations of disrespect; and in sport, a task force will support Afghan women's cricketers displaced by the Taliban regime.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:40:38 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; the Coalition releases further details on their gas policy; and 17-year-old Australian breaks a 57-year-old record in the 100 metres.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250416114432-assyrian-120425-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-3c38-d813-a1f7-ff3aa0ad0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11656320"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-3c38-d813-a1f7-ff3aa0ad0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ml3sjz3e9</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; the Coalition releases further details on their gas policy; and 17-year-old Australian breaks a 57-year-old record in the 100 metres.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; the Coalition releases further details on their gas policy; and 17-year-old Australian breaks a 57-year-old record in the 100 metres.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:36:57 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 15 April 2025</title><description>US President threatens possible strike on Iran's nuclear facilities; major party leaders defend housing policy amid criticism; and, in sport, Real Madrid midfielder becomes co-owner of Championship Club Swansea City.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250416114431-assyrian-150425-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-3c1a-d813-a1f7-ff1a34380000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11694336"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-3c1a-d813-a1f7-ff1a34380000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-15-april-2025/5rnsa1oty</link><itunes:subtitle>US President threatens possible strike on Iran's nuclear facilities; major party leaders defend housing policy amid criticism; and, in sport, Real Madrid midfielder becomes co-owner of Championship Club Swansea City.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President threatens possible strike on Iran's nuclear facilities; major party leaders defend housing policy amid criticism; and, in sport, Real Madrid midfielder becomes co-owner of Championship Club Swansea City.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:29:04 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fowler and McMahon candidates pledge to tackle housing, student debt, and community issues</title><description>SBS Assyrian met with three candidates — two running for the seat of Fowler and one contesting the seat of McMahon, currently held by Minister Chris Bowen. The candidates spoke about their commitment and determination to support their communities by advocating for issues such as housing, student debt, and other pressing concerns.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250415194330-assyrian-87cfa977-fdd7-4ad4-874e-ace02f373b8f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-33de-d792-a1be-7fdeab180000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11012273"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-33de-d792-a1be-7fdeab180000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fowler-and-mcmahon-candidates-pledge-to-tackle-housing-student-debt-and-community-issues/fd8peidn0</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian met with three candidates — two running for the seat of Fowler and one contesting the seat of McMahon, currently held by Minister Chris Bowen. The candidates spoke about their commitment and determination to support their communities by advocating for issues such as housing, student debt, and other pressing concerns.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian met with three candidates — two running for the seat of Fowler and one contesting the seat of McMahon, currently held by Minister Chris Bowen. The candidates spoke about their commitment and determination to support their communities by advocating for issues such as housing, student debt, and other pressing concerns.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:30:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shayna Humanitarian hosts candidate forum for Fowler, McMahon &amp; Werriwa voters</title><description>Shayna Humanitarian is organising an event where voters from the electorates of Fowler, McMahon, and Werriwa will have the chance to meet and engage with the candidates contending for their votes. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Oliver Slewa — founder of Shayna Humanitarian and the event organiser — said the forum aimed to connect voters with the candidates, allowing them to hear firsthand about their policies and their plans to represent the community.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250415190348-assyrian-34e47e26-78d6-4c0e-a532-0fe89b2f18a8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-33b8-d792-a1be-7fbed70d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13063601"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-33b8-d792-a1be-7fbed70d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/shayna-humanitarian-hosts-candidate-forum-for-fowler-mcmahon-werriwa-voters/qpw4yzq2p</link><itunes:subtitle>Shayna Humanitarian is organising an event where voters from the electorates of Fowler, McMahon, and Werriwa will have the chance to meet and engage with the candidates contending for their votes. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Oliver Slewa — founder of Shayna Humanitarian and the event organiser — said the forum aimed to connect voters with the candidates, allowing them to hear firsthand about their policies and their plans to represent the community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Shayna Humanitarian is organising an event where voters from the electorates of Fowler, McMahon, and Werriwa will have the chance to meet and engage with the candidates contending for their votes. Speaking to SBS Assyrian, Oliver Slewa — founder of Shayna Humanitarian and the event organiser — said the forum aimed to connect voters with the candidates, allowing them to hear firsthand about their policies and their plans to represent the community.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Elections 2025: who is the Labor Party?</title><description>The Australian Labor Party (ALP), currently led by Anthony Albanese, has been around since the 1890s. We take a brief look at the party's history and how it's become the ALP we know today.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250414220336-assyrian-d163400e-b0f6-4475-a5da-6d779b3e3b55.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-2df5-d813-a1f7-fff74a010000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9512753"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-2df5-d813-a1f7-fff74a010000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/elections-2025-who-is-the-labor-party/84u38jkbl</link><itunes:subtitle>The Australian Labor Party (ALP), currently led by Anthony Albanese, has been around since the 1890s. We take a brief look at the party's history and how it's become the ALP we know today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Australian Labor Party (ALP), currently led by Anthony Albanese, has been around since the 1890s. We take a brief look at the party's history and how it's become the ALP we know today.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:45:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 April 2025</title><description>Confusion over how US tariffs apply to smartphones and computers; a $10 million election pledge to improve healthcare for LGBTIQ+ Australians; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri wins the Bahrain Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250414122415-assyrian-140425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-320c-dab1-a39e-f6cecd520000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3223680"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-320c-dab1-a39e-f6cecd520000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-april-2025/sxvm1v7ro</link><itunes:subtitle>Confusion over how US tariffs apply to smartphones and computers; a $10 million election pledge to improve healthcare for LGBTIQ+ Australians; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri wins the Bahrain Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Confusion over how US tariffs apply to smartphones and computers; a $10 million election pledge to improve healthcare for LGBTIQ+ Australians; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri wins the Bahrain Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:13:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 April 2025</title><description>The Prime Minister faces many questions about the costing of AUKUS and tariffs by US President Donald Trump; the Coalition has announced it would roll back multi-billion-dollar penalties under Labor's efficiency standards: and, in sport, Melbourne United have bolstered their side with the addition of NBL title winner, Fabijan Krslovic, as part of a two-year deal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250411184317-assyrian-110425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-23f5-d7fe-a996-33ff26390000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3349632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-23f5-d7fe-a996-33ff26390000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-ap/mbbpjgb1t</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister faces many questions about the costing of AUKUS and tariffs by US President Donald Trump; the Coalition has announced it would roll back multi-billion-dollar penalties under Labor's efficiency standards: and, in sport, Melbourne United have bolstered their side with the addition of NBL title winner, Fabijan Krslovic, as part of a two-year deal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister faces many questions about the costing of AUKUS and tariffs by US President Donald Trump; the Coalition has announced it would roll back multi-billion-dollar penalties under Labor's efficiency standards: and, in sport, Melbourne United have bolstered their side with the addition of NBL title winner, Fabijan Krslovic, as part of a two-year deal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:38:43 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is the Liberal Party?</title><description>The Liberal Party of Australia, currently led by Peter Dutton, has the most election wins under its belt out of any other party in Australia. It is also the party of Australia's two longest-serving prime ministers. But where did the Liberal Party come from and who are they now?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250411161125-assyrian-9487c35b-6855-4667-899e-6e701aae6078.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-234e-dab1-a39e-f7ce01110000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9024305"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-234e-dab1-a39e-f7ce01110000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/who-is-the-liberal-party/mljbtjt02</link><itunes:subtitle>The Liberal Party of Australia, currently led by Peter Dutton, has the most election wins under its belt out of any other party in Australia. It is also the party of Australia's two longest-serving prime ministers. 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But where did the Liberal Party come from and who are they now?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:57:03 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 April 2025</title><description>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; Australians being asked to decide who they trust more to manage the economy; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances in Monte Carlo as Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250410114345-assyrian-100425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-1d55-d7fe-a996-1d5f97120000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3040512"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-1d55-d7fe-a996-1d5f97120000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-april-2025/zo1wfvve5</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; Australians being asked to decide who they trust more to manage the economy; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances in Monte Carlo as Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump announces 90-day global tariff pause, but raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent; Australians being asked to decide who they trust more to manage the economy; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances in Monte Carlo as Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:38:18 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump stands firm on tariffs, as markets crash</title><description>As the global economy reels in the aftermath of U-S President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the U-S.Last week, U-S President Donald Trump jolted the world by announcing a slate of new tariffs, and disrupting a decades old global trade order.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250409190436-assyrian-9e8a65e3-84f3-4801-a654-70334d3eacf1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-198f-dab1-a39e-ffcfd5590000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11563336"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-198f-dab1-a39e-ffcfd5590000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/trump-stands-firm-on-tariffs-as-markets-crash/kcsz92yba</link><itunes:subtitle>As the global economy reels in the aftermath of U-S President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the U-S.Last week, U-S President Donald Trump jolted the world by announcing a slate of new tariffs, and disrupting a decades old global trade order.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>As the global economy reels in the aftermath of U-S President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the U-S.Last week, U-S President Donald Trump jolted the world by announcing a slate of new tariffs, and disrupting a decades old global trade order.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:48:09 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 8 April 2025</title><description>In this program and after the news: SBS Assyrian's 49-year celebration: the story of Romeo Hana; 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the Treasurer calls a meeting with financial regulators on Donald Trump's tariffs; and, in sport, a 17-year-old Australian breaks a 57-year-old record in the 100 metres.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister and Opposition leader tout their migration policies during an election debate; the Treasurer calls a meeting with financial regulators on Donald Trump's tariffs; and, in sport, a 17-year-old Australian breaks a 57-year-old record in the 100 metres.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:15:32 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 8 April 2025</title><description>The United States to hold talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear program; thousands of New South Wales doctors to strike for three days; and in football, Matilda's interim coach praises side's back-to-back wins.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250408162341-assyrian-3049a739-2d93-47bc-951c-9ee6c7f04758.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-13cb-dab1-a39e-f7cb4ad60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12313344"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-13cb-dab1-a39e-f7cb4ad60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-8-april-2025/15rc42v0f</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States to hold talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear program; thousands of New South Wales doctors to strike for three days; and in football, Matilda's interim coach praises side's back-to-back wins.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States to hold talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear program; thousands of New South Wales doctors to strike for three days; and in football, Matilda's interim coach praises side's back-to-back wins.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:04:23 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Romeo Hanna</title><description>The late Romeo Hanna had a deep passion for collecting Assyrian songs from the 1960s. In 1977, he joined SBS Assyrian, where he was responsible for recording programs and carefully selecting songs to suit each broadcast. In 2020, the late Wilson Younan interviewed Hanna about his invaluable contributions to the Assyrian program and his 12 years of dedicated service.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250408162336-assyrian-914c1982-33ba-48bd-881f-ea8de4d4c6ee.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-c11c-da3c-a9bf-e35d93870000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11016881"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-c11c-da3c-a9bf-e35d93870000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-romeo-hanna/nd4szayza</link><itunes:subtitle>The late Romeo Hanna had a deep passion for collecting Assyrian songs from the 1960s. 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In 2020, the late Wilson Younan interviewed Hanna about his invaluable contributions to the Assyrian program and his 12 years of dedicated service.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>FULL</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Voices of the Assyrian New Year: Leaders share meaning and mission</title><description>SBS Assyrian spoke with Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone, Assyrian Aid Society President Nora Michael, and Lumaso Art Association founder Edwar Haydo during the Assyrian New Year festival. They shared their thoughts on the significance of the Assyrian New Year and spoke about their organisations' ongoing projects and activities.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250408160328-assyrian-55708f31-e0b4-4ba1-94c9-9e53fae9ce08.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-0ef5-d7fe-a996-1eff5a860000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12062129"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-0ef5-d7fe-a996-1eff5a860000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/voices-of-the-assyrian-new-year-leaders-share-meaning-and-mission/pxrjjsybw</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian spoke with Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone, Assyrian Aid Society President Nora Michael, and Lumaso Art Association founder Edwar Haydo during the Assyrian New Year festival. They shared their thoughts on the significance of the Assyrian New Year and spoke about their organisations' ongoing projects and activities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian spoke with Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone, Assyrian Aid Society President Nora Michael, and Lumaso Art Association founder Edwar Haydo during the Assyrian New Year festival. They shared their thoughts on the significance of the Assyrian New Year and spoke about their organisations' ongoing projects and activities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:41:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 April 2025</title><description>Peter Dutton concedes the Coalition got it wrong on its work-from-home policy; the Pope makes his first public appearance since leaving hospital; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour of Flanders.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250407114333-assyrian-070425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000196-0dcf-d792-a1be-6fdf35c30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2904576"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000196-0dcf-d792-a1be-6fdf35c30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-april-2025/7q6h8j52k</link><itunes:subtitle>Peter Dutton concedes the Coalition got it wrong on its work-from-home policy; the Pope makes his first public appearance since leaving hospital; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour of Flanders.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Peter Dutton concedes the Coalition got it wrong on its work-from-home policy; the Pope makes his first public appearance since leaving hospital; and, in cycling, Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour of Flanders.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:21:56 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>An Independent MP says Australia should look to other markets following US tariffs; and, in tennis, the Hopman Cup finds a new home in Italy.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250405180326-assyrian-050425-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-feab-d813-a1f7-ffbbdd810000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11121408"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-feab-d813-a1f7-ffbbdd810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/eiwzv3u3w</link><itunes:subtitle>An Independent MP says Australia should look to other markets following US tariffs; and, in tennis, the Hopman Cup finds a new home in Italy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An Independent MP says Australia should look to other markets following US tariffs; and, in tennis, the Hopman Cup finds a new home in Italy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:01:03 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Two injured in attack at Duhok new year celebration</title><description>Immanuel Sada from ADM-Sydney told SBS Assyrian about an attack on people celebrating the Assyrian New Year in Duhok, Iraq. A young man wielding an axe launched a random assault, seriously injuring a 20-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman. Fortunately, he was apprehended before causing further harm, and security forces took him into custody. The injured victims were transported to hospital and are reportedly in stable conditions.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250404190425-alc-assyrian-050425-attack-on-assyrians-in-duhok-sbs-id-29453434.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-fb8e-dab1-a39d-ffce5c720000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="19186944"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-fb8e-dab1-a39d-ffce5c720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/two-injured-in-attack-at-duhok-new-year-celebration/ta4piuyxx</link><itunes:subtitle>Immanuel Sada from ADM-Sydney told SBS Assyrian about an attack on people celebrating the Assyrian New Year in Duhok, Iraq. A young man wielding an axe launched a random assault, seriously injuring a 20-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman. Fortunately, he was apprehended before causing further harm, and security forces took him into custody. The injured victims were transported to hospital and are reportedly in stable conditions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Immanuel Sada from ADM-Sydney told SBS Assyrian about an attack on people celebrating the Assyrian New Year in Duhok, Iraq. A young man wielding an axe launched a random assault, seriously injuring a 20-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman. Fortunately, he was apprehended before causing further harm, and security forces took him into custody. The injured victims were transported to hospital and are reportedly in stable conditions.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:54:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 April 2025</title><description>Australia responds to a US tariff imposing a 10 per cent tax on all Australian goods being sold there; President Trump declares new wide-ranging tariffs, an historic turning point for America; and, in football, Liverpool restores their 12-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with a win against Everton.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250403140409-assyrian-030425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-f991-dab1-a39d-ffdbb58e0001&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3110016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-f991-dab1-a39d-ffdbb58e0001</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-april-2025/6k0yrx6iu</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia responds to a US tariff imposing a 10 per cent tax on all Australian goods being sold there; President Trump declares new wide-ranging tariffs, an historic turning point for America; and, in football, Liverpool restores their 12-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with a win against Everton.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia responds to a US tariff imposing a 10 per cent tax on all Australian goods being sold there; President Trump declares new wide-ranging tariffs, an historic turning point for America; and, in football, Liverpool restores their 12-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with a win against Everton.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:57:58 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 1 April 2025</title><description>In this program: SBS 50th anniversary interview with former broadcaster Valentine Aghajani: Assyrian New Year celebrations; and SBS Examines looks at political advertising during election campaigns and much more.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250402162355-assyrian-e8562370-92f4-4a8b-8047-877482df736a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-f4b4-dab1-a39d-f6fe6d9d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53472306"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-f4b4-dab1-a39d-f6fe6d9d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-1-april-2025/v9geywvxv</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: SBS 50th anniversary interview with former broadcaster Valentine Aghajani: Assyrian New Year celebrations; and SBS Examines looks at political advertising during election campaigns and much more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: SBS 50th anniversary interview with former broadcaster Valentine Aghajani: Assyrian New Year celebrations; and SBS Examines looks at political advertising during election campaigns and much more.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:16:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>New Year 6775 celebrated with grand festival and dignitaries in Sydney</title><description>The Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the Assyrian New Year 6775 with a grand festival attended by over 10,000 people. The event welcomed numerous dignitaries, including Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Energy and Climate Change Chris Bowen, several members of the NSW Parliament, and representatives from various Sydney communities. Dutton and other dignitaries were escorted to their seats by the Assyrian folkloric dance group, which performed a special welcoming dance for the occasion. SBS Assyrian captured the voices of many attendees, asking them about their feelings on celebrating this significant day.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250402152407-assyrian-6bb73d70-9f3f-4a52-ae12-edfeacc4c487.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-eb18-d7fe-a995-fb1b19b70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16310321"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-eb18-d7fe-a995-fb1b19b70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/new-year-6775-celebrated-with-grand-festival-and-dignitaries-in-sydney/z5o22k6rm</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the Assyrian New Year 6775 with a grand festival attended by over 10,000 people. The event welcomed numerous dignitaries, including Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Energy and Climate Change Chris Bowen, several members of the NSW Parliament, and representatives from various Sydney communities. Dutton and other dignitaries were escorted to their seats by the Assyrian folkloric dance group, which performed a special welcoming dance for the occasion. SBS Assyrian captured the voices of many attendees, asking them about their feelings on celebrating this significant day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the Assyrian New Year 6775 with a grand festival attended by over 10,000 people. The event welcomed numerous dignitaries, including Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Energy and Climate Change Chris Bowen, several members of the NSW Parliament, and representatives from various Sydney communities. Dutton and other dignitaries were escorted to their seats by the Assyrian folkloric dance group, which performed a special welcoming dance for the occasion. SBS Assyrian captured the voices of many attendees, asking them about their feelings on celebrating this significant day.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:10:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 1 April 2025</title><description>Labor announces funding for a new health centre in Adelaide, as the Opposition promises to relax rules for approving home loans; China, Japan and South Korea agree to respond as a bloc to United States tariffs; and, in football, Katrina Gorry to miss the Matildas' upcoming matches against South Korea due to injury.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250402152404-assyrian-010425-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-f4a8-d813-a1f7-ffbac8ff0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11394816"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-f4a8-d813-a1f7-ffbac8ff0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-1-april-2025/4qlwrncbj</link><itunes:subtitle>Labor announces funding for a new health centre in Adelaide, as the Opposition promises to relax rules for approving home loans; China, Japan and South Korea agree to respond as a bloc to United States tariffs; and, in football, Katrina Gorry to miss the Matildas' upcoming matches against South Korea due to injury.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Labor announces funding for a new health centre in Adelaide, as the Opposition promises to relax rules for approving home loans; China, Japan and South Korea agree to respond as a bloc to United States tariffs; and, in football, Katrina Gorry to miss the Matildas' upcoming matches against South Korea due to injury.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:05:25 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 April 2025</title><description>RBA governor Michelle Bullock says a trade war with the US would have a global impact; US prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione; and, in tennis, Daria Kasatkina prepares for her first match representing Australia at the Charleston Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250402112409-assyrian-020425-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-f3d7-d792-a1bd-ffd7e4800000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3206784"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-f3d7-d792-a1bd-ffd7e4800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-april-2025/14fvytcdx</link><itunes:subtitle>RBA governor Michelle Bullock says a trade war with the US would have a global impact; US prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione; and, in tennis, Daria Kasatkina prepares for her first match representing Australia at the Charleston Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>RBA governor Michelle Bullock says a trade war with the US would have a global impact; US prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione; and, in tennis, Daria Kasatkina prepares for her first match representing Australia at the Charleston Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:15:56 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Valentine Aghajani</title><description>Valentine Aghajani’s journey with 3EA, now SBS Audio, began in 1980. As a high school student, she was already working as an Assyrian-English interpreter. She fondly recalls the first program broadcast in November 1980 and the immense joy it brought to the Assyrian community in Melbourne, as it was the first time they had heard a female Assyrian voice on national radio. In 1993, she was appointed executive producer of the Assyrian program, a role she held until she departed from SBS in 2010.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250401182619-assyrian-98a7e064-e378-4c4d-88cd-45b0bc98b7ee.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d579-daf5-a7bf-f7fff5470000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="30224945"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d579-daf5-a7bf-f7fff5470000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-valentine-aghajani/4trn1c1ex</link><itunes:subtitle>Valentine Aghajani’s journey with 3EA, now SBS Audio, began in 1980. As a high school student, she was already working as an Assyrian-English interpreter. She fondly recalls the first program broadcast in November 1980 and the immense joy it brought to the Assyrian community in Melbourne, as it was the first time they had heard a female Assyrian voice on national radio. In 1993, she was appointed executive producer of the Assyrian program, a role she held until she departed from SBS in 2010.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Valentine Aghajani’s journey with 3EA, now SBS Audio, began in 1980. As a high school student, she was already working as an Assyrian-English interpreter. She fondly recalls the first program broadcast in November 1980 and the immense joy it brought to the Assyrian community in Melbourne, as it was the first time they had heard a female Assyrian voice on national radio. In 1993, she was appointed executive producer of the Assyrian program, a role she held until she departed from SBS in 2010.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:31:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:03:02 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 31 March 2025</title><description>A survey by Newspoll suggests Labor has a narrow lead over the Coalition in a "two-party preferred" vote; US President Donald Trump threatens to impose further tariffs on Russia if progress is not made in a ceasefire with Ukraine; and, in sport, the Eels' woes continue with a loss against Manly in the NRL.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250331110717-assyrian-310325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-e975-dab1-a39d-ffffd2b30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3624192"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-e975-dab1-a39d-ffffd2b30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-31-march-2025/d88m3fl5h</link><itunes:subtitle>A survey by Newspoll suggests Labor has a narrow lead over the Coalition in a "two-party preferred" vote; US President Donald Trump threatens to impose further tariffs on Russia if progress is not made in a ceasefire with Ukraine; and, in sport, the Eels' woes continue with a loss against Manly in the NRL.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A survey by Newspoll suggests Labor has a narrow lead over the Coalition in a "two-party preferred" vote; US President Donald Trump threatens to impose further tariffs on Russia if progress is not made in a ceasefire with Ukraine; and, in sport, the Eels' woes continue with a loss against Manly in the NRL.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:52:44 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May; US Vice President J D Vance to visit Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure for control; and, in sport, Essendon record their first win of the season with a win against Port Adelaide.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250329190315-assyrian-290325-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-da6c-d97b-a5bf-dafcdee70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10589568"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-da6c-d97b-a5bf-dafcdee70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/mimakftm3</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May; US Vice President J D Vance to visit Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure for control; and, in sport, Essendon record their first win of the season with a win against Port Adelaide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May; US Vice President J D Vance to visit Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure for control; and, in sport, Essendon record their first win of the season with a win against Port Adelaide.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:48:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 March 2025</title><description>The Coalition says it will cut the cost of petrol if elected; a state government website has had a major data breach; and, in rugby, audiences will experience an unfortunate viewing clash between two key games later this year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250327100704-assyrian-270325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d4a8-d792-a1bd-febed6db0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3173760"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d4a8-d792-a1bd-febed6db0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-march-2025/xto7xxj5l</link><itunes:subtitle>The Coalition says it will cut the cost of petrol if elected; a state government website has had a major data breach; and, in rugby, audiences will experience an unfortunate viewing clash between two key games later this year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Coalition says it will cut the cost of petrol if elected; a state government website has had a major data breach; and, in rugby, audiences will experience an unfortunate viewing clash between two key games later this year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:56:01 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 25 March 2025</title><description>In this program: SBS news bulletin; SBS50 interview with first female broadcaster Nelle David; SBS Examines: migrants and disability; and Australia Explained: Theft in Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250326180559-assyrian-250325-sbs-assyrian-program.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d106-d813-a1f7-df16bf640000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="51045888"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d106-d813-a1f7-df16bf640000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-25-march-2025/bzifsnt86</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: SBS news bulletin; SBS50 interview with first female broadcaster Nelle David; SBS Examines: migrants and disability; and Australia Explained: Theft in Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: SBS news bulletin; SBS50 interview with first female broadcaster Nelle David; SBS Examines: migrants and disability; and Australia Explained: Theft in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:53:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:58:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 25 March 2025</title><description>US President Donald Trump flags further tariffs, targeting countries that buy oil from Venezuela; Turkey's President blames the Opposition Party for mass demonstrations which have seen more than 1,000 protesters detained; and, in football, the NRL's Daly Cherry-Evans says he won't renew a contract with long-time club Manly.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250326144824-assyrian-250325-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d082-dfa8-a9bf-d6b321760000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11097984"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d082-dfa8-a9bf-d6b321760000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-25-march-2025/85flux9lg</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump flags further tariffs, targeting countries that buy oil from Venezuela; Turkey's President blames the Opposition Party for mass demonstrations which have seen more than 1,000 protesters detained; and, in football, the NRL's Daly Cherry-Evans says he won't renew a contract with long-time club Manly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump flags further tariffs, targeting countries that buy oil from Venezuela; Turkey's President blames the Opposition Party for mass demonstrations which have seen more than 1,000 protesters detained; and, in football, the NRL's Daly Cherry-Evans says he won't renew a contract with long-time club Manly.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:36:55 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Cost of living relief the focus of Federal Budget</title><description>Broad cost of living measures are the focus of Labor’s pre-election budget. Tax cuts and energy bill relief are the biggest promises if the government gets a second mandate. Jim Chalmers’ final first-term budget, while not a big one, still had some goodies.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250326134646-assyrian-260325-budget-2025.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d03f-dfa8-a9bf-d6bffaa00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6839618"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d03f-dfa8-a9bf-d6bffaa00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/cost-of-living-relief-the-focus-of-federal-budget/zt4uktuwn</link><itunes:subtitle>Broad cost of living measures are the focus of Labor’s pre-election budget. Tax cuts and energy bill relief are the biggest promises if the government gets a second mandate. Jim Chalmers’ final first-term budget, while not a big one, still had some goodies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Broad cost of living measures are the focus of Labor’s pre-election budget. Tax cuts and energy bill relief are the biggest promises if the government gets a second mandate. Jim Chalmers’ final first-term budget, while not a big one, still had some goodies.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:36:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 March 2025</title><description>The Prime Minister spruiks Labor's budget, saying Australians will benefit from a new tax cut; New South Wales police seize a million cigarettes in raid targeting the stolen tobacco trade; and, in sport, Socceroos turn their attention to their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches after a win against China.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250326132726-assyrian-260325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-d03c-d3a7-a9f5-f7fc59970000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3182592"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-d03c-d3a7-a9f5-f7fc59970000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-march-2025/b09l68r9j</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister spruiks Labor's budget, saying Australians will benefit from a new tax cut; New South Wales police seize a million cigarettes in raid targeting the stolen tobacco trade; and, in sport, Socceroos turn their attention to their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches after a win against China.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister spruiks Labor's budget, saying Australians will benefit from a new tax cut; New South Wales police seize a million cigarettes in raid targeting the stolen tobacco trade; and, in sport, Socceroos turn their attention to their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches after a win against China.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:20:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Nelle David</title><description>In June 1976, the Assyrian community in Sydney was thrilled to hear the voice of Nelle David, the first female broadcaster to reach them through a national radio station in Australia. Alongside Philimon Darmo and Dinkha Warda, Nelle co-hosted the first Assyrian radio program on SBS (then 2EA). In this episode, David reflects on the challenges the team encountered in those early days and how they navigated the program's growth during its first year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250324170605-assyrian-dccc2b31-85ca-4ae9-9232-81ae26313918.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-9e05-d0c6-a59f-be658f370000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13378097"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-9e05-d0c6-a59f-be658f370000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-nelle-david/bxrlja789</link><itunes:subtitle>In June 1976, the Assyrian community in Sydney was thrilled to hear the voice of Nelle David, the first female broadcaster to reach them through a national radio station in Australia. Alongside Philimon Darmo and Dinkha Warda, Nelle co-hosted the first Assyrian radio program on SBS (then 2EA). In this episode, David reflects on the challenges the team encountered in those early days and how they navigated the program's growth during its first year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In June 1976, the Assyrian community in Sydney was thrilled to hear the voice of Nelle David, the first female broadcaster to reach them through a national radio station in Australia. Alongside Philimon Darmo and Dinkha Warda, Nelle co-hosted the first Assyrian radio program on SBS (then 2EA). In this episode, David reflects on the challenges the team encountered in those early days and how they navigated the program's growth during its first year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:56:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 March 2025</title><description>Gaza's health ministry says the death toll since 7 October has now surpassed 50,000; the Treasurer forecasts an update to net migration in tomorrow's federal budget; and, in sport, the Hawks win their second National Basketball League title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250324090753-assyrian-250325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-c503-dfa8-a9bf-d7b379f70000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3601536"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-c503-dfa8-a9bf-d7b379f70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-march-2025/v4z9z0ppw</link><itunes:subtitle>Gaza's health ministry says the death toll since 7 October has now surpassed 50,000; the Treasurer forecasts an update to net migration in tomorrow's federal budget; and, in sport, the Hawks win their second National Basketball League title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Gaza's health ministry says the death toll since 7 October has now surpassed 50,000; the Treasurer forecasts an update to net migration in tomorrow's federal budget; and, in sport, the Hawks win their second National Basketball League title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:01:49 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Melbourne Assyrian organisations unite to celebrate New Year on 30 March</title><description>Like many Assyrians worldwide, the Assyrian community marks the New Year between late March and early April. This year, seven Assyrian organisations in Melbourne are coming together to celebrate the occasion on 30 March. Khoshaba Youkhana, secretary of the Assyrian Australian Social Development Club in Melbourne, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of this collective celebration, highlighting the importance of unity among Assyrian organisations in honouring this cherished tradition.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250322180537-assyrian-200325-assyrian-new-year-melbourn.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-b1e8-dfa8-a9bf-b7f977000000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11950464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-b1e8-dfa8-a9bf-b7f977000000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/melbourne-assyrian-organisations-unite-to-celebrate-new-year-on-30-march/sekxkiotq</link><itunes:subtitle>Like many Assyrians worldwide, the Assyrian community marks the New Year between late March and early April. This year, seven Assyrian organisations in Melbourne are coming together to celebrate the occasion on 30 March. Khoshaba Youkhana, secretary of the Assyrian Australian Social Development Club in Melbourne, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of this collective celebration, highlighting the importance of unity among Assyrian organisations in honouring this cherished tradition.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Like many Assyrians worldwide, the Assyrian community marks the New Year between late March and early April. This year, seven Assyrian organisations in Melbourne are coming together to celebrate the occasion on 30 March. 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Ukrainian experts to join upcoming US-Russia talks ... but on one condition; and, the Socceroos get a key World Cup qualifying victory, thrashing Indonesia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Both sides of politics agree to reduce the costs of medicine; Ukrainian experts to join upcoming US-Russia talks ... but on one condition; and, the Socceroos get a key World Cup qualifying victory, thrashing Indonesia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:46:39 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 March 2025</title><description>The federal government's announcement of cheaper medicines welcomed; Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war; and, in football, Indonesia's coach promises some surprises when his team takes on the Socceroos tonight.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250320114636-assyrian-200325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-b0e6-d3a7-a9f5-f7e6e54a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3354624"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-b0e6-d3a7-a9f5-f7e6e54a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-march-2025/y8tjmsdc5</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government's announcement of cheaper medicines welcomed; Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war; and, in football, Indonesia's coach promises some surprises when his team takes on the Socceroos tonight.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government's announcement of cheaper medicines welcomed; Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war; and, in football, Indonesia's coach promises some surprises when his team takes on the Socceroos tonight.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:23:20 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 18 March 2025</title><description>In this program: latest news; an interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian New Year; SBS50, broadcaster Janet O Emmanuel talks about her journey with SBS Assyrian; and an interview with Youhana Bidaweed about a lecture for parents on how to encourage their children to enjoy learning and studying.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250319230717-assyrian-180325-assyrian-program.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-abd0-da8a-a5f5-ebdefb190000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53177088"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-abd0-da8a-a5f5-ebdefb190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-18-march-2025/3ycys4w8l</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: latest news; an interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian New Year; SBS50, broadcaster Janet O Emmanuel talks about her journey with SBS Assyrian; and an interview with Youhana Bidaweed about a lecture for parents on how to encourage their children to enjoy learning and studying.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program: latest news; an interview with Hermiz Shahen about Assyrian New Year; SBS50, broadcaster Janet O Emmanuel talks about her journey with SBS Assyrian; and an interview with Youhana Bidaweed about a lecture for parents on how to encourage their children to enjoy learning and studying.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:56:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Janet O Emmanuel</title><description>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement, and challenges the team has faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of presenter and producer Janet O Emmanuel, who worked at SBS from 1989 to 1992.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250319204806-assyrian-180325-janet-oshana-sbs.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-adba-dfa8-a9bf-bfbb057d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18648881"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-adba-dfa8-a9bf-bfbb057d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-janet-o-emmanuel/u69zg0rvy</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement, and challenges the team has faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of presenter and producer Janet O Emmanuel, who worked at SBS from 1989 to 1992.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement, and challenges the team has faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of presenter and producer Janet O Emmanuel, who worked at SBS from 1989 to 1992.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:35:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 March 2025</title><description>Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about peace in Ukraine again; the federal opposition promises to add a section on attitudes to Jewish people to the Australian citizenship test; and, in sport, Novak Djokovic leads a big tennis lawsuit.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250319112734-assyrian-190325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-abbe-da8a-a5f5-ebbe8f6e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3092736"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-abbe-da8a-a5f5-ebbe8f6e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-march-2025/935tyoqo5</link><itunes:subtitle>Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about peace in Ukraine again; the federal opposition promises to add a section on attitudes to Jewish people to the Australian citizenship test; and, in sport, Novak Djokovic leads a big tennis lawsuit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about peace in Ukraine again; the federal opposition promises to add a section on attitudes to Jewish people to the Australian citizenship test; and, in sport, Novak Djokovic leads a big tennis lawsuit.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:15:44 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Chaldean Cultural Salon hosts a lecture to help parents guide children's education and future success</title><description>The Chaldean Cultural Salon (CCS) is hosting a lecture for parents on effective ways to monitor, educate and discipline their children, helping them develop a more substantial interest in studying and prepare for future tertiary education. 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CCS president, Youhana Bidaweed spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of the lecture.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250318184947-assyrian-f02ffd73-dc44-4281-8824-b3b17076b6a0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-a1d6-da0a-a5d7-e1d7fc070000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16939313"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-a1d6-da0a-a5d7-e1d7fc070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/chaldean-cultural-salon-hosts-a-lecture-to-help-parents-guide-childrens-education-and-future-success/g4aum7816</link><itunes:subtitle>The Chaldean Cultural Salon (CCS) is hosting a lecture for parents on effective ways to monitor, educate and discipline their children, helping them develop a more substantial interest in studying and prepare for future tertiary education. The event will feature primary, high school and university teachers, each addressing specific aspects of the topic. CCS president, Youhana Bidaweed spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of the lecture.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Chaldean Cultural Salon (CCS) is hosting a lecture for parents on effective ways to monitor, educate and discipline their children, helping them develop a more substantial interest in studying and prepare for future tertiary education. The event will feature primary, high school and university teachers, each addressing specific aspects of the topic. 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He highlighted that the celebration attracts over 15,000 Assyrians from across Sydney, bringing together a vibrant festival of history, culture, and cuisine, along with the presence of numerous dignitaries and representatives from federal, state, and local governments.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250318182917-assyrian-6907abd5-8dcc-4f36-b570-5b72a20427d5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-9368-d0c6-a59f-b769a08b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18360881"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-9368-d0c6-a59f-b769a08b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sydney-gears-up-for-assyrian-new-year-2025-a-grand-celebration-of-culture-and-community/gfu3wn2rv</link><itunes:subtitle>Hermiz Shahen, President of the Assyrian National Council-Australia, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the final preparations for Sydney’s largest Assyrian community event, the Assyrian New Year 2025 (6775). 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He highlighted that the celebration attracts over 15,000 Assyrians from across Sydney, bringing together a vibrant festival of history, culture, and cuisine, along with the presence of numerous dignitaries and representatives from federal, state, and local governments.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:19:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 13 March 2025</title><description>In this program you can listen to: an interview with David David about the Assyrian world Conference in Yerevan: Suzy David talking about her experience as a broadcaster with SBS Assyrian and Australia Explained: The First Nation languages.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250317184714-assyrian-110325-assyrian-program-for-podcast.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-92b4-d82d-abb7-b2fc4ef00000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="53101440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-92b4-d82d-abb7-b2fc4ef00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-13-march-2025/2wq93w3nb</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program you can listen to: an interview with David David about the Assyrian world Conference in Yerevan: Suzy David talking about her experience as a broadcaster with SBS Assyrian and Australia Explained: The First Nation languages.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this program you can listen to: an interview with David David about the Assyrian world Conference in Yerevan: Suzy David talking about her experience as a broadcaster with SBS Assyrian and Australia Explained: The First Nation languages.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:55:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:39:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 March 2025</title><description>Voters warned to adjust their expectations for the upcoming federal budget; 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former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is surrendered to the custody of the ICC; and, in sport, two Australian women to compete in this season's Formula 1 Academy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump vows to impose further tariffs on the EU, threatening to escalate a global trade war; former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is surrendered to the custody of the ICC; and, in sport, two Australian women to compete in this season's Formula 1 Academy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 March 2025</title><description>A new report finds Islamophobia is on the rise in Australia; the New South Wales premier defends a plan to demolish vacant properties in flood-ravaged Lismore; and, in sport, Australian Athletics unveils a 20-strong line-up for the World Athletics Indoor Championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250313142754-assyrian-130325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-8d7d-d82d-abb7-affd745f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4090752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-8d7d-d82d-abb7-affd745f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-march-2025/fvlpwxtno</link><itunes:subtitle>A new report finds Islamophobia is on the rise in Australia; 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In this episode, we hear the stories from presenter and producer Suzy David, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1989.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250311184929-assyrian-99738a19-e73d-4592-b4cc-01ef312cfc8d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-36df-d3de-ab9d-7edf98430000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="23962289"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-36df-d3de-ab9d-7edf98430000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-suzy-david/5uxheyf0f</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement, and challenges the teams have faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories from presenter and producer Suzy David, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1989.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement, and challenges the teams have faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories from presenter and producer Suzy David, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1989.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:24:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:34:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian World Conference 2025: Goals and significance</title><description>The Assyrian World Conference will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 25-27 April, 2025. David David, a member of the organising committee, discusses the conference's aims, objectives, and the significance of hosting such an international gathering.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250311182649-assyrian-5c57b753-a919-4849-a78f-7ec7f6eb4d99.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-69e1-d125-addf-6fe30a160000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20715185"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-69e1-d125-addf-6fe30a160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-world-conference-2025-goals-and-significance/0hs7t845g</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian World Conference will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 25-27 April, 2025. David David, a member of the organising committee, discusses the conference's aims, objectives, and the significance of hosting such an international gathering.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian World Conference will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 25-27 April, 2025. David David, a member of the organising committee, discusses the conference's aims, objectives, and the significance of hosting such an international gathering.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:21:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:22:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 11 March 2025</title><description>More charges laid over a series of antisemitic attacks in Sydney; the clean-up process begins in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances to the fourth round at Indian Wells.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250311154640-assyrian-110325-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-8377-dd15-add5-bb77ce610000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10068864"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-8377-dd15-add5-bb77ce610000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-11-march-2025/ubmd5togr</link><itunes:subtitle>More charges laid over a series of antisemitic attacks in Sydney; the clean-up process begins in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances to the fourth round at Indian Wells.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>More charges laid over a series of antisemitic attacks in Sydney; the clean-up process begins in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur advances to the fourth round at Indian Wells.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:33:17 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Call first, decide later: Pay attention to heart attack symptoms</title><description>A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple 0 if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack — and people, especially women, should not be afraid to ask for help.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250311152747-assyrian-110325-alc-feature-women-heart-attack.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-7e39-d366-adf7-fffba3580000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6751488"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-7e39-d366-adf7-fffba3580000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/call-first-decide-later-pay-attention-to-heart-attack-symptoms/82q1tst21</link><itunes:subtitle>A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple 0 if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack — and people, especially women, should not be afraid to ask for help.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple 0 if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack — and people, especially women, should not be afraid to ask for help.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:09:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 March 2025</title><description>Residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza; and, in cricket, India beats New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250310122805-assyrian-100325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-7da1-d125-addf-7fa3eab40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2984832"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-7da1-d125-addf-7fa3eab40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-march-2025/g66vvx7l0</link><itunes:subtitle>Residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza; and, in cricket, India beats New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza; and, in cricket, India beats New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:20:55 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on Queensland's sunshine coast on Saturday morning; European leaders pledge a boost in defence spending, as they declare ongoing support for Ukraine; and, in sport, tributes for Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250308194612-assyrian-070325-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-6e59-dd2c-a3d5-ffff7e0f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10664064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-6e59-dd2c-a3d5-ffff7e0f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/viiykngh7</link><itunes:subtitle>Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on Queensland's sunshine coast on Saturday morning; European leaders pledge a boost in defence spending, as they declare ongoing support for Ukraine; and, in sport, tributes for Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on Queensland's sunshine coast on Saturday morning; European leaders pledge a boost in defence spending, as they declare ongoing support for Ukraine; and, in sport, tributes for Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:30:48 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian full program: 4 March 2025</title><description>In this program: Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship event; SBS50, the journey of Philimon Darmo; SBS Examines: AI and elections; and Australia Explains: How to register to vote.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250306134811-sbs-assyrian-program-4-march-2025.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-6932-d125-addf-6fb3e7260000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="56752128"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-6932-d125-addf-6fb3e7260000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-full-program-4-march-2025/0sx9n8cy6</link><itunes:subtitle>In this program: Highlights from the Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship event; 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Donald Trump addresses a joint sitting of congress for the first time in his second term; and, in sport, Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy returns to Brisbane to support staff and players families hit by wild weather.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Schools, surgery and public transport shut down as Queensland braces for Cyclone Albert; Donald Trump addresses a joint sitting of congress for the first time in his second term; and, in sport, Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy returns to Brisbane to support staff and players families hit by wild weather.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:50:32 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Honouring excellence: The 2025 Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship celebration</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association’s Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship celebration on 2 March, 2025, was testament to the community’s commitment to academic excellence and cultural heritage. Honouring 13 outstanding students, including an ACERO recipient, this event not only recognised their achievements but also laid a future cornerstone for the next generation of Assyrian-Australian leaders. With the presence of esteemed figures like His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia and representatives from various Assyrian organisations, the scholarship continues to inspire and uplift. The insights shared by the recipients, as captured by SBS Assyrian, highlight the lasting impact of this initiative in shaping future aspirations. Dr George Marano’s keynote address further reinforced the importance of education in building a strong and united Assyrian community</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250305164725-assyrian-6c2a5f4e-44ad-4f36-8ab9-a18b2e918a20.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-646c-dd2c-a3d5-f5ef1fdf0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="32451378"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-646c-dd2c-a3d5-f5ef1fdf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/honouring-excellence-the-2025-rabi-nimrod-simono-scholarship-celebration/7x6w4k8ow</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association’s Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship celebration on 2 March, 2025, was testament to the community’s commitment to academic excellence and cultural heritage. Honouring 13 outstanding students, including an ACERO recipient, this event not only recognised their achievements but also laid a future cornerstone for the next generation of Assyrian-Australian leaders. With the presence of esteemed figures like His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia and representatives from various Assyrian organisations, the scholarship continues to inspire and uplift. The insights shared by the recipients, as captured by SBS Assyrian, highlight the lasting impact of this initiative in shaping future aspirations. Dr George Marano’s keynote address further reinforced the importance of education in building a strong and united Assyrian community</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association’s Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship celebration on 2 March, 2025, was testament to the community’s commitment to academic excellence and cultural heritage. Honouring 13 outstanding students, including an ACERO recipient, this event not only recognised their achievements but also laid a future cornerstone for the next generation of Assyrian-Australian leaders. With the presence of esteemed figures like His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia and representatives from various Assyrian organisations, the scholarship continues to inspire and uplift. The insights shared by the recipients, as captured by SBS Assyrian, highlight the lasting impact of this initiative in shaping future aspirations. Dr George Marano’s keynote address further reinforced the importance of education in building a strong and united Assyrian community</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:33:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:29:15 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 March 2025</title><description>The Prime Minister to tour Brisbane as Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland; Arab leaders unveil an alternative rebuilding plan for Gaza at an emergency meeting; and, in cricket, Australia loses to India in the Champions Trophy.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250305140639-assyrian-050325-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-643a-dd15-add5-fd3e2a870000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3295104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-643a-dd15-add5-fd3e2a870000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-march-2025/qansjv99p</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister to tour Brisbane as Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland; Arab leaders unveil an alternative rebuilding plan for Gaza at an emergency meeting; and, in cricket, Australia loses to India in the Champions Trophy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister to tour Brisbane as Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland; Arab leaders unveil an alternative rebuilding plan for Gaza at an emergency meeting; and, in cricket, Australia loses to India in the Champions Trophy.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:58:30 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Philimon Darmo</title><description>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement and challenges SBS Assyrian teams have faced over the past 49 years. 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In this episode, we hear the stories of one of the founders of the Assyrian program who worked as a translator, newsreader and producer from 1974 to 1992.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:27:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:34:52 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Ukraine's president says his signature is not guaranteed, when he meets over a minerals deal with US President Donald Trump; a new report reveals the climate consequences if Australia does not reduce its fossil fuel emissions; and, in sport, a major coup for world boxing in the lead up to the next Olympic Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250302174621-assyrian-010325-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-5587-d366-adf7-d5dff93b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11073024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-5587-d366-adf7-d5dff93b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/9fupy1rqd</link><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine's president says his signature is not guaranteed, when he meets over a minerals deal with US President Donald Trump; a new report reveals the climate consequences if Australia does not reduce its fossil fuel emissions; and, in sport, a major coup for world boxing in the lead up to the next Olympic Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ukraine's president says his signature is not guaranteed, when he meets over a minerals deal with US President Donald Trump; a new report reveals the climate consequences if Australia does not reduce its fossil fuel emissions; and, in sport, a major coup for world boxing in the lead up to the next Olympic Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Khair: Mixing magic and contemporary storytelling</title><description>The Program for Youth Theatre (PYT) is gearing up to premiere Khair: An Omen, A Message, A Blessing, a unique fictional performance set in Fairfield. 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Co-writer and actress Helen Guliana shared with SBS Assyrian that the production will debut during International Women's Week, with performances scheduled for Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. Tune in to this interview to learn more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Program for Youth Theatre (PYT) is gearing up to premiere Khair: An Omen, A Message, A Blessing, a unique fictional performance set in Fairfield. Co-writer and actress Helen Guliana shared with SBS Assyrian that the production will debut during International Women's Week, with performances scheduled for Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. Tune in to this interview to learn more.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:05:04 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Open seminar with Victoria Police</title><description>The Chaldean Culture Salon hosted an open seminar with the Victorian government and police to raise awareness about crimes and violence in Melbourne. Activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke to SBS Assyrian about what was discussed during the seminar.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250228190748-assyrian-d1ec9463-5eac-4cf9-8d15-ab1be6554e59.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-4696-dd15-add5-ffb604e10000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19736753"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-4696-dd15-add5-ffb604e10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/open-seminar-with-victoria-police/jfrljm40t</link><itunes:subtitle>The Chaldean Culture Salon hosted an open seminar with the Victorian government and police to raise awareness about crimes and violence in Melbourne. Activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke to SBS Assyrian about what was discussed during the seminar.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Chaldean Culture Salon hosted an open seminar with the Victorian government and police to raise awareness about crimes and violence in Melbourne. Activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke to SBS Assyrian about what was discussed during the seminar.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:55:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 February 2025</title><description>Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for her remarks on women's rights in Iran; New South Wales police have seized over six tonnes of drugs linked to drink-spiking incidents; and, in sport, the Matildas' journey in the SheBelieves Cup has come to an end, after losing 2-1 to Colombia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250227194822-assyrian-270225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-4688-d366-adf7-d7db57370000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3080064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-4688-d366-adf7-d7db57370000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-february-2025/atsp3dqa1</link><itunes:subtitle>Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for her remarks on women's rights in Iran; New South Wales police have seized over six tonnes of drugs linked to drink-spiking incidents; and, in sport, the Matildas' journey in the SheBelieves Cup has come to an end, after losing 2-1 to Colombia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for her remarks on women's rights in Iran; New South Wales police have seized over six tonnes of drugs linked to drink-spiking incidents; and, in sport, the Matildas' journey in the SheBelieves Cup has come to an end, after losing 2-1 to Colombia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:35:57 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 February 2025</title><description>Reports Ukraine and the US have agreed on a draft minerals deal; a Sydney nurse charged with threatening violence; and in cricket, Australia turns its focus to its upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250226130608-assyrian-260225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-3fee-dd2c-a3d5-bfef8f390000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3527424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-3fee-dd2c-a3d5-bfef8f390000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-febrary-2025/iubnntf8e</link><itunes:subtitle>Reports Ukraine and the US have agreed on a draft minerals deal; a Sydney nurse charged with threatening violence; and in cricket, Australia turns its focus to its upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Reports Ukraine and the US have agreed on a draft minerals deal; a Sydney nurse charged with threatening violence; and in cricket, Australia turns its focus to its upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:49:03 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating the 50th anniversary of SBS: Dinkha Warda</title><description>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement and challenges SBS Assyrian teams have faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of the first executive producer and broadcaster, Dinkha Warda, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1993.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250225182626-assyrian-23823054-a4fd-4297-8e5d-5cc69368958c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-3687-d7a9-a1fd-37c752250000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19965617"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-3687-d7a9-a1fd-37c752250000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-sbs-dinkha-warda/yjp72mlfr</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement and challenges SBS Assyrian teams have faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of the first executive producer and broadcaster, Dinkha Warda, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1993.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian invites you on a journey to uncover the dedication, excitement and challenges SBS Assyrian teams have faced over the past 49 years. In this episode, we hear the stories of the first executive producer and broadcaster, Dinkha Warda, who worked at SBS from 1976 to 1993.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:09:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 25 February 2025</title><description>Questions continue over funding for a multi-billion-dollar Medicare pledge; the Vatican says there has been a slight improvement in Pope Francis' health; and, in cricket, Australia and South Africa compete for a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250225152832-assyrian-250525-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-3b52-d277-a3bf-fb7223830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10923264"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-3b52-d277-a3bf-fb7223830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-25-february-2025/hl6yvgm4c</link><itunes:subtitle>Questions continue over funding for a multi-billion-dollar Medicare pledge; the Vatican says there has been a slight improvement in Pope Francis' health; and, in cricket, Australia and South Africa compete for a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Questions continue over funding for a multi-billion-dollar Medicare pledge; the Vatican says there has been a slight improvement in Pope Francis' health; and, in cricket, Australia and South Africa compete for a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:20:04 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 February 2025</title><description>Ukraine's President says he is willing to give up presidency for peace or NATO membership; Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's election; and, in sport, the Matildas take on the United States in the SheBelieves Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250224104608-assyrian-240225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-3529-d277-a3bf-fd3b09e00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2880768"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-3529-d277-a3bf-fd3b09e00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-february-2025/e0jl7r2ln</link><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine's President says he is willing to give up presidency for peace or NATO membership; Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's election; and, in sport, the Matildas take on the United States in the SheBelieves Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ukraine's President says he is willing to give up presidency for peace or NATO membership; Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's election; and, in sport, the Matildas take on the United States in the SheBelieves Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:36:59 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Peter Dutton claims the government is trying to flood key electorates with new voters ahead of the federal election; and, in sport, India prepares to get their Champions Trophy campaign under way.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250221132717-assyrian-220225-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-264c-d277-a3bf-fe7e74870000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12310272"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-264c-d277-a3bf-fe7e74870000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/zvz3b53aj</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Peter Dutton claims the government is trying to flood key electorates with new voters ahead of the federal election; and, in sport, India prepares to get their Champions Trophy campaign under way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Peter Dutton claims the government is trying to flood key electorates with new voters ahead of the federal election; and, in sport, India prepares to get their Champions Trophy campaign under way.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:23:08 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 February 2025</title><description>The federal government to spend 2.4 billion dollars bailing out the Whyalla steelworks; unemployment up slightly, but the labour market still looking good; and, in football; Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250220142648-assyrian-200225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-215b-d7a9-a1fd-25df253b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3334272"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-215b-d7a9-a1fd-25df253b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-february-2025/2rwrf9h4q</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government to spend 2.4 billion dollars bailing out the Whyalla steelworks; unemployment up slightly, but the labour market still looking good; and, in football; Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government to spend 2.4 billion dollars bailing out the Whyalla steelworks; unemployment up slightly, but the labour market still looking good; and, in football; Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:19:45 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Interest rates fall, as predicted ... now, what's next?</title><description>The Reserve Bank has delivered the expected cut in the official interest rate — the first since late 2020. But there's a sting in the tail, with a warning that economic conditions remain volatile, and any additional rate cuts this year are far from certain.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250219152841-assyrian-220225-alc-interest-rates-cut.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-1c69-d277-a3bf-fc7b717c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6814848"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-1c69-d277-a3bf-fc7b717c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/interest-rates-fall-as-predicted-now-whats-next/ypzvb81ta</link><itunes:subtitle>The Reserve Bank has delivered the expected cut in the official interest rate — the first since late 2020. But there's a sting in the tail, with a warning that economic conditions remain volatile, and any additional rate cuts this year are far from certain.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Reserve Bank has delivered the expected cut in the official interest rate — the first since late 2020. But there's a sting in the tail, with a warning that economic conditions remain volatile, and any additional rate cuts this year are far from certain.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:19:37 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 February 2025</title><description>The PM responds to accusations he's been silent over Islamophobic attacks; dismay over the closure of four UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem; and, in sport, Australia's Adam Scott weighs into the debate about the PGA reunifying with LIV Golf.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250219130655-assyrian-190225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-1be3-d3de-ab9d-5fff0f5b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3281280"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-1be3-d3de-ab9d-5fff0f5b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-february-2025/0yatlwg76</link><itunes:subtitle>The PM responds to accusations he's been silent over Islamophobic attacks; dismay over the closure of four UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem; and, in sport, Australia's Adam Scott weighs into the debate about the PGA reunifying with LIV Golf.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The PM responds to accusations he's been silent over Islamophobic attacks; dismay over the closure of four UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem; and, in sport, Australia's Adam Scott weighs into the debate about the PGA reunifying with LIV Golf.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:50:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Separate players, separate talks over Russia-Ukraine war</title><description>Global leaders are meeting to discuss US President Donald Trump's imminent talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine conflict. The talks do not include representatives from the European Union or from Ukraine. The White House is defending the planned negotiations, with President Trump saying he believes his Russian counterpart wants to "stop fighting".</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250218212904-assyrian-190225-alc-feature-ukraine-talks.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-132c-d83e-a197-d33fe3220000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7425024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-132c-d83e-a197-d33fe3220000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/separate-players-separate-talks-over-russia-ukraine-war/4d1scviz4</link><itunes:subtitle>Global leaders are meeting to discuss US President Donald Trump's imminent talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine conflict. The talks do not include representatives from the European Union or from Ukraine. The White House is defending the planned negotiations, with President Trump saying he believes his Russian counterpart wants to "stop fighting".</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Global leaders are meeting to discuss US President Donald Trump's imminent talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine conflict. The talks do not include representatives from the European Union or from Ukraine. The White House is defending the planned negotiations, with President Trump saying he believes his Russian counterpart wants to "stop fighting".</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:16:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian dance classes for young people</title><description>STARTTS is conducting a workshop for young Assyrians to learn the techniques of Assyrian dances. Coordinator Marel Parono from STARTTS spoke to SBS Assyrian, explaining the aims and objectives of this workshop. Paroni said the dance classes will be taught by Assyrian artist Niramsin Yakou.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250218192705-assyrian-b4beeeb8-8ecd-4b10-a318-1d1a0bf81728.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-1314-d171-a3f7-db9620680000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11067569"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-1314-d171-a3f7-db9620680000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-dance-classes-for-young-people/5exro0cal</link><itunes:subtitle>STARTTS is conducting a workshop for young Assyrians to learn the techniques of Assyrian dances. Coordinator Marel Parono from STARTTS spoke to SBS Assyrian, explaining the aims and objectives of this workshop. Paroni said the dance classes will be taught by Assyrian artist Niramsin Yakou.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>STARTTS is conducting a workshop for young Assyrians to learn the techniques of Assyrian dances. Coordinator Marel Parono from STARTTS spoke to SBS Assyrian, explaining the aims and objectives of this workshop. Paroni said the dance classes will be taught by Assyrian artist Niramsin Yakou.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:10:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Free interpreter test preparation course offered by the community</title><description>The Assyrian Resource Centre, in cooperation with Navitas, is conducting a workshop to prepare people interested in interpreting, to develop their skills and knowledge when they apply for the NATTI accreditation test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250218190633-assyrian-c1a92a09-1acc-4add-859d-4fd7367913fc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-12fb-d171-a3f7-dafbbe590000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10097969"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-12fb-d171-a3f7-dafbbe590000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/free-interpreter-test-preparation-course-offered-by-the-community/o8mgp2hgt</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Resource Centre, in cooperation with Navitas, is conducting a workshop to prepare people interested in interpreting, to develop their skills and knowledge when they apply for the NATTI accreditation test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Resource Centre, in cooperation with Navitas, is conducting a workshop to prepare people interested in interpreting, to develop their skills and knowledge when they apply for the NATTI accreditation test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:43:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 18 February 2025</title><description>The PM defends his government's economic record ahead of this afternoon's rates decision; a plane comes to rest upside down after a crash landing in Canada; and, in sport, Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal hurt in a 10 rider pileup in Spain.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250218154749-assyrian-180225-news-bulletin-only.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-174e-d83e-a197-d75faf100000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9200640"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-174e-d83e-a197-d75faf100000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-18-february-2025/oyzoz4qcv</link><itunes:subtitle>The PM defends his government's economic record ahead of this afternoon's rates decision; a plane comes to rest upside down after a crash landing in Canada; and, in sport, Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal hurt in a 10 rider pileup in Spain.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The PM defends his government's economic record ahead of this afternoon's rates decision; a plane comes to rest upside down after a crash landing in Canada; and, in sport, Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal hurt in a 10 rider pileup in Spain.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:31:10 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 February 2025</title><description>US officials reject criticism that Ukraine has not been invited to talks on ending Russia's war; the Reserve Bank Board holds it first meeting of the year to decide on the interest rate; and, in sport, Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen wins the Tour de la Provence.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250217122725-assyrian-170825-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-116d-d171-a3f7-d9ffde4f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3564288"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-116d-d171-a3f7-d9ffde4f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-17-february-2025/k4p3ndf1q</link><itunes:subtitle>US officials reject criticism that Ukraine has not been invited to talks on ending Russia's war; the Reserve Bank Board holds it first meeting of the year to decide on the interest rate; and, in sport, Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen wins the Tour de la Provence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US officials reject criticism that Ukraine has not been invited to talks on ending Russia's war; the Reserve Bank Board holds it first meeting of the year to decide on the interest rate; and, in sport, Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen wins the Tour de la Provence.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:06:44 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Egypt and Qatar try to save the peace deal between Israel and Hamas; apologies aplenty and a police inquiry after an antisemitic incident at a Sydney hospital.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250215131121-assyrian-150225-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-0228-defc-adf5-e6698ec00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10554240"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-0228-defc-adf5-e6698ec00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/09x51j4aq</link><itunes:subtitle>Egypt and Qatar try to save the peace deal between Israel and Hamas; apologies aplenty and a police inquiry after an antisemitic incident at a Sydney hospital.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Egypt and Qatar try to save the peace deal between Israel and Hamas; apologies aplenty and a police inquiry after an antisemitic incident at a Sydney hospital.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:02:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Police investigate viral video in which nurses appear to level death threats against Jewish patients</title><description>Police are examining CCTV footage of a Western Sydney hospital, after two of its workers were filmed allegedly threatening to kill Jewish patients, in a video that has gone viral on social media. The incident has made international headlines, as local health authorities seek to reassure the Jewish community its members are safe in New South Wales medical care.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250214162729-assyrian-150225-antisemitisim-video-feature.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000195-02ce-d171-a3f7-cade2fdb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7205376"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000195-02ce-d171-a3f7-cade2fdb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/police-investigate-viral-video-in-which-nurses-appear-to-level-death-threats-against-jewish-patients/awlfq4wv8</link><itunes:subtitle>Police are examining CCTV footage of a Western Sydney hospital, after two of its workers were filmed allegedly threatening to kill Jewish patients, in a video that has gone viral on social media. The incident has made international headlines, as local health authorities seek to reassure the Jewish community its members are safe in New South Wales medical care.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police are examining CCTV footage of a Western Sydney hospital, after two of its workers were filmed allegedly threatening to kill Jewish patients, in a video that has gone viral on social media. The incident has made international headlines, as local health authorities seek to reassure the Jewish community its members are safe in New South Wales medical care.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:13:50 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 February 2025</title><description>The New South Wales Health Minister apologises to the Jewish community over an antisemitic video; a children's playground in the UK closed after unexploded bombs found underneath; and, in sport, Australian Olympic diver Melissa Wu to retire.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250213104841-assyrian-130225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-fc84-de59-abf4-fff444470000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2899200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-fc84-de59-abf4-fff444470000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-february-2025/ojtqvoms8</link><itunes:subtitle>The New South Wales Health Minister apologises to the Jewish community over an antisemitic video; a children's playground in the UK closed after unexploded bombs found underneath; and, in sport, Australian Olympic diver Melissa Wu to retire.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The New South Wales Health Minister apologises to the Jewish community over an antisemitic video; a children's playground in the UK closed after unexploded bombs found underneath; and, in sport, Australian Olympic diver Melissa Wu to retire.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:09 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The importance of Assyrian Schools in preserving the language</title><description>The Nasibin Assyrian Language School has been serving the community for over forty years. Students of all ages attend classes once a week to learn the Assyrian language. Principal Mr. Sargon Warda emphasised the importance of parental involvement in supporting students’ learning progress during this conversation with SBS Assyrian.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212124754-assyrian-5cffef80-c948-4211-9306-51843891517d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f416-de59-abf4-f7762dbf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16367537"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f416-de59-abf4-f7762dbf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-importance-of-assyrian-schools-in-preserving-the-language/1pdo5pm96</link><itunes:subtitle>The Nasibin Assyrian Language School has been serving the community for over forty years. Students of all ages attend classes once a week to learn the Assyrian language. Principal Mr. Sargon Warda emphasised the importance of parental involvement in supporting students’ learning progress during this conversation with SBS Assyrian.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Nasibin Assyrian Language School has been serving the community for over forty years. Students of all ages attend classes once a week to learn the Assyrian language. Principal Mr. Sargon Warda emphasised the importance of parental involvement in supporting students’ learning progress during this conversation with SBS Assyrian.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:37:39 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards: Honouring excellence and supporting future scholars</title><description>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212124754-assyrian-7a52ad5f-61ec-4a1c-bccc-2032a2c56284.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f3e7-d757-afbf-ffff33910000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12677681"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f3e7-d757-afbf-ffff33910000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/rabi-nimrod-simono-scholarship-awards-honouring-excellence-and-supporting-future-scholars/3bm8rl3hc</link><itunes:subtitle>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Rabi Nimrod Simono Scholarship Awards is a significant annual event recognising outstanding HSC students. High-achieving students receive a monetary prize to support their tertiary education. Mary Oraham, a member of the scholarship committee, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the scholarship’s purpose, emphasising its importance and the goals behind its establishment.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:37:22 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>International reaction to US plan for Gaza is largely negative</title><description>President Trump’s proposal for the US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has triggered international condemnation. Arab nations, the UN, and key allies warn it would worsen regional instability and undermine a two-state solution. Critics, including US politicians and foreign leaders, are calling the idea unrealistic and dangerous.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212122754-assyrian-fc6905f4-d9a2-470a-b03a-4d7ba6e7dc48.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f7ad-d514-a5be-f7ed5fb80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11160113"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f7ad-d514-a5be-f7ed5fb80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/international-reaction-to-us-plan-for-gaza-is-largely-negative/wey3bf3wn</link><itunes:subtitle>President Trump’s proposal for the US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has triggered international condemnation. Arab nations, the UN, and key allies warn it would worsen regional instability and undermine a two-state solution. Critics, including US politicians and foreign leaders, are calling the idea unrealistic and dangerous.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>President Trump’s proposal for the US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has triggered international condemnation. Arab nations, the UN, and key allies warn it would worsen regional instability and undermine a two-state solution. Critics, including US politicians and foreign leaders, are calling the idea unrealistic and dangerous.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:22 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>US President Donald Trump repeats his plan for Gaza on social media; more wild weather — including a cyclone — predicted for an already rain-soaked north Queensland; and, in cricket, Australia on top after a slow-paced first day's play in the second Test match against Sri Lanka.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212120653-assyrian-080225-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f794-de59-abf4-f7f4ca910000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9570048"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f794-de59-abf4-f7f4ca910000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/e51ltsjdb</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump repeats his plan for Gaza on social media; more wild weather — including a cyclone — predicted for an already rain-soaked north Queensland; and, in cricket, Australia on top after a slow-paced first day's play in the second Test match against Sri Lanka.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump repeats his plan for Gaza on social media; more wild weather — including a cyclone — predicted for an already rain-soaked north Queensland; and, in cricket, Australia on top after a slow-paced first day's play in the second Test match against Sri Lanka.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:54:13 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 11 February 2025</title><description>US President Donald Trump signs an executive order for steel tariffs — with no exceptions for Australia; a seven-year-old dies in a stabbing in South Korea; and, in sport, world athletics propose testing all elite females in a new crackdown on trans athletes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212114720-assyrian-110225-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f78e-d644-a5dd-f7afd3500000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9966336"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f78e-d644-a5dd-f7afd3500000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-11-february-2025/d9b58naz7</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump signs an executive order for steel tariffs — with no exceptions for Australia; a seven-year-old dies in a stabbing in South Korea; and, in sport, world athletics propose testing all elite females in a new crackdown on trans athletes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump signs an executive order for steel tariffs — with no exceptions for Australia; a seven-year-old dies in a stabbing in South Korea; and, in sport, world athletics propose testing all elite females in a new crackdown on trans athletes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:33:41 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 12 February 2025</title><description>Sam Kerr looking to the future after being found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer; Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israel's military to be ready to fight again in Gaza; and, in sport, Talisha Harden to equal a veteran record in the Indigenous All Stars match.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250212113724-assyrian-120225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-f436-de59-abf4-f7768ed40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3525504"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-f436-de59-abf4-f7768ed40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-12-february-2025/vg19k080q</link><itunes:subtitle>Sam Kerr looking to the future after being found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer; Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israel's military to be ready to fight again in Gaza; and, in sport, Talisha Harden to equal a veteran record in the Indigenous All Stars match.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sam Kerr looking to the future after being found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer; Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israel's military to be ready to fight again in Gaza; and, in sport, Talisha Harden to equal a veteran record in the Indigenous All Stars match.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:25:37 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 February 2025</title><description>Retiring renters in Australia face homelessness; a criminal trial set to begin for those accused of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey; and, in sport, at the age of 23, Violette Dorange has become the youngest sailor to finish the Vendee Globe.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250210105934-assyrian-100225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-ed1c-d514-a5be-fffd4f580000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3241344"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-ed1c-d514-a5be-fffd4f580000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-february-2025/q7egbeml3</link><itunes:subtitle>Retiring renters in Australia face homelessness; a criminal trial set to begin for those accused of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey; and, in sport, at the age of 23, Violette Dorange has become the youngest sailor to finish the Vendee Globe.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Retiring renters in Australia face homelessness; a criminal trial set to begin for those accused of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey; and, in sport, at the age of 23, Violette Dorange has become the youngest sailor to finish the Vendee Globe.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:52:54 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 February 2025</title><description>Peter Dutton defends Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza residents; Labor introduces a new student code to combat assaults on campus; and, in sport, Donald Trump signs an order banning trans athletes in the United States.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250206131633-assyrian-060225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-d900-d644-a5dd-df27bc5d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3152256"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-d900-d644-a5dd-df27bc5d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-february-2025/h1fsmgemy</link><itunes:subtitle>Peter Dutton defends Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza residents; Labor introduces a new student code to combat assaults on campus; and, in sport, Donald Trump signs an order banning trans athletes in the United States.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Peter Dutton defends Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza residents; Labor introduces a new student code to combat assaults on campus; and, in sport, Donald Trump signs an order banning trans athletes in the United States.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:07:49 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 February 2025</title><description>A man is assisting police after a one year old dies outside a Sydney childcare centre; Donald Trump reiterates his support for Gazans to be resettled elsewhere; and, in sport, a gold medal from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to be sold at auction.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250205151837-assyrian-060225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-d446-d514-a5be-d6e7df960000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3389568"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-d446-d514-a5be-d6e7df960000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-february-2025/pj4q6t0gz</link><itunes:subtitle>A man is assisting police after a one year old dies outside a Sydney childcare centre; 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Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250205101704-assyrian-ad0d38ee-79ae-4d18-bbf9-3c5280279dca.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-d334-d757-afbf-ffbce0e20000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10310705"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-d334-d757-afbf-ffbce0e20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-to-do-about-the-recent-spate-of-shark-attacks/auvme0kvw</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia has seen three fatal shark attacks in just a few weeks, with the most recent one killing a 17-year-old in Queensland. Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia has seen three fatal shark attacks in just a few weeks, with the most recent one killing a 17-year-old in Queensland. Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:10:14 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 4 February 2025</title><description>Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland; the US presses pause on planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico; and, in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250204180921-assyrian-040225-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-cfc1-d757-afbf-fffd3cbe0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11520384"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-cfc1-d757-afbf-fffd3cbe0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-4-february-2025/gw629oe6l</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland; the US presses pause on planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico; and, in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland; the US presses pause on planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico; and, in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:02:43 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Business Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence</title><description>The Assyrian National Council of Australia hosted the Assyrian Business Awards 2025, recognising excellence in the community. With 210 nominees on the list, 13 winners were selected, including the prestigious Assyrian Businessperson of the Year. The awards gala night was attended by over 450 guests.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250203180629-assyrian-040225-assyrian-business-award-highlights.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-ca8a-d514-a5be-daeb10ef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16497792"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-ca8a-d514-a5be-daeb10ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-business-awards-2025-celebrating-excellence/rpwso6e7n</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian National Council of Australia hosted the Assyrian Business Awards 2025, recognising excellence in the community. With 210 nominees on the list, 13 winners were selected, including the prestigious Assyrian Businessperson of the Year. The awards gala night was attended by over 450 guests.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian National Council of Australia hosted the Assyrian Business Awards 2025, recognising excellence in the community. With 210 nominees on the list, 13 winners were selected, including the prestigious Assyrian Businessperson of the Year. The awards gala night was attended by over 450 guests.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:45:31 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 February 2025</title><description>Australia imposes counterterrorism sanctions on an online transnational terrorist group; the Grammy Awards kick off in LA; and, in cricket, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald says he believes Mitch Marsh has an international future, despite an injury setback.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250203160918-assyrian-030225-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-ca1d-dd43-abdc-da7d82f00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3469824"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-ca1d-dd43-abdc-da7d82f00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-february-2025/htem3k49d</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia imposes counterterrorism sanctions on an online transnational terrorist group; the Grammy Awards kick off in LA; and, in cricket, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald says he believes Mitch Marsh has an international future, despite an injury setback.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia imposes counterterrorism sanctions on an online transnational terrorist group; the Grammy Awards kick off in LA; and, in cricket, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald says he believes Mitch Marsh has an international future, despite an injury setback.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:45:17 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Hope fades for survivors of a US plane crash; the Prime Minister's strong words for people arrested in antisemitism investigation; and in sport, Australia in a dominant position after the first day of the women’s Ashes Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250201130737-assyrian-010225-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-ba04-d757-afbf-bebcf3e10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9548928"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-ba04-d757-afbf-bebcf3e10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/jyqhtx57k</link><itunes:subtitle>Hope fades for survivors of a US plane crash; the Prime Minister's strong words for people arrested in antisemitism investigation; and in sport, Australia in a dominant position after the first day of the women’s Ashes Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hope fades for survivors of a US plane crash; the Prime Minister's strong words for people arrested in antisemitism investigation; and in sport, Australia in a dominant position after the first day of the women’s Ashes Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:44:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 January 2025</title><description>Authorities defend keeping secret the discovery of an antisemitic plot in Sydney; Donald Trump cancels plans to freeze US federal government grants; and, in sport, Afghanistan's female cricket team prepares for an exhibition match.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250130094819-assyrian-300125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-b42a-d62a-a5dd-b5ea3c330000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3325824"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-b42a-d62a-a5dd-b5ea3c330000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-january-2025/k9999ui82</link><itunes:subtitle>Authorities defend keeping secret the discovery of an antisemitic plot in Sydney; Donald Trump cancels plans to freeze US federal government grants; and, in sport, Afghanistan's female cricket team prepares for an exhibition match.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Authorities defend keeping secret the discovery of an antisemitic plot in Sydney; Donald Trump cancels plans to freeze US federal government grants; and, in sport, Afghanistan's female cricket team prepares for an exhibition match.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:27:50 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe is willing to pay for US weapons to support Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a national plan to combat antisemitism; and, in tennis, a shock upset at the Australian Open, with Madison Keys through to the women's decider.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250129120521-assyrian-250125-weekly-new-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-af8f-d20b-affe-efcfa0b40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11375616"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-af8f-d20b-affe-efcfa0b40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/qar8phbta</link><itunes:subtitle>NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe is willing to pay for US weapons to support Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a national plan to combat antisemitism; and, in tennis, a shock upset at the Australian Open, with Madison Keys through to the women's decider.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe is willing to pay for US weapons to support Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a national plan to combat antisemitism; and, in tennis, a shock upset at the Australian Open, with Madison Keys through to the women's decider.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:36 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 January 2025</title><description>A man fighting for life after a police shooting in Queensland; volunteers make a grim discovery in the Syrian capital of Damascus; and, in sport, the crash that killed Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddanaprahba ruled accidental.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250129112619-assyrian-290125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-af66-de4d-ab97-ef6e858a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3657984"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-af66-de4d-ab97-ef6e858a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-january-2025/fdceolcqr</link><itunes:subtitle>A man fighting for life after a police shooting in Queensland; volunteers make a grim discovery in the Syrian capital of Damascus; and, in sport, the crash that killed Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddanaprahba ruled accidental.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A man fighting for life after a police shooting in Queensland; volunteers make a grim discovery in the Syrian capital of Damascus; and, in sport, the crash that killed Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddanaprahba ruled accidental.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:15:15 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Yousip Bet Yousip on the AUA, the Assyrian flag, and new year celebration date of origin</title><description>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip discusses the founding of the Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) during the Paris conference in 1968, as well as the creation and design of the Assyrian flag. He also explains the process behind establishing the date for the Assyrian new year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250128184556-assyrian-62766185-9cca-4d96-bb14-d02153bc4cbc.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-a124-d62a-a5dd-b1e6265b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16947377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-a124-d62a-a5dd-b1e6265b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/yousip-bet-yousip-on-the-aua-the-assyrian-flag-and-new-year-celebration-date-of-origin/9nx0eb09m</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip discusses the founding of the Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) during the Paris conference in 1968, as well as the creation and design of the Assyrian flag. He also explains the process behind establishing the date for the Assyrian new year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip discusses the founding of the Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) during the Paris conference in 1968, as well as the creation and design of the Assyrian flag. He also explains the process behind establishing the date for the Assyrian new year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:26:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 28 January 2025</title><description>The federal government's anti-scam legislation examined by a parliamentary committee; communities in Australia begin Lunar New Year celebrations; and, in cricket, Australia considers changing tactics for the Test series against Sri Lanka.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250128150548-assyrian-280125-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-ab04-d20b-affe-eb44e6180000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9773184"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-ab04-d20b-affe-eb44e6180000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-28-january-2025/wnhc9qujz</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government's anti-scam legislation examined by a parliamentary committee; communities in Australia begin Lunar New Year celebrations; and, in cricket, Australia considers changing tactics for the Test series against Sri Lanka.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government's anti-scam legislation examined by a parliamentary committee; communities in Australia begin Lunar New Year celebrations; and, in cricket, Australia considers changing tactics for the Test series against Sri Lanka.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:51:02 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating two cultures for Lunar New Year</title><description>Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of culture.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250127143217-assyrian-280125-alc-feature-lny.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-a5ba-df36-a7be-b5fab8ef0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5062656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-a5ba-df36-a7be-b5fab8ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/celebrating-two-cultures-for-lunar-new-year/5frqgg1v9</link><itunes:subtitle>Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of culture.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of culture.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:15:01 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Who are the Australians of the Year for 2025?</title><description>Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the 2025 Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year in a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. In this podcast, we will present you with the winners and their contributions to Australia and the world.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250127124830-assyrian-280125-who-are-australian-of-the-year-for-2025.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-a557-de4d-ab97-e57f71150000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3354624"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-a557-de4d-ab97-e57f71150000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/who-are-the-australians-of-the-year-for-2025/url9t1tpu</link><itunes:subtitle>Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the 2025 Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year in a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. In this podcast, we will present you with the winners and their contributions to Australia and the world.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the 2025 Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year in a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. In this podcast, we will present you with the winners and their contributions to Australia and the world.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:30:17 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 January 2025</title><description>Anthony Albanese announces $6.4 million for Holocaust education; South Korea's impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeoul formally charged with insurrection; and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second successive Australian Open title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250127112933-assyrian-270125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-a519-de4d-ab97-e57d708a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3199488"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-a519-de4d-ab97-e57d708a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-january-2025/3ga7elykx</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese announces $6.4 million for Holocaust education; South Korea's impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeoul formally charged with insurrection; and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second successive Australian Open title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese announces $6.4 million for Holocaust education; South Korea's impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeoul formally charged with insurrection; and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second successive Australian Open title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:14:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Australia Day is really held on 26 January</title><description>Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, has been a national public holiday since 1994. While some Australians enjoy barbecues and citizenship ceremonies, others — particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — view it as a day of mourning, referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This reflects ongoing debates about the date's significance, given its historical associations with British colonisation.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250125184558-assyrian-260125-why-celebrate-26-jan.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-915e-d20b-affe-d95e95060000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6826368"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-915e-d20b-affe-d95e95060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/why-australia-day-is-really-held-on-26-january/yif2abg2q</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, has been a national public holiday since 1994. While some Australians enjoy barbecues and citizenship ceremonies, others — particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — view it as a day of mourning, referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This reflects ongoing debates about the date's significance, given its historical associations with British colonisation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, has been a national public holiday since 1994. While some Australians enjoy barbecues and citizenship ceremonies, others — particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — view it as a day of mourning, referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This reflects ongoing debates about the date's significance, given its historical associations with British colonisation.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:30:45 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The Australian anthem read in Assyrian</title><description>In 2021, the second line of the Australian anthem was changed from 'for we are young and free' to 'for we are one and free' to reflect the 65,000 years of Australia's human history. SBS Assyrian carefully translated the lyrics into Assyrian to make them better understood by new Assyrian Australians.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250125072632-assyrian-210125-national-anthem.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-7db7-de4d-ab97-7dfffcdb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5126016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-7db7-de4d-ab97-7dfffcdb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-australian-anthem-read-in-assyrian/9lvmbjuza</link><itunes:subtitle>In 2021, the second line of the Australian anthem was changed from 'for we are young and free' to 'for we are one and free' to reflect the 65,000 years of Australia's human history. SBS Assyrian carefully translated the lyrics into Assyrian to make them better understood by new Assyrian Australians.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In 2021, the second line of the Australian anthem was changed from 'for we are young and free' to 'for we are one and free' to reflect the 65,000 years of Australia's human history. SBS Assyrian carefully translated the lyrics into Assyrian to make them better understood by new Assyrian Australians.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:04:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 January 2025</title><description>The Houthis release 25 hostages seized from a ship in the Red Sea; swastikas plastered on a political billboard; and, in sport, American Emma Navarro calls for more video replays after controversial call at the Australian Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250123162748-assyrian-230125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-9192-df36-a7be-95fa893d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2832384"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-9192-df36-a7be-95fa893d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-january-2025/jhvm3z48c</link><itunes:subtitle>The Houthis release 25 hostages seized from a ship in the Red Sea; swastikas plastered on a political billboard; and, in sport, American Emma Navarro calls for more video replays after controversial call at the Australian Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Houthis release 25 hostages seized from a ship in the Red Sea; swastikas plastered on a political billboard; and, in sport, American Emma Navarro calls for more video replays after controversial call at the Australian Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:15:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Members from the Assyrian community reflect on Australia Day and join calls to change the date</title><description>SBS Assyrian spoke with several prominent members of the Assyrian community to hear their thoughts on celebrating Australia’s national day as new Australians. They also shared their views on the ongoing calls to change the date from 26 January.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250121172808-assyrian-bcf4a4e5-498b-4804-8e1e-b86098ede52a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-7da6-d62a-a5dd-fde6a57b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18389681"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-7da6-d62a-a5dd-fde6a57b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-assyrian-community-celebrates-australia-day/b56sh7vcl</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian spoke with several prominent members of the Assyrian community to hear their thoughts on celebrating Australia’s national day as new Australians. 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They also shared their views on the ongoing calls to change the date from 26 January.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:10:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 January 2025</title><description>Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with the Trump administration on their first full day in office; authorities try to assure the public they're doing everything they can over antisemitic attacks; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic fights off an injury to make the Australian Open quarter-finals and now, it's Aussie Alex De Minaur's turn.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250122122736-assyrian-220125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-8b8b-de4d-ab97-efef75670000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2979840"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-8b8b-de4d-ab97-efef75670000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-january-2025/snlboau3r</link><itunes:subtitle>Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with the Trump administration on their first full day in office; authorities try to assure the public they're doing everything they can over antisemitic attacks; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic fights off an injury to make the Australian Open quarter-finals and now, it's Aussie Alex De Minaur's turn.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with the Trump administration on their first full day in office; authorities try to assure the public they're doing everything they can over antisemitic attacks; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic fights off an injury to make the Australian Open quarter-finals and now, it's Aussie Alex De Minaur's turn.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:08:43 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 21 January 2025</title><description>Donald Trump promises a new golden age for the United States, as he takes office as President; police investigating another anti-semitic attack in Sydney; and, in sport, a huge night in Australian sport with Alex De Minaur through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, and Australia's women's cricketers retaining the Ashes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250121192834-assyrian-210125-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-86da-d20b-affe-cedeac8e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10520448"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-86da-d20b-affe-cedeac8e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-21-january-2025/tpfdcxgd7</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump promises a new golden age for the United States, as he takes office as President; police investigating another anti-semitic attack in Sydney; and, in sport, a huge night in Australian sport with Alex De Minaur through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, and Australia's women's cricketers retaining the Ashes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump promises a new golden age for the United States, as he takes office as President; police investigating another anti-semitic attack in Sydney; and, in sport, a huge night in Australian sport with Alex De Minaur through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, and Australia's women's cricketers retaining the Ashes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:17:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Yousip Bet Yousip: From youthful activism to poetic inspiration</title><description>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip reflects on his youth and the beginning of his political journey, which started with his involvement in the Assyrian Youth Union in Tehran. Inspired by his father’s poetry, Yousip began reciting his father’s works and eventually started creating his own poems, drawing inspiration from his mother’s storytelling.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250121170705-assyrian-942807c9-2551-4bcf-8978-fa7b6acaf4c0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-7cd5-d20b-affe-fcd5157b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15482033"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-7cd5-d20b-affe-fcd5157b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/yousip-bet-yousip-from-youthful-activism-to-poetic-inspiration/lvtk4o6g6</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip reflects on his youth and the beginning of his political journey, which started with his involvement in the Assyrian Youth Union in Tehran. Inspired by his father’s poetry, Yousip began reciting his father’s works and eventually started creating his own poems, drawing inspiration from his mother’s storytelling.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip reflects on his youth and the beginning of his political journey, which started with his involvement in the Assyrian Youth Union in Tehran. Inspired by his father’s poetry, Yousip began reciting his father’s works and eventually started creating his own poems, drawing inspiration from his mother’s storytelling.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 January 2025</title><description>Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas reunited with their mothers; President Donald Trump promises a reprieve as TikTok works to restore service after US ban; and, at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic beats Jiri Lehecka but snubs Channel Nine over offensive comments.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250120112814-assyrian-200125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-8111-d62a-a5dd-91d3b67d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3197952"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-8111-d62a-a5dd-91d3b67d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-january-2025/dcax4k8wv</link><itunes:subtitle>Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas reunited with their mothers; President Donald Trump promises a reprieve as TikTok works to restore service after US ban; and, at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic beats Jiri Lehecka but snubs Channel Nine over offensive comments.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas reunited with their mothers; President Donald Trump promises a reprieve as TikTok works to restore service after US ban; and, at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic beats Jiri Lehecka but snubs Channel Nine over offensive comments.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:21:33 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Israel and Hamas reach a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an A-F-L umpire.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250118210644-assyrian-180125-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-6e44-d62a-a5dd-ffc6d4010000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13147392"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-6e44-d62a-a5dd-ffc6d4010000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/rfyufyltc</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas reach a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an A-F-L umpire.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas reach a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an A-F-L umpire.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:00:50 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 January 2025</title><description>Israel and Hamas reached a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man was killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges were withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an AFL umpire.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250116172820-assyrian-160125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-6dbf-d62a-a5dd-fdff6e190000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3856896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-6dbf-d62a-a5dd-fdff6e190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-january-2025/vxvsxncsf</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas reached a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man was killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges were withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an AFL umpire.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas reached a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza; a man was killed in wild storms that have hit Australia's south-east; and, in sport, charges were withdrawn against a man accused of attacking an AFL umpire.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:04:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:18:12 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 January 2025</title><description>Unconfirmed reports an Australian man has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine; the Prime Minister says he wants to see people held to account for committing acts of antisemitism; and, in sport, Sam Kerr appears in a British court over alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250115160626-assyrian-150125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-6837-de4d-ab97-6c7f8c8a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3219072"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-6837-de4d-ab97-6c7f8c8a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-january-2025/a7t3wsla8</link><itunes:subtitle>Unconfirmed reports an Australian man has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine; the Prime Minister says he wants to see people held to account for committing acts of antisemitism; and, in sport, Sam Kerr appears in a British court over alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Unconfirmed reports an Australian man has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine; the Prime Minister says he wants to see people held to account for committing acts of antisemitism; and, in sport, Sam Kerr appears in a British court over alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:45:24 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The achievements of Rabi Yousip Bet Yousip</title><description>SBS Assyrian is featuring a series on the life and accomplishments of renowned Assyrian poet, writer, and tenor Yousip Bet Yousip. In this episode, Bet Yousip reflects on his childhood and shares how his parents played a pivotal role in shaping his love for his nation and character.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250115105529-assyrian-8c4bd9e0-c771-4171-aa8a-5698cf3a7b3e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-6717-df36-a7be-77fff5450000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20787377"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-6717-df36-a7be-77fff5450000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-achievements-of-rabi-yousip-bet-yousip/sp9qwt5rc</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian is featuring a series on the life and accomplishments of renowned Assyrian poet, writer, and tenor Yousip Bet Yousip. In this episode, Bet Yousip reflects on his childhood and shares how his parents played a pivotal role in shaping his love for his nation and character.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Assyrian is featuring a series on the life and accomplishments of renowned Assyrian poet, writer, and tenor Yousip Bet Yousip. In this episode, Bet Yousip reflects on his childhood and shares how his parents played a pivotal role in shaping his love for his nation and character.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:21:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:29:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Preserving tradition: Workshop on Assyrian wedding craftsmanship</title><description>STARTTS, in collaboration with the Fairfield City Museum, is hosting a workshop designed for individuals interested in learning the art of creating traditional Assyrian wedding accessories and essentials. Marel Parono, coordinator from STARTTS, shares insights into the aims and objectives of this project, emphasising its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community connections.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250115105528-assyrian-abc95e91-da34-4834-b6f7-f194cd6eaf89.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-6700-de4d-ab97-676cc7830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12093617"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-6700-de4d-ab97-676cc7830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/preserving-tradition-workshop-on-assyrian-wedding-craftsmanship/vr9zqy6yg</link><itunes:subtitle>STARTTS, in collaboration with the Fairfield City Museum, is hosting a workshop designed for individuals interested in learning the art of creating traditional Assyrian wedding accessories and essentials. Marel Parono, coordinator from STARTTS, shares insights into the aims and objectives of this project, emphasising its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community connections.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>STARTTS, in collaboration with the Fairfield City Museum, is hosting a workshop designed for individuals interested in learning the art of creating traditional Assyrian wedding accessories and essentials. Marel Parono, coordinator from STARTTS, shares insights into the aims and objectives of this project, emphasising its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community connections.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:24:57 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Peter Dutton declares Liberal party 'back in town' at unofficial election campaign launch</title><description>Opposition leader Peter Dutton has declared that the Liberal party is "back in town" at his unofficial campaign launch in Melbourne's east on 12 January. Dutton says cost of living, nuclear power and migration will be on top of his party's agenda if the Liberals win the election.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250115092722-assyrian-140125-alc-dutton-compagn.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-66d3-df36-a7be-77fb304d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4824960"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-66d3-df36-a7be-77fb304d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/peter-dutton-declares-liberal-party-back-in-town-at-unofficial-election-campaign-launch/wdrjwmc35</link><itunes:subtitle>Opposition leader Peter Dutton has declared that the Liberal party is "back in town" at his unofficial campaign launch in Melbourne's east on 12 January. Dutton says cost of living, nuclear power and migration will be on top of his party's agenda if the Liberals win the election.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Opposition leader Peter Dutton has declared that the Liberal party is "back in town" at his unofficial campaign launch in Melbourne's east on 12 January. Dutton says cost of living, nuclear power and migration will be on top of his party's agenda if the Liberals win the election.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:04:12 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 14 January 2025</title><description>Qatar presents Israel and Hamas with a ceasefire draft as negotiations reach a breakthrough; immigration detention facility found to be illegally holding detainees in cells without water; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios's grand slam return at the Australian Open ends abruptly.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250115090642-assyrian-140125-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-66cc-de4d-ab97-66ecc63b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10046976"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-66cc-de4d-ab97-66ecc63b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-14-january-2025/8kw4fh06j</link><itunes:subtitle>Qatar presents Israel and Hamas with a ceasefire draft as negotiations reach a breakthrough; immigration detention facility found to be illegally holding detainees in cells without water; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios's grand slam return at the Australian Open ends abruptly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Qatar presents Israel and Hamas with a ceasefire draft as negotiations reach a breakthrough; immigration detention facility found to be illegally holding detainees in cells without water; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios's grand slam return at the Australian Open ends abruptly.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:55:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 January 2025</title><description>Sydney synagogue defaced in antisemitic attack; UN finds Australia violated human rights treaty over Nauru detention of asylum seekers; and, in tennis, ATP chief denies special treatment for Sinner as doping cloud hangs over Australian Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250113130617-assyrian-130125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-5d5b-d62a-a5dd-dddbf61d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3487488"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-5d5b-d62a-a5dd-dddbf61d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-january-2025/gjl9hho2l</link><itunes:subtitle>Sydney synagogue defaced in antisemitic attack; UN finds Australia violated human rights treaty over Nauru detention of asylum seekers; and, in tennis, ATP chief denies special treatment for Sinner as doping cloud hangs over Australian Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sydney synagogue defaced in antisemitic attack; UN finds Australia violated human rights treaty over Nauru detention of asylum seekers; and, in tennis, ATP chief denies special treatment for Sinner as doping cloud hangs over Australian Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:55:42 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The UN says Australia has violated humahn rights; wildfires devastate Los Aneles; and, in port, a possible doping ban hangs over Tennis star Jannik Sinner ------</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250111174735-assyrian-10125-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-4dd2-de4d-ab97-6dfea28a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11033088"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-4dd2-de4d-ab97-6dfea28a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/keshzvpbz</link><itunes:subtitle>The UN says Australia has violated humahn rights; wildfires devastate Los Aneles; and, in port, a possible doping ban hangs over Tennis star Jannik Sinner ------</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UN says Australia has violated humahn rights; wildfires devastate Los Aneles; and, in port, a possible doping ban hangs over Tennis star Jannik Sinner ------</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:31:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal: Trump's acquisition wishlist</title><description>With less than a fortnight before Donald Trump returns to the White House, the president-elect is making his goals of expansionism clear. After comments about annexing Canada in recent weeks, Donald Trump is now outlining his goals of acquiring both Greenland and the Panama Canal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250110112729-assyrian-110124-alc-feature-threats.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-45cf-d62a-a5dd-d5cf913d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8630016"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-45cf-d62a-a5dd-d5cf913d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/canada-greenland-panama-canal-trumps-acquisition-wishlist/0vd0yvirc</link><itunes:subtitle>With less than a fortnight before Donald Trump returns to the White House, the president-elect is making his goals of expansionism clear. After comments about annexing Canada in recent weeks, Donald Trump is now outlining his goals of acquiring both Greenland and the Panama Canal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>With less than a fortnight before Donald Trump returns to the White House, the president-elect is making his goals of expansionism clear. After comments about annexing Canada in recent weeks, Donald Trump is now outlining his goals of acquiring both Greenland and the Panama Canal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 January 2025</title><description>Two people killed as trio of fast-growing wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles; missing hiker expected to recount how he survived upon release from hospital; and, in sport, the manager of the French national football team set to step down.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250109122902-assyrian-090125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-48a1-de4d-ab97-6ced55730000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3232896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-48a1-de4d-ab97-6ced55730000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-january-2025/87ydw9glm</link><itunes:subtitle>Two people killed as trio of fast-growing wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles; missing hiker expected to recount how he survived upon release from hospital; and, in sport, the manager of the French national football team set to step down.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Two people killed as trio of fast-growing wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles; missing hiker expected to recount how he survived upon release from hospital; and, in sport, the manager of the French national football team set to step down.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:20:16 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>When is a library not about borrowing books?</title><description>How many items in your house have you used just once or twice? And what if you could borrow those things instead of buy them? That’s the idea behind a Library of Things — you may not find any books, but the libraries are becoming increasingly popular.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250108134637-assyrian-070125-library-of-things.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-43be-d62a-a5dd-d3fe3ee10000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7590144"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-43be-d62a-a5dd-d3fe3ee10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/when-is-a-library-not-about-borrowing-books/4zekyhvzw</link><itunes:subtitle>How many items in your house have you used just once or twice? And what if you could borrow those things instead of buy them? That’s the idea behind a Library of Things — you may not find any books, but the libraries are becoming increasingly popular.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>How many items in your house have you used just once or twice? And what if you could borrow those things instead of buy them? That’s the idea behind a Library of Things — you may not find any books, but the libraries are becoming increasingly popular.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:36:29 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>No clear way ahead for embattled South Korean President Yoon</title><description>Thousands of rival protesters turned out in South Korea’s capital Seoul over the weekend despite heavy snow. They're pushing for the arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol while his supporters are demanding authorities back off. Complicating matters is the deadline on the arrest warrant for Yoon which expires at midnight local time (2am, AEST).</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250108134637-assyrian-070125-skorea-protests.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-43b5-de4d-ab97-67fd5e090000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7062528"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-43b5-de4d-ab97-67fd5e090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/no-clear-way-ahead-for-embattled-south-korean-president-yoon/6w7hk9p2f</link><itunes:subtitle>Thousands of rival protesters turned out in South Korea’s capital Seoul over the weekend despite heavy snow. They're pushing for the arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol while his supporters are demanding authorities back off. Complicating matters is the deadline on the arrest warrant for Yoon which expires at midnight local time (2am, AEST).</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Thousands of rival protesters turned out in South Korea’s capital Seoul over the weekend despite heavy snow. They're pushing for the arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol while his supporters are demanding authorities back off. Complicating matters is the deadline on the arrest warrant for Yoon which expires at midnight local time (2am, AEST).</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:25:10 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Justin Zaia scores 99.2 ATAR, leads St Narsai’s academic success</title><description>Justin Zaia, a student from St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, achieved an exceptional ATAR score of 99.2, placing him among the top-performing students in the country. Along with him, seven other students from the college scored over 90 in their ATAR, showcasing the high standard of education and dedication at the school. Justin has been unconditionally accepted into the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he plans to pursue a double degree in mathematics and computer science, reflecting his passion and excellence in academics. This achievement is a testament to the hard work of the students, the dedication of the teachers, and the supportive environment provided by the college. Congratulations once again to Justin and all the high-achieving students from St Narsai College</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250108132724-assyrian-e1b0ea66-e841-46d1-96e0-425f6c9d2f35.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-439e-de4d-ab97-67fec74d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14320433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-439e-de4d-ab97-67fec74d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/justin-zaia-scores-99-2-atar-leads-st-narsais-academic-success/ollw5q6xt</link><itunes:subtitle>Justin Zaia, a student from St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, achieved an exceptional ATAR score of 99.2, placing him among the top-performing students in the country. Along with him, seven other students from the college scored over 90 in their ATAR, showcasing the high standard of education and dedication at the school. Justin has been unconditionally accepted into the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he plans to pursue a double degree in mathematics and computer science, reflecting his passion and excellence in academics. This achievement is a testament to the hard work of the students, the dedication of the teachers, and the supportive environment provided by the college. Congratulations once again to Justin and all the high-achieving students from St Narsai College</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Justin Zaia, a student from St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, achieved an exceptional ATAR score of 99.2, placing him among the top-performing students in the country. Along with him, seven other students from the college scored over 90 in their ATAR, showcasing the high standard of education and dedication at the school. Justin has been unconditionally accepted into the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he plans to pursue a double degree in mathematics and computer science, reflecting his passion and excellence in academics. This achievement is a testament to the hard work of the students, the dedication of the teachers, and the supportive environment provided by the college. Congratulations once again to Justin and all the high-achieving students from St Narsai College</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:05:46 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 January 2025</title><description>Anthony Albanese begins campaign tour targeting key marginal seats; Donald Trump says he won't rule out using the military to acquire Greenland and Panama; and in boxing, Opetaia and Nyika face off ahead of their world title clash.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250108130801-assyrian-080125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-439b-d20b-affe-cbdfeb1e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3515136"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-439b-d20b-affe-cbdfeb1e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-january-2025/lbaz1qkxd</link><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Albanese begins campaign tour targeting key marginal seats; Donald Trump says he won't rule out using the military to acquire Greenland and Panama; and in boxing, Opetaia and Nyika face off ahead of their world title clash.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Anthony Albanese begins campaign tour targeting key marginal seats; Donald Trump says he won't rule out using the military to acquire Greenland and Panama; and in boxing, Opetaia and Nyika face off ahead of their world title clash.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:54:13 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 January 2025</title><description>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns; Trump's election victory is formally certified by Kamala Harris; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios is in line to make a return at the Davis Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250107132727-assyrian-070125-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-3e87-d62a-a5dd-bfc737910000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9863808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-3e87-d62a-a5dd-bfc737910000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-january-2025/r64laygi3</link><itunes:subtitle>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns; Trump's election victory is formally certified by Kamala Harris; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios is in line to make a return at the Davis Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns; Trump's election victory is formally certified by Kamala Harris; and, in tennis, Nick Kyrgios is in line to make a return at the Davis Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:14:12 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 January 2025</title><description>Only one runway open at Melbourne Airport after a plane was forced to abort takeoff; Ukraine launches a new attack in Russia's Kursk region; and, in tennis, world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, says her Australian Open preparation is going to plan, after winning the Brisbane International.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250106102829-assyrian-060125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-38b6-df36-a7be-3dfea53f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3370752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-38b6-df36-a7be-3dfea53f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-january-2025/stu8glic9</link><itunes:subtitle>Only one runway open at Melbourne Airport after a plane was forced to abort takeoff; Ukraine launches a new attack in Russia's Kursk region; and, in tennis, world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, says her Australian Open preparation is going to plan, after winning the Brisbane International.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Only one runway open at Melbourne Airport after a plane was forced to abort takeoff; Ukraine launches a new attack in Russia's Kursk region; and, in tennis, world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, says her Australian Open preparation is going to plan, after winning the Brisbane International.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:10:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australians among the first in the world to welcome the start of 2025; new laws criminalising wage theft in Australia to come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia eliminated from the United Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250104190556-assyrian-040125-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-269a-df36-a7be-37fa33770000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11052672"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-269a-df36-a7be-37fa33770000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ezc3h1yvw</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians among the first in the world to welcome the start of 2025; new laws criminalising wage theft in Australia to come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia eliminated from the United Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians among the first in the world to welcome the start of 2025; new laws criminalising wage theft in Australia to come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia eliminated from the United Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 18:44:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Year Ender 2024: Global health</title><description>The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. How did the international community has responded over the last 12 months. In January, the World Health Organisation launched an appeal for $2.5 billion dollars, to shore up its emergency fund.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250103184734-assyrian-5b0234ac-34f6-426f-8ad0-221906b038ff.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-24ff-d62a-a5dd-b5ffda830001&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10840241"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-24ff-d62a-a5dd-b5ffda830001</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/year-ender-2024-global-health/0x1jr165x</link><itunes:subtitle>The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. How did the international community has responded over the last 12 months. In January, the World Health Organisation launched an appeal for $2.5 billion dollars, to shore up its emergency fund.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. How did the international community has responded over the last 12 months. In January, the World Health Organisation launched an appeal for $2.5 billion dollars, to shore up its emergency fund.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:26:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>When can we expect an election?</title><description>An election is on its way in Australia — but just when is unclear. Your summer holiday probably won't be interrupted, but you'll need to be ready to vote by May. Unlike countries like the United States, there are no fixed dates for Australian federal elections.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250102112810-assyrian-040125-alc-feature-elections-call.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-245a-d62a-a5dd-b5daa7660000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7312896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-245a-d62a-a5dd-b5daa7660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/when-can-we-expect-an-election/e0b9ac1nw</link><itunes:subtitle>An election is on its way in Australia — but just when is unclear. Your summer holiday probably won't be interrupted, but you'll need to be ready to vote by May. Unlike countries like the United States, there are no fixed dates for Australian federal elections.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An election is on its way in Australia — but just when is unclear. Your summer holiday probably won't be interrupted, but you'll need to be ready to vote by May. Unlike countries like the United States, there are no fixed dates for Australian federal elections.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:17:30 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 January 2024</title><description>A truck has crashed into crowds in New Orleans killing at least 10; new laws against wage theft come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250102100548-assyrian-020125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-2410-d62a-a5dd-b5d29bb90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3115392"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-2410-d62a-a5dd-b5d29bb90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-january-2024/yeol3624p</link><itunes:subtitle>A truck has crashed into crowds in New Orleans killing at least 10; new laws against wage theft come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A truck has crashed into crowds in New Orleans killing at least 10; new laws against wage theft come into effect; and, in tennis, Australia has been eliminated from the United Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:54:01 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 January 2025</title><description>New South Wales Premier Chris Minns praises Sydney fireworks display; pay rises to come into effect for aged care workers from today; and, in football, Central Coast held to a one-all draw by Melbourne City in final game of 2024.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250101194708-assyrian-010125-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-20f5-df36-a7be-35fd1dd60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2711808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-20f5-df36-a7be-35fd1dd60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-january-2025/apsstc0ag</link><itunes:subtitle>New South Wales Premier Chris Minns praises Sydney fireworks display; pay rises to come into effect for aged care workers from today; and, in football, Central Coast held to a one-all draw by Melbourne City in final game of 2024.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New South Wales Premier Chris Minns praises Sydney fireworks display; pay rises to come into effect for aged care workers from today; and, in football, Central Coast held to a one-all draw by Melbourne City in final game of 2024.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:32:14 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Business Awards: new approach and objectives</title><description>The Assyrian National Council — Australia (ANC) has taken on ownership and management of the Assyrian Business Awards (ABA). Their first award night will be held on 30 January 2025. Peter Esho is the vice president of the ANC and a member of the organising committee for the event. He told SBS that at this year's awards, the ANC will present a new category award for Assyrian Business man/woman of the Year to be given to an individual business that contributed to Asssyrian aid to meet different needs of the community.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20250101130546-assyrian-46392467-e97d-4a68-b3a3-c83026005d32.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-1534-d62a-a5dd-95f607f20000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14117681"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-1534-d62a-a5dd-95f607f20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-business-awards-new-approach-and-objectives/128xv00eu</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian National Council — Australia (ANC) has taken on ownership and management of the Assyrian Business Awards (ABA). Their first award night will be held on 30 January 2025. Peter Esho is the vice president of the ANC and a member of the organising committee for the event. He told SBS that at this year's awards, the ANC will present a new category award for Assyrian Business man/woman of the Year to be given to an individual business that contributed to Asssyrian aid to meet different needs of the community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian National Council — Australia (ANC) has taken on ownership and management of the Assyrian Business Awards (ABA). Their first award night will be held on 30 January 2025. Peter Esho is the vice president of the ANC and a member of the organising committee for the event. He told SBS that at this year's awards, the ANC will present a new category award for Assyrian Business man/woman of the Year to be given to an individual business that contributed to Asssyrian aid to meet different needs of the community.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 31 December 2024</title><description>Tears of joy as families welcome home those released in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine; the changes in payments and laws that take effect from 1 January; and, in sport, on his comeback, Nick Kyrgios celebrates a doubles win with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241231114732-assyrian-311224-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-1a26-df36-a7be-1ffe86b30000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9486336"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-1a26-df36-a7be-1ffe86b30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-31-december-2024/81jfdoes3</link><itunes:subtitle>Tears of joy as families welcome home those released in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine; the changes in payments and laws that take effect from 1 January; and, in sport, on his comeback, Nick Kyrgios celebrates a doubles win with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tears of joy as families welcome home those released in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine; the changes in payments and laws that take effect from 1 January; and, in sport, on his comeback, Nick Kyrgios celebrates a doubles win with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:42:54 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The global events for 2024</title><description>The war in Gaza has dominated international headlines this year. In August, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk drew attention to a grim milestone for the world: the deaths of 40,000 Palestinians over a 10-month period since the events of October 7 last year. It's also been a year full of twists and turns in US politics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241230194705-assyrian-85ec8c88-daf6-4fc2-83af-eafceac521ac.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-169d-df36-a7be-17fd37bd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11278769"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-169d-df36-a7be-17fd37bd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-global-events-for-2024/6p2zpo4fg</link><itunes:subtitle>The war in Gaza has dominated international headlines this year. In August, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk drew attention to a grim milestone for the world: the deaths of 40,000 Palestinians over a 10-month period since the events of October 7 last year. It's also been a year full of twists and turns in US politics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The war in Gaza has dominated international headlines this year. In August, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk drew attention to a grim milestone for the world: the deaths of 40,000 Palestinians over a 10-month period since the events of October 7 last year. It's also been a year full of twists and turns in US politics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:27:27 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian youth unite: Cultural exchange between Australia and Germany</title><description>The Assyrian Student Association — Australia and Assyrian Cultural Youth Association hosted over a dozen Assyrian youth from Germany’s AJM for a cultural exchange. Delegates expressed gratitude for connecting with Australian Assyrian youth, exploring Sydney, and engaging with the community. SBS Assyrian interviewed AJM President Ilona Gabriel and Helena Bandar along with Edessa Shmoel, President of the Assyrian Student Association — Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241230192635-assyrian-bd9384af-9d1c-4efc-9748-2c10d11a68af.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-14ab-df36-a7be-15fbc2290000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13978673"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-14ab-df36-a7be-15fbc2290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-youth-unite-cultural-exchange-between-australia-and-germany/3gqmfvb1e</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Student Association — Australia and Assyrian Cultural Youth Association hosted over a dozen Assyrian youth from Germany’s AJM for a cultural exchange. Delegates expressed gratitude for connecting with Australian Assyrian youth, exploring Sydney, and engaging with the community. SBS Assyrian interviewed AJM President Ilona Gabriel and Helena Bandar along with Edessa Shmoel, President of the Assyrian Student Association — Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Student Association — Australia and Assyrian Cultural Youth Association hosted over a dozen Assyrian youth from Germany’s AJM for a cultural exchange. Delegates expressed gratitude for connecting with Australian Assyrian youth, exploring Sydney, and engaging with the community. SBS Assyrian interviewed AJM President Ilona Gabriel and Helena Bandar along with Edessa Shmoel, President of the Assyrian Student Association — Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 December 2024</title><description>Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100; investigators seek to determine the cause of South Korea's worst plane crash in 27 years; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic calls for more transparency on doping suspensions in the sport.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241230100824-assyrian-301224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000194-149c-d62a-a5dd-95de0f550000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2951808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000194-149c-d62a-a5dd-95de0f550000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-december-2024/32uhyfe10</link><itunes:subtitle>Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100; investigators seek to determine the cause of South Korea's worst plane crash in 27 years; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic calls for more transparency on doping suspensions in the sport.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100; investigators seek to determine the cause of South Korea's worst plane crash in 27 years; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic calls for more transparency on doping suspensions in the sport.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:52:02 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 December 2024</title><description>Russia and Australia are investigating reports an Australian citizen has been captured fighting for Ukraine; fire danger and damaging wind warnings for Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales; and, in cricket, Melbourne heatwave leaves Australian captain uncertain ahead of Boxing Day Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241226092627-assyrian-261224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-ffe5-d20b-affb-ffe545f30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3473664"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-ffe5-d20b-affb-ffe545f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-december-2024/q4bqnwxeq</link><itunes:subtitle>Russia and Australia are investigating reports an Australian citizen has been captured fighting for Ukraine; fire danger and damaging wind warnings for Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales; and, in cricket, Melbourne heatwave leaves Australian captain uncertain ahead of Boxing Day Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Russia and Australia are investigating reports an Australian citizen has been captured fighting for Ukraine; fire danger and damaging wind warnings for Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales; and, in cricket, Melbourne heatwave leaves Australian captain uncertain ahead of Boxing Day Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:19:54 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 December 2024</title><description>South Australia authorities issue fire ban for parts of the state; the United Nations warns of a famine situation in Sudan, and, in cricket, Australia could be without their most important player for the Boxing Day Test.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241225160632-assyrian-251224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-fc28-de4d-ab97-fc6cc2990000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3487104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-fc28-de4d-ab97-fc6cc2990000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-december-2024/woragjw0b</link><itunes:subtitle>South Australia authorities issue fire ban for parts of the state; the United Nations warns of a famine situation in Sudan, and, in cricket, Australia could be without their most important player for the Boxing Day Test.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>South Australia authorities issue fire ban for parts of the state; the United Nations warns of a famine situation in Sudan, and, in cricket, Australia could be without their most important player for the Boxing Day Test.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:55:17 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 24 December 2024</title><description>Travellers warned to be alert to the fire danger across Australia over the next 48 hours; Cyclone Tracy's impact on Darwin remembered 50 years on; and in, sailing, strong winds forecast for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241224143320-assyrian-241224-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-f6a4-d20b-affb-fee4e9b10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11202432"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-f6a4-d20b-affb-fee4e9b10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-24-december-2024/4e2xpdqi1</link><itunes:subtitle>Travellers warned to be alert to the fire danger across Australia over the next 48 hours; Cyclone Tracy's impact on Darwin remembered 50 years on; and in, sailing, strong winds forecast for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Travellers warned to be alert to the fire danger across Australia over the next 48 hours; Cyclone Tracy's impact on Darwin remembered 50 years on; and in, sailing, strong winds forecast for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:14:22 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>2024: The stories Australians won't forget</title><description>It was a big year for news around the world, but there are some stories that Australians in particular won't forget. Some will forever be etched in our memories as horrific tragedies, and others were celebrated by the nation.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241223192619-assyrian-5d53aa33-7528-44df-87f5-f02ea443a268.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-f28c-df36-a7bf-f7fc70060000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13521713"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-f28c-df36-a7bf-f7fc70060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/2024-the-stories-australians-wont-forget/48nm5wpah</link><itunes:subtitle>It was a big year for news around the world, but there are some stories that Australians in particular won't forget. Some will forever be etched in our memories as horrific tragedies, and others were celebrated by the nation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It was a big year for news around the world, but there are some stories that Australians in particular won't forget. Some will forever be etched in our memories as horrific tragedies, and others were celebrated by the nation.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:17:55 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 December 2024</title><description>Türkiye calls for an end to sanctions on Syria after a meeting with rebel leaders ; Victorian bushfires continue to burn out of control ; and in football, Real Madrid claims a comfortable win against Sevilla.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241223114652-assyrian-231224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-f0f5-df36-a7bf-f5fd39c30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3556608"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-f0f5-df36-a7bf-f5fd39c30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-december-2024/kcqaqmklo</link><itunes:subtitle>Türkiye calls for an end to sanctions on Syria after a meeting with rebel leaders ; Victorian bushfires continue to burn out of control ; and in football, Real Madrid claims a comfortable win against Sevilla.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Türkiye calls for an end to sanctions on Syria after a meeting with rebel leaders ; Victorian bushfires continue to burn out of control ; and in football, Real Madrid claims a comfortable win against Sevilla.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:43:07 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Graduation ceremony of St Mary's Assyrian Language School</title><description>Over a hundred students from St. Mary's Church Assyrian Language School celebrated their graduation this year in a joyful ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of His Beatitude Mar Melis Zaia Metropolitan, church clergymen, and proud parents. The children delighted the audience with various song performances, adding to the festive atmosphere. Outstanding students were also recognized and awarded for their achievements.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241221194513-assyrian-399c7290-133b-4600-816e-27de314339db.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-d90e-d20b-affb-d94e1bfc0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19357745"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-d90e-d20b-affb-d94e1bfc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/graduation-ceremony-of-st-marys-assyrian-language-school/0mxl85t3w</link><itunes:subtitle>Over a hundred students from St. Mary's Church Assyrian Language School celebrated their graduation this year in a joyful ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of His Beatitude Mar Melis Zaia Metropolitan, church clergymen, and proud parents. The children delighted the audience with various song performances, adding to the festive atmosphere. Outstanding students were also recognized and awarded for their achievements.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Over a hundred students from St. Mary's Church Assyrian Language School celebrated their graduation this year in a joyful ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of His Beatitude Mar Melis Zaia Metropolitan, church clergymen, and proud parents. The children delighted the audience with various song performances, adding to the festive atmosphere. Outstanding students were also recognized and awarded for their achievements.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:37:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australians return home from Vanuatu following a deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake; a ban on protests outside places of worship, under proposed laws in Victoria; and, in sports, Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior named FIFA Player of the Year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241221184744-assyrian-211224-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-de31-d62a-a5df-dff3da600000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11400960"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-de31-d62a-a5df-dff3da600000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/unb6snua9</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians return home from Vanuatu following a deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake; a ban on protests outside places of worship, under proposed laws in Victoria; and, in sports, Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior named FIFA Player of the Year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians return home from Vanuatu following a deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake; a ban on protests outside places of worship, under proposed laws in Victoria; and, in sports, Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior named FIFA Player of the Year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:32:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 December 2024</title><description>Australians face higher taxes and service cuts unless the government addresses debt problem; US and Arab mediators work to finalise Israel-Hamas agreement to end Gaza conflict; and, in cricket, Heat begin title defence with dominant win over Stars at the MCG.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241219152746-assyrian-191224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-dd11-d62a-a5df-ddd3dd9d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3565056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-dd11-d62a-a5df-ddd3dd9d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-december-2024/er4tclzd3</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians face higher taxes and service cuts unless the government addresses debt problem; US and Arab mediators work to finalise Israel-Hamas agreement to end Gaza conflict; and, in cricket, Heat begin title defence with dominant win over Stars at the MCG.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians face higher taxes and service cuts unless the government addresses debt problem; US and Arab mediators work to finalise Israel-Hamas agreement to end Gaza conflict; and, in cricket, Heat begin title defence with dominant win over Stars at the MCG.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:07:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 December 2024</title><description>A rise in the death toll from an earthquake in Vanautu; retired radio host Alan Jones to face court over assault allegations; Ukraine has taken responsibility for killing a senior Russian general; and, in cricket, Josh Hazlewood ruled out for the remainder of the Test series against India.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241218112802-assyrian-181224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-d720-df36-a7bf-d7f8de3a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3342720"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-d720-df36-a7bf-d7f8de3a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-december-2024/al8xnbhx3</link><itunes:subtitle>A rise in the death toll from an earthquake in Vanautu; retired radio host Alan Jones to face court over assault allegations; Ukraine has taken responsibility for killing a senior Russian general; and, in cricket, Josh Hazlewood ruled out for the remainder of the Test series against India.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A rise in the death toll from an earthquake in Vanautu; retired radio host Alan Jones to face court over assault allegations; Ukraine has taken responsibility for killing a senior Russian general; and, in cricket, Josh Hazlewood ruled out for the remainder of the Test series against India.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:21:55 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Plans unveiled for new cultural centre and community projects</title><description>Newly elected secretary of the Assyrian Australian Association, Joe Joseph, shared details about the association's plans and projects for the upcoming year. A key priority is construction of a cultural centre, which will serve as a hub for cultural events, arts, a library, and other community activities. 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A key priority is construction of a cultural centre, which will serve as a hub for cultural events, arts, a library, and other community activities. Joseph also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand the Ashurbanipal Library's archive digitisation project and discussed the Nimrod Simono Scholarship as part of the association's broader initiatives.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Newly elected secretary of the Assyrian Australian Association, Joe Joseph, shared details about the association's plans and projects for the upcoming year. A key priority is construction of a cultural centre, which will serve as a hub for cultural events, arts, a library, and other community activities. 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a further deepening of defence and trade ties between Australia and Britain; and, in sport, Australia takes control of the Third Test against India at the 'Gabba'.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Concerns for the future of Syrian refugees after the fall of the Assad regime; a further deepening of defence and trade ties between Australia and Britain; and, in sport, Australia takes control of the Third Test against India at the 'Gabba'.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:21:10 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 December 2024</title><description>Hundreds — and possibly thousands — feared dead after a cyclone hits the French island of Mayotte; schools reopen in Syria; the Sydney Kings deliver a 93-81 NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241216112940-assyrian-161224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-cccf-d62a-a5df-ddcf15290000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3672192"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-cccf-d62a-a5df-ddcf15290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-december-2024/ifl3ejwxs</link><itunes:subtitle>Hundreds — and possibly thousands — feared dead after a cyclone hits the French island of Mayotte; 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The Prime Minister makes an announcement on subsidised childcare; and, in sports, Football Australia says time is being taken to ensure the right person is selected as the next coach of the Matildas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia among nations voting on a permanent Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations General Assembly; The Prime Minister makes an announcement on subsidised childcare; and, in sports, Football Australia says time is being taken to ensure the right person is selected as the next coach of the Matildas.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:28:50 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 12 December 2024</title><description>Australia is set to vote on a permanent Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations General Assembly; a former US diplomat criticises Australia's position on repatriating Australian women and children from Syria; and, in sport, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241212132916-assyrian-121224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-b89b-d20b-affb-f8dfb1b50000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3462528"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-b89b-d20b-affb-f8dfb1b50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash/3lg7h42bh</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia is set to vote on a permanent Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations General Assembly; a former US diplomat criticises Australia's position on repatriating Australian women and children from Syria; and, in sport, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia is set to vote on a permanent Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations General Assembly; a former US diplomat criticises Australia's position on repatriating Australian women and children from Syria; and, in sport, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:16:34 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS language broadcasts added to iconic Sounds of Australia collection</title><description>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 Audio; an advertising jingle for an iconic Australian beer; and the last known recording of a now-extinct species.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241211164852-assyrian-141224-alc-sbs-archive.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-b428-d20b-affb-fc6cb4d00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10336896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-b428-d20b-affb-fc6cb4d00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-language-broadcasts-added-to-iconic-sounds-of-australia-collection/i30s6a6n1</link><itunes:subtitle>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 Audio; an advertising jingle for an iconic Australian beer; and the last known recording of a now-extinct species.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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 Audio; an advertising jingle for an iconic Australian beer; and the last known recording of a now-extinct species.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:30:26 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS to expand to Western Sydney with the establishment of a production hub</title><description>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 from its headquarters in Artarmon, in Sydney’s north.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241211160756-assyrian-141224-sbs-hub-in-western-sydney.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-b404-d62a-a5df-b5c6255b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2108928"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-b404-d62a-a5df-b5c6255b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-to-expand-to-western-sydney-with-the-establishment-of-a-production-hub/4ti67aesl</link><itunes:subtitle>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. 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It comes following a feasibility study after which the government opted not to relocate SBS from its headquarters in Artarmon, in Sydney’s north.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:51:50 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 10 December 2024</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241211115004-assyrian-101224-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-b2f3-d609-a5df-bbf71fba0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10192896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-b2f3-d609-a5df-bbf71fba0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-10-december-2024/2py3ohynv</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:24:35 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 December 2024</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241211104831-assyrian-111224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-b2ea-da0a-a5b3-fbfe5bf80000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3085440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-b2ea-da0a-a5b3-fbfe5bf80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-december-2024/4898drk6y</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:35:36 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Fears for Syria's Assyrian community after the fall of the Assad regime</title><description>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 Assyrians and other minority groups in Syria amidst the ongoing uncertainties.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241210202651-assyrian-34dc1754-8251-4464-a00f-f865a7b61fbe.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-a9be-d1dd-a9db-fbbfb2e10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12411185"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-a9be-d1dd-a9db-fbbfb2e10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fears-for-syrias-assyrian-community-after-the-fall-of-the-assad-regime/b19wuajiq</link><itunes:subtitle>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 Assyrians and other minority groups in Syria amidst the ongoing uncertainties.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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 Assyrians and other minority groups in Syria amidst the ongoing uncertainties.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Youbert Lazar: Bridging cultures through the timeless art of calligraphy</title><description>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 considers Benyamin his mentor, crediting him with helping him refine his skills in Assyrian calligraphy. 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Lazar considers Benyamin his mentor, crediting him with helping him refine his skills in Assyrian calligraphy. He hopes to inspire Assyrian youth to take a greater interest in this cultural art form and urges Assyrian organisations to support artists by hosting exhibitions and galleries.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:19:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:07:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Beginning of a new era: Syrians worldwide rejoice over the fall of Assad</title><description>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 regime.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241209155017-assyrian-85ae124a-b8de-43d2-baf0-bf4a47c07f45.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-a99f-da0a-a5b3-fbbf264d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10759217"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-a99f-da0a-a5b3-fbbf264d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/beginning-of-a-new-era-syrians-worldwide-rejoice-over-the-fall-of-assad/w118l8irw</link><itunes:subtitle>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. 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It took less than two weeks for rebel groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham to bring an end to the regime.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:36:16 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 December 2024</title><description>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.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241209132948-assyrian-091224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-a932-da0a-a5b3-fbbe21ab0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3481344"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-a932-da0a-a5b3-fbbe21ab0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-december-2024/4re1o8yf3</link><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:19:16 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Evan Yako wows Sydney Opera House with an unforgettable night of music and joy</title><description>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 artistry.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241207180731-assyrian-740099c7-8b98-4b00-b247-e9dcfb4e7bf3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-90b1-d609-a5df-9bf5c7440000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13495601"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-90b1-d609-a5df-9bf5c7440000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/evan-yako-wows-sydney-opera-house-with-an-unforgettable-night-of-music-and-joy/315vztf3o</link><itunes:subtitle>Evan Yako's Sydney Opera House concert drew widespread reactions of astonishment, joy, pride, and enthusiasm. 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SBS Assyrian captured highlights of these unforgettable moments, showcasing the audience’s appreciation and encouragement for an exceptional evening of music and artistry.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:00:44 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Political crisis in France after a no-confidence vote; intelligence agency warns young people becoming increasingly vulnerable to online radicalisation; and, in sports, Matildas return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. ---</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241207133014-assyrian-071224-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-99a8-d9c0-a3bf-bdef7fb30000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10486656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-99a8-d9c0-a3bf-bdef7fb30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/x4z9mnh8p</link><itunes:subtitle>Political crisis in France after a no-confidence vote; intelligence agency warns young people becoming increasingly vulnerable to online radicalisation; and, in sports, Matildas return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. ---</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Political crisis in France after a no-confidence vote; intelligence agency warns young people becoming increasingly vulnerable to online radicalisation; and, in sports, Matildas return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. ---</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 December 2024</title><description>South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against the country's president; Amnesty releases a scathing report over the actions of Israel in Gaza; and, in sport, Matildas return to winning ways after 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241205122943-assyrian-051224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-9457-d609-a5df-9f57debb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3121920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-9457-d609-a5df-9f57debb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-december-2024/f9wgt6g86</link><itunes:subtitle>South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against the country's president; Amnesty releases a scathing report over the actions of Israel in Gaza; and, in sport, Matildas return to winning ways after 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against the country's president; Amnesty releases a scathing report over the actions of Israel in Gaza; and, in sport, Matildas return to winning ways after 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:06:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian jazz shines at sold-out Sydney Opera House concert</title><description>More than 400 Assyrian music enthusiasts filled Studio Hall at the Sydney Opera House for a sold-out performance on 30 November 2024, celebrating the release of Evan Yako’s latest album, '6774 Assyria Ave: Jazz Town'. The concert featured a stunning repertoire of Yako’s original jazz compositions and arrangements with a surprising introduction of RAWEH and infusion of the traditional Assyrian melody and modern jazz music, also including three beloved classics — Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, and Over the Rainbow — beautifully reimagined in Assyrian by Marlen Shukur and in English by Carmel Mesiti. SBS Assyrian was on hand to capture the audience's reactions and reflections on this unforgettable musical event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241204164752-assyrian-404b3d38-c195-4b44-96a4-d85f0e9fd562.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-8ff5-d9c0-a3bf-aff7d11c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13598897"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-8ff5-d9c0-a3bf-aff7d11c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-jazz-shines-at-sold-out-sydney-opera-house-concert/9zatds8gl</link><itunes:subtitle>More than 400 Assyrian music enthusiasts filled Studio Hall at the Sydney Opera House for a sold-out performance on 30 November 2024, celebrating the release of Evan Yako’s latest album, '6774 Assyria Ave: Jazz Town'. 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The concert featured a stunning repertoire of Yako’s original jazz compositions and arrangements with a surprising introduction of RAWEH and infusion of the traditional Assyrian melody and modern jazz music, also including three beloved classics — Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, and Over the Rainbow — beautifully reimagined in Assyrian by Marlen Shukur and in English by Carmel Mesiti. 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Local media reports there are signs opposition is spreading across the country.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241202170655-assyrian-031224-alc-feature-georgia.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-85dd-d1dd-a9db-f7ffa5fc0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6215424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-85dd-d1dd-a9db-f7ffa5fc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/tensions-rise-after-fourth-night-of-protests-in-georgia/rumpk1rlb</link><itunes:subtitle>Protesters have taken to the streets of Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night over the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union. Local media reports there are signs opposition is spreading across the country.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protesters have taken to the streets of Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night over the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union. Local media reports there are signs opposition is spreading across the country.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:56:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 December 2024</title><description>The mother of a British lawyer who died from a suspected poisoning in Laos issues a warning to backpackers; the rate of increase in Australia's housing prices slows; and, in sport, Brazil defeated Matildas 2-1 in their second match in Brisbane.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241202124816-assyrian-021224-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-8503-da0a-a5b3-ffbfd0b30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3583104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-8503-da0a-a5b3-ffbfd0b30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-december-2024/kbaiqb19q</link><itunes:subtitle>The mother of a British lawyer who died from a suspected poisoning in Laos issues a warning to backpackers; the rate of increase in Australia's housing prices slows; and, in sport, Brazil defeated Matildas 2-1 in their second match in Brisbane.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The mother of a British lawyer who died from a suspected poisoning in Laos issues a warning to backpackers; the rate of increase in Australia's housing prices slows; and, in sport, Brazil defeated Matildas 2-1 in their second match in Brisbane.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:42:06 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>In this weekly news; Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of ceasefire breaches; dozens of bills pass the Senate including controversial migration and under-16s social media ban bills; and, in football, The Matildas vow to match Brazil’s physicality in a rematch after their fiery 3-1 defeat.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241130204622-assyrian-301124-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-711a-d609-a5df-7b5f57060000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10723968"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-711a-d609-a5df-7b5f57060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/oohbqf7e4</link><itunes:subtitle>In this weekly news; Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of ceasefire breaches; dozens of bills pass the Senate including controversial migration and under-16s social media ban bills; and, in football, The Matildas vow to match Brazil’s physicality in a rematch after their fiery 3-1 defeat.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this weekly news; Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of ceasefire breaches; dozens of bills pass the Senate including controversial migration and under-16s social media ban bills; and, in football, The Matildas vow to match Brazil’s physicality in a rematch after their fiery 3-1 defeat.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:30:42 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Bodies of methanol poisoning victims are brought home</title><description>The bodies of Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have been returned home following their deaths in Thailand. 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They were accompanied by their families who arrived back in Australia just hours after police arrested eight men over the suspected methanol poisonings, which took place in Laos while the pair were travelling through South East Asia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The bodies of Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have been returned home following their deaths in Thailand. They were accompanied by their families who arrived back in Australia just hours after police arrested eight men over the suspected methanol poisonings, which took place in Laos while the pair were travelling through South East Asia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:04:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 28 November 2024</title><description>The government pushes to pass nearly 40 bills in the Senate's final sitting day; thousands of Lebanese return to their homes in the south following an Israeli ceasefire agreement; and, in sport, Matthew Richardson dismisses his lifetime ban from AusCycling.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241128114730-assyrian-281124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-702d-d609-a5df-7b7dc1810000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3345408"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-702d-d609-a5df-7b7dc1810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-28-november-2024/5ttpo1cbx</link><itunes:subtitle>The government pushes to pass nearly 40 bills in the Senate's final sitting day; thousands of Lebanese return to their homes in the south following an Israeli ceasefire agreement; and, in sport, Matthew Richardson dismisses his lifetime ban from AusCycling.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government pushes to pass nearly 40 bills in the Senate's final sitting day; thousands of Lebanese return to their homes in the south following an Israeli ceasefire agreement; and, in sport, Matthew Richardson dismisses his lifetime ban from AusCycling.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:35:37 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 November 2024</title><description>A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after Israel conducts air strikes in Beirut; eight people arrested in Laos over the deaths of six tourists; and, in sport, Australia's cricket squad will remain unchanged despite a drubbing in the first Test against India.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241127114900-assyrian-271124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-6b09-d118-a7bb-7b1bda3e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3027072"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-6b09-d118-a7bb-7b1bda3e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-november-2024/b0qn1ozrp</link><itunes:subtitle>A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after Israel conducts air strikes in Beirut; eight people arrested in Laos over the deaths of six tourists; and, in sport, Australia's cricket squad will remain unchanged despite a drubbing in the first Test against India.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after Israel conducts air strikes in Beirut; eight people arrested in Laos over the deaths of six tourists; and, in sport, Australia's cricket squad will remain unchanged despite a drubbing in the first Test against India.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:37:20 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-schooler Senna already speaks four languages. Could this approach boost Australian literacy?</title><description>Research shows that speaking languages as well as English before the age of five can boost a range of learning outcomes. One Sydney pre-school is trialling a new immersive bi-lingual program, that aims to make learning fun, too.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241126220920-assyrian-cbde7724-0050-4a55-9aa0-a874a8cceea3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-6201-d9d3-a1bb-f67996a50000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11768369"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-6201-d9d3-a1bb-f67996a50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/pre-schooler-senna-already-speaks-four-languages-could-this-approach-boost-australian-literacy/rhdm7td7u</link><itunes:subtitle>Research shows that speaking languages as well as English before the age of five can boost a range of learning outcomes. One Sydney pre-school is trialling a new immersive bi-lingual program, that aims to make learning fun, too.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Research shows that speaking languages as well as English before the age of five can boost a range of learning outcomes. One Sydney pre-school is trialling a new immersive bi-lingual program, that aims to make learning fun, too.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:15</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:00:53 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Sixteen-day campaign to end violence against women: insights from Oliver Slewa</title><description>A sixteen-day awareness campaign from 25 November to 10 December highlights the importance of eliminating violence against women. Oliver Slewa, a solicitor, humanitarian, and founder of Shayna, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the United Nations' campaign’s significance in raising awareness of domestic violence and violence against women.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241126195218-assyrian-8d74e6d3-cd76-447f-b895-39b832f9a909.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-6145-d118-a7bb-71570bea0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20163761"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-6145-d118-a7bb-71570bea0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sixteen-day-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women-insights-from-oliver-slewa/6bmvtrpwz</link><itunes:subtitle>A sixteen-day awareness campaign from 25 November to 10 December highlights the importance of eliminating violence against women. Oliver Slewa, a solicitor, humanitarian, and founder of Shayna, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the United Nations' campaign’s significance in raising awareness of domestic violence and violence against women.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A sixteen-day awareness campaign from 25 November to 10 December highlights the importance of eliminating violence against women. Oliver Slewa, a solicitor, humanitarian, and founder of Shayna, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the United Nations' campaign’s significance in raising awareness of domestic violence and violence against women.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:21:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:28:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 26 November 2024</title><description>Reports of an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon; a prosecutor drops two criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump; and, in cricket, Pat Cummins comes to the defence of his players.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241126154744-assyrian-261124-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-66ad-d8ee-a9df-7fad10e30000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11114880"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-66ad-d8ee-a9df-7fad10e30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-26-november-2024/4sx7szzmu</link><itunes:subtitle>Reports of an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon; a prosecutor drops two criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump; and, in cricket, Pat Cummins comes to the defence of his players.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Reports of an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon; a prosecutor drops two criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump; and, in cricket, Pat Cummins comes to the defence of his players.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:17:36 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 November 2024</title><description>The family of an Australian student injured in the West Bank call for an independent investigation; the UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi; and, in sport, the Wallabies lose to Scotland, ending the dream of a grand slam.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241125114914-assyrian-251124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-60a3-d9d3-a1bb-f6fb083c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3585024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-60a3-d9d3-a1bb-f6fb083c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-november-2024/fr3k65u3k</link><itunes:subtitle>The family of an Australian student injured in the West Bank call for an independent investigation; the UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi; and, in sport, the Wallabies lose to Scotland, ending the dream of a grand slam.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The family of an Australian student injured in the West Bank call for an independent investigation; the UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi; and, in sport, the Wallabies lose to Scotland, ending the dream of a grand slam.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:44</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:11:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Israel declares a black day in the history of nations following ICC arrest warrants ; a Fox News commentator picked by Donald Trump as secretary of defence addresses sexual assault allegations; and, in tennis, Thanasi Kokkinakis keeps Australia’s Davis Cup title hopes alive.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241123151125-assyrian-231124-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-5193-de54-a5f3-79bb17bb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10419840"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-5193-de54-a5f3-79bb17bb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/iv6s75k95</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel declares a black day in the history of nations following ICC arrest warrants ; a Fox News commentator picked by Donald Trump as secretary of defence addresses sexual assault allegations; and, in tennis, Thanasi Kokkinakis keeps Australia’s Davis Cup title hopes alive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel declares a black day in the history of nations following ICC arrest warrants ; a Fox News commentator picked by Donald Trump as secretary of defence addresses sexual assault allegations; and, in tennis, Thanasi Kokkinakis keeps Australia’s Davis Cup title hopes alive.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>A lesson Assyrians should learn from Iraq's 2024 census</title><description>The ancestry question was omitted from the Iraqi census, which began on November 20, 2024. While many are likely dissatisfied with this decision, there has been no public protest or objection. As a result, the actual population of Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Syriacs in Iraq remains unknown. They will now have to wait another 10 years to determine their true numbers.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241122134955-ninos-comment-about-census-in-iraq.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-5198-d9d3-a1bb-d7f8b4370000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7958400"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-5198-d9d3-a1bb-d7f8b4370000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-lesson-assyrians-should-learn-from-iraqs-2024-census/oakyw84e5</link><itunes:subtitle>The ancestry question was omitted from the Iraqi census, which began on November 20, 2024. While many are likely dissatisfied with this decision, there has been no public protest or objection. As a result, the actual population of Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Syriacs in Iraq remains unknown. They will now have to wait another 10 years to determine their true numbers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The ancestry question was omitted from the Iraqi census, which began on November 20, 2024. While many are likely dissatisfied with this decision, there has been no public protest or objection. As a result, the actual population of Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Syriacs in Iraq remains unknown. They will now have to wait another 10 years to determine their true numbers.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:17:42 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 November 2024</title><description>Dozens of cars vandalised with anti-Israeli graffiti; negotiations continue to try to prevent a Sydney train strike; and, in sport, the Socceroos are second in their group for World Cup qualifiers.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241121145446-assyrian-211124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-4cb8-d118-a7bb-7cba0dfa0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3775104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-4cb8-d118-a7bb-7cba0dfa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-november-2024/307h1augl</link><itunes:subtitle>Dozens of cars vandalised with anti-Israeli graffiti; negotiations continue to try to prevent a Sydney train strike; and, in sport, the Socceroos are second in their group for World Cup qualifiers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dozens of cars vandalised with anti-Israeli graffiti; negotiations continue to try to prevent a Sydney train strike; and, in sport, the Socceroos are second in their group for World Cup qualifiers.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:19:20 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 19 November 2024</title><description>Australia a step closer to extraditing a murder suspect from Italy; a report finds less positive attitudes towards religion across all major faith groups: and, in cricket, Australia secures its first clean sweep of a T-20 series against Pakistan.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241120154741-assyrian-191124-newsbulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-47ce-d9d3-a1bb-d7fe55b60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11225472"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-47ce-d9d3-a1bb-d7fe55b60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-19-november-2024/b46s8cfpj</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia a step closer to extraditing a murder suspect from Italy; a report finds less positive attitudes towards religion across all major faith groups: and, in cricket, Australia secures its first clean sweep of a T-20 series against Pakistan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia a step closer to extraditing a murder suspect from Italy; a report finds less positive attitudes towards religion across all major faith groups: and, in cricket, Australia secures its first clean sweep of a T-20 series against Pakistan.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:25:57 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Concerns as US approves Ukraine's use of long-range missiles on targets in Russia</title><description>United States President Joe Biden's administration has approved Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, signalling a major policy shift. This decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia launching its largest wave of airstrikes in months, killing civilians and severely damaging Ukraine’s infrastructure.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241120154741-assyrian-191124-alc-feature-russia-ukrania-missiles.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-47c5-d9d3-a1bb-d7fd11be0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6860544"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-47c5-d9d3-a1bb-d7fd11be0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/concerns-as-us-approves-ukraines-use-of-long-range-missiles-on-targets-in-russia/t39pnca5x</link><itunes:subtitle>United States President Joe Biden's administration has approved Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, signalling a major policy shift. This decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia launching its largest wave of airstrikes in months, killing civilians and severely damaging Ukraine’s infrastructure.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>United States President Joe Biden's administration has approved Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, signalling a major policy shift. This decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia launching its largest wave of airstrikes in months, killing civilians and severely damaging Ukraine’s infrastructure.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:18:29 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Has your sleep been affected since migrating to Australia? You're not alone</title><description>Many people experience sleep disturbances due to stressors in their lives, including challenges associated with the migration experience. Issues such as insomnia and nightmares can affect both adults and children. Learn how to assess sleep quality, identify unhealthy sleep patterns, and determine when to seek help for yourself or a loved one.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241120150940-assyrian-bc745604-1cc9-48f0-b08a-cc8e2cc88d23.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-47a6-de54-a5f3-6fbe036f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10831409"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-47a6-de54-a5f3-6fbe036f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/has-your-sleep-been-affected-since-migrating-to-australia-youre-not-alone/gct4w8lvc</link><itunes:subtitle>Many people experience sleep disturbances due to stressors in their lives, including challenges associated with the migration experience. Issues such as insomnia and nightmares can affect both adults and children. Learn how to assess sleep quality, identify unhealthy sleep patterns, and determine when to seek help for yourself or a loved one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Many people experience sleep disturbances due to stressors in their lives, including challenges associated with the migration experience. Issues such as insomnia and nightmares can affect both adults and children. Learn how to assess sleep quality, identify unhealthy sleep patterns, and determine when to seek help for yourself or a loved one.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:53:41 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 November 2024</title><description>Russia accuses the West of escalating the conflict in Ukraine by firing US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory; a strike threatens to shut down Sydney's train network for more than two days; and, in tennis, Roger Federer has paid tribute to his retiring rival, Rafael Nadal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241120125047-assyrian-201124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-46e2-d9d3-a1bb-d6fac9c60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2886912"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-46e2-d9d3-a1bb-d6fac9c60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-november-2024/aleml9d70</link><itunes:subtitle>Russia accuses the West of escalating the conflict in Ukraine by firing US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory; a strike threatens to shut down Sydney's train network for more than two days; and, in tennis, Roger Federer has paid tribute to his retiring rival, Rafael Nadal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Russia accuses the West of escalating the conflict in Ukraine by firing US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory; a strike threatens to shut down Sydney's train network for more than two days; and, in tennis, Roger Federer has paid tribute to his retiring rival, Rafael Nadal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:08:06 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 November 2024</title><description>A shift by the United States on the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address G20 leaders and urge a tougher stance on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; and, in rugby union, the Wallabies defeat Wales 52-20.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241118135031-assyrian-181124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-3d20-d118-a7bb-3d3257aa0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3140352"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-3d20-d118-a7bb-3d3257aa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-november-2024/pqu74e1n0</link><itunes:subtitle>A shift by the United States on the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address G20 leaders and urge a tougher stance on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; and, in rugby union, the Wallabies defeat Wales 52-20.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A shift by the United States on the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address G20 leaders and urge a tougher stance on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; and, in rugby union, the Wallabies defeat Wales 52-20.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:38:57 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness named New South Wales Australian of the Year: and, in cricket, Australia up against Pakistan in the first of three T20 matches.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241116175022-assyrian-161124-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-2957-d118-a7bb-39573a540000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13874304"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-2957-d118-a7bb-39573a540000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/bknagx472</link><itunes:subtitle>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness named New South Wales Australian of the Year: and, in cricket, Australia up against Pakistan in the first of three T20 matches.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness named New South Wales Australian of the Year: and, in cricket, Australia up against Pakistan in the first of three T20 matches.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:27:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Sexually harassed and afraid to tell: migrant women over-represented but under-reported</title><description>A new national survey has revealed more than half ((51%)) of the migrant women workers interviewed have experienced workplace sexual harassment but were afraid to report it. Unions New South Wales interviewed more than 3,300 ((3,388)) women of migrant backgrounds - mostly women on temporary visas ((83%)).</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241115200900-assyrian-649f4e05-d3a8-4a98-95e4-f4e1856ac662.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-2a3c-d8ee-a9df-3b3de0290000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11897777"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-2a3c-d8ee-a9df-3b3de0290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sexually-harassed-and-afraid-to-tell-migrant-women-over-represented-but-under-reported/wk2kqlxwx</link><itunes:subtitle>A new national survey has revealed more than half ((51%)) of the migrant women workers interviewed have experienced workplace sexual harassment but were afraid to report it. Unions New South Wales interviewed more than 3,300 ((3,388)) women of migrant backgrounds - mostly women on temporary visas ((83%)).</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A new national survey has revealed more than half ((51%)) of the migrant women workers interviewed have experienced workplace sexual harassment but were afraid to report it. Unions New South Wales interviewed more than 3,300 ((3,388)) women of migrant backgrounds - mostly women on temporary visas ((83%)).</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:00:54 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Examines: In conversation with the Governor-General</title><description>Australia's Governor-General is hopeful about Australia's future, despite conflict and difficulty dominating headlines.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241115180837-assyrian-131124-sbs-examines-governer-general.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-2e8a-d8ee-a9df-3fab19270000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6759552"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-2e8a-d8ee-a9df-3fab19270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-examines-in-conversation-with-the-governor-general/79tqx6o7x</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's Governor-General is hopeful about Australia's future, despite conflict and difficulty dominating headlines.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's Governor-General is hopeful about Australia's future, despite conflict and difficulty dominating headlines.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:48:42 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 November 2024</title><description>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness has been named New South Wales Australian of the Year; the Socceroos says they’re in a good frame of mind ahead of tonight’s key World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241114130824-assyrian-141124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-2857-d8ee-a9df-3b7736e00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3387264"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-2857-d8ee-a9df-3b7736e00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-november-2024/p8pze5v83</link><itunes:subtitle>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness has been named New South Wales Australian of the Year; the Socceroos says they’re in a good frame of mind ahead of tonight’s key World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The White House describes the meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the presidential transition as very cordial; the founder of a non-profit teaching children about the power of kindness has been named New South Wales Australian of the Year; the Socceroos says they’re in a good frame of mind ahead of tonight’s key World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:47:03 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 November 2024</title><description>Tens of thousands of New South Wales nurses and midwives on strike; Australian airlines cancel Bali flights as volcanic eruption creates hazardous ash cloud; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals hopes fade after crushing defeat by Daniil Medvedev.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241113104749-assyrian-131124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-22bf-d9d3-a1bb-b6ff12520000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2892288"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-22bf-d9d3-a1bb-b6ff12520000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-november-2024/isg4pw20d</link><itunes:subtitle>Tens of thousands of New South Wales nurses and midwives on strike; Australian airlines cancel Bali flights as volcanic eruption creates hazardous ash cloud; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals hopes fade after crushing defeat by Daniil Medvedev.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tens of thousands of New South Wales nurses and midwives on strike; Australian airlines cancel Bali flights as volcanic eruption creates hazardous ash cloud; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals hopes fade after crushing defeat by Daniil Medvedev.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:42:41 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Dementia awareness lecture highlights medical, legal and caregiver support</title><description>On Sunday, 10 November, the Athree Assyrian Centre hosted a lecture aimed at raising community awareness about dementia. Geriatrician Mariam Sarkis provided an in-depth overview of the symptoms and treatment options for the disease. Solicitor Samir Shaba discussed legal aspects, including power of attorney, while Senharib Esho, manager of the Life Centre for Aged Care, outlined government services available to support dementia patients and their caregivers.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241112225004-assyrian-111124-highlight-dementia-lecture.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-200b-d9d3-a1bb-b67b293c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14238784"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-200b-d9d3-a1bb-b67b293c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/dementia-awareness-lecture-highlights-medical-legal-and-caregiver-support/0l85gb8nv</link><itunes:subtitle>On Sunday, 10 November, the Athree Assyrian Centre hosted a lecture aimed at raising community awareness about dementia. Geriatrician Mariam Sarkis provided an in-depth overview of the symptoms and treatment options for the disease. Solicitor Samir Shaba discussed legal aspects, including power of attorney, while Senharib Esho, manager of the Life Centre for Aged Care, outlined government services available to support dementia patients and their caregivers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On Sunday, 10 November, the Athree Assyrian Centre hosted a lecture aimed at raising community awareness about dementia. Geriatrician Mariam Sarkis provided an in-depth overview of the symptoms and treatment options for the disease. Solicitor Samir Shaba discussed legal aspects, including power of attorney, while Senharib Esho, manager of the Life Centre for Aged Care, outlined government services available to support dementia patients and their caregivers.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:43:32 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Diqlat Assyrian School celebrates 50 years of educational legacy</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Diqlat Assyrian School with more than 400 former students, teachers, and school heads in attendance. More than 5,000 students have passed through the school with many becoming interpreters and translators, while others are now priests and church clergymen. A special book was published to celebrate the milestone.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241112220953-assyrian-121124-highlights-assyrian-school.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-1fed-d118-a7bb-3fff12a20000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="30553344"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-1fed-d118-a7bb-3fff12a20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/diqlat-assyrian-school-celebrates-50-years-of-educational-legacy/yusoj11o5</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Diqlat Assyrian School with more than 400 former students, teachers, and school heads in attendance. More than 5,000 students have passed through the school with many becoming interpreters and translators, while others are now priests and church clergymen. A special book was published to celebrate the milestone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Diqlat Assyrian School with more than 400 former students, teachers, and school heads in attendance. More than 5,000 students have passed through the school with many becoming interpreters and translators, while others are now priests and church clergymen. A special book was published to celebrate the milestone.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:31:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:03:30 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding a bank account that works hard for you</title><description>If you have a job, receive government benefits or want to pay your bills easily you’ll need a bank account. You may even need more than one. To join the 20 million customers who hold Australian bank accounts, take some time to find one that best suits your needs.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241112214845-assyrian-australia-explained-banking-121124.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-1fdc-d118-a7bb-3fded86a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10187136"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-1fdc-d118-a7bb-3fded86a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/finding-a-bank-account-that-works-hard-for-yo/zdn8t6jge</link><itunes:subtitle>If you have a job, receive government benefits or want to pay your bills easily you’ll need a bank account. You may even need more than one. To join the 20 million customers who hold Australian bank accounts, take some time to find one that best suits your needs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>If you have a job, receive government benefits or want to pay your bills easily you’ll need a bank account. You may even need more than one. To join the 20 million customers who hold Australian bank accounts, take some time to find one that best suits your needs.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211247-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:36</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211247-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 12 November 2024</title><description>The World Meteorological Organization says 2024 is set to be the hottest year in history. The price of bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump's election. 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In sports, English Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video allegedly showed him abusing former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:11:42 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 November 2024</title><description>A Vietnam War hero is awarded with Australia's highest military honour; a man has been crushed and killed by a wind turbine blade in Victoria; and, in football, the Socceroos are in high spirits ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241111174802-assyrian-111124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-19ef-d9d3-a1bb-9fff460d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3361920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-19ef-d9d3-a1bb-9fff460d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-november-2024/oasfbytuv</link><itunes:subtitle>A Vietnam War hero is awarded with Australia's highest military honour; a man has been crushed and killed by a wind turbine blade in Victoria; and, in football, the Socceroos are in high spirits ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A Vietnam War hero is awarded with Australia's highest military honour; a man has been crushed and killed by a wind turbine blade in Victoria; and, in football, the Socceroos are in high spirits ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:40:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Another interest rate cut in the United States as inflation falls; U-S president Joe Biden pledges a peaceful transition to the incoming Trump administration; and, in sport, squash champion Geoff Hunt, and Paralympic skier Michael Milton inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241108124821-assyrian-091124-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-0965-de54-a5f3-69fdeeef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12148608"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-0965-de54-a5f3-69fdeeef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/omkpyjtco</link><itunes:subtitle>Another interest rate cut in the United States as inflation falls; U-S president Joe Biden pledges a peaceful transition to the incoming Trump administration; and, in sport, squash champion Geoff Hunt, and Paralympic skier Michael Milton inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Another interest rate cut in the United States as inflation falls; U-S president Joe Biden pledges a peaceful transition to the incoming Trump administration; and, in sport, squash champion Geoff Hunt, and Paralympic skier Michael Milton inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:35:39 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Donald Trump congratulated on 'history's greatest comeback'</title><description>Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election, urging her supporters to not despair — but to instead focus on the future. Votes from the election are still being counted, but Donald Trump has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241107155108-assyrian-64e9a7b2-8a97-42dc-b360-4956d236aaf4.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-04b8-d9e8-abd7-dfb89f650000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10939697"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-04b8-d9e8-abd7-dfb89f650000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/donald-trump-congratulated-on-historys-greatest-comeback/7pn91ui5u</link><itunes:subtitle>Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election, urging her supporters to not despair — but to instead focus on the future. Votes from the election are still being counted, but Donald Trump has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election, urging her supporters to not despair — but to instead focus on the future. Votes from the election are still being counted, but Donald Trump has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:08:55 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 November 2024</title><description>Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the US presidential election; world leaders welcome the re-election of Donald Trump; and, in sport, South Australian captain Nathan McSweeney selected to open the batting in Australia's second game against India.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241107124718-assyrian-071124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000193-0423-d5c2-a7db-a73ba3750000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3047808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000193-0423-d5c2-a7db-a73ba3750000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-november-2024/5jq9gq2nw</link><itunes:subtitle>Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the US presidential election; world leaders welcome the re-election of Donald Trump; and, in sport, South Australian captain Nathan McSweeney selected to open the batting in Australia's second game against India.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the US presidential election; world leaders welcome the re-election of Donald Trump; and, in sport, South Australian captain Nathan McSweeney selected to open the batting in Australia's second game against India.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:37 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Examines: Migrants aren't being hired in the jobs they're qualified for. It's costing Australia billions</title><description>Australia is facing a skills shortage. So why are migrants struggling to find work in line with their education and experience?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241106135129-assyrian-051124-sbs-examines-skilled-migrants.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-fc24-d9e8-abd6-ffa47fe90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6608640"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-fc24-d9e8-abd6-ffa47fe90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-examines-migrants-arent-being-hired-in-the-jobs-theyre-qualified-for-its-costing-australia-billions/futgcbc2z</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia is facing a skills shortage. So why are migrants struggling to find work in line with their education and experience?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia is facing a skills shortage. So why are migrants struggling to find work in line with their education and experience?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203195348-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:06:53</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203195348-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:34:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Country-led design in Australian cities: what is it and why does it matter?</title><description>Country is the term at the heart of Australian Indigenous heritage and continuing practices. The environments we are part of, carry history spanning tens of thousands of years of First Nations presence, culture, language, and connection to all living beings. So, how should architects, government bodies and creative practitioners interact with Indigenous knowledge when designing our urban surroundings?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241106135131-assyrian-australia-explained-aboriginal-designs-051124.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-ff49-db60-a7f2-ff4dbb390000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8520192"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-ff49-db60-a7f2-ff4dbb390000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/country-led-design-in-australian-cities-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter/60kcih7rl</link><itunes:subtitle>Country is the term at the heart of Australian Indigenous heritage and continuing practices. The environments we are part of, carry history spanning tens of thousands of years of First Nations presence, culture, language, and connection to all living beings. 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So, how should architects, government bodies and creative practitioners interact with Indigenous knowledge when designing our urban surroundings?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:33:59 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 5 November 2024</title><description>First Nations advocates urge Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping truth-telling inquiry: ASIO's chief says no Middle East link to nine terror-related incidents in 2024; and, in cricket, star pace man Mitchell Starc breaks Brett Lee's record, reaching 100 ODI wickets.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241106124919-assyrian-051124-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-ff14-d9e8-abd6-ff9408f60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11516160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-ff14-d9e8-abd6-ff9408f60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-5-november-2024/ub39c2xj7</link><itunes:subtitle>First Nations advocates urge Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping truth-telling inquiry: ASIO's chief says no Middle East link to nine terror-related incidents in 2024; and, in cricket, star pace man Mitchell Starc breaks Brett Lee's record, reaching 100 ODI wickets.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>First Nations advocates urge Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to reconsider scrapping truth-telling inquiry: ASIO's chief says no Middle East link to nine terror-related incidents in 2024; and, in cricket, star pace man Mitchell Starc breaks Brett Lee's record, reaching 100 ODI wickets.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:32:44 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 November 2024</title><description>Tens of millions of voters in the United States cast their ballots on election day; Israel's Prime Minister dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed loyalist Israel Katz; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur secures a spot in the ATP Finals following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241106114815-assyrian-061124-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-fee2-db60-a7f2-fee758700000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3093504"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-fee2-db60-a7f2-fee758700000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-6-november-2024/30s06aqra</link><itunes:subtitle>Tens of millions of voters in the United States cast their ballots on election day; Israel's Prime Minister dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed loyalist Israel Katz; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur secures a spot in the ATP Finals following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Tens of millions of voters in the United States cast their ballots on election day; Israel's Prime Minister dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed loyalist Israel Katz; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur secures a spot in the ATP Finals following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:34:37 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Play explores taboos, challenges around a loved one with dementia</title><description>'Dementia' is a play by the ATOR Theatre Group which explores the experiences of people with dementia and the challenges families face in caring for them. The play addresses community concerns around placing loved ones in nursing homes while also confronting the guilt and cultural taboos that families often feel. Ultimately, it highlights the valuable care provided in nursing homes and the support they offer to families. Many performers had real-life experiences dealing with their loved ones with dementia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241105204857-assyrian-051124-assyrian-drama-about-dimentia.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-f5f8-d399-a3fe-f5fbe7f30000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22557696"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-f5f8-d399-a3fe-f5fbe7f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/play-explores-taboos-challenges-around-a-loved-one-with-dementia/m3zu3hica</link><itunes:subtitle>'Dementia' is a play by the ATOR Theatre Group which explores the experiences of people with dementia and the challenges families face in caring for them. The play addresses community concerns around placing loved ones in nursing homes while also confronting the guilt and cultural taboos that families often feel. Ultimately, it highlights the valuable care provided in nursing homes and the support they offer to families. Many performers had real-life experiences dealing with their loved ones with dementia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>'Dementia' is a play by the ATOR Theatre Group which explores the experiences of people with dementia and the challenges families face in caring for them. The play addresses community concerns around placing loved ones in nursing homes while also confronting the guilt and cultural taboos that families often feel. Ultimately, it highlights the valuable care provided in nursing homes and the support they offer to families. 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Mrs Yako emphasised that active community engagement was essential in supporting the council’s efforts to address the needs and challenges refugees face.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241105200807-assyrian-3de102df-93c2-4b23-afb2-855dd0883014.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-f5a0-db60-a7f2-f5a58d750000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14223281"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-f5a0-db60-a7f2-f5a58d750000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/community-engagement-key-to-refugee-support/ch2tzodkw</link><itunes:subtitle>Deena Khamas Yako, director of community engagement at the Refugee Council of Australia, discussed the council’s mission, services, and refugee support. She highlighted the importance of community awareness and involvement in council activities to better understand and advocate for refugee issues. Mrs Yako emphasised that active community engagement was essential in supporting the council’s efforts to address the needs and challenges refugees face.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Deena Khamas Yako, director of community engagement at the Refugee Council of Australia, discussed the council’s mission, services, and refugee support. She highlighted the importance of community awareness and involvement in council activities to better understand and advocate for refugee issues. 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The agency earlier decided not to investigate six referrals of corruption in relation to the unlawful Robodebt scheme. But now, an inspector of the corruption watchdog has found the NACC Commissioner failed to properly remove himself from the decision-making process after declaring a conflict of interest.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241102200849-assyrian-021124-alc-feature-robobebt.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-e004-dad7-abb7-f67463e90000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6853632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-e004-dad7-abb7-f67463e90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/new-review-announced-into-troubled-robodebt-scheme/3d05fewwv</link><itunes:subtitle>The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed it will conduct a new, independent review of Robodebt referrals. 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And what is the role of a jury?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211256-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:50</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211256-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:20:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 31 October 2024</title><description>Report finds Australia’s climate worsening, urges faster emissions cuts; over 1,000 Indigenous rangers to protect land and sea Country with federal funding boost; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur and Holger Rune advance to the Paris Masters third round.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241031115345-assyrian-311024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-dfeb-d885-a197-fffbda4a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2950272"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-dfeb-d885-a197-fffbda4a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-31-october-2024/lh3lhpi0u</link><itunes:subtitle>Report finds Australia’s climate worsening, urges faster emissions cuts; over 1,000 Indigenous rangers to protect land and sea Country with federal funding boost; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur and Holger Rune advance to the Paris Masters third round.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Report finds Australia’s climate worsening, urges faster emissions cuts; over 1,000 Indigenous rangers to protect land and sea Country with federal funding boost; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur and Holger Rune advance to the Paris Masters third round.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:18:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern jazz meets ancient music at opera house</title><description>Jazz drummer and composer Evan Yako is finalising preparations for his upcoming concert at the Sydney Opera House on November 30. 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The event will showcase a selection of international songs, reinterpreted and performed in Assyrian by three renowned Assyrian singers. A highlight of the concert will be a modern take on Raweh — an ancient form of Assyrian music — blending tradition with contemporary composition.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jazz drummer and composer Evan Yako is finalising preparations for his upcoming concert at the Sydney Opera House on November 30. The event will showcase a selection of international songs, reinterpreted and performed in Assyrian by three renowned Assyrian singers. A highlight of the concert will be a modern take on Raweh — an ancient form of Assyrian music — blending tradition with contemporary composition.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:31:24 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 October 2024</title><description>Support being offered to the Melbourne school community impacted by a deadly crash; the US urges Israel to reconsider its UNRWA ban; and, in sport, Ukraine’s Premier League holds its first full season with fans since the start of Russia's invasion.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241030094813-assyrian-301024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-da5e-d885-a197-fa5e0bbb0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3379200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-da5e-d885-a197-fa5e0bbb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-october-2024/hag6ssqy6</link><itunes:subtitle>Support being offered to the Melbourne school community impacted by a deadly crash; the US urges Israel to reconsider its UNRWA ban; and, in sport, Ukraine’s Premier League holds its first full season with fans since the start of Russia's invasion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Support being offered to the Melbourne school community impacted by a deadly crash; the US urges Israel to reconsider its UNRWA ban; and, in sport, Ukraine’s Premier League holds its first full season with fans since the start of Russia's invasion.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:24:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian Diqlat School to celebrate its 50th anniversary</title><description>Joe Joseph, Secretary of the Assyrian Australian Association, speaks with SBS Assyrian about preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Tiqlat Assyrian School. 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He highlights the Australian government’s support for multiculturalism and its contributions toward various cultural projects and initiatives undertaken by the association.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:15:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 29 October 2024</title><description>A new report reveals that sexual harassment awareness is still low in Australian companies; concerns that a fitness app could be used to track the movements of world leaders online; and, in sport, the Matildas beat Germany in their international friendly.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241029145034-assyrian-291024-news-bulletin-copy.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-d63c-de29-a5ba-f63e7c560000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12624384"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-d63c-de29-a5ba-f63e7c560000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-29-october-2024/vjtk5w9fg</link><itunes:subtitle>A new report reveals that sexual harassment awareness is still low in Australian companies; concerns that a fitness app could be used to track the movements of world leaders online; and, in sport, the Matildas beat Germany in their international friendly.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A new report reveals that sexual harassment awareness is still low in Australian companies; concerns that a fitness app could be used to track the movements of world leaders online; and, in sport, the Matildas beat Germany in their international friendly.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:13:18 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>How can we stop domestic violence at the start?</title><description>How can we help raise children to be respectful partners when social media has such a strong influence? Learn how to talk to young people and encourage open conversations to ensure that we end gender-based violence.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241028174933-assyrian-cc0b38c1-a36a-4034-93ce-153960fb5c88.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-d1b9-de29-a5ba-f1bb6ef70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14737073"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-d1b9-de29-a5ba-f1bb6ef70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-can-we-stop-domestic-violence-at-the-start/zpv1aba52</link><itunes:subtitle>How can we help raise children to be respectful partners when social media has such a strong influence? Learn how to talk to young people and encourage open conversations to ensure that we end gender-based violence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>How can we help raise children to be respectful partners when social media has such a strong influence? Learn how to talk to young people and encourage open conversations to ensure that we end gender-based violence.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211304-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:15:21</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211304-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:14:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - When public transport goes wrong</title><description>Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241025200722-assyrian-f0d43d8f-3a68-4c1c-a314-f08c4c48b21a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-c2af-d30f-a1bb-cabf78940000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13923761"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-c2af-d30f-a1bb-cabf78940000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-when-public-transport-goes-wrong/mkd3l127p</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:59:28 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Mammoth effort behind staging the Gilgamesh opera</title><description>Nora Betyousef Lacey, founder of the Assyrian Arts Institute in the USA, recently visited Australia to discuss the challenges and dedication required to stage the Gilgamesh opera including the time-consuming selection process, the effort invested in building the sets, and the importance of engaging as many Assyrian professional talents as possible in the production. 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Here's how you can navigate building your own home in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211314-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:36</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211314-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:30:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 22 October 2024</title><description>Mark Dreyfus accuses the Opposition and Greens of politicising Gaza; Donald Trump sued for defamation by the Central Park Five; and, in sport, the AFLW to play in Darwin this week for the historic Indigenous Round.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241022205817-assyrian-2121024-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-b232-ded5-a1fb-bffb3f670000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12121344"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-b232-ded5-a1fb-bffb3f670000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-22-october-2024/71hu0tuqm</link><itunes:subtitle>Mark Dreyfus accuses the Opposition and Greens of politicising Gaza; Donald Trump sued for defamation by the Central Park Five; and, in sport, the AFLW to play in Darwin this week for the historic Indigenous Round.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mark Dreyfus accuses the Opposition and Greens of politicising Gaza; Donald Trump sued for defamation by the Central Park Five; and, in sport, the AFLW to play in Darwin this week for the historic Indigenous Round.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:30:47 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>How to cover the US presidential candidates? US election unplugged takes a look</title><description>The 2024 United States Presidential Election has been unlike any other. With one candidate claiming he should have won the last election, and the other candidate stepping in after the incumbent President withdrew from the race, it's been nothing if not unusual. And the media's approach to those two very different personalities is a significant factor in the way people decide to vote. 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She also highlights a letter sent to the Department of Immigration, raising concerns about delays in issuing visas for approved Assyrian refugees in Lebanon, hindering their relocation to Australia .</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Migration agent and interpreting service provider Valentine Aghajani discusses the Victorian Electoral Commission's initiative to establish a multilingual hotline to guide people through the postal voting process. She also highlights a letter sent to the Department of Immigration, raising concerns about delays in issuing visas for approved Assyrian refugees in Lebanon, hindering their relocation to Australia .</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:33:36 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding vaccination rules for children in Australia</title><description>Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241016181353-assyrian-7de8bc5e-15f4-4c2e-a69d-a22fe5be108d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-93a4-db47-abfb-9ff6a5750000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10878641"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-93a4-db47-abfb-9ff6a5750000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-vaccination-rules-for-children-in-australia/lskte0koo</link><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Did you know that one in five children is at risk of dying from a disease that is now preventable through vaccination? Australia’s vaccination program helps to prevent severe outcomes from many childhood infections. To access family support payments—and in some states, childcare services—your child must be fully immunised according to the national schedule.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211321-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:19</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211321-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:10:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 October 2024</title><description>The government reveals a new measure to stop companies from ripping off consumers; people are urged to avoid an eastern Sydney beach after mysterious black balls wash up; and, in sport, the Socceroos have scraped through with a one-all draw with Japan in a World Cup qualifier.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241016124204-assyrian-161024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-92bb-d663-abb6-9abb5f9d0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3365376"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-92bb-d663-abb6-9abb5f9d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-october-2024/z5b3k11g0</link><itunes:subtitle>The government reveals a new measure to stop companies from ripping off consumers; people are urged to avoid an eastern Sydney beach after mysterious black balls wash up; and, in sport, the Socceroos have scraped through with a one-all draw with Japan in a World Cup qualifier.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government reveals a new measure to stop companies from ripping off consumers; people are urged to avoid an eastern Sydney beach after mysterious black balls wash up; and, in sport, the Socceroos have scraped through with a one-all draw with Japan in a World Cup qualifier.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:36:24 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Indigenous art: Connection to Country and a window to the past</title><description>Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241015200614-assyrian-australia-explained-aborigional-art-151024.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-8eb1-d663-abb6-8eb315f30000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8986752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-8eb1-d663-abb6-8eb315f30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/indigenous-art-connection-to-country-and-a-window-to-the-past/v1i8i0vej</link><itunes:subtitle>Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:27:25 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 October 2024</title><description>A sheriff says a third assassination attempt against Donald Trump has been thwarted; a new plan announced to prepare Australia for the expected arrival of a deadly variant of bird flu: and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner cements his position at the top of the ATP standings.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241014150235-assyrian-141024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-88c5-db47-abfb-8ed7f3b00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3169152"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-88c5-db47-abfb-8ed7f3b00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-october-2024/mrz1jkvb4</link><itunes:subtitle>A sheriff says a third assassination attempt against Donald Trump has been thwarted; a new plan announced to prepare Australia for the expected arrival of a deadly variant of bird flu: and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner cements his position at the top of the ATP standings.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A sheriff says a third assassination attempt against Donald Trump has been thwarted; a new plan announced to prepare Australia for the expected arrival of a deadly variant of bird flu: and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner cements his position at the top of the ATP standings.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:41:16 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Israeli air strikes continue, as Biden and Netanyahu discuss retaliation on Iran</title><description>The Gaza Health Ministry is reporting over 42,000 deaths and nearly 98,000 injuries since 7 October last year. This comes as Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon continue, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discuss how to retaliate for Iran's strikes on Israel.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241012195506-assyrian-101024-alc-feature-war-in-gaza.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-7626-dbd8-a996-76fe313e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8168448"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-7626-dbd8-a996-76fe313e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/israeli-air-strikes-continue-as-biden-and-netanyahu-discuss-retaliation-on-iran/naf92w4un</link><itunes:subtitle>The Gaza Health Ministry is reporting over 42,000 deaths and nearly 98,000 injuries since 7 October last year. This comes as Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon continue, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discuss how to retaliate for Iran's strikes on Israel.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Gaza Health Ministry is reporting over 42,000 deaths and nearly 98,000 injuries since 7 October last year. This comes as Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon continue, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discuss how to retaliate for Iran's strikes on Israel.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:22:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Government sponsored flights out of Lebanon coming to an end... Israeli air strikes on Beirut kill 18, injure 92: and, in sport, Supercars legend Jamie Whincup determined to secure a fifth Bathurst 1000 win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241012192454-assyrian-121024-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-79b8-db47-abfb-fffac4290000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11543424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-79b8-db47-abfb-fffac4290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/gdvjdx7aq</link><itunes:subtitle>Government sponsored flights out of Lebanon coming to an end... Israeli air strikes on Beirut kill 18, injure 92: and, in sport, Supercars legend Jamie Whincup determined to secure a fifth Bathurst 1000 win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Government sponsored flights out of Lebanon coming to an end... Israeli air strikes on Beirut kill 18, injure 92: and, in sport, Supercars legend Jamie Whincup determined to secure a fifth Bathurst 1000 win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 October 2024</title><description>A senior staffer for Richard Marles raises bullying allegations; US President Joe Biden speaks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in weeks; and, in cycling news, frustration for Australian champion Grace Brown in the final week of her career.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241010145804-assyrian-101024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-7474-db47-abfb-fe76c8900000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3894912"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-7474-db47-abfb-fe76c8900000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-october-2024/c32an0e1f</link><itunes:subtitle>A senior staffer for Richard Marles raises bullying allegations; US President Joe Biden speaks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in weeks; and, in cycling news, frustration for Australian champion Grace Brown in the final week of her career.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A senior staffer for Richard Marles raises bullying allegations; US President Joe Biden speaks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in weeks; and, in cycling news, frustration for Australian champion Grace Brown in the final week of her career.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:04:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:27:49 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Talking about which team sport to join</title><description>Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241010135945-assyrian-9af85468-c8d4-4c2c-b1dd-aecf6aa57268.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-73df-d663-abb6-fbdfbbe70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13401905"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-73df-d663-abb6-fbdfbbe70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/talking-about-which-team-sport-to-join/0iozwbtlv</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:03 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>The impacts of First Nations tourism</title><description>Are you seeking a truly impactful Australian travel experience? Whether you’re seeking wilderness, food, art or luxury, there are plenty of First Nations tourism adventure that you can explore, led by someone with 65,000 years of connection to this land. Not only will you deepen your experience, but you’ll help drive cultural and economic opportunities for First Nations communities.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241009143227-assyrian-9652c815-c9a8-415f-8e14-6cfad7357060.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-6ef2-dbd8-a996-6efa55660000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12645425"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-6ef2-dbd8-a996-6efa55660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-impacts-of-first-nations-tourism/ve82phifq</link><itunes:subtitle>Are you seeking a truly impactful Australian travel experience? Whether you’re seeking wilderness, food, art or luxury, there are plenty of First Nations tourism adventure that you can explore, led by someone with 65,000 years of connection to this land. Not only will you deepen your experience, but you’ll help drive cultural and economic opportunities for First Nations communities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Are you seeking a truly impactful Australian travel experience? Whether you’re seeking wilderness, food, art or luxury, there are plenty of First Nations tourism adventure that you can explore, led by someone with 65,000 years of connection to this land. Not only will you deepen your experience, but you’ll help drive cultural and economic opportunities for First Nations communities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211329-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:13:10</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211329-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:48:00 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Postal voting process for Victoria local elections explained as candidates enter the race</title><description>Woodlands Ward candidate Joseph Haweil discussed postal voting in the Victoria local elections with SBS Assyrian. He outlined the postal voting process, how to correctly complete the ballot papers, and the deadline for submitting votes by mail. Other candidates from Melbourne's Assyrian/Chaldean community include Sargon Thomas, Sam Misho and Sahar Ageed who are running in the Roxburgh Park Ward; Linda Hanna for the Tullamarine Ward; and John Hadad for the Bababi Marning Ward.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241009125737-assyrian-d23f9e49-ee33-47c4-b61a-468673a4e3b5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-6e86-d14f-a5fb-effebcd20000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12768305"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-6e86-d14f-a5fb-effebcd20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/postal-voting-process-for-victoria-local-elections-explained-as-candidates-enter-the-race/51rtdim3r</link><itunes:subtitle>Woodlands Ward candidate Joseph Haweil discussed postal voting in the Victoria local elections with SBS Assyrian. He outlined the postal voting process, how to correctly complete the ballot papers, and the deadline for submitting votes by mail. Other candidates from Melbourne's Assyrian/Chaldean community include Sargon Thomas, Sam Misho and Sahar Ageed who are running in the Roxburgh Park Ward; Linda Hanna for the Tullamarine Ward; and John Hadad for the Bababi Marning Ward.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Woodlands Ward candidate Joseph Haweil discussed postal voting in the Victoria local elections with SBS Assyrian. He outlined the postal voting process, how to correctly complete the ballot papers, and the deadline for submitting votes by mail. Other candidates from Melbourne's Assyrian/Chaldean community include Sargon Thomas, Sam Misho and Sahar Ageed who are running in the Roxburgh Park Ward; Linda Hanna for the Tullamarine Ward; and John Hadad for the Bababi Marning Ward.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:28:07 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 8 October 2024</title><description>A new report finds Australia is unprepared for the security threat arising from climate change; hundreds of Australians fleeing Lebanon return home on government's first repatriation flight; and, in sport, the AFL trade period begins.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241009105941-assyrian-081024-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-6e7f-dbd8-a996-6effc08a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12044160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-6e7f-dbd8-a996-6effc08a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-8-october-2024/0mlgom4jc</link><itunes:subtitle>A new report finds Australia is unprepared for the security threat arising from climate change; 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Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli vows to resign if he can't tackle youth crime; and, in sport, another win for Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur side.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The World Health Organisation says at least 28 medics have been killed in Lebanon as Israel's invasion continues; Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli vows to resign if he can't tackle youth crime; and, in sport, another win for Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur side.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:13:01 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 October 2024</title><description>The one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel marked in Australia; more Australians evacuated from Lebanon but thousands remain; and, in sport, the Panthers celebrate with fans after winning their fourth straight NRL premiership.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241008095408-assyrian-071024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-6915-dbd8-a996-6dff12ab0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3029376"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-6915-dbd8-a996-6dff12ab0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-october-2024/e6gvtq5lx</link><itunes:subtitle>The one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel marked in Australia; more Australians evacuated from Lebanon but thousands remain; and, in sport, the Panthers celebrate with fans after winning their fourth straight NRL premiership.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel marked in Australia; more Australians evacuated from Lebanon but thousands remain; and, in sport, the Panthers celebrate with fans after winning their fourth straight NRL premiership.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:28:10 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>First homebuyer’s guide: Getting a home loan in Australia</title><description>For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241004183156-assyrian-6442807f-0093-4627-aff1-4e510d78e939.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-4c4b-d41d-a9d2-4dcbd5070000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11092529"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-4c4b-d41d-a9d2-4dcbd5070000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/first-homebuyers-guide-getting-a-home-loan-in-australia/1supjwa5c</link><itunes:subtitle>For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>For first-time borrowers, the home loan application process can feel overwhelming. Learn the basics around interest rates, the application process and government support you may be eligible for in Australia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211336-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211336-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:21:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 October 2024</title><description>Israel says eight of its soldiers have been killed in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon; Fatima Payman set to form her own political party within weeks; and, in NRL, the best players and biggest moments of the 2024 season honoured at the Dally M Awards ceremony.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241003131142-assyrian-051024-news-flash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-501e-d441-a9bb-fcbf509f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3050496"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-501e-d441-a9bb-fcbf509f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-october-2024/fd091ael3</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel says eight of its soldiers have been killed in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon; Fatima Payman set to form her own political party within weeks; and, in NRL, the best players and biggest moments of the 2024 season honoured at the Dally M Awards ceremony.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel says eight of its soldiers have been killed in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon; Fatima Payman set to form her own political party within weeks; and, in NRL, the best players and biggest moments of the 2024 season honoured at the Dally M Awards ceremony.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:07:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 October 2024</title><description>Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missiles; New South Wales Police says safety concerns have prompted it to seek court orders to block pro-Palestinian protests; and, in Formula One, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reveals the circumstances behind Daniel Ricciardo's departure.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241002094649-assyrian-021024-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-4a51-d99e-a39e-4f5d1b830000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3094656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-4a51-d99e-a39e-4f5d1b830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-october-2024/jf0r89uqq</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missiles; New South Wales Police says safety concerns have prompted it to seek court orders to block pro-Palestinian protests; and, in Formula One, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reveals the circumstances behind Daniel Ricciardo's departure.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missiles; New South Wales Police says safety concerns have prompted it to seek court orders to block pro-Palestinian protests; and, in Formula One, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reveals the circumstances behind Daniel Ricciardo's departure.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:04:05 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fifty years of language and culture preservation marked</title><description>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Assyrian School in November 2024. Established in 1974 with just eight students, the school has educated thousands over the past five decades. Many former students have become language teachers, interpreters, and translators, contributing to the preservation of the Assyrian language and culture. AAA Secretary Joe Joseph spoke to SBS Assyrian, highlighting the school's crucial role in maintaining the language, heritage, and history of the Assyrian community in Sydney.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241001190556-assyrian-1623ca92-9bbd-4602-9eb1-3971d26c0543.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-416e-d99e-a39e-457e57da0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19246001"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-416e-d99e-a39e-457e57da0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fifty-years-of-language-and-culture-preservation-marked/bld5v5h8e</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Assyrian School in November 2024. Established in 1974 with just eight students, the school has educated thousands over the past five decades. Many former students have become language teachers, interpreters, and translators, contributing to the preservation of the Assyrian language and culture. AAA Secretary Joe Joseph spoke to SBS Assyrian, highlighting the school's crucial role in maintaining the language, heritage, and history of the Assyrian community in Sydney.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian Australian Association (AAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Assyrian School in November 2024. Established in 1974 with just eight students, the school has educated thousands over the past five decades. Many former students have become language teachers, interpreters, and translators, contributing to the preservation of the Assyrian language and culture. 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He explains the differences between writing poetry and songwriting and offers advice to Assyrian songwriters to explore poetry and literature from other cultures to broaden their creative horizons.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20241001182536-assyrian-b0fca40d-1794-48be-a89b-2ea9ce4814ff.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-4178-d99e-a39e-457caf5b0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="23709233"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-4178-d99e-a39e-457caf5b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/from-verse-to-melody-nineb-lamassu-on-evolving-writing-styles/wm7p36cxy</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, poet and lyricist Nineb Lamassu shares why he shifted his writing style when composing songs for Assyrian singers. He explains the differences between writing poetry and songwriting and offers advice to Assyrian songwriters to explore poetry and literature from other cultures to broaden their creative horizons.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, poet and lyricist Nineb Lamassu shares why he shifted his writing style when composing songs for Assyrian singers. He explains the differences between writing poetry and songwriting and offers advice to Assyrian songwriters to explore poetry and literature from other cultures to broaden their creative horizons.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:24:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:07:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 30 September 2024</title><description>Protests in Austria as the country's far-right party takes the lead in the national election; an extension has been granted for the COVID inquiry; and, in cricket, Australia beat England to win the One Day International series.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240930105057-assyrian-300924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-405a-d61b-af97-e05b6dda0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3242496"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-405a-d61b-af97-e05b6dda0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-30-september-2024/xvxr96r3d</link><itunes:subtitle>Protests in Austria as the country's far-right party takes the lead in the national election; an extension has been granted for the COVID inquiry; and, in cricket, Australia beat England to win the One Day International series.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protests in Austria as the country's far-right party takes the lead in the national election; an extension has been granted for the COVID inquiry; and, in cricket, Australia beat England to win the One Day International series.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:39:36 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - Talking about being scammed</title><description>Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240929154501-assyrian-sbs-pod-ep71.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-3c2d-d99e-a39e-3d3d76dd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7827538"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-3c2d-d99e-a39e-3d3d76dd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-talking-about-being-scammed/zhfakkbme</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:26:01 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A meaningful name: the Qallaita Centre</title><description>Nineb Lamassu, Executive Director of the Peace Sustainable Foundation, discusses the naming of the foundation's youth cultural centre in Nineveh (Mosul), Iraq, the Qallaita Centre. The centre is named in honour of Qasha Yousip Qallaita, founder of the first Assyrian school in Mosul. Lamassu says he proposed the idea and persuaded the organisation’s central committee to approve the name. The decision reflects respect for Assyrian heritage and aims to preserve cultural history through this centre's activities.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240929144403-assyrian-2d89a6c8-d7a5-4359-a859-7d9811d188a5.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-3c02-d19b-a9b7-fdbffb2a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14227584"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-3c02-d19b-a9b7-fdbffb2a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-meaningful-name-the-qallaita-centre/yf91wpah1</link><itunes:subtitle>Nineb Lamassu, Executive Director of the Peace Sustainable Foundation, discusses the naming of the foundation's youth cultural centre in Nineveh (Mosul), Iraq, the Qallaita Centre. The centre is named in honour of Qasha Yousip Qallaita, founder of the first Assyrian school in Mosul. 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The decision reflects respect for Assyrian heritage and aims to preserve cultural history through this centre's activities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:36:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Even Agassi remembered during Nahla celebrations</title><description>Assyrians in the region of Nhala, northern Iraq, recently celebrated their annual festival in the village of Nahla. According to Maryam Shmoil, founder of Zabo Media and a noted activist, the three-day festival drew more than 2,000 Assyrians from the local area and Baghdad. Despite the celebrations being momentarily overshadowed by the sad news of Assyrian singing legend Even Agassi's passing, the festivities continued with great enthusiasm and were well received by the public.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240929142339-assyrian-25a697b3-ad6e-484a-8350-e21b26432c8c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-3be6-d61b-af97-bbffcff90000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22167473"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-3be6-d61b-af97-bbffcff90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/even-agassi-remembered-during-nahla-celebrations/kvbesxvm2</link><itunes:subtitle>Assyrians in the region of Nhala, northern Iraq, recently celebrated their annual festival in the village of Nahla. According to Maryam Shmoil, founder of Zabo Media and a noted activist, the three-day festival drew more than 2,000 Assyrians from the local area and Baghdad. Despite the celebrations being momentarily overshadowed by the sad news of Assyrian singing legend Even Agassi's passing, the festivities continued with great enthusiasm and were well received by the public.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Assyrians in the region of Nhala, northern Iraq, recently celebrated their annual festival in the village of Nahla. According to Maryam Shmoil, founder of Zabo Media and a noted activist, the three-day festival drew more than 2,000 Assyrians from the local area and Baghdad. Despite the celebrations being momentarily overshadowed by the sad news of Assyrian singing legend Even Agassi's passing, the festivities continued with great enthusiasm and were well received by the public.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:23:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:18:12 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Israel rejects calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah; the Tiwi Islands hosts a traditional healing ceremony for US marines killed last year near Darwin; and, in sport, Australian rider Grace Brown collects her second gold medal at the world cycling championships.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240929132351-assyrian-280924-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-3baa-d61b-af97-bbfbbe080000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10381056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-3baa-d61b-af97-bbfbbe080000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/bsyhm1rm0</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel rejects calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah; the Tiwi Islands hosts a traditional healing ceremony for US marines killed last year near Darwin; and, in sport, Australian rider Grace Brown collects her second gold medal at the world cycling championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel rejects calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah; the Tiwi Islands hosts a traditional healing ceremony for US marines killed last year near Darwin; and, in sport, Australian rider Grace Brown collects her second gold medal at the world cycling championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:07:34 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thinking of installing solar panels? Here's what you need to know</title><description>Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240925114422-assyrian-australia-explained-solar-energy-240924.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-26ce-d61b-af97-a6df89090000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8406912"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-26ce-d61b-af97-a6df89090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/thinking-of-installing-solar-panels-heres-what-you-need-to-know/lhvab8nsd</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's warm climate offers an abundant supply of solar energy year-round, making solar power an increasingly significant contributor to the nation's electricity supply. Learn what the requirements are for installing solar power systems in your home.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211342-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:08:45</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211342-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:37:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 24 September 2024</title><description>Israeli military kills 462 people in Lebanon as cross border attacks intensify; Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for a new declaration on the protection of humanitarian personnel; And in sport, Patrick Cripps eyes AFL premiership after record-breaking Brownlow win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240925112514-assyrian-240924-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-26b5-d61b-af97-a6fdbe7f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10556160"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-26b5-d61b-af97-a6fdbe7f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-24-september-2024/z5f8psqo0</link><itunes:subtitle>Israeli military kills 462 people in Lebanon as cross border attacks intensify; Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for a new declaration on the protection of humanitarian personnel; And in sport, Patrick Cripps eyes AFL premiership after record-breaking Brownlow win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israeli military kills 462 people in Lebanon as cross border attacks intensify; Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for a new declaration on the protection of humanitarian personnel; And in sport, Patrick Cripps eyes AFL premiership after record-breaking Brownlow win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:08:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 September 2024</title><description>UN Security Council to meet on Lebanon, as Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks on each other; inflation predicted to come down, but not enough to lower interest rates just yet; and, in cricket, Australia is beaten by England in the third men's one day international.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240925110610-assyrian-250924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-26a0-d8a9-a7f6-bfe92e0a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2938368"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-26a0-d8a9-a7f6-bfe92e0a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-september-2024/n2kcke28s</link><itunes:subtitle>UN Security Council to meet on Lebanon, as Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks on each other; inflation predicted to come down, but not enough to lower interest rates just yet; and, in cricket, Australia is beaten by England in the third men's one day international.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>UN Security Council to meet on Lebanon, as Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks on each other; inflation predicted to come down, but not enough to lower interest rates just yet; and, in cricket, Australia is beaten by England in the third men's one day international.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:49:42 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Examines: Is democracy on the decline in Australia?</title><description>Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has labelled democracy our most precious national asset. But some people say it’s at risk.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240923184542-assyrian-240924-austrlia-examines-democracy.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-1dfa-d99e-a39e-1dfe6fb30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5968128"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-1dfa-d99e-a39e-1dfe6fb30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-examines-is-democracy-on-the-decline-in-australia/drsyr3sbd</link><itunes:subtitle>Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has labelled democracy our most precious national asset. But some people say it’s at risk.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has labelled democracy our most precious national asset. But some people say it’s at risk.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203195403-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:06:12</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203195403-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:32:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A voice for stateless Assyrians: Community mourns Evin Agassi</title><description>On Sunday, 22 September, 2024, more than 700 people gathered at St. Hermizd Assyrian Church of the East in Greenfield Park, Sydney, for a memorial mass honouring the late Assyrian singer Evin Agassi. Agassi, 79, who passed away on 17 September, after battling illness, left a profound impact on Assyrian communities worldwide. His songs were a powerful reminder for stateless Assyrians to preserve their identity, heritage, and history. SBS Assyrian was present at the ceremony, capturing the heartfelt reflections and tributes from Agassi’s devoted fans.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240923122430-assyrian-c771710f-63b1-4b23-a6ae-07e9a523826c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-1c8b-d8a9-a7f6-bdebea510000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="25482545"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-1c8b-d8a9-a7f6-bdebea510000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-voice-for-stateless-assyrians-community-mourns-evin-agassi/1vyt69qci</link><itunes:subtitle>On Sunday, 22 September, 2024, more than 700 people gathered at St. Hermizd Assyrian Church of the East in Greenfield Park, Sydney, for a memorial mass honouring the late Assyrian singer Evin Agassi. Agassi, 79, who passed away on 17 September, after battling illness, left a profound impact on Assyrian communities worldwide. His songs were a powerful reminder for stateless Assyrians to preserve their identity, heritage, and history. SBS Assyrian was present at the ceremony, capturing the heartfelt reflections and tributes from Agassi’s devoted fans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On Sunday, 22 September, 2024, more than 700 people gathered at St. Hermizd Assyrian Church of the East in Greenfield Park, Sydney, for a memorial mass honouring the late Assyrian singer Evin Agassi. Agassi, 79, who passed away on 17 September, after battling illness, left a profound impact on Assyrian communities worldwide. His songs were a powerful reminder for stateless Assyrians to preserve their identity, heritage, and history. SBS Assyrian was present at the ceremony, capturing the heartfelt reflections and tributes from Agassi’s devoted fans.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:26:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:20:44 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 23 September 2024</title><description>World leaders pledge action for peace and sustainable development; a new report has been released on severe rental stress in Australia's capital cities and most regions; and, in football, UAE side Al Ain defeat Auckland City in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240923110408-assyrian-230924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-1c5b-da29-a7d7-be5ffcb40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3502848"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-1c5b-da29-a7d7-be5ffcb40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-23-september-2024/ve88ioi57</link><itunes:subtitle>World leaders pledge action for peace and sustainable development; a new report has been released on severe rental stress in Australia's capital cities and most regions; and, in football, UAE side Al Ain defeat Auckland City in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>World leaders pledge action for peace and sustainable development; a new report has been released on severe rental stress in Australia's capital cities and most regions; and, in football, UAE side Al Ain defeat Auckland City in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:53:47 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>The U-S central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; The Northern Territory pushes ahead with plans for the age of criminal responsibility.; And in sport, One of Italy's greatest football stars, Totò Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240921180343-assyrian-210924-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-08cd-d8a9-a7f6-bded7f330000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11822592"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-08cd-d8a9-a7f6-bded7f330000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/osmmooj0a</link><itunes:subtitle>The U-S central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; The Northern Territory pushes ahead with plans for the age of criminal responsibility.; And in sport, One of Italy's greatest football stars, Totò Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The U-S central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; The Northern Territory pushes ahead with plans for the age of criminal responsibility.; And in sport, One of Italy's greatest football stars, Totò Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:45:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding dementia: Insights from Dr Mariam Joseph</title><description>Dementia Action Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that affects over 410,000 Australians each year. Geriatrician Dr Mariam Joseph discusses the different types of dementia, how it is diagnosed, and treatments available for various forms of the condition.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240920140438-assyrian-5b613909-b722-4ce7-a8bb-954114004c2e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-0d20-d99e-a39e-0d3ce1fe0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20199113"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-0d20-d99e-a39e-0d3ce1fe0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-dementia-insights-from-dr-mariam-joseph/5z26oza60</link><itunes:subtitle>Dementia Action Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that affects over 410,000 Australians each year. Geriatrician Dr Mariam Joseph discusses the different types of dementia, how it is diagnosed, and treatments available for various forms of the condition.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dementia Action Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that affects over 410,000 Australians each year. Geriatrician Dr Mariam Joseph discusses the different types of dementia, how it is diagnosed, and treatments available for various forms of the condition.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:21:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:01:54 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>His music was a lifeline: Tribute to Assyrian singing legend</title><description>The passing of singing legend, Evin Agassi, has left an emotional void in the hearts of Assyrians across the world. His music was not merely entertainment; it was a lifeline, a call to resilience and survival for his people. Each of his hundreds of songs carried a message of hope, perseverance, and deep connection to Assyrian identity. His voice now echoes in the soul of a nation, a beacon that will continue to inspire generations to come.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240920130423-assyrian-210924-tribute-to-evan-aghasi.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-0944-d61b-af97-a95de7160000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9111301"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-0944-d61b-af97-a95de7160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/his-music-was-a-lifeline-tribute-to-assyrian-singing-legend/siggbq66i</link><itunes:subtitle>The passing of singing legend, Evin Agassi, has left an emotional void in the hearts of Assyrians across the world. His music was not merely entertainment; it was a lifeline, a call to resilience and survival for his people. Each of his hundreds of songs carried a message of hope, perseverance, and deep connection to Assyrian identity. His voice now echoes in the soul of a nation, a beacon that will continue to inspire generations to come.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The passing of singing legend, Evin Agassi, has left an emotional void in the hearts of Assyrians across the world. His music was not merely entertainment; it was a lifeline, a call to resilience and survival for his people. Each of his hundreds of songs carried a message of hope, perseverance, and deep connection to Assyrian identity. His voice now echoes in the soul of a nation, a beacon that will continue to inspire generations to come.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:49:11 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 September 2024</title><description>Exploding walkie-talkies kill 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon; the US central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; and, in sport, one of Italy's greatest football stars, Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240919120725-assyrian-190924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-0800-da29-a7d7-ae4f30ae0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3482112"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-0800-da29-a7d7-ae4f30ae0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-september-2024/dif07luzx</link><itunes:subtitle>Exploding walkie-talkies kill 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon; the US central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; and, in sport, one of Italy's greatest football stars, Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Exploding walkie-talkies kill 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon; the US central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years; and, in sport, one of Italy's greatest football stars, Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:01:31 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding shared housing in Australia</title><description>Shared housing is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, as more people look to reduce rental costs. So, what key factors should you consider when searching for shared accommodation, and how can you avoid potential scams?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240918160457-assyrian-australia-explained-share-housing-170924.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-03aa-d99e-a39e-07bebb7f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8779776"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-03aa-d99e-a39e-07bebb7f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-shared-housing-in-australia/2dp1m7gpw</link><itunes:subtitle>Shared housing is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, as more people look to reduce rental costs. So, what key factors should you consider when searching for shared accommodation, and how can you avoid potential scams?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Shared housing is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, as more people look to reduce rental costs. So, what key factors should you consider when searching for shared accommodation, and how can you avoid potential scams?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211349-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:09:08</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211349-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:55:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Only 30 per cent of Australians can retire comfortably, research says</title><description>New research shows that just 30 per cent of retirement-age Australians have enough superannuation to retire comfortably. Experts are warning Australians to always ensure they're paid the right amount. For the 2.5 million Australians expecting to retire in the next decade, thoughts about how much is needed to fund retirement differ.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240918160455-assyrian-170924-super-alc-feature.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-fa43-d99e-a39f-ff5f52c60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5513088"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-fa43-d99e-a39f-ff5f52c60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/only-30-per-cent-of-australians-can-retire-comfortably-research-says/m0pepyevs</link><itunes:subtitle>New research shows that just 30 per cent of retirement-age Australians have enough superannuation to retire comfortably. Experts are warning Australians to always ensure they're paid the right amount. For the 2.5 million Australians expecting to retire in the next decade, thoughts about how much is needed to fund retirement differ.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New research shows that just 30 per cent of retirement-age Australians have enough superannuation to retire comfortably. Experts are warning Australians to always ensure they're paid the right amount. For the 2.5 million Australians expecting to retire in the next decade, thoughts about how much is needed to fund retirement differ.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:43:43 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>NATO leaders tread carefully after Putin threatens war</title><description>US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have met to discuss Ukraine as NATO considers allowing the country to strike deep inside Russian territory with Western weapons. While some NATO leaders say Ukraine has the legal and moral right to conduct these strikes, others warn there needs to be adequate consideration of the risk of escalating conflict with Russia.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240918154447-assyrian-170924-nato-meetings.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-f9e3-da29-a7d5-ffef9c500000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7585536"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-f9e3-da29-a7d5-ffef9c500000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/nato-leaders-tread-carefully-after-putin-threatens-war/wi68oyiox</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have met to discuss Ukraine as NATO considers allowing the country to strike deep inside Russian territory with Western weapons. While some NATO leaders say Ukraine has the legal and moral right to conduct these strikes, others warn there needs to be adequate consideration of the risk of escalating conflict with Russia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have met to discuss Ukraine as NATO considers allowing the country to strike deep inside Russian territory with Western weapons. While some NATO leaders say Ukraine has the legal and moral right to conduct these strikes, others warn there needs to be adequate consideration of the risk of escalating conflict with Russia.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:41:32 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 September 2024</title><description>Hezbollah blames Israel as exploding pagers kill at least nine people and injure nearly 3000 in Lebanon and Syria; the Australian Federal Police dismantle a global organised crime communications network set up to murder people and traffic drugs; and Scotland has come to the rescue of the Commonwealth Games offering to host the event in 2026.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240918152425-assyrian-180924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000192-0388-d8a9-a7f6-bfe9193a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3320064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000192-0388-d8a9-a7f6-bfe9193a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-september-2024/0h2nx0bvr</link><itunes:subtitle>Hezbollah blames Israel as exploding pagers kill at least nine people and injure nearly 3000 in Lebanon and Syria; the Australian Federal Police dismantle a global organised crime communications network set up to murder people and traffic drugs; and Scotland has come to the rescue of the Commonwealth Games offering to host the event in 2026.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hezbollah blames Israel as exploding pagers kill at least nine people and injure nearly 3000 in Lebanon and Syria; the Australian Federal Police dismantle a global organised crime communications network set up to murder people and traffic drugs; and Scotland has come to the rescue of the Commonwealth Games offering to host the event in 2026.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:17:23 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian news bulletin: 17 September 2024</title><description>The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted the Greens for delaying its help to buy housing bill. A man suspected of trying to murder former U-S President Donald Trump has been charged with gun crimes. And in sports, Tom Sermanni takes over as the Matilda's interim coach as the hunt for a successor to Tony Gustavsson narrows down.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240917172300-assyrian-170924-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-fe48-d61b-af95-fe5905090000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11568000"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-fe48-d61b-af95-fe5905090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-news-bulletin-17-september-2024/pjmvp8jan</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted the Greens for delaying its help to buy housing bill. A man suspected of trying to murder former U-S President Donald Trump has been charged with gun crimes. And in sports, Tom Sermanni takes over as the Matilda's interim coach as the hunt for a successor to Tony Gustavsson narrows down.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted the Greens for delaying its help to buy housing bill. A man suspected of trying to murder former U-S President Donald Trump has been charged with gun crimes. And in sports, Tom Sermanni takes over as the Matilda's interim coach as the hunt for a successor to Tony Gustavsson narrows down.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:18:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Insights from the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 conference</title><description>Oliver Slewa is the policy project officer for the National Council of Churches—Australia. He recently returned from the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 conference. Mr Slewa talks about the knowledge, experience and benefits of participating as the only Australian council delegate.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240916150408-assyrian-d9b632e3-bc62-4138-b2d6-6e84228a506a.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-f902-da29-a7d5-ff4fac510000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15630257"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-f902-da29-a7d5-ff4fac510000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/insights-from-the-asian-ecumenical-institute-aei-2024-conference/tjdrh4nqj</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa is the policy project officer for the National Council of Churches—Australia. He recently returned from the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 conference. Mr Slewa talks about the knowledge, experience and benefits of participating as the only Australian council delegate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Oliver Slewa is the policy project officer for the National Council of Churches—Australia. He recently returned from the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 conference. Mr Slewa talks about the knowledge, experience and benefits of participating as the only Australian council delegate.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:51:54 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 September 2024</title><description>Donald Trump says he is safe, as the FBI investigates what it says "appears to be an attempted assassination"; eight people dead from torrential rain and flooding in central and eastern Europe; and, in sport, Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240916130431-assyrian-160924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-f879-dd7f-a9db-f9ffd64b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3380664"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-f879-dd7f-a9db-f9ffd64b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-september/ln3atgbg6</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump says he is safe, as the FBI investigates what it says "appears to be an attempted assassination"; eight people dead from torrential rain and flooding in central and eastern Europe; and, in sport, Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump says he is safe, as the FBI investigates what it says "appears to be an attempted assassination"; eight people dead from torrential rain and flooding in central and eastern Europe; and, in sport, Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:49:13 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Two children die after a house fire in Melbourne; Six UNWRA staff killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza; And in sport; Australia's Paralympians already looking ahead to the next Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240914210322-assyrian-140924-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-e521-d841-a9ff-e5ff5a180000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10092480"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-e521-d841-a9ff-e5ff5a180000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/0e1ompb2w</link><itunes:subtitle>Two children die after a house fire in Melbourne; Six UNWRA staff killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza; And in sport; Australia's Paralympians already looking ahead to the next Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Two children die after a house fire in Melbourne; Six UNWRA staff killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza; And in sport; Australia's Paralympians already looking ahead to the next Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:34</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:00:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 12 September 2024</title><description>Nine Australian soldiers stripped of their awards after a war crimes investigation; United Nations says there's a lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff in Gaza; and, in sport, Australia beats the United Kingdom to win the first T-20 International at Southampton.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240912175431-assyrian-120824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-e433-dd49-afdd-f4ffceb10000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3360888"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-e433-dd49-afdd-f4ffceb10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-12-september-2024/0s4vgn8vt</link><itunes:subtitle>Nine Australian soldiers stripped of their awards after a war crimes investigation; United Nations says there's a lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff in Gaza; and, in sport, Australia beats the United Kingdom to win the first T-20 International at Southampton.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Nine Australian soldiers stripped of their awards after a war crimes investigation; United Nations says there's a lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff in Gaza; and, in sport, Australia beats the United Kingdom to win the first T-20 International at Southampton.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:11:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Learn English: Talking over a BBQ</title><description>SBS Learn English will help you speak, understand and connect in Australia — view all episodes. This lesson is suitable for intermediate-level learners. After listening, test your knowledge with our quiz.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240912175432-assyrian-sbslearneng-pod-ep70.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-e3e5-dd7f-a9db-fbef83c40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11402611"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-e3e5-dd7f-a9db-fbef83c40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-learn-english-talking-over-a-bbq/nh2hvo21p</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Learn English will help you speak, understand and connect in Australia — view all episodes. This lesson is suitable for intermediate-level learners. After listening, test your knowledge with our quiz.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>SBS Learn English will help you speak, understand and connect in Australia — view all episodes. This lesson is suitable for intermediate-level learners. After listening, test your knowledge with our quiz.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:56:50 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Indigenous astronomy: How the sky informs cultural practices</title><description>Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240911182620-assyrian-australia-explained-aborigional-astronomy-100924.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-e001-dd7f-a9db-f9efa72b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11244623"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-e001-dd7f-a9db-f9efa72b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/indigenous-astronomy-how-the-sky-informs-cultural-practices/b5tn8e42f</link><itunes:subtitle>Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211355-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:10:56</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211355-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Australia's visa system criticised for shutting out Palestinians fleeing Gaza; A devastating report says the 72 deaths in the 2017 London Grenfell fire were all avoidable; And in sport, Para-cyclist Lauren Parker has become Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medalist in 44 years.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240911182627-assyrian-070924-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-dfe8-dd7f-a9db-ffee95830000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8941920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-dfe8-dd7f-a9db-ffee95830000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/02qodj9d6</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's visa system criticised for shutting out Palestinians fleeing Gaza; A devastating report says the 72 deaths in the 2017 London Grenfell fire were all avoidable; And in sport, Para-cyclist Lauren Parker has become Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medalist in 44 years.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's visa system criticised for shutting out Palestinians fleeing Gaza; A devastating report says the 72 deaths in the 2017 London Grenfell fire were all avoidable; And in sport, Para-cyclist Lauren Parker has become Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medalist in 44 years.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:22:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Examines: Can we fight misinformation without threatening our freedom of speech? - SBS Examines: Can we fight misinformation without threatening our freedom of speech?</title><description>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech? - There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240911162601-assyrian-110924-sbs-examines-freedom-of-speech.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-df97-d841-a9ff-ffffb6a30004&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6068400"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-df97-d841-a9ff-ffffb6a30004</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/aii/podcast-episode/sbs-examines-can-we-fight-misinformation-without-threatening-our-freedom-of-speech/imcavj8sn</link><itunes:subtitle>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech? - There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech? - There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:40:22 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Examines: Can we fight misinformation without threatening our freedom of speech?</title><description>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-examines/20240911162136-assyrian-110924-sbs-examines-freedom-of-speech.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-df82-dd7f-a9db-ffee47a30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6068400"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-df82-dd7f-a9db-ffee47a30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-examines-can-we-fight-misinformation-without-threatening-our-freedom-of-speech/2k34is3s5</link><itunes:subtitle>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-examines/20251203195412-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:07:33</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-examines/20251203195412-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:25:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 September 2024</title><description>European countries impose new sanctions on Iran over Russia's war in Ukraine; newly released report calls for state and federal governments to reduce spending on infrastructure; and, in sport, Harry Kane steals the show with two goals on 100th cap in England win.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240911131415-assyrian-110924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-ded4-dd49-afdd-dedcc9c00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3412800"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-ded4-dd49-afdd-dedcc9c00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-september-2024/m1cy6ptiy</link><itunes:subtitle>European countries impose new sanctions on Iran over Russia's war in Ukraine; newly released report calls for state and federal governments to reduce spending on infrastructure; and, in sport, Harry Kane steals the show with two goals on 100th cap in England win.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>European countries impose new sanctions on Iran over Russia's war in Ukraine; newly released report calls for state and federal governments to reduce spending on infrastructure; and, in sport, Harry Kane steals the show with two goals on 100th cap in England win.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:09:14 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 10 September 2024</title><description>Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomes UK decision to reduce weapons exports to Israel; an Israeli strike on a refugee camp kills or wounds 65 Palestinians; and, in football, Arnold demands strong response from Socceroos after Bahrain defeat.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240911131419-assyrian-100924-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-deac-dd7f-a9db-ffee69a90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10338312"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-deac-dd7f-a9db-ffee69a90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-10-september-2024/pgzt5ok32</link><itunes:subtitle>Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomes UK decision to reduce weapons exports to Israel; an Israeli strike on a refugee camp kills or wounds 65 Palestinians; and, in football, Arnold demands strong response from Socceroos after Bahrain defeat.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomes UK decision to reduce weapons exports to Israel; an Israeli strike on a refugee camp kills or wounds 65 Palestinians; and, in football, Arnold demands strong response from Socceroos after Bahrain defeat.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:27:27 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fairfield councillor Carmen Lazar steps down after three years with Fairfield City Council</title><description>After three years on Fairfield City Council representing the ALP, Carmen Lazar is stepping down and not running in the upcoming elections. She claimed the party had failed to support key initiatives such as acquiring an MRI machine for Fairfield Hospital — a project only advanced after Mayor Frank Carbone gathered 11,000 signatures. Lazar's advice to young candidates is to work hard, grasp the complexities of politics, and remain attentive to learn effectively.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240910203515-assyrian-561c2e9f-5532-4f42-9331-9018f838aefb.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-d621-d841-a9ff-f7fffcae0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13239473"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-d621-d841-a9ff-f7fffcae0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fairfield-councillor-carmen-lazar-steps-down-after-three-years/701zkojfa</link><itunes:subtitle>After three years on Fairfield City Council representing the ALP, Carmen Lazar is stepping down and not running in the upcoming elections. She claimed the party had failed to support key initiatives such as acquiring an MRI machine for Fairfield Hospital — a project only advanced after Mayor Frank Carbone gathered 11,000 signatures. Lazar's advice to young candidates is to work hard, grasp the complexities of politics, and remain attentive to learn effectively.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>After three years on Fairfield City Council representing the ALP, Carmen Lazar is stepping down and not running in the upcoming elections. She claimed the party had failed to support key initiatives such as acquiring an MRI machine for Fairfield Hospital — a project only advanced after Mayor Frank Carbone gathered 11,000 signatures. Lazar's advice to young candidates is to work hard, grasp the complexities of politics, and remain attentive to learn effectively.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The everyday driving act that could cost people more than $400</title><description>Australia has clear rules about when a car horn can and cannot be used. Unnecessarily beeping one's car horn is considered a traffic offence, for which drivers can cop a fine ranging from $50 to more than $400, depending on where you live. 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In addition, failure to pay an outstanding fine can also lead to additional penalties.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia has clear rules about when a car horn can and cannot be used. Unnecessarily beeping one's car horn is considered a traffic offence, for which drivers can cop a fine ranging from $50 to more than $400, depending on where you live. In addition, failure to pay an outstanding fine can also lead to additional penalties.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:16:55 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 September 2024</title><description>The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will be released today; in Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis brings medicine, music, and a message of harmony; and Australians Ben O'Connor, Kaden Groves and Jay Vine all finish Vuelta a Espana on the podium.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240909120439-assyrian-090924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-d47e-dd49-afdd-d4fed3af0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3462096"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-d47e-dd49-afdd-d4fed3af0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-september-2024/z4tp21ezd</link><itunes:subtitle>The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will be released today; 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a push for more flexibility for renters; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur eliminated from US Open men’s singles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government claims a bad economic situation would be even worse without some of its spending; a push for more flexibility for renters; and, in tennis, Alex de Minaur eliminated from US Open men’s singles.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:21:39 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 September 2024</title><description>The federal government acknowledges the latest economic news will likely be bad; a Russian missile strike kills at least 51 people in Ukraine; and, in sport, Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez, announces his international retirement.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240904150426-assyrian-040924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-bac6-defa-a3fd-fbefbe240000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2890848"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-bac6-defa-a3fd-fbefbe240000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-september-2024/lgdi2f019</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government acknowledges the latest economic news will likely be bad; a Russian missile strike kills at least 51 people in Ukraine; and, in sport, Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez, announces his international retirement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government acknowledges the latest economic news will likely be bad; a Russian missile strike kills at least 51 people in Ukraine; and, in sport, Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez, announces his international retirement.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:05</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:06:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 3 September 2024</title><description>ASIO Director Mike Burgess says his comments on Palestinian visa vetting have been misconstrued; Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must control the Philadelphi corridor; and, in sport, Rafael Nadal defends Jannik Sinner over doping allegations.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240904135849-assyrian-030924-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-ba89-defa-a3fd-fbedc9730000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11845272"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-ba89-defa-a3fd-fbedc9730000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-3-september-2024/gvdh7kpjz</link><itunes:subtitle>ASIO Director Mike Burgess says his comments on Palestinian visa vetting have been misconstrued; Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must control the Philadelphi corridor; and, in sport, Rafael Nadal defends Jannik Sinner over doping allegations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>ASIO Director Mike Burgess says his comments on Palestinian visa vetting have been misconstrued; Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must control the Philadelphi corridor; and, in sport, Rafael Nadal defends Jannik Sinner over doping allegations.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:08:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is dental health care expensive in Australia?</title><description>Understanding how dental care works in Australia can be crucial for maintaining your health and well-being. Learn how to access dental services, the costs involved, and some essential dental health tips to keep you and your family smile bright.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240903233700-assyrian-48e07187-7e6e-4e8c-85d1-e2d148f29f81.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-b67b-d841-a9ff-b7ffebaa0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11352113"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-b67b-d841-a9ff-b7ffebaa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/why-is-dental-health-care-expensive-in-australia/tojestfjl</link><itunes:subtitle>Understanding how dental care works in Australia can be crucial for maintaining your health and well-being. Learn how to access dental services, the costs involved, and some essential dental health tips to keep you and your family smile bright.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Understanding how dental care works in Australia can be crucial for maintaining your health and well-being. Learn how to access dental services, the costs involved, and some essential dental health tips to keep you and your family smile bright.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211402-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:49</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211402-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:58:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Marriage and divorce issues in the diaspora</title><description>The Chaldean Cultural Lounge, in collaboration with the Chaldean Catholic Church in Melbourne, has arranged a lecture addressing marriage and divorce issues within diaspora communities. Writer and activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke with SBS, discussing the evolving dynamics of marriage relationships and their impact on families. He also elaborated on the Catholic Church's stance on divorce.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240903214857-assyrian-cbd75a24-1d91-4762-93d8-296cc0f0897f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-b140-dd7f-a9db-f9eee7660000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12655104"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-b140-dd7f-a9db-f9eee7660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/marriage-and-divorce-issues-in-the-diaspora/x6jorkftj</link><itunes:subtitle>The Chaldean Cultural Lounge, in collaboration with the Chaldean Catholic Church in Melbourne, has arranged a lecture addressing marriage and divorce issues within diaspora communities. Writer and activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke with SBS, discussing the evolving dynamics of marriage relationships and their impact on families. He also elaborated on the Catholic Church's stance on divorce.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Chaldean Cultural Lounge, in collaboration with the Chaldean Catholic Church in Melbourne, has arranged a lecture addressing marriage and divorce issues within diaspora communities. Writer and activist Youhana Bidaweed spoke with SBS, discussing the evolving dynamics of marriage relationships and their impact on families. He also elaborated on the Catholic Church's stance on divorce.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:04:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Evan Yako to launch new album at Opera House concert</title><description>Evan Yako has surprised the community with the release of his new album, 6774 Assyria Ave Jazz Town, and a second concert at the Sydney Opera House on 30 November 2024. The album includes a fresh arrangement of the traditional Assyrian song Raweh and features three popular songs, originally in English, now translated and performed in both Assyrian and English. The album will be launched at the concert.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240903212300-assyrian-3be04b57-a09f-4ac0-969e-b8582ca8fe0c.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-b158-defa-a3fd-f1fd52300000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14969393"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-b158-defa-a3fd-f1fd52300000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/evan-yako-to-launch-new-album-at-opera-house-concert/7ksoe0g80</link><itunes:subtitle>Evan Yako has surprised the community with the release of his new album, 6774 Assyria Ave Jazz Town, and a second concert at the Sydney Opera House on 30 November 2024. The album includes a fresh arrangement of the traditional Assyrian song Raweh and features three popular songs, originally in English, now translated and performed in both Assyrian and English. The album will be launched at the concert.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Evan Yako has surprised the community with the release of his new album, 6774 Assyria Ave Jazz Town, and a second concert at the Sydney Opera House on 30 November 2024. The album includes a fresh arrangement of the traditional Assyrian song Raweh and features three popular songs, originally in English, now translated and performed in both Assyrian and English. The album will be launched at the concert.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:36:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 3 September 2024</title><description>The UN says the campaign to vaccinate Gaza's children against polio is underway; Israel's main union group has ordered a nationwide general strike; and, in sport, Australia celebrates its best day yet at the Paris Paralympic Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240902120743-assyrian-030924-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-b06f-dfe2-a1d3-bb6fe7e00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3311904"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-b06f-dfe2-a1d3-bb6fe7e00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-3-september-2024/n3mk9k8do</link><itunes:subtitle>The UN says the campaign to vaccinate Gaza's children against polio is underway; Israel's main union group has ordered a nationwide general strike; and, in sport, Australia celebrates its best day yet at the Paris Paralympic Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The UN says the campaign to vaccinate Gaza's children against polio is underway; Israel's main union group has ordered a nationwide general strike; and, in sport, Australia celebrates its best day yet at the Paris Paralympic Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:59:33 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; Temporary ceasefire in Gaza to allow medicine for children of Gaza; Thousands of construction union workers demonstrate in the capital streets of Australia</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240831182925-assyrian-310824-news-bulletin-podcast.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-a627-d729-adff-b7bf87250000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10300032"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-a627-d729-adff-b7bf87250000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/jpfdx53r1</link><itunes:subtitle>Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; Temporary ceasefire in Gaza to allow medicine for children of Gaza; Thousands of construction union workers demonstrate in the capital streets of Australia</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; Temporary ceasefire in Gaza to allow medicine for children of Gaza; Thousands of construction union workers demonstrate in the capital streets of Australia</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 18:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fairfield City Council mayoral race in full swing</title><description>The Fairfield City Council elections will be held on 14 September. NSW council elections are held every four years. Basim Shamaon is running for mayor of Fairfield, focusing on infrastructure and homelessness. The other mayoral candidate is the current mayor, Frank Carbone, emphasising his passion for the city and commitment to further achievements beyond his previous accomplishments. Both seek to improve Fairfield.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240831180709-assyrian-053ea39a-91ae-40ef-bf4c-befe1521c335.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-a123-d729-adff-b3bf6cbb0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="37985656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-a123-d729-adff-b3bf6cbb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fairfield-city-council-mayoral-race-in-full-swing/pygom812o</link><itunes:subtitle>The Fairfield City Council elections will be held on 14 September. NSW council elections are held every four years. Basim Shamaon is running for mayor of Fairfield, focusing on infrastructure and homelessness. The other mayoral candidate is the current mayor, Frank Carbone, emphasising his passion for the city and commitment to further achievements beyond his previous accomplishments. Both seek to improve Fairfield.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Fairfield City Council elections will be held on 14 September. NSW council elections are held every four years. Basim Shamaon is running for mayor of Fairfield, focusing on infrastructure and homelessness. The other mayoral candidate is the current mayor, Frank Carbone, emphasising his passion for the city and commitment to further achievements beyond his previous accomplishments. Both seek to improve Fairfield.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:32:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:48:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 August 2024</title><description>The PM is caught on camera joking with a US representative about halving the cost of the Pacific policing initiative; Treasurer Jim Chalmers says decision to exclude questions around LGBTIQ+ identity in the Census was to avoid division; and, in sport, three Australian tennis champions crash out on day three of the US Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240829155741-assyrian-290824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-9caa-d729-adff-9fbe655c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3652200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-9caa-d729-adff-9fbe655c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-august-2024/6hkuonyow</link><itunes:subtitle>The PM is caught on camera joking with a US representative about halving the cost of the Pacific policing initiative; Treasurer Jim Chalmers says decision to exclude questions around LGBTIQ+ identity in the Census was to avoid division; and, in sport, three Australian tennis champions crash out on day three of the US Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The PM is caught on camera joking with a US representative about halving the cost of the Pacific policing initiative; Treasurer Jim Chalmers says decision to exclude questions around LGBTIQ+ identity in the Census was to avoid division; and, in sport, three Australian tennis champions crash out on day three of the US Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:25</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:48:32 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 27 August 2024</title><description>Government to limit the number of international student places for next year; Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin has become the first Australian winner at the US Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828162506-assyrian-270824-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-979c-dfe2-a1d3-9fdd0e680000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12806424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-979c-dfe2-a1d3-9fdd0e680000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-27-august-2024/9579141e8</link><itunes:subtitle>Government to limit the number of international student places for next year; Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin has become the first Australian winner at the US Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Government to limit the number of international student places for next year; Opposition leader Peter Dutton hits back at the Treasurer's comments that he is the "most divisive" party leader; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin has become the first Australian winner at the US Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:15:36 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 28 August 2024</title><description>The Prime Minister says Australia has secured support for the Pacific Policing Initiative; mixed reactions from university leaders to new cap on international student numbers; and, in tennis, Kokkinakis joins fellow Australians to advance through to the second round of the US Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828162503-assyrian-280824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-9796-dfe2-a1d3-9fd7b6060000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3898536"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-9796-dfe2-a1d3-9fd7b6060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-28-august-2024/dceeq5mln</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister says Australia has secured support for the Pacific Policing Initiative; mixed reactions from university leaders to new cap on international student numbers; and, in tennis, Kokkinakis joins fellow Australians to advance through to the second round of the US Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister says Australia has secured support for the Pacific Policing Initiative; mixed reactions from university leaders to new cap on international student numbers; and, in tennis, Kokkinakis joins fellow Australians to advance through to the second round of the US Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:10:30 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Learn English: Getting a haircut</title><description>Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828161324-assyrian-0fe399cb-f79b-4f3f-9ee6-f653c8f61f10.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-972f-d96a-afbf-dfbf0a780000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16380209"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-972f-d96a-afbf-dfbf0a780000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-learn-english-getting-a-haircut/imsivb8r5</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:02:52 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines could be forced to pay compensation for delayed or cancelled flights</title><description>Australian airline passengers could receive compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, under new reforms. The government plans to set up an Aviation Industry Scheme with an independent ombudsman and a Charter of Customer Rights.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828153631-assyrian-270824-alc-feature-airline-reforms.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-9709-d729-adff-97bd9e9f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5508144"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-9709-d729-adff-97bd9e9f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/airlines-could-be-forced-to-pay-compensation-for-delayed-or-cancelled-flights/v2hf7psr3</link><itunes:subtitle>Australian airline passengers could receive compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, under new reforms. The government plans to set up an Aviation Industry Scheme with an independent ombudsman and a Charter of Customer Rights.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australian airline passengers could receive compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, under new reforms. The government plans to set up an Aviation Industry Scheme with an independent ombudsman and a Charter of Customer Rights.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:38:41 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the unwritten rules in the Australian workplace?</title><description>In Australia, workplace codes of conduct differ from company to company, but some standard unwritten rules are generally followed in most businesses and industries. There are also a few unspoken rules in the Australian workplace that can evolve into a set of social norms. Here is how to navigate and familiarise yourself with these unwritten rules when starting a new job.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828151300-assyrian-edd1e856-372b-44c1-aa8f-ae99f6d12faa.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-96d8-d729-adff-97fcd9aa0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10826033"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-96d8-d729-adff-97fcd9aa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-are-the-unwritten-rules-in-the-australian-workplace/f0sy1rk0x</link><itunes:subtitle>In Australia, workplace codes of conduct differ from company to company, but some standard unwritten rules are generally followed in most businesses and industries. There are also a few unspoken rules in the Australian workplace that can evolve into a set of social norms. Here is how to navigate and familiarise yourself with these unwritten rules when starting a new job.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Australia, workplace codes of conduct differ from company to company, but some standard unwritten rules are generally followed in most businesses and industries. There are also a few unspoken rules in the Australian workplace that can evolve into a set of social norms. Here is how to navigate and familiarise yourself with these unwritten rules when starting a new job.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>unset</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211409-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg"/><itunes:duration>00:11:17</itunes:duration><podcast:images srcset="https://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20251203211409-urlhttp3A2F2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.jpg 1280w"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the cost of living affecting social cohesion?</title><description>According to recent research, the biggest concern facing Australians today is the economy, and it’s causing ruptures within our society.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828141832-assyrian-260824-sbs-examins-cost-of-living.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-8d0d-dfe2-a1d3-9f4d58270000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6142920"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-8d0d-dfe2-a1d3-9f4d58270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/is-the-cost-of-living-affecting-social-cohesion/htj3ira2g</link><itunes:subtitle>According to recent research, the biggest concern facing Australians today is the economy, and it’s causing ruptures within our society.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>According to recent research, the biggest concern facing Australians today is the economy, and it’s causing ruptures within our society.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:18:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Writer calls out Assyrian media for not tackling crucial, topical issues</title><description>Linguist and writer, Dr Robin Bet-Shmuel, is a member of the Iraqi Scientists Committee and former general director of Syriac Culture and Arts — Northern Iraq. He is critical of what he believes is a lack of seriousness in global Assyrian media and is disappointed by their failure to address critical issues affecting Assyrians worldwide.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240828132942-assyrian-1ab0158d-a3cc-4392-981a-7b20c0e8ed97.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-8c6c-d96a-afbf-ddfef2da0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15405257"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-8c6c-d96a-afbf-ddfef2da0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/writer-calls-out-assyrian-media-for-not-tackling-crucial-topical-issues/7n05b27cl</link><itunes:subtitle>Linguist and writer, Dr Robin Bet-Shmuel, is a member of the Iraqi Scientists Committee and former general director of Syriac Culture and Arts — Northern Iraq. He is critical of what he believes is a lack of seriousness in global Assyrian media and is disappointed by their failure to address critical issues affecting Assyrians worldwide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Linguist and writer, Dr Robin Bet-Shmuel, is a member of the Iraqi Scientists Committee and former general director of Syriac Culture and Arts — Northern Iraq. He is critical of what he believes is a lack of seriousness in global Assyrian media and is disappointed by their failure to address critical issues affecting Assyrians worldwide.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:53:22 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 August 2024</title><description>Workers now have the right to ignore work communications when they're not at work after new laws come into force; 'It's over' says Hezbollah after heavy cross-fire with Israel; and, in cycling, Ben O’Connor has extended his lead in the Vuelta a España.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240826120627-assyrian-260824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-8c5b-d002-ab9f-aefbc8520000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3217584"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-8c5b-d002-ab9f-aefbc8520000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-august-2024/a2slerr8u</link><itunes:subtitle>Workers now have the right to ignore work communications when they're not at work after new laws come into force; 'It's over' says Hezbollah after heavy cross-fire with Israel; and, in cycling, Ben O’Connor has extended his lead in the Vuelta a España.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Workers now have the right to ignore work communications when they're not at work after new laws come into force; 'It's over' says Hezbollah after heavy cross-fire with Israel; and, in cycling, Ben O’Connor has extended his lead in the Vuelta a España.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:53:15 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>An upgraded defence agreement hailed as the "most significant" deal between Australia and Indonesia; new research from the University of Sydney could be a game changer for premature babies with underdeveloped lungs; and, in sport, an emotional Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240824182720-assyrian-240824-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-784c-d169-afbf-fd5e5b0b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11213928"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-784c-d169-afbf-fd5e5b0b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/19aps81fl</link><itunes:subtitle>An upgraded defence agreement hailed as the "most significant" deal between Australia and Indonesia; new research from the University of Sydney could be a game changer for premature babies with underdeveloped lungs; and, in sport, an emotional Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An upgraded defence agreement hailed as the "most significant" deal between Australia and Indonesia; new research from the University of Sydney could be a game changer for premature babies with underdeveloped lungs; and, in sport, an emotional Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:22:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The problem of 'subscription traps'</title><description>Australians are confronting so-called subscription traps, with 75 per cent revealing they have had some form of negative experience trying to cancel a subscription. A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre also found 3 per cent of Australians have felt pressured into keeping a subscription they wanted to cancel and that Australia's consumer laws are falling behind other countries.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240823132552-assyrian-240824-feature-subscription-trap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-7d2c-d45d-a5b7-7dae90e00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9050664"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-7d2c-d45d-a5b7-7dae90e00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-problem-of-subscription-traps/t7r5zfgt6</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians are confronting so-called subscription traps, with 75 per cent revealing they have had some form of negative experience trying to cancel a subscription. A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre also found 3 per cent of Australians have felt pressured into keeping a subscription they wanted to cancel and that Australia's consumer laws are falling behind other countries.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians are confronting so-called subscription traps, with 75 per cent revealing they have had some form of negative experience trying to cancel a subscription. A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre also found 3 per cent of Australians have felt pressured into keeping a subscription they wanted to cancel and that Australia's consumer laws are falling behind other countries.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:03:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Support systems at breaking point amid family violence crisis</title><description>Support systems to help victims of domestic violence and family violence are at breaking point amid a national crisis. That's the message from the national commissioner, who has appealed for men to take more responsibility for changing the harrowing statistics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240823130604-assyrian-240824-feature-domestic-violence.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-7d28-d169-afbf-fd3e78fa0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7518672"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-7d28-d169-afbf-fd3e78fa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/support-systems-at-breaking-point-amid-family-violence-crisis/09ffk0su1</link><itunes:subtitle>Support systems to help victims of domestic violence and family violence are at breaking point amid a national crisis. That's the message from the national commissioner, who has appealed for men to take more responsibility for changing the harrowing statistics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Support systems to help victims of domestic violence and family violence are at breaking point amid a national crisis. That's the message from the national commissioner, who has appealed for men to take more responsibility for changing the harrowing statistics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:58:53 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 August 2024</title><description>Aboriginal tenants launch a class action over 'substandard' public housing; health authorities in Victoria are reporting a rise in the number of people contracting mpox; and, in cycling, Australia's Kaden Groves misses out on a second win at this year's La Vuelta a Espana.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240822120611-assyrian-220824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-77c1-d897-adb3-f7ede30c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3729744"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-77c1-d897-adb3-f7ede30c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-august-2024/y5ikkgi32</link><itunes:subtitle>Aboriginal tenants launch a class action over 'substandard' public housing; health authorities in Victoria are reporting a rise in the number of people contracting mpox; and, in cycling, Australia's Kaden Groves misses out on a second win at this year's La Vuelta a Espana.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Aboriginal tenants launch a class action over 'substandard' public housing; health authorities in Victoria are reporting a rise in the number of people contracting mpox; and, in cycling, Australia's Kaden Groves misses out on a second win at this year's La Vuelta a Espana.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:47:46 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 21 August 2024</title><description>Progress report on Australia's efforts to end gender-based violence released today; Crowded House to headline the last-ever Bluesfest; and, in sport, Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner escapes suspension, after testing positive for steroids earlier this year.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240821120451-assyrian-210824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-7297-d897-adb3-f2bfd4860000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3158712"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-7297-d897-adb3-f2bfd4860000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-21-august-2024/q6i1nytrn</link><itunes:subtitle>Progress report on Australia's efforts to end gender-based violence released today; Crowded House to headline the last-ever Bluesfest; and, in sport, Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner escapes suspension, after testing positive for steroids earlier this year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Progress report on Australia's efforts to end gender-based violence released today; Crowded House to headline the last-ever Bluesfest; and, in sport, Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner escapes suspension, after testing positive for steroids earlier this year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:44:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine destroys second bridge in Russia's Kursk region</title><description>Ukraine claims it has destroyed a second bridge in Russia's Kursk region as its troops continue to advance deeper into Russian territory. Russia has condemned the incursion, evacuating over 8,000 residents from the area as its forces make gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing several villages.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240820144459-assyrian-200824-alc-ukraine.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-6971-d6f9-adf3-fff78bbb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8918184"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-6971-d6f9-adf3-fff78bbb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ukraine-destroys-second-bridge-in-russias-kursk-region/s6q3y25r8</link><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine claims it has destroyed a second bridge in Russia's Kursk region as its troops continue to advance deeper into Russian territory. Russia has condemned the incursion, evacuating over 8,000 residents from the area as its forces make gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing several villages.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ukraine claims it has destroyed a second bridge in Russia's Kursk region as its troops continue to advance deeper into Russian territory. Russia has condemned the incursion, evacuating over 8,000 residents from the area as its forces make gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing several villages.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:40:46 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Multicultural group adds voice to calls for complete gambling ad ban</title><description>A multicultural organisation is supporting calls from anti-gambling advocates for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The Multicultural Communities Council (MCC) of New South Wales says culturally and linguistically diverse people are especially vulnerable, and nothing less than a complete ban is acceptable.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240820144459-assyrian-200824-alc-gambling-ban.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-6a17-d6f9-adf3-ffd778270000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7853328"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-6a17-d6f9-adf3-ffd778270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/multicultural-group-adds-voice-to-calls-for-complete-gambling-ad-ban/8d78znhcz</link><itunes:subtitle>A multicultural organisation is supporting calls from anti-gambling advocates for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The Multicultural Communities Council (MCC) of New South Wales says culturally and linguistically diverse people are especially vulnerable, and nothing less than a complete ban is acceptable.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A multicultural organisation is supporting calls from anti-gambling advocates for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The Multicultural Communities Council (MCC) of New South Wales says culturally and linguistically diverse people are especially vulnerable, and nothing less than a complete ban is acceptable.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:40:26 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 20 August 2024</title><description>The Minister for Social Services is pleased the Opposition agreed to pass a bill appointing an administrator to a construction union; new analysis shows Australians in most common jobs cannot comfortably afford their own homes; and, in cycling, one of Australia's greatest cyclists to swap nationalities for future international events.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240820144507-assyrian-200824-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-6e11-d414-a7bd-ffd597330000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10687632"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-6e11-d414-a7bd-ffd597330000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-20-august-2024/cs0t8m8fu</link><itunes:subtitle>The Minister for Social Services is pleased the Opposition agreed to pass a bill appointing an administrator to a construction union; new analysis shows Australians in most common jobs cannot comfortably afford their own homes; and, in cycling, one of Australia's greatest cyclists to swap nationalities for future international events.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Minister for Social Services is pleased the Opposition agreed to pass a bill appointing an administrator to a construction union; new analysis shows Australians in most common jobs cannot comfortably afford their own homes; and, in cycling, one of Australia's greatest cyclists to swap nationalities for future international events.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:39:37 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Free citizenship test classes at the Assyrian Resource Centre</title><description>Carmen Lazar of the Assyrian Resource Centre explains that the centre offers citizenship test preparation classes to assist new applicants. According to Mrs Lazar, these courses have been highly successful in helping participants pass the exam.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240820144509-assyrian-2c770c95-2a93-4fbd-8746-61ab379a9c6e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-694d-d897-adb3-f96d4d820000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16446257"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-694d-d897-adb3-f96d4d820000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/free-citizenship-test-classes-at-the-assyrian-resource-centre/z9qg7fug1</link><itunes:subtitle>Carmen Lazar of the Assyrian Resource Centre explains that the centre offers citizenship test preparation classes to assist new applicants. According to Mrs Lazar, these courses have been highly successful in helping participants pass the exam.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Carmen Lazar of the Assyrian Resource Centre explains that the centre offers citizenship test preparation classes to assist new applicants. According to Mrs Lazar, these courses have been highly successful in helping participants pass the exam.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:25:09 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to protect your home from Australia’s common pests</title><description>Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all year and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for. Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal with them.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240820130616-assyrian-ab56cc42-433c-4ba7-b4e6-03756e3be67b.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-6da6-d414-a7bd-fdf61ffd0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9943601"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-6da6-d414-a7bd-fdf61ffd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-to-protect-your-home-from-australias-common-pests/q5x9mc0md</link><itunes:subtitle>Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all year and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for. Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal with them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all year and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for. Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal with them.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:47:26 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 19 August 2024</title><description>Ministerial powers to place the CFMEU into administration could be available within days; Ukraine plans to create a buffer zone in Russia's Kursk region; and, in sports, Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240819092346-assyrian-190824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-67bd-d897-adb3-f7bddc630000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3565080"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-67bd-d897-adb3-f7bddc630000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-19-august-2024/ggxvszjh8</link><itunes:subtitle>Ministerial powers to place the CFMEU into administration could be available within days; Ukraine plans to create a buffer zone in Russia's Kursk region; and, in sports, Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Ministerial powers to place the CFMEU into administration could be available within days; Ukraine plans to create a buffer zone in Russia's Kursk region; and, in sports, Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:10:07 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>** Ceasefire talks underway as Gaza death toll exceeds 40,000; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; And in tennis, Naomi Osaka anxious about her performance as she returns from maternity leave.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240816124823-assyrian-170824-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-5905-d6f9-adf3-dfd7ddab0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12422688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-5905-d6f9-adf3-dfd7ddab0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/meyghyirn</link><itunes:subtitle>** Ceasefire talks underway as Gaza death toll exceeds 40,000; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; And in tennis, Naomi Osaka anxious about her performance as she returns from maternity leave.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>** Ceasefire talks underway as Gaza death toll exceeds 40,000; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; And in tennis, Naomi Osaka anxious about her performance as she returns from maternity leave.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:34:38 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'A menace that knows no boundaries': WHO declares mpox emergency</title><description>The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240815164706-assyrian-170824-alc-feature-mpox.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-54c0-d414-a7bd-d5d47da60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8227080"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-54c0-d414-a7bd-d5d47da60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-menace-that-knows-no-boundaries-who-declares-mpox-emergency/42u419xak</link><itunes:subtitle>The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:42:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Multiculturalism to get a make-over</title><description>Fifty years ago, Labor minister Al Grassby urged Australians to embrace a growing multicultural identity. Now, a sweeping review has examined the state of Australia's multicultural society.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240815140558-assyrian-170824-alc-feature-multi-culturalism.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-5429-d4a9-a59f-7ceb653c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5557320"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-5429-d4a9-a59f-7ceb653c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/multiculturalism-to-get-a-make-over/jt5ms1auc</link><itunes:subtitle>Fifty years ago, Labor minister Al Grassby urged Australians to embrace a growing multicultural identity. Now, a sweeping review has examined the state of Australia's multicultural society.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Fifty years ago, Labor minister Al Grassby urged Australians to embrace a growing multicultural identity. Now, a sweeping review has examined the state of Australia's multicultural society.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:58:16 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 August 2024</title><description>The United States expects Gaza ceasefire talks to proceed despite Hamas' absence; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; and, in tennis, French prosecutors have opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by boxing champion Imane Khelif.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240815100532-assyrian-150824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-5343-d7ab-afd1-f353381a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3537072"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-5343-d7ab-afd1-f353381a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-august-2024/i6dd3af5r</link><itunes:subtitle>The United States expects Gaza ceasefire talks to proceed despite Hamas' absence; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; and, in tennis, French prosecutors have opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by boxing champion Imane Khelif.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The United States expects Gaza ceasefire talks to proceed despite Hamas' absence; Peter Dutton rejects suggestions he's a racist after calls to block refugees fleeing Gaza from entering Australia; and, in tennis, French prosecutors have opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by boxing champion Imane Khelif.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:43:52 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 13 August 2024</title><description>A doctor announces he will run against Immigration Minister Tony Burke in the safe Labor seat of Watson; human rights advocates urge respect for rules of war on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions; and, in sports, Australian athletes prepare for the Paralympic Games.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240815084426-assyrian-130824-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-5300-dfa2-afb3-77af932a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11716176"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-5300-dfa2-afb3-77af932a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-13-august-2024/a81kzyelh</link><itunes:subtitle>A doctor announces he will run against Immigration Minister Tony Burke in the safe Labor seat of Watson; human rights advocates urge respect for rules of war on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions; and, in sports, Australian athletes prepare for the Paralympic Games.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A doctor announces he will run against Immigration Minister Tony Burke in the safe Labor seat of Watson; human rights advocates urge respect for rules of war on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions; and, in sports, Australian athletes prepare for the Paralympic Games.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:36:28 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 14 August 2024</title><description>Cheers for Australia's Olympians as they return home from Paris; Bluesfest to end after 35 years; and, in AFL, Melbourne’s Alex Neal-Bullen requests a trade to South Australian club.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240814162535-assyrian-140824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4f88-de38-a9db-ff8856e20000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3231600"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4f88-de38-a9db-ff8856e20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-14-august-2024/vrnndyumk</link><itunes:subtitle>Cheers for Australia's Olympians as they return home from Paris; Bluesfest to end after 35 years; and, in AFL, Melbourne’s Alex Neal-Bullen requests a trade to South Australian club.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Cheers for Australia's Olympians as they return home from Paris; Bluesfest to end after 35 years; and, in AFL, Melbourne’s Alex Neal-Bullen requests a trade to South Australian club.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:21:36 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israel orders one of largest evacuations as Hamas pushes for ceasefire</title><description>Israel has forced at least 75,000 Palestinians to evacuate Khan Younis once again in one of the largest evacuation orders since October. Meanwhile, Hamas says mediators must present a ceasefire plan based on the one proposed by US President Joe Biden earlier this year instead of commencing new negotiations.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240814154610-assyrian-130824-israel-attack-on-schools.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4f5d-d207-abf5-5f5dce060000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7930728"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4f5d-d207-abf5-5f5dce060000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/israel-orders-one-of-largest-evacuations-as-hamas-pushes-for-ceasefire/h9ieml5cu</link><itunes:subtitle>Israel has forced at least 75,000 Palestinians to evacuate Khan Younis once again in one of the largest evacuation orders since October. Meanwhile, Hamas says mediators must present a ceasefire plan based on the one proposed by US President Joe Biden earlier this year instead of commencing new negotiations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Israel has forced at least 75,000 Palestinians to evacuate Khan Younis once again in one of the largest evacuation orders since October. Meanwhile, Hamas says mediators must present a ceasefire plan based on the one proposed by US President Joe Biden earlier this year instead of commencing new negotiations.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:37:36 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - Discussing the news</title><description>Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-learn-english/20240814152525-assyrian-98a4805c-9fee-4c60-abb0-a0692eedbf56.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4f31-d207-abf5-5f3dd33e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16108721"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4f31-d207-abf5-5f3dd33e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-discussing-the-news/qmye4jqnw</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:17:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Resilience and faith: Commemorating Assyrian Martyrs Day</title><description>Assyrians commemorate the Simele Massacre on 7 August, honouring the victims of 1933 and other atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire in 1915. The event reflects on their tragic history and the importance of preserving faith and heritage, with community leaders emphasising justice, resilience, and gratitude for freedom in Australia. The event was organised by the Assyrian Democratic Movement — Sydney.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240814142629-assyrian-5cb549b4-671c-4bbc-bcc2-8c745e61a573.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4f0e-d207-abf5-5f0e360c0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="20366513"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4f0e-d207-abf5-5f0e360c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/resilience-and-faith-commemorating-assyrian-martyrs-day/9cn2r1xmk</link><itunes:subtitle>Assyrians commemorate the Simele Massacre on 7 August, honouring the victims of 1933 and other atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire in 1915. The event reflects on their tragic history and the importance of preserving faith and heritage, with community leaders emphasising justice, resilience, and gratitude for freedom in Australia. The event was organised by the Assyrian Democratic Movement — Sydney.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Assyrians commemorate the Simele Massacre on 7 August, honouring the victims of 1933 and other atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire in 1915. The event reflects on their tragic history and the importance of preserving faith and heritage, with community leaders emphasising justice, resilience, and gratitude for freedom in Australia. The event was organised by the Assyrian Democratic Movement — Sydney.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:21:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:18:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Embracing the wisdom of traditional Indigenous medicine</title><description>Understanding and respecting Indigenous knowledge of medicine may be the key to providing more holistic and culturally sensitive care in today's healthcare settings.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240814122500-assyrian-9bd3b24b-1254-452e-ae45-3f232e3b6e39.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4ea5-d7ab-afd1-eef5553f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13223345"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4ea5-d7ab-afd1-eef5553f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/embracing-the-wisdom-of-traditional-indigenous-medicine/ltardgsdd</link><itunes:subtitle>Understanding and respecting Indigenous knowledge of medicine may be the key to providing more holistic and culturally sensitive care in today's healthcare settings.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Understanding and respecting Indigenous knowledge of medicine may be the key to providing more holistic and culturally sensitive care in today's healthcare settings.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:17:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mulada Aprim's ambition as a new migrant in Australia</title><description>Mulada Aprim has been in Australia for two months after migrating with his parents from Iraq. He plans to continue his studies in peace and human rights, which he began in Iraq. In his first appearance within the community, Aprim recited a poem in honour of Assyrian Martyrs Day, which was warmly received by those attending the Assyrian Democratic Movement's commemoration event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240813132647-assyrian-080924-molada-aprim.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-3606-dfa2-afb3-77af4f510000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="6617784"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-3606-dfa2-afb3-77af4f510000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/mulada-aprims-ambition-as-a-new-migrant-in-australia/yqylot1az</link><itunes:subtitle>Mulada Aprim has been in Australia for two months after migrating with his parents from Iraq. He plans to continue his studies in peace and human rights, which he began in Iraq. 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In his first appearance within the community, Aprim recited a poem in honour of Assyrian Martyrs Day, which was warmly received by those attending the Assyrian Democratic Movement's commemoration event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:13:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 12 August 2024</title><description>A pilot dead after a helicopter crashes into the roof of a hotel in Queensland; Early voting begins ahead of the Northern Territory election next week; And in sport, Top breakdancing judge praises Australian b-girl Raygun's kangaroo move for originality.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240812132421-assyrian-120824-newsflas.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-4493-d207-abf5-559f4a2f0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3387744"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-4493-d207-abf5-559f4a2f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-12-august-2024/3syt79b86</link><itunes:subtitle>A pilot dead after a helicopter crashes into the roof of a hotel in Queensland; Early voting begins ahead of the Northern Territory election next week; And in sport, Top breakdancing judge praises Australian b-girl Raygun's kangaroo move for originality.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A pilot dead after a helicopter crashes into the roof of a hotel in Queensland; Early voting begins ahead of the Northern Territory election next week; And in sport, Top breakdancing judge praises Australian b-girl Raygun's kangaroo move for originality.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:17:47 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Medallist and flag-bearer Jess Fox elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission; protests continue in the United Kingdom and in sport; Australian Matt Richardson is through to the sprint semi-finals at Olympic track cycling.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240810184407-assyrian-090824-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-3525-de38-a9db-b52d94a10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12749568"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-3525-de38-a9db-b52d94a10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/vntbl1lqe</link><itunes:subtitle>Medallist and flag-bearer Jess Fox elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission; protests continue in the United Kingdom and in sport; Australian Matt Richardson is through to the sprint semi-finals at Olympic track cycling.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Medallist and flag-bearer Jess Fox elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission; protests continue in the United Kingdom and in sport; Australian Matt Richardson is through to the sprint semi-finals at Olympic track cycling.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:24:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Remembering Gorial Shimoun: Celebrated Assyrian writer and media personality</title><description>SBS Assyrian honours the memory of Gorial Shimoun, an esteemed Assyrian writer, theatre director, songwriter, and media personality, who passed away on 6 August, 2024, in Jordan. We interviewed Yousipos Sarkis, a Sydney-based writer and researcher of Assyrian music, and a close friend of Shimoun's during the 1970s and 1980s. Sarkis shared insights into Shimoun's achievements and creative contributions</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240808162544-assyrian-411b19e6-512a-430e-b509-8bb8728cfb37.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-308e-d7ab-afd1-f2de76010000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="17943857"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-308e-d7ab-afd1-f2de76010000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/remembering-gorial-shimoun-celebrated-assyrian-writer-and-media-personality/jy3zbxz0i</link><itunes:subtitle>SBS Assyrian honours the memory of Gorial Shimoun, an esteemed Assyrian writer, theatre director, songwriter, and media personality, who passed away on 6 August, 2024, in Jordan. 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Key steps you need to take</title><description>Experts say that dealing with bullying behaviours is never easy but always necessary, as the harm caused can impact children for years. To provide up-to-date advice on supporting a child experiencing bullying at school or online, we consult specialists in education, psychology, and cyberbullying response.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240808134420-assyrian-australia-explained-bullying-080824.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2ff8-de38-a9db-bff8eedf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11395992"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2ff8-de38-a9db-bff8eedf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/is-your-child-being-bullied-at-school-or-online-key-steps-you-need-to-take/pzh805il5</link><itunes:subtitle>Experts say that dealing with bullying behaviours is never easy but always necessary, as the harm caused can impact children for years. To provide up-to-date advice on supporting a child experiencing bullying at school or online, we consult specialists in education, psychology, and cyberbullying response.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Experts say that dealing with bullying behaviours is never easy but always necessary, as the harm caused can impact children for years. To provide up-to-date advice on supporting a child experiencing bullying at school or online, we consult specialists in education, psychology, and cyberbullying response.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:26:56 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 7 August 2024</title><description>A five-day tour of key battleground states for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz; At least 100 facing charges over the rioting in the U-K. And Australia has broken the men's team pursuit world record at the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240807132423-assyrian-070824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2ad8-d207-abf5-3bdcc01e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3183864"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2ad8-d207-abf5-3bdcc01e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-7-august-2024/ukwggl5jm</link><itunes:subtitle>A five-day tour of key battleground states for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz; At least 100 facing charges over the rioting in the U-K. And Australia has broken the men's team pursuit world record at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A five-day tour of key battleground states for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz; At least 100 facing charges over the rioting in the U-K. And Australia has broken the men's team pursuit world record at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:02</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:21:34 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 6 August 2024</title><description>US stocks fall sharply over fears of a recession; more violent protests in the United Kingdom, and Australia's Noémie Fox has won the women's kayak cross final at the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240807120515-assyrian-060824-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2a8c-dfa2-afb3-7faf73ec0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10237416"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2a8c-dfa2-afb3-7faf73ec0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-6-august-2024/xrl9xqx4m</link><itunes:subtitle>US stocks fall sharply over fears of a recession; more violent protests in the United Kingdom, and Australia's Noémie Fox has won the women's kayak cross final at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US stocks fall sharply over fears of a recession; more violent protests in the United Kingdom, and Australia's Noémie Fox has won the women's kayak cross final at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:59:33 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is genocide?</title><description>'Genocide' is a powerful term — it's been called the "crime of crimes". When does large-scale violence become genocide, and why is it so difficult to prove and punish?</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240806222442-assyrian-47c1e01e-d1ed-47d2-a1bd-b3a0aaa4ee7d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2258-d78c-adb1-a6fd2d160000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9407921"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2258-d78c-adb1-a6fd2d160000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-is-genocide/cpjeu6256</link><itunes:subtitle>'Genocide' is a powerful term — it's been called the "crime of crimes". When does large-scale violence become genocide, and why is it so difficult to prove and punish?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>'Genocide' is a powerful term — it's been called the "crime of crimes". When does large-scale violence become genocide, and why is it so difficult to prove and punish?</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The legacy of the oldest living Assyrian Australian: Life in Australia</title><description>In this last episode, Mr Zkharya talks about his migration to Australia. How he managed to get his first job. Mr Zkharya talks about his involvement and service to the Assyrian community in Sydney.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240806204451-assyrian-38cfe583-fc3e-46ca-818e-be7bcd010b25.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2287-d78c-adb1-a6afac9f0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="26445233"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2287-d78c-adb1-a6afac9f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-legacy-of-the-oldest-living-assyrian-australian-life-in-australia/exg1nrzw9</link><itunes:subtitle>In this last episode, Mr Zkharya talks about his migration to Australia. How he managed to get his first job. Mr Zkharya talks about his involvement and service to the Assyrian community in Sydney.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this last episode, Mr Zkharya talks about his migration to Australia. How he managed to get his first job. Mr Zkharya talks about his involvement and service to the Assyrian community in Sydney.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:27:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:41:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>ADM to commemorate the Assyrian fallen victims of persecution</title><description>Immanuel Sada is the head of the Assyrian Democratic Movement in Sydney. He spoke to SBS Assyrian about the commemoration of the Assyrian Martyrs Day and the Assyrian martyr's monument project in Simele-Northern Iraq</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240806192513-assyrian-f0e7bc9e-5197-46ff-abd2-3f600ccc5229.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-2065-d160-afbb-366dee0e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15785009"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-2065-d160-afbb-366dee0e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/remembering-the-assyrian-fallen-victims-of-persecution/xfb1m3uvu</link><itunes:subtitle>Immanuel Sada is the head of the Assyrian Democratic Movement in Sydney. He spoke to SBS Assyrian about the commemoration of the Assyrian Martyrs Day and the Assyrian martyr's monument project in Simele-Northern Iraq</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Immanuel Sada is the head of the Assyrian Democratic Movement in Sydney. He spoke to SBS Assyrian about the commemoration of the Assyrian Martyrs Day and the Assyrian martyr's monument project in Simele-Northern Iraq</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:11:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 August 2024</title><description>Australia increases its terrorism threat level from possible to probable; Fifty cent fares for Queensland commuters starting today; And in Olympic news, Australian high jumpers claim silver and bronze - the first double podium athletics finish in decades</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240805142615-assyrian-050824-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-20bd-de08-a1f7-ecff93810000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3297240"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-20bd-de08-a1f7-ecff93810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-august-2024/6utaa90s6</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia increases its terrorism threat level from possible to probable; Fifty cent fares for Queensland commuters starting today; And in Olympic news, Australian high jumpers claim silver and bronze - the first double podium athletics finish in decades</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia increases its terrorism threat level from possible to probable; Fifty cent fares for Queensland commuters starting today; And in Olympic news, Australian high jumpers claim silver and bronze - the first double podium athletics finish in decades</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:15:34 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>mThe United Nations calls for calm after the assassination of the political leader of Hamas; Donald Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris' ethnicity; And the Matildas are out of the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240803170427-assyrian-030824-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-0baa-d6f4-ad95-1bef131c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12883752"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-0baa-d6f4-ad95-1bef131c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/unn7wx2kj</link><itunes:subtitle>mThe United Nations calls for calm after the assassination of the political leader of Hamas; Donald Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris' ethnicity; And the Matildas are out of the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>mThe United Nations calls for calm after the assassination of the political leader of Hamas; Donald Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris' ethnicity; And the Matildas are out of the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:02:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Middle East tensions skyrocket after death of Haniyeh</title><description>One of Hamas' most high ranking leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in an attack on his residence in Tehran.It comes following the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukur in Beirut from an Israeli air strike, raising tensions in the Middle East to a dangerous degree.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240802134427-assyrian-030824-alc-feature-mideast-death.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-111d-d160-afbb-171d26620000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9347496"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-111d-d160-afbb-171d26620000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/middle-east-tensions-skyrocket-after-death-of-haniyeh/gex7mjoj9</link><itunes:subtitle>One of Hamas' most high ranking leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in an attack on his residence in Tehran.It comes following the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukur in Beirut from an Israeli air strike, raising tensions in the Middle East to a dangerous degree.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>One of Hamas' most high ranking leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in an attack on his residence in Tehran.It comes following the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukur in Beirut from an Israeli air strike, raising tensions in the Middle East to a dangerous degree.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:30:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Learn English: Complaining about kids</title><description>Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240731134719-assyrian-46de09f8-f2a1-4a61-abfe-d3fc007acfc9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-06ce-d89f-a19b-cfdf047d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15005873"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-06ce-d89f-a19b-cfdf047d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-learn-english-complaining-about-kids/fju1njxll</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:38</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:33:30 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 31 July 2024</title><description>Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration with hundreds of jobs in jeopardy At least one person dead after Israel launches a strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah leader; And back-to-back Olympic gold medals for Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240731114428-assyrian-310724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-0639-d3f4-a7fd-9e3909e40000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3230808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-0639-d3f4-a7fd-9e3909e40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-31-july-2024/p0cw19diz</link><itunes:subtitle>Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration with hundreds of jobs in jeopardy At least one person dead after Israel launches a strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah leader; And back-to-back Olympic gold medals for Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration with hundreds of jobs in jeopardy At least one person dead after Israel launches a strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah leader; And back-to-back Olympic gold medals for Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:31:48 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The legacy of the oldest living Assyrian Australian: Leaving Iraq forever</title><description>In this episode, Mr Zkharya talks about leaving Iraq in 1963 to work in Kuwait. He worked there for six years and established himself in that Gulf country. In 1970, he decided to migrate to Australia and settle here for the rest of his life.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240730210604-assyrian-300724-deryawish-going-to-kuwait.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e3af-d6f4-ad94-fbef11dc0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13159496"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e3af-d6f4-ad94-fbef11dc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-legacy-of-the-oldest-living-assyrian-australian-going-to-live-in-kuwait/eg8hj2xwr</link><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Mr Zkharya talks about leaving Iraq in 1963 to work in Kuwait. He worked there for six years and established himself in that Gulf country. In 1970, he decided to migrate to Australia and settle here for the rest of his life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode, Mr Zkharya talks about leaving Iraq in 1963 to work in Kuwait. He worked there for six years and established himself in that Gulf country. In 1970, he decided to migrate to Australia and settle here for the rest of his life.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:54:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Council to commemorate Assyrian Martyrs Day</title><description>The Assyrian National Council — Australia will commemorate 7 August, the Assyrian Martyrs Day, on 4 August in 2024. Council president, Hermis Shahen, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of the day and the program of events the council had prepared.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240730194454-assyrian-300724-hermis-shahin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e3a1-d3f4-a7fc-fba94f290000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14371056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e3a1-d3f4-a7fc-fba94f290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/council-to-commemorate-assyrian-martyrs-day/nhsvbiair</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian National Council — Australia will commemorate 7 August, the Assyrian Martyrs Day, on 4 August in 2024. Council president, Hermis Shahen, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of the day and the program of events the council had prepared.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian National Council — Australia will commemorate 7 August, the Assyrian Martyrs Day, on 4 August in 2024. Council president, Hermis Shahen, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of the day and the program of events the council had prepared.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:39:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Good reasons to observe the pedestrian road rules</title><description>Every day, pedestrians across Australia break the law without knowing it. This can result penalties and occasionally accidents. Stay safe and avoid an unexpected fine by familiarising yourself with some of Australia’s common pedestrian laws.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240730154538-assyrian-ausralia-explained-pedestrian-laws.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-0217-d847-a3d1-77f75ae10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8956416"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-0217-d847-a3d1-77f75ae10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/good-reasons-to-observe-the-pedestrian-road-rules/gmp10cipc</link><itunes:subtitle>Every day, pedestrians across Australia break the law without knowing it. This can result penalties and occasionally accidents. Stay safe and avoid an unexpected fine by familiarising yourself with some of Australia’s common pedestrian laws.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Every day, pedestrians across Australia break the law without knowing it. This can result penalties and occasionally accidents. Stay safe and avoid an unexpected fine by familiarising yourself with some of Australia’s common pedestrian laws.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:07</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:38:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian news bulletin: 30 July 2024</title><description>Foreign Minister Penny Wong is visiting the Joint Security Area in the demilitarized zone on the border with North Korea. The federal government is keeping an "hour by hour" watch on regional airline Rex amid rising concerns the carrier is in financial trouble.Australian swimmer Molly O'Callaghan is not satisfied with her Paris Olympics performance, despite winning her first gold medal in an individual event.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240730152601-assyrian-300724-nws-bulletinonly.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000191-020e-d847-a3d1-77ee95890000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10475352"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000191-020e-d847-a3d1-77ee95890000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-news-bulletin-30-july-2024/he0jma8qw</link><itunes:subtitle>Foreign Minister Penny Wong is visiting the Joint Security Area in the demilitarized zone on the border with North Korea. The federal government is keeping an "hour by hour" watch on regional airline Rex amid rising concerns the carrier is in financial trouble.Australian swimmer Molly O'Callaghan is not satisfied with her Paris Olympics performance, despite winning her first gold medal in an individual event.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Foreign Minister Penny Wong is visiting the Joint Security Area in the demilitarized zone on the border with North Korea. The federal government is keeping an "hour by hour" watch on regional airline Rex amid rising concerns the carrier is in financial trouble.Australian swimmer Molly O'Callaghan is not satisfied with her Paris Olympics performance, despite winning her first gold medal in an individual event.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:19:06 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Deadly missile strike could have major consequences</title><description>A missile attack on Israel's Golan Heights has left 12 people dead, most of them children. The Israeli government have blamed military group Hezbollah for the attack and threatened to retaliate, further escalating the conflict in the region.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240729152509-assyrian-290724-alc-feature-hizbullah3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-fcea-d89f-a19a-fdff86090000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6643968"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-fcea-d89f-a19a-fdff86090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/deadly-missile-strike-could-have-major-consequences/le5trjger</link><itunes:subtitle>A missile attack on Israel's Golan Heights has left 12 people dead, most of them children. The Israeli government have blamed military group Hezbollah for the attack and threatened to retaliate, further escalating the conflict in the region.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A missile attack on Israel's Golan Heights has left 12 people dead, most of them children. The Israeli government have blamed military group Hezbollah for the attack and threatened to retaliate, further escalating the conflict in the region.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:22:49 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 July 2024</title><description>New ministers sworn in as Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench; Venezuelans in Australia say they are being dissuaded from voting; And in skateboarding, Heartbreak for Chloe Covell, as she finishes eighth in the women's final at the Olympics</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240729124457-assyrian-290724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-fc1d-d3f4-a7fc-fe1de6e30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3234264"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-fc1d-d3f4-a7fc-fe1de6e30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-july-2024/dpgfars8i</link><itunes:subtitle>New ministers sworn in as Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench; Venezuelans in Australia say they are being dissuaded from voting; And in skateboarding, Heartbreak for Chloe Covell, as she finishes eighth in the women's final at the Olympics</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>New ministers sworn in as Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench; Venezuelans in Australia say they are being dissuaded from voting; And in skateboarding, Heartbreak for Chloe Covell, as she finishes eighth in the women's final at the Olympics</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:37:42 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Netanyahu addresses US Congress, met by protests</title><description>Thousands of protesters have descended on Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of US Congress. This comes as International Criminal Court prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for Mr Netanyahu and his defence minister, as well as top Hamas officials, over alleged war crimes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240725172615-assyrian-270724-feature-bn-speech.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e8ba-d847-a3d0-fffeb2590000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7017888"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e8ba-d847-a3d0-fffeb2590000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/netanyahu-addresses-us-congress-met-by-protests/csw4xorye</link><itunes:subtitle>Thousands of protesters have descended on Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of US Congress. This comes as International Criminal Court prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for Mr Netanyahu and his defence minister, as well as top Hamas officials, over alleged war crimes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Thousands of protesters have descended on Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of US Congress. This comes as International Criminal Court prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for Mr Netanyahu and his defence minister, as well as top Hamas officials, over alleged war crimes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:08:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:17:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>News of the week</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240725122529-assyrian-180724-news-wrap-sbs-id-26251088.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e79c-d6f4-ad94-ffff9b970000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="27143424"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e79c-d6f4-ad94-ffff9b970000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/ick4tgja8</link><itunes:subtitle>News of the week</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>News of the week</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:08</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:06:37 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 25 July 2024</title><description>Protests and arrests in Washington DC following Israeli Prime Minister's speech before Congress; Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan; and, in sport, Australia advances to rugby sevens quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240725114510-assyrian-250724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e787-d3f4-a7fc-ff8fd47c0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4025088"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e787-d3f4-a7fc-ff8fd47c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-25-july-2024/tg3sxuwom</link><itunes:subtitle>Protests and arrests in Washington DC following Israeli Prime Minister's speech before Congress; Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan; and, in sport, Australia advances to rugby sevens quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Protests and arrests in Washington DC following Israeli Prime Minister's speech before Congress; Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan; and, in sport, Australia advances to rugby sevens quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:39:18 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Australia’s legal system: laws, courts and accessing assistance</title><description>Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction. Additionally, there are parallel structures of federal and state courts. Learn the basics of how the legal system works, from understanding Australian laws to accessing legal assistance.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240724184415-assyrian-australia-explained-legal-system-230724.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-de60-d6f4-ad94-de6f721e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="7865064"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-de60-d6f4-ad94-de6f721e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-australias-legal-system-laws-courts-and-accessing-assistance/5jyzkrh22</link><itunes:subtitle>Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction. Additionally, there are parallel structures of federal and state courts. Learn the basics of how the legal system works, from understanding Australian laws to accessing legal assistance.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction. Additionally, there are parallel structures of federal and state courts. Learn the basics of how the legal system works, from understanding Australian laws to accessing legal assistance.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:30:34 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 24 July 2024</title><description>Bodycam footage shows US police officer shooting an unarmed Black woman; Kamala Harris gains support in latest polls; and, in rugby, Australia's men's rugby sevens team set to kick off at the Paris Olympic Games early.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240724112647-assyrian-240724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-e249-d6f4-ad94-fa6facf30000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3148440"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-e249-d6f4-ad94-fa6facf30000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-24-july-2024/xcast3gcb</link><itunes:subtitle>Bodycam footage shows US police officer shooting an unarmed Black woman; Kamala Harris gains support in latest polls; and, in rugby, Australia's men's rugby sevens team set to kick off at the Paris Olympic Games early.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Bodycam footage shows US police officer shooting an unarmed Black woman; Kamala Harris gains support in latest polls; and, in rugby, Australia's men's rugby sevens team set to kick off at the Paris Olympic Games early.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:02:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:13:57 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fifty years of music: community honours beloved guitarist</title><description>Family, friends, musicians, writers, and poets gathered to pay tribute to Rennie Daniel, a great Assyrian guitarist and musician, who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. The memorial featured speeches from many prominent members of Sydney's Assyrian community, who highlighted his contributions over more than five decades.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240723224517-assyrian-5b2a666f-901f-4595-98f1-b3271951a44d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-d8ec-d6f4-ad94-daef24a00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15088433"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-d8ec-d6f4-ad94-daef24a00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fifty-years-of-music-community-honours-beloved-guitarist/tbi0iy8bj</link><itunes:subtitle>Family, friends, musicians, writers, and poets gathered to pay tribute to Rennie Daniel, a great Assyrian guitarist and musician, who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. The memorial featured speeches from many prominent members of Sydney's Assyrian community, who highlighted his contributions over more than five decades.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Family, friends, musicians, writers, and poets gathered to pay tribute to Rennie Daniel, a great Assyrian guitarist and musician, who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. The memorial featured speeches from many prominent members of Sydney's Assyrian community, who highlighted his contributions over more than five decades.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:30:42 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The legacy of the oldest Assyrian in Australia: life before and after World War Two</title><description>Mr Zkharya recalls his time working at the oil refinery in Khanaqin in the Dyala provence established in 1931. He and his son were wrongfully accused of being British spies, leading to a trial that ultimately resulted in their release. He also reflects on the deep love and strong bond he shared with his wife until her passing in the 1990s. Eventually, Mr. Zkharya made the decision to leave Iraq for good and settle in Kuwait.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240723210434-assyrian-d3625fb0-e410-4c05-821d-a196993507d9.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-ce46-d89f-a19a-cf5fb0190000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="18041009"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-ce46-d89f-a19a-cf5fb0190000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-legacy-of-the-oldest-assyrian-in-australia-life-before-and-after-world-war-two/j7lwk2r9p</link><itunes:subtitle>Mr Zkharya recalls his time working at the oil refinery in Khanaqin in the Dyala provence established in 1931. He and his son were wrongfully accused of being British spies, leading to a trial that ultimately resulted in their release. He also reflects on the deep love and strong bond he shared with his wife until her passing in the 1990s. Eventually, Mr. Zkharya made the decision to leave Iraq for good and settle in Kuwait.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mr Zkharya recalls his time working at the oil refinery in Khanaqin in the Dyala provence established in 1931. He and his son were wrongfully accused of being British spies, leading to a trial that ultimately resulted in their release. He also reflects on the deep love and strong bond he shared with his wife until her passing in the 1990s. Eventually, Mr. Zkharya made the decision to leave Iraq for good and settle in Kuwait.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:18:48</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:00:41 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>News bulletin: 23 July 2024</title><description>Police describe a hit-and-run death in Queensland as a domestic violence homicide; at least six people are dead in Croatia after a gunman starting shooting in a nursing home; and, in AFL, Sydney's Sam Reid retires following a tortuous run with injury.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240723160535-assyrian-230724-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-de1e-d89f-a19a-df1fc9270000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9770136"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-de1e-d89f-a19a-df1fc9270000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-bulletin-23-july-2024/a4xz702wk</link><itunes:subtitle>Police describe a hit-and-run death in Queensland as a domestic violence homicide; at least six people are dead in Croatia after a gunman starting shooting in a nursing home; and, in AFL, Sydney's Sam Reid retires following a tortuous run with injury.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police describe a hit-and-run death in Queensland as a domestic violence homicide; at least six people are dead in Croatia after a gunman starting shooting in a nursing home; and, in AFL, Sydney's Sam Reid retires following a tortuous run with injury.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:50:20 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Voices of a diaspora: PhD student seeks stories of Assyrian youth</title><description>Nashie Shamoon, a New Zealand-born Assyrian PhD candidate, was awarded the prestigious Sir Desmond Todd Memorial Prize in 2021 for her Master's in Political Science. Inspired by her grandfather's story of resilience in escaping a war-torn country, her research project, entitled 'Voices of a Diaspora', is the first-ever study inviting Assyrian youth aged 18 to 30 years living in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden to participate. Contact Nashie at: voicesofadiaspora@vuw.ac.nz to get involved.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240723082512-assyrian-0e3b725c-43e2-44a8-8172-5f9a38fdf3b0.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-cd95-d3f4-a7fc-df9d446e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14121905"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-cd95-d3f4-a7fc-df9d446e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/voices-of-a-diaspora-phd-student-seeks-stories-of-assyrian-youth/mku5lobl7</link><itunes:subtitle>Nashie Shamoon, a New Zealand-born Assyrian PhD candidate, was awarded the prestigious Sir Desmond Todd Memorial Prize in 2021 for her Master's in Political Science. Inspired by her grandfather's story of resilience in escaping a war-torn country, her research project, entitled 'Voices of a Diaspora', is the first-ever study inviting Assyrian youth aged 18 to 30 years living in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden to participate. Contact Nashie at: voicesofadiaspora@vuw.ac.nz to get involved.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Nashie Shamoon, a New Zealand-born Assyrian PhD candidate, was awarded the prestigious Sir Desmond Todd Memorial Prize in 2021 for her Master's in Political Science. Inspired by her grandfather's story of resilience in escaping a war-torn country, her research project, entitled 'Voices of a Diaspora', is the first-ever study inviting Assyrian youth aged 18 to 30 years living in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden to participate. Contact Nashie at: voicesofadiaspora@vuw.ac.nz to get involved.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 July 2024</title><description>US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race; multiple investigations underway into Carlton rail tragedy that killed a father and his toddler; and, in Formula One, Australian Oscar Piastri wins his first Grand Prix, becoming only the fifth Australian to do so.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240722152608-assyrian-220724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-d8d9-d6f4-ad94-daff0aa60000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5344728"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-d8d9-d6f4-ad94-daff0aa60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-july-2024/o1dtgxcj6</link><itunes:subtitle>US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race; multiple investigations underway into Carlton rail tragedy that killed a father and his toddler; and, in Formula One, Australian Oscar Piastri wins his first Grand Prix, becoming only the fifth Australian to do so.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race; multiple investigations underway into Carlton rail tragedy that killed a father and his toddler; and, in Formula One, Australian Oscar Piastri wins his first Grand Prix, becoming only the fifth Australian to do so.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:14:23 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 18 July 2024</title><description>Another Democrat calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race; Human Rights Watch finds Hamas committed war crimes on October 7; and, in rugby league, New South Wales wins its first State of Origin series in three years.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240718112539-assyrian-180724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-c36b-d847-a3d0-f7efb21a0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3790056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-c36b-d847-a3d0-f7efb21a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-18-july-2024/kh728eb9q</link><itunes:subtitle>Another Democrat calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race; Human Rights Watch finds Hamas committed war crimes on October 7; and, in rugby league, New South Wales wins its first State of Origin series in three years.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Another Democrat calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race; Human Rights Watch finds Hamas committed war crimes on October 7; and, in rugby league, New South Wales wins its first State of Origin series in three years.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:28</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:22:18 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 17 July 2024</title><description>Mixed reactions to Donald Trump's choice of running mate; yhe International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns interest rates could stay higher for longer; and, in football, Matildas' midfielder Clare Wheeler looking forward to her first Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240717130632-assyrian-170724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-be84-df11-adf5-fec6e4c00000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3318077"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-be84-df11-adf5-fec6e4c00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-17-july-2024/hidoq124w</link><itunes:subtitle>Mixed reactions to Donald Trump's choice of running mate; yhe International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns interest rates could stay higher for longer; and, in football, Matildas' midfielder Clare Wheeler looking forward to her first Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mixed reactions to Donald Trump's choice of running mate; yhe International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns interest rates could stay higher for longer; and, in football, Matildas' midfielder Clare Wheeler looking forward to her first Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:55:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The legacy of the oldest Assyrian in Australia: Life in Mar Bisho</title><description>We continue with the story of Mr Zahkaria's legacy. He reminisces about the tales his father shared regarding the history of their ancestral village, Mar Bisho, located in the Hakkari Mountains south of Turkey. He recounts how his father explained the origin of the village's name and shares some eyewitness accounts of the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shomoun.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240716200443-assyrian-6ba8ce97-ba55-43f5-a973-40dd6622dff6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-b4d3-df13-abb4-fcf3d9800000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11720369"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-b4d3-df13-abb4-fcf3d9800000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-legacy-of-the-oldest-assyrian-in-australia/umgbgn4oj</link><itunes:subtitle>We continue with the story of Mr Zahkaria's legacy. He reminisces about the tales his father shared regarding the history of their ancestral village, Mar Bisho, located in the Hakkari Mountains south of Turkey. He recounts how his father explained the origin of the village's name and shares some eyewitness accounts of the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shomoun.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We continue with the story of Mr Zahkaria's legacy. He reminisces about the tales his father shared regarding the history of their ancestral village, Mar Bisho, located in the Hakkari Mountains south of Turkey. He recounts how his father explained the origin of the village's name and shares some eyewitness accounts of the assassination of Patriarch Mar Benyamin Shomoun.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:45:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vaping: prevalence, risks, and helping your teenager quit</title><description>Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240716190524-assyrian-c32a7274-9ee7-41cc-a8d8-d33f8e59c9d8.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-baaf-d4ab-abfc-bbffdac40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10405169"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-baaf-d4ab-abfc-bbffdac40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/vaping-prevalence-risks-and-helping-your-teenager-quit/wxqaxtk0c</link><itunes:subtitle>Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:50</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:56:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A memorial in honour of the late Rennie Daniel</title><description>Founder and presenter of the Noqza music program, Ninos Tooma, spoke to SBS Assyrian about an event to be held in honour of Assyrian musician, composer, and brilliant guitarist Rennie Daniel, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event will include his achievements and contribution to Sydney's Assyrian community. The memorial will occur at the Ur-Ashour Club on Sunday, 21 July 2024.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240716162538-assyrian-160724-memorial-for-rennie-daniel.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-ba13-db14-a39d-be1f5e000000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="7562855"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-ba13-db14-a39d-be1f5e000000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/a-memorial-in-honour-of-the-late-rennie-daniel/u96igqbhe</link><itunes:subtitle>Founder and presenter of the Noqza music program, Ninos Tooma, spoke to SBS Assyrian about an event to be held in honour of Assyrian musician, composer, and brilliant guitarist Rennie Daniel, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event will include his achievements and contribution to Sydney's Assyrian community. The memorial will occur at the Ur-Ashour Club on Sunday, 21 July 2024.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Founder and presenter of the Noqza music program, Ninos Tooma, spoke to SBS Assyrian about an event to be held in honour of Assyrian musician, composer, and brilliant guitarist Rennie Daniel, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event will include his achievements and contribution to Sydney's Assyrian community. The memorial will occur at the Ur-Ashour Club on Sunday, 21 July 2024.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:12:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Immigration matters with Valentine Aghajani</title><description>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani discusses the latest changes from the Australian Department of Immigration. She discusses new citizenship laws, humanitarian visas onshore, the CSP program, why it is taking so long to process and the new laws regarding family violence provisions as of 1 July.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240716154820-assyrian-2fee5c76-5ad5-4fd9-9d58-f335130f2434.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-ba00-df13-abb4-fe2146f80000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="22225073"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-ba00-df13-abb4-fe2146f80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/immigration-matter-with-valentine-aghajani/nt4evg0lt</link><itunes:subtitle>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani discusses the latest changes from the Australian Department of Immigration. She discusses new citizenship laws, humanitarian visas onshore, the CSP program, why it is taking so long to process and the new laws regarding family violence provisions as of 1 July.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Migration agent Valentine Aghajani discusses the latest changes from the Australian Department of Immigration. She discusses new citizenship laws, humanitarian visas onshore, the CSP program, why it is taking so long to process and the new laws regarding family violence provisions as of 1 July.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:23:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:37:58 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 16 July 2024</title><description>Donald Trump picks Ohio senator JD Vance as his presidential running mate; fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Bendigo as part of a $45 million contract; and, in sport, the Olympic torch relay makes its way through Paris, as it nears the end of its journey.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240716153444-assyrian-160724-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-b9fa-d4ab-abfc-bbfe27e90000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10123200"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-b9fa-d4ab-abfc-bbfe27e90000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-16-july-2024/qzej1wy98</link><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump picks Ohio senator JD Vance as his presidential running mate; fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Bendigo as part of a $45 million contract; and, in sport, the Olympic torch relay makes its way through Paris, as it nears the end of its journey.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Donald Trump picks Ohio senator JD Vance as his presidential running mate; fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Bendigo as part of a $45 million contract; and, in sport, the Olympic torch relay makes its way through Paris, as it nears the end of its journey.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:22:13 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is road rage and how to deal with it?</title><description>Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240713154959-assyrian-australia-xplained-road-rage-120724.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-aa91-df13-abb4-eeb130a40000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11965056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-aa91-df13-abb4-eeb130a40000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-is-road-rage-and-how-to-deal-with-it/648jzs8nv</link><itunes:subtitle>Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:03</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:39:08 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Founder of Zabu Media on promoting Assyrian culture and affairs</title><description>Activist and media personality Maryam Shmoil is one of the founders of Zabu Media, an online video production company based in Nohadra. She talked with SBS Assyrian about her recent visit to Australia, her aims and objectives in establishing this media platform and the festival of Noserdeil in northern Iraq.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240713153022-assyrian-7d93d8f7-cbb0-4803-8aaa-c3018aab7155.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-aa36-df13-abb4-ee3744220000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16850609"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-aa36-df13-abb4-ee3744220000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/founder-of-zabu-media-on-promoting-assyrian-culture-and-affairs/3wir4alty</link><itunes:subtitle>Activist and media personality Maryam Shmoil is one of the founders of Zabu Media, an online video production company based in Nohadra. She talked with SBS Assyrian about her recent visit to Australia, her aims and objectives in establishing this media platform and the festival of Noserdeil in northern Iraq.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Activist and media personality Maryam Shmoil is one of the founders of Zabu Media, an online video production company based in Nohadra. She talked with SBS Assyrian about her recent visit to Australia, her aims and objectives in establishing this media platform and the festival of Noserdeil in northern Iraq.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:15:41 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The challenges facing the Atour Dance Group in Armenia</title><description>Susanna Aleksanova is the founder and manager of the Atour Dance Group in the village of Arzani, Armenia. She told SBS about preserving Assyrian culture and history by creating dance groups and language schools. Aleksanova mentioned the financial challenges of supporting more than five dance groups.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240713125216-assyrian-65aeba20-ed92-4ea9-8ec7-6c7e48587328.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-a9d2-df13-abb4-edf3c5290000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16312625"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-a9d2-df13-abb4-edf3c5290000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-challenges-facing-the-atour-dance-group-in-armenia/3rlcor6tx</link><itunes:subtitle>Susanna Aleksanova is the founder and manager of the Atour Dance Group in the village of Arzani, Armenia. She told SBS about preserving Assyrian culture and history by creating dance groups and language schools. Aleksanova mentioned the financial challenges of supporting more than five dance groups.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Susanna Aleksanova is the founder and manager of the Atour Dance Group in the village of Arzani, Armenia. She told SBS about preserving Assyrian culture and history by creating dance groups and language schools. Aleksanova mentioned the financial challenges of supporting more than five dance groups.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:00</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:33:57 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany;And in sport, England through to European Football Championship final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240713121227-assyrian-130724-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9fe1-d4ab-abfc-bff519220000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12768024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9fe1-d4ab-abfc-bff519220000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/vyjc2cphk</link><itunes:subtitle>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany;And in sport, England through to European Football Championship final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany;And in sport, England through to European Football Championship final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:00:16 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>The life and legacy of Daryawish Zkharya, Australia's oldest Assyrian</title><description>At 103, Daryawish Zkharya is Australia's oldest living Assyrian. Born in 1920 in a British refugee camp in Baqubah, Iraq, SBS Assyrian has chronicled his remarkable journey over a century in a series of episodes. In this episode, he talks about his birth, life in the camp and moving on to start his life.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240713121227-assyrian-b5845c15-2528-42dc-9dad-377dbf717b97.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-a982-df13-abb4-eda3e96e0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13322801"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-a982-df13-abb4-eda3e96e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-life-and-legacy-of-daryawish-zkharya-australias-oldest-assyrian/7wezjsx82</link><itunes:subtitle>At 103, Daryawish Zkharya is Australia's oldest living Assyrian. Born in 1920 in a British refugee camp in Baqubah, Iraq, SBS Assyrian has chronicled his remarkable journey over a century in a series of episodes. In this episode, he talks about his birth, life in the camp and moving on to start his life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>At 103, Daryawish Zkharya is Australia's oldest living Assyrian. Born in 1920 in a British refugee camp in Baqubah, Iraq, SBS Assyrian has chronicled his remarkable journey over a century in a series of episodes. In this episode, he talks about his birth, life in the camp and moving on to start his life.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:59:54 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 July 2024</title><description>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany; and, in sport, England through to Euro 24 final.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240711120601-assyrian-110724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9f77-df13-abb4-df7770950000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3916272"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9f77-df13-abb4-df7770950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-july-2024/wnpr9nuso</link><itunes:subtitle>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany; and, in sport, England through to Euro 24 final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Alice Springs residents waiting to hear if the snap curfew will be lifted; US to deploy longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany; and, in sport, England through to Euro 24 final.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:48:38 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>A tourist from New Zealand killed in California robbery; Israel approves the biggest seizure of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades: And in tennis, A five-set triumph for Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240710164459-assyrian-060724-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9b58-d4ab-abfc-bbfc63760000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12308808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9b58-d4ab-abfc-bbfc63760000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/8wmn7l1rv</link><itunes:subtitle>A tourist from New Zealand killed in California robbery; Israel approves the biggest seizure of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades: And in tennis, A five-set triumph for Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A tourist from New Zealand killed in California robbery; Israel approves the biggest seizure of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades: And in tennis, A five-set triumph for Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:42:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 10 July 2024</title><description>Richard Marles says the AUKUS alliance will be fine, no matter who wins the US Presidential election; an eyewitness account of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombing; and, in sport, Argentina is the first team into the final of the Copa America.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240710144420-assyrian-100724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9a0c-df13-abb4-de2d55840000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3616416"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9a0c-df13-abb4-de2d55840000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-10-july-2024/ywwz7oc5w</link><itunes:subtitle>Richard Marles says the AUKUS alliance will be fine, no matter who wins the US Presidential election; an eyewitness account of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombing; and, in sport, Argentina is the first team into the final of the Copa America.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Richard Marles says the AUKUS alliance will be fine, no matter who wins the US Presidential election; an eyewitness account of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombing; and, in sport, Argentina is the first team into the final of the Copa America.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:34:47 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 9 July 2024</title><description>Australia gets its first-ever antisemitism envoy; Australia directly accuses China of cyber-espionage for the first time; and, in rugby league, Queensland confident home-ground advantage will play a big role in the deciding State of Origin game,</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240709172529-assyrian-090724-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9649-df11-adf5-fecbe1810000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13136232"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9649-df11-adf5-fecbe1810000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-9-july-2024/e97kq6e3e</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia gets its first-ever antisemitism envoy; Australia directly accuses China of cyber-espionage for the first time; and, in rugby league, Queensland confident home-ground advantage will play a big role in the deciding State of Origin game,</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia gets its first-ever antisemitism envoy; Australia directly accuses China of cyber-espionage for the first time; and, in rugby league, Queensland confident home-ground advantage will play a big role in the deciding State of Origin game,</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:03:30 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are Indigenous protocols important for all Australians?</title><description>Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240708142506-assyrian-australia-explained-indigenous-protocols-040724.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-7bf5-df13-abb4-fff52b6b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10554456"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-7bf5-df13-abb4-fff52b6b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/why-are-indigenous-protocols-important-for-all-australians/v6m9vyvjl</link><itunes:subtitle>Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:14</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:17:19 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 July 2024</title><description>Three missing children found in Queensland; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the deaths of three children in a Sydney house fire is a "horrifying crime"; and, in rugby, the Blues and Maroons announce their teams heading into the State of Origin decider.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240708142503-assyrian-080724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-9084-df11-adf5-fcc63a730000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4133808"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-9084-df11-adf5-fcc63a730000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-july-2024/7o1okea27</link><itunes:subtitle>Three missing children found in Queensland; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the deaths of three children in a Sydney house fire is a "horrifying crime"; and, in rugby, the Blues and Maroons announce their teams heading into the State of Origin decider.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Three missing children found in Queensland; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the deaths of three children in a Sydney house fire is a "horrifying crime"; and, in rugby, the Blues and Maroons announce their teams heading into the State of Origin decider.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:30</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:09:50 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 July 2024</title><description>At least four pro-Palestinian protesters climb on to the roof of Parliament House; a tourist from New Zealand killed in a California robbery; and, in sport, Jordan Thompson exits Wimbledon early.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240704134956-assyrian-040724-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=00000190-7bc9-db14-a39d-ffdd49700000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3852048"/><guid isPermaLink="false">00000190-7bc9-db14-a39d-ffdd49700000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-july-2024/brdg9mwv1</link><itunes:subtitle>At least four pro-Palestinian protesters climb on to the roof of Parliament House; a tourist from New Zealand killed in a California robbery; and, in sport, Jordan Thompson exits Wimbledon early.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>At least four pro-Palestinian protesters climb on to the roof of Parliament House; a tourist from New Zealand killed in a California robbery; and, in sport, Jordan Thompson exits Wimbledon early.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:37:18 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Legal matters: Discrimination and racism</title><description>Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer who previously worked as a policy officer at the Department of Justice. He sheds light on navigating issues of discrimination on the bases of disability, age or race. Tune in to gain insights into your rights and actionable steps, including resources such as the Australian Human Rights Commission. Time limits for lodging complaints are also crucial to know.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240628115159-assyrian-ec456245-62f9-4f8a-a6cf-8be5cd6e989f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-64d5-dfff-adff-fedd51250000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13156224"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-64d5-dfff-adff-fedd51250000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/legal-matters-discrimination-and-racism/4ftr0lp07</link><itunes:subtitle>Oliver Slewa is a practising lawyer who previously worked as a policy officer at the Department of Justice. He sheds light on navigating issues of discrimination on the bases of disability, age or race. 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Naseem Sadiq attended the commemoration ceremony and met Chorbishop Pilipos Dawid Pilipos, who explained the significance of this commemoration.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Assyrian traditional festivals commemorating Saint Mart Shmuni and her seven sons were held at St Shmuni Church in the Assyrian village of Kareguana in northern Iraq. This saint is said to have sacrificed herself and seven of her children for her belief in God. Naseem Sadiq attended the commemoration ceremony and met Chorbishop Pilipos Dawid Pilipos, who explained the significance of this commemoration.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:15:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:15:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to complain about NSW government services</title><description>Lawyer Oliver Slewa explores avenues for addressing complaints within NSW government departments including education, housing, and social support services, highlighting engagement with the NSW Ombudsman and Victorian Ombudsman.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240601182455-assyrian-a57d8ecc-b7d9-4627-8995-225dd721a81e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-6b01-de05-a9ff-efc3f7ae0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10569905"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-6b01-de05-a9ff-efc3f7ae0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-to-complain-about-nsw-government-services/1k08winq8</link><itunes:subtitle>Lawyer Oliver Slewa explores avenues for addressing complaints within NSW government departments including education, housing, and social support services, highlighting engagement with the NSW Ombudsman and Victorian Ombudsman.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Lawyer Oliver Slewa explores avenues for addressing complaints within NSW government departments including education, housing, and social support services, highlighting engagement with the NSW Ombudsman and Victorian Ombudsman.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:21:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 29 May 2024</title><description>A bridge collapses on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2,000 people; the United States government says they will not withdraw its military assistance for Israel, after their attacks in Rafah; and, in sport, American basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240529124809-assyrian-290524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-c21a-de37-abef-faff6eba0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4090944"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-c21a-de37-abef-faff6eba0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-29-may-2024/z6ojg68p4</link><itunes:subtitle>A bridge collapses on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2,000 people; the United States government says they will not withdraw its military assistance for Israel, after their attacks in Rafah; and, in sport, American basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A bridge collapses on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2,000 people; the United States government says they will not withdraw its military assistance for Israel, after their attacks in Rafah; and, in sport, American basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 12:10:50 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 28 May 2024</title><description>The federal government says Israel's fatal air strike in Rafah is horrific and unacceptable; a North Korean satellite launch fails; and, in tennis, at the French Open, Rafael Nadal loses, and a big-time women's match looms.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240528192441-aayrian-280524-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-be71-d4ab-a59f-ff73fc490000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9622056"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-be71-d4ab-a59f-ff73fc490000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-28-may-2024/wfvilh8v4</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government says Israel's fatal air strike in Rafah is horrific and unacceptable; a North Korean satellite launch fails; and, in tennis, at the French Open, Rafael Nadal loses, and a big-time women's match looms.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government says Israel's fatal air strike in Rafah is horrific and unacceptable; a North Korean satellite launch fails; and, in tennis, at the French Open, Rafael Nadal loses, and a big-time women's match looms.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 19:11:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Needy Assyrians receive free dental care in Duhok</title><description>The Saint Narsai Medical Centre in Duhok provides free or low-cost treatment to needy Assyrians in Duhok with support from individual donors. Naseem Sadiq visited the centre and spoke with patients who expressed their gratitude for the services received.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240528190442-assyrian-280524-naseem-dental-care.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-be32-de37-abef-beff89b60000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10539173"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-be32-de37-abef-beff89b60000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/needy-assyrians-receive-free-dental-care-in-duhok/yu4z6f92y</link><itunes:subtitle>The Saint Narsai Medical Centre in Duhok provides free or low-cost treatment to needy Assyrians in Duhok with support from individual donors. Naseem Sadiq visited the centre and spoke with patients who expressed their gratitude for the services received.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Saint Narsai Medical Centre in Duhok provides free or low-cost treatment to needy Assyrians in Duhok with support from individual donors. Naseem Sadiq visited the centre and spoke with patients who expressed their gratitude for the services received.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 18:56:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>First Nations Australians say 'Now More Than Ever' true reconciliation is needed</title><description>This week is Reconciliation Week, marking two important dates in Australia's history for First Nations rights. 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This year's theme is "Now More Than Ever", encouraging Australians to come together to continue the fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while addressing issues that disproportionately affect their communities</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This week is Reconciliation Week, marking two important dates in Australia's history for First Nations rights. This year's theme is "Now More Than Ever", encouraging Australians to come together to continue the fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while addressing issues that disproportionately affect their communities</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:46</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 17:55:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia’s coffee culture explained</title><description>Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240528174525-assyrian-australia-explained-coffe-280524.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-be19-de37-abef-befd3d690000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10924800"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-be19-de37-abef-befd3d690000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/australias-coffee-culture-explained/qad1q6oj5</link><itunes:subtitle>Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 17:42:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to become a First Nations advocate</title><description>First Nations advocates help amplify the voices of Indigenous communities in Australia. Here are some aspects to consider related to advocacy and “allyship” with First Nations communities.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240527130552-assyrian-australia-explained-making-aliance-with-first-nation-people.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-b7fa-d73e-a3af-b7fa3c970000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5472552"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-b7fa-d73e-a3af-b7fa3c970000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-to-become-a-first-nations-advocate/90034ew63</link><itunes:subtitle>First Nations advocates help amplify the voices of Indigenous communities in Australia. Here are some aspects to consider related to advocacy and “allyship” with First Nations communities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>First Nations advocates help amplify the voices of Indigenous communities in Australia. Here are some aspects to consider related to advocacy and “allyship” with First Nations communities.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 12:57:24 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 27 May 2024</title><description>Australia says it is ready to assist Papua New Guinea; Israeli airstrikes kill over 30 people in second day of attacks at Rafah; and, in sport, Maroons name Origin squad for game one.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240527130555-assyrian-270524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-b7ee-d4ab-a59f-ffeef39b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4403688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-b7ee-d4ab-a59f-ffeef39b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-27-may-2024/i2itm05bd</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia says it is ready to assist Papua New Guinea; Israeli airstrikes kill over 30 people in second day of attacks at Rafah; and, in sport, Maroons name Origin squad for game one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia says it is ready to assist Papua New Guinea; Israeli airstrikes kill over 30 people in second day of attacks at Rafah; and, in sport, Maroons name Origin squad for game one.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:49</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 12:47:03 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Bird flu found at a second Victorian farm; An election called in Britain; The Matildas squad for their final warm-ups before the Olympics is picked</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240525080425-assyrian-250524-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-a840-d4ab-a59f-ed62b2410000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12845880"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-a840-d4ab-a59f-ed62b2410000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/czi7cb1sk</link><itunes:subtitle>Bird flu found at a second Victorian farm; An election called in Britain; The Matildas squad for their final warm-ups before the Olympics is picked</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Bird flu found at a second Victorian farm; An election called in Britain; The Matildas squad for their final warm-ups before the Olympics is picked</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:18</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 07:49:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - Talking about death</title><description>Learn how to talk about a death in the family.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240522132445-assyrian-sbslearneng-pod-ep62.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9e45-de05-a9ff-dec7225f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15731464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9e45-de05-a9ff-dec7225f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-talking-about-death/p5f38n2pu</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk about a death in the family.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about a death in the family.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 13:12:25 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 22 May 2024</title><description>A passenger has died aboard a Singapore Airlines flight during severe turbulence; the Israeli prime minister criticises the ICC chief prosecutor over arrest warrant; and, in sport, Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240522102954-assyrian-200524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9d9f-dc33-afff-dddf47cc0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3750432"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9d9f-dc33-afff-dddf47cc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-22-may-2024/cfrmvms6e</link><itunes:subtitle>A passenger has died aboard a Singapore Airlines flight during severe turbulence; the Israeli prime minister criticises the ICC chief prosecutor over arrest warrant; and, in sport, Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A passenger has died aboard a Singapore Airlines flight during severe turbulence; the Israeli prime minister criticises the ICC chief prosecutor over arrest warrant; and, in sport, Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 10:10:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - Tackling a DIY project</title><description>Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240522092923-assyrian-f9cf150b-c895-4a6d-bc73-61c9abe3db59.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9d4e-dc33-afff-dd5f8b9a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13062449"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9d4e-dc33-afff-dd5f8b9a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-tackling-a-diy-project/0tk25yjck</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:36</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 09:15:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 21 May 2024</title><description>The government confirms evacuation flights for Australians stranded in New Caledonia; US President Joe Biden slams the international Criminal Court over its Israeli arrest warrants; and, in football, injury plagues the Matildas' squad ahead of the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240521192856-assyrian-210524-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9a6b-dc33-afff-df7f72ac0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11934000"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9a6b-dc33-afff-df7f72ac0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-21-may-2024/9tur415kk</link><itunes:subtitle>The government confirms evacuation flights for Australians stranded in New Caledonia; US President Joe Biden slams the international Criminal Court over its Israeli arrest warrants; and, in football, injury plagues the Matildas' squad ahead of the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government confirms evacuation flights for Australians stranded in New Caledonia; US President Joe Biden slams the international Criminal Court over its Israeli arrest warrants; and, in football, injury plagues the Matildas' squad ahead of the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:43</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 19:16:06 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>World Bee Day: What is 'fake honey'?</title><description>Monday, 20 May this year, was World Bee Day. Lab tests showed that half the Australian honey on supermarket shelves had been "adulterated" or mixed with other substances. SBS Assyrian talked to bee keeper, Joe Joseph, who has years of experience making honey as a hobby. He says that new regulations and tests must be implemented so that the industry is regulated and consumers are aware of the source of honey they are buying off supermarket shelves.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240826181632-assyrian_eb2979ef-ab38-47c2-b246-7d732fbbd25e.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9487-dfff-adff-decf92440003&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="32383488"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9487-dfff-adff-decf92440003</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-is-fake-honey/vhtvxmjsh</link><itunes:subtitle>Monday, 20 May this year, was World Bee Day. Lab tests showed that half the Australian honey on supermarket shelves had been "adulterated" or mixed with other substances. SBS Assyrian talked to bee keeper, Joe Joseph, who has years of experience making honey as a hobby. He says that new regulations and tests must be implemented so that the industry is regulated and consumers are aware of the source of honey they are buying off supermarket shelves.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Monday, 20 May this year, was World Bee Day. Lab tests showed that half the Australian honey on supermarket shelves had been "adulterated" or mixed with other substances. SBS Assyrian talked to bee keeper, Joe Joseph, who has years of experience making honey as a hobby. He says that new regulations and tests must be implemented so that the industry is regulated and consumers are aware of the source of honey they are buying off supermarket shelves.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:51</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:41:22 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pledge to continue support of Assyrian children in Iraq</title><description>Nora Michael has been appointed as the new president of the Assyrian Aid Society (AAS) - Australia by its members. With over a decade of service to the AAS in various volunteer roles, Nora says she sees this as a new challenge and is committed to ensuring that the AAS remains focused on supporting Assyrians in Northern Iraq, particularly in continuing the education of Assyrian children.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240521184951-assyrian-c57cd1f2-aaa3-4e06-9804-c2bb87533c11.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-94ab-dfff-adff-deef91c80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13375793"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-94ab-dfff-adff-deef91c80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/pledge-to-continue-support-of-assyrian-children-in-iraq/txtclph4v</link><itunes:subtitle>Nora Michael has been appointed as the new president of the Assyrian Aid Society (AAS) - Australia by its members. With over a decade of service to the AAS in various volunteer roles, Nora says she sees this as a new challenge and is committed to ensuring that the AAS remains focused on supporting Assyrians in Northern Iraq, particularly in continuing the education of Assyrian children.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Nora Michael has been appointed as the new president of the Assyrian Aid Society (AAS) - Australia by its members. With over a decade of service to the AAS in various volunteer roles, Nora says she sees this as a new challenge and is committed to ensuring that the AAS remains focused on supporting Assyrians in Northern Iraq, particularly in continuing the education of Assyrian children.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:56</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:40:55 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bringing a smile to the faces of children with Thalassemia disease in Duhok</title><description>On international Thalassemia Day on 8 May 2024, children with the blood disorder, caused when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called haemoglobin, were treated to a special event as they received gifts and entertainment from many sponsors, particularly Nada Jergis, who has been sponsoring this event for many years. Jergis said she appreciated the donation by some people from Australia when she visited recently. Naseem Sadiq attended the event and filed this report.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240521184952-assyrian-65dfd333-bc8f-419e-8e28-0aea5de56e6d.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-6b53-dfff-adff-ff5fc5ef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12405041"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-6b53-dfff-adff-ff5fc5ef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/bringing-a-smile-to-children-with-thalassemia-disease-in-duhok/76v3zoltl</link><itunes:subtitle>On international Thalassemia Day on 8 May 2024, children with the blood disorder, caused when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called haemoglobin, were treated to a special event as they received gifts and entertainment from many sponsors, particularly Nada Jergis, who has been sponsoring this event for many years. Jergis said she appreciated the donation by some people from Australia when she visited recently. Naseem Sadiq attended the event and filed this report.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On international Thalassemia Day on 8 May 2024, children with the blood disorder, caused when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called haemoglobin, were treated to a special event as they received gifts and entertainment from many sponsors, particularly Nada Jergis, who has been sponsoring this event for many years. Jergis said she appreciated the donation by some people from Australia when she visited recently. Naseem Sadiq attended the event and filed this report.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:40:29 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Baby blues or postnatal depression? How to help yourself and your partner</title><description>Are you an expectant or new parent? You or your partner may experience the so-called ‘baby blues’ when your baby is born. But unpleasant symptoms are mild and temporary. Postnatal depression is different and can affect both parents. Knowing the difference and how to access support for yourself or your partner is crucial for your family’s wellbeing.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240521184951-assyrian-3d8cafc6-b929-4745-8a4c-ee1c9d2411ea.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-9a3b-de05-a9ff-defb3e240000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11991473"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-9a3b-de05-a9ff-defb3e240000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/baby-blues-or-postnatal-depression-how-to-help-yourself-and-your-partner/ol98vsc5b</link><itunes:subtitle>Are you an expectant or new parent? You or your partner may experience the so-called ‘baby blues’ when your baby is born. But unpleasant symptoms are mild and temporary. Postnatal depression is different and can affect both parents. Knowing the difference and how to access support for yourself or your partner is crucial for your family’s wellbeing.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Are you an expectant or new parent? You or your partner may experience the so-called ‘baby blues’ when your baby is born. But unpleasant symptoms are mild and temporary. Postnatal depression is different and can affect both parents. Knowing the difference and how to access support for yourself or your partner is crucial for your family’s wellbeing.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:36:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 20 May 2024</title><description>Federal government defends budget cost of living relief after modest poll boost; rescue operation continues after a helicopter carrying Iran's president crashes; and, in sport, Manchester City wins a record fourth, straight Premier League title.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240520145122-assyrian-200524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-944c-de05-a9ff-dcce42940000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3750432"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-944c-de05-a9ff-dcce42940000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-20-may-2024/qmeyn1smy</link><itunes:subtitle>Federal government defends budget cost of living relief after modest poll boost; rescue operation continues after a helicopter carrying Iran's president crashes; and, in sport, Manchester City wins a record fourth, straight Premier League title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Federal government defends budget cost of living relief after modest poll boost; rescue operation continues after a helicopter carrying Iran's president crashes; and, in sport, Manchester City wins a record fourth, straight Premier League title.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 14:43:29 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Four dead in New Caledonia riots; Slovakian Prime Minister shot in what's been described as a politically motivated assassination attempt, And in sport, Two rugby league fans banned for life over allegations of racial abuse.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240518202927-assyrian-180524-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-8135-dc33-afff-dd7d0cee0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9800040"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-8135-dc33-afff-dd7d0cee0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/gvhosgfpo</link><itunes:subtitle>Four dead in New Caledonia riots; Slovakian Prime Minister shot in what's been described as a politically motivated assassination attempt, And in sport, Two rugby league fans banned for life over allegations of racial abuse.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Four dead in New Caledonia riots; Slovakian Prime Minister shot in what's been described as a politically motivated assassination attempt, And in sport, Two rugby league fans banned for life over allegations of racial abuse.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:09:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 20:08:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Challenging': Dr Muna Yako discusses the Simele monument project</title><description>Naseem Sadiq continues his interview with Dr Muna Yako about the erection of the Simele monument, which she said was challenging. The monument commemorates thousands of Assyrians massacred by the Iraqi army in 1933.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240518184856-assyrian-d7880e81-d27a-48bd-9b7b-16c45b3fbd07.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-6be5-dfff-adff-ffedf5260000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11479217"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-6be5-dfff-adff-ffedf5260000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/challenging-dr-muna-yako-discusses-the-simele-monument-project/iyow4usy5</link><itunes:subtitle>Naseem Sadiq continues his interview with Dr Muna Yako about the erection of the Simele monument, which she said was challenging. The monument commemorates thousands of Assyrians massacred by the Iraqi army in 1933.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Naseem Sadiq continues his interview with Dr Muna Yako about the erection of the Simele monument, which she said was challenging. The monument commemorates thousands of Assyrians massacred by the Iraqi army in 1933.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:57</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 18:33:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 16 May 2024</title><description>Online prescription provider MediSecure falls victim to major data breach; the unemployment rate rises to 4.1 per cent for April; and, in sport, Premier League clubs to examine dropping the use of VAR from next season.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240516182921-assyrian-160524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-807c-dd5f-adcf-c47ebaee0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3766656"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-807c-dd5f-adcf-c47ebaee0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-16-may-2024/yw7zak2sx</link><itunes:subtitle>Online prescription provider MediSecure falls victim to major data breach; the unemployment rate rises to 4.1 per cent for April; and, in sport, Premier League clubs to examine dropping the use of VAR from next season.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Online prescription provider MediSecure falls victim to major data breach; the unemployment rate rises to 4.1 per cent for April; and, in sport, Premier League clubs to examine dropping the use of VAR from next season.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 18:23:43 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget addresses areas 'crucial to Australia's multicultural future' but more detail is needed</title><description>Migrant and refugee communities have welcomed initiatives in the 2024 Federal Budget, but say more detail is needed on tailored strategies to reach members of the community. The measures targeting First Nations communities have also been applauded, but advocates say there is more work to be done.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240515190439-assyrian-a8df3e3a-c9e2-4e73-b77b-3189aa576f93.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-7b6c-de05-a9ff-ffee6dc20000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10122929"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-7b6c-de05-a9ff-ffee6dc20000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/budget-addresses-areas-crucial-to-australias-multicultural-future-but-more-detail-is-needed/9x7idr7t8</link><itunes:subtitle>Migrant and refugee communities have welcomed initiatives in the 2024 Federal Budget, but say more detail is needed on tailored strategies to reach members of the community. The measures targeting First Nations communities have also been applauded, but advocates say there is more work to be done.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Migrant and refugee communities have welcomed initiatives in the 2024 Federal Budget, but say more detail is needed on tailored strategies to reach members of the community. The measures targeting First Nations communities have also been applauded, but advocates say there is more work to be done.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 18:50:37 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 May 2024</title><description>Gender equality advocates welcome the government's changes to the stage three tax cuts; the Opposition warns the government's budget spending will fuel inflation; and, in tennis, Australian number one knocked out of the Italian Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240515114423-assyrian-150524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-79e1-de05-a9ff-fde3e6c70000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4395096"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-79e1-de05-a9ff-fde3e6c70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-may-2024/eshw4aij6</link><itunes:subtitle>Gender equality advocates welcome the government's changes to the stage three tax cuts; the Opposition warns the government's budget spending will fuel inflation; and, in tennis, Australian number one knocked out of the Italian Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Gender equality advocates welcome the government's changes to the stage three tax cuts; the Opposition warns the government's budget spending will fuel inflation; and, in tennis, Australian number one knocked out of the Italian Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:54</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 11:37:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>What were the Australian Wars and why is history not acknowledged?</title><description>The Frontier Wars is a term often used to describe the more than 100 years of violent conflicts between colonial settlers and the Indigenous peoples that occurred during the British settlement of Australia. Even though Australia honours its involvement in wars fought overseas, it is yet to acknowledge the struggle that made it the country it is today.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240514212525-assyrian-388d4d1a-489d-4ace-ac68-329f08c73c10.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-76c3-dfff-adff-fecf15a10000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13899953"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-76c3-dfff-adff-fecf15a10000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/what-were-the-australian-wars-and-why-is-history-not-acknowledged/suwh6jwei</link><itunes:subtitle>The Frontier Wars is a term often used to describe the more than 100 years of violent conflicts between colonial settlers and the Indigenous peoples that occurred during the British settlement of Australia. 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Federal and state MPs, local council members, and leaders from the Assyrian community were present at the inauguration. Hemis Shahin, ANC president, said the opening marked the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration to establish a dedicated space for the organisation. He extended his gratitude to the federal government for its $500 thousand grand contribution towards acquiring the centre.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240514194412-assyrian-ed0c3317-21cb-43c5-a073-898f14c2a333.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-7083-dfff-adff-fecf65bf0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12237617"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-7083-dfff-adff-fecf65bf0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-official-opening-of-the-assyrian-national-centre-at-fairfield/rx6l03qv2</link><itunes:subtitle>On Sunday, 12 May 2025, over 50 people congregated within the recently acquired and renovated Assyrian National Centre (ANC) at Fairfield. Federal and state MPs, local council members, and leaders from the Assyrian community were present at the inauguration. Hemis Shahin, ANC president, said the opening marked the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration to establish a dedicated space for the organisation. He extended his gratitude to the federal government for its $500 thousand grand contribution towards acquiring the centre.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On Sunday, 12 May 2025, over 50 people congregated within the recently acquired and renovated Assyrian National Centre (ANC) at Fairfield. Federal and state MPs, local council members, and leaders from the Assyrian community were present at the inauguration. Hemis Shahin, ANC president, said the opening marked the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration to establish a dedicated space for the organisation. He extended his gratitude to the federal government for its $500 thousand grand contribution towards acquiring the centre.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:45</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 19:32:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will a monument ever be erected in Simele?</title><description>Dr. Muna Yako, leading the Human Rights Commission in the KRG, disclosed to SBS that her aspiration to erect the monument of Simele dates back many years. Despite her efforts, she noted a lack of support from Assyrian organisations in reaching an agreement to commence the project. However, Dr. Yako affirmed that the Governor of Duhok has essentially agreed to support and finance the endeavour. This is part one of the report from Naseem Sadiq. Part two will follow soon.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240514192409-assyrian-35949afa-656c-4529-bd8e-ed9dcce32afd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-6bca-dd5f-adcf-efeeaceb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12367409"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-6bca-dd5f-adcf-efeeaceb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/the-question-of-erecting-the-seme-e-monument-in-simele-will-it-ever-be-solved/e2u9z9rah</link><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Muna Yako, leading the Human Rights Commission in the KRG, disclosed to SBS that her aspiration to erect the monument of Simele dates back many years. Despite her efforts, she noted a lack of support from Assyrian organisations in reaching an agreement to commence the project. However, Dr. Yako affirmed that the Governor of Duhok has essentially agreed to support and finance the endeavour. 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Part two will follow soon.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 19:20:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 14 May 2024</title><description>The Prime Minister heralds the upcoming Budget as a 'true Labor Budget'; domestic violence offenders in New South Wales to find it harder to get released on bail; and, in tennis, Alja Tomljanovic makes a much-awaited comeback to the WTA circuit.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240514164436-assyrian-140524-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-75ce-dc33-afff-fddfe9b80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12626136"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-75ce-dc33-afff-fddfe9b80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-14-may-2024/dzxujdk7n</link><itunes:subtitle>The Prime Minister heralds the upcoming Budget as a 'true Labor Budget'; domestic violence offenders in New South Wales to find it harder to get released on bail; and, in tennis, Alja Tomljanovic makes a much-awaited comeback to the WTA circuit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The Prime Minister heralds the upcoming Budget as a 'true Labor Budget'; domestic violence offenders in New South Wales to find it harder to get released on bail; and, in tennis, Alja Tomljanovic makes a much-awaited comeback to the WTA circuit.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:10</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 16:38:41 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 13 May 2024</title><description>The government will introduce a cap on the number of international students universities can accept; the death toll from Israel's assault on Gaza reaches 35,000; and, in tennis; world number one, Novak Djokovic, has been defeated by Chile's Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240513140414-assyrian-130524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-7006-dfff-adff-fe4ed2090000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3383904"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-7006-dfff-adff-fe4ed2090000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-13-may-2024/q7qczj9cc</link><itunes:subtitle>The government will introduce a cap on the number of international students universities can accept; the death toll from Israel's assault on Gaza reaches 35,000; and, in tennis; world number one, Novak Djokovic, has been defeated by Chile's Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The government will introduce a cap on the number of international students universities can accept; the death toll from Israel's assault on Gaza reaches 35,000; and, in tennis; world number one, Novak Djokovic, has been defeated by Chile's Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:04</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 13:42:23 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>This dictionary took 50 years to complete. It's one man's legacy for his Australian community</title><description>The 747-page Barutha English to Syriac Dictionary was published after its author began compiling it in the 1970s to address the linguistic needs of the Assyrian community in Australia and worldwide.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240426162743-assyrian-f227a635-3efc-43be-9d58-f57dfa9ff9bd.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-133c-d902-a3af-13fc651a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16706225"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-133c-d902-a3af-13fc651a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/ishus-dream-of-keeping-syriac-alive-in-the-diaspora-secured-with-publication-of-new-dictionary/gjssrqnki</link><itunes:subtitle>The 747-page Barutha English to Syriac Dictionary was published after its author began compiling it in the 1970s to address the linguistic needs of the Assyrian community in Australia and worldwide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The 747-page Barutha English to Syriac Dictionary was published after its author began compiling it in the 1970s to address the linguistic needs of the Assyrian community in Australia and worldwide.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:17:24</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:21 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>A man accused of stabbing an ex-partner outside inner-Sydney gym is arrested; Israeli military downplays rumours of tensions with U-S over Rafah offensive; And in sport, The Olympic flame has landed on French soil in time for Paris 2024.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240511172445-assyrian-110524-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5bf3-de05-a9ff-dff344230000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13033536"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5bf3-de05-a9ff-dff344230000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/iee1fpgq5</link><itunes:subtitle>A man accused of stabbing an ex-partner outside inner-Sydney gym is arrested; Israeli military downplays rumours of tensions with U-S over Rafah offensive; And in sport, The Olympic flame has landed on French soil in time for Paris 2024.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A man accused of stabbing an ex-partner outside inner-Sydney gym is arrested; Israeli military downplays rumours of tensions with U-S over Rafah offensive; And in sport, The Olympic flame has landed on French soil in time for Paris 2024.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 17:07:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 9 May 2024</title><description>Australia's government set to ramp up gas projects and support a transition to net zero by 2050; Fiji's former long-serving prime minister sentenced to a year in prison; and, in sport, coach Jo Yapp names her first Wallaroos team to take on Canada in the opening match of the Pacific Four series.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240509140503-assyrian-090524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5b79-dc33-afff-df7d68c50000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4060896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5b79-dc33-afff-df7d68c50000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-9-may-2024/slp6do0jd</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia's government set to ramp up gas projects and support a transition to net zero by 2050; Fiji's former long-serving prime minister sentenced to a year in prison; and, in sport, coach Jo Yapp names her first Wallaroos team to take on Canada in the opening match of the Pacific Four series.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Australia's government set to ramp up gas projects and support a transition to net zero by 2050; Fiji's former long-serving prime minister sentenced to a year in prison; and, in sport, coach Jo Yapp names her first Wallaroos team to take on Canada in the opening match of the Pacific Four series.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:40</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:54:47 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; Bonza appoints a voluntary administrator following sudden cancellations of flights; The South Sydney Rabbitohs announce the departure of club coach Jason Demetriou.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508182940-assyrian-040524-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5740-dd5f-adcf-d76ea7950000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10571688"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5740-dd5f-adcf-d76ea7950000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/86eoasozx</link><itunes:subtitle>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; Bonza appoints a voluntary administrator following sudden cancellations of flights; The South Sydney Rabbitohs announce the departure of club coach Jason Demetriou.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; Bonza appoints a voluntary administrator following sudden cancellations of flights; The South Sydney Rabbitohs announce the departure of club coach Jason Demetriou.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:55</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 18:14:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 7 May 2024</title><description>Residents in Gaza's city of Rafah react to new strikes following ceasefire hopes; Two senate committees to deliver findings into supermarket price gouging and a controversial deportation bill; and, in football, Crystal Palace thump Manchester United in 4-0 home victory.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508182940-assyrian-070524-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5737-de05-a9ff-dff7eeef0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11836368"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5737-de05-a9ff-dff7eeef0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-7-may-2024/kgnq9pp8y</link><itunes:subtitle>Residents in Gaza's city of Rafah react to new strikes following ceasefire hopes; Two senate committees to deliver findings into supermarket price gouging and a controversial deportation bill; and, in football, Crystal Palace thump Manchester United in 4-0 home victory.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Residents in Gaza's city of Rafah react to new strikes following ceasefire hopes; Two senate committees to deliver findings into supermarket price gouging and a controversial deportation bill; and, in football, Crystal Palace thump Manchester United in 4-0 home victory.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 18:07:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024</title><description>Watch all the action on SBS and SBS On Demand as Malmö, Sweden, hosts the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508174916-assyrian-080524-eurovision-live-on-sbs.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5721-dc33-afff-df7de65b0000&amp;dur_cat=1" type="audio/mpeg" length="1630704"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5721-dc33-afff-df7de65b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/how-to-watch-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024/dgopnztza</link><itunes:subtitle>Watch all the action on SBS and SBS On Demand as Malmö, Sweden, hosts the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Watch all the action on SBS and SBS On Demand as Malmö, Sweden, hosts the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:01:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 17:42:23 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Another fire devastates Erbil Market</title><description>Another fire has ravaged the public market in the Kurdistan region, resulting in the destruction of millions of dollars' worth of property and merchandise. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 May, at the Erbil Fortress Market, a popular tourist destination. Naseem Sadiq provides insight into the aftermath of this tragedy, detailing the impact on merchants and the government's response.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508170905-assyrian-c3ceac51-13c7-4a07-b10b-580ffeb20470.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-56e9-dfff-adff-deed003f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10094897"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-56e9-dfff-adff-deed003f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/another-fire-devastates-erbil-market/vfpsv27s4</link><itunes:subtitle>Another fire has ravaged the public market in the Kurdistan region, resulting in the destruction of millions of dollars' worth of property and merchandise. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 May, at the Erbil Fortress Market, a popular tourist destination. Naseem Sadiq provides insight into the aftermath of this tragedy, detailing the impact on merchants and the government's response.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Another fire has ravaged the public market in the Kurdistan region, resulting in the destruction of millions of dollars' worth of property and merchandise. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 May, at the Erbil Fortress Market, a popular tourist destination. Naseem Sadiq provides insight into the aftermath of this tragedy, detailing the impact on merchants and the government's response.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:31</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 17:01:08 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Charles Tooma's reflection on his homeland visit</title><description>Assyrian entertainer and singer, Charles Tooma, reflects on his latest visit to the homeland in Northern Iraq and his concert in front of thousands of fans and spectators. He says that the people's reaction to him was unbelievable and will never forget the love and admiration he received there.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508164916-assyrian-d5da3f97-60e8-465e-87bc-d666483e2c7f.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-56cb-de05-a9ff-decb85200000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="14388809"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-56cb-de05-a9ff-decb85200000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/charles-toomas-reflection-on-his-homeland-visit/pqxpktkum</link><itunes:subtitle>Assyrian entertainer and singer, Charles Tooma, reflects on his latest visit to the homeland in Northern Iraq and his concert in front of thousands of fans and spectators. He says that the people's reaction to him was unbelievable and will never forget the love and admiration he received there.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Assyrian entertainer and singer, Charles Tooma, reflects on his latest visit to the homeland in Northern Iraq and his concert in front of thousands of fans and spectators. He says that the people's reaction to him was unbelievable and will never forget the love and admiration he received there.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:59</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 16:34:08 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Oliver Slewa explains types of domestic violence</title><description>Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He talks about types of domestic violence that people face on a daily basis. He says domestic and family violence happens not only to partners but also to other members of families.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508160857-assyrian-2fa746cd-72cb-45cd-9518-6e08561a5245.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-567f-dc33-afff-df7f62bb0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12078641"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-567f-dc33-afff-df7f62bb0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/oliver-slewa-explains-types-of-domestic-violence/dat4af5je</link><itunes:subtitle>Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He talks about types of domestic violence that people face on a daily basis. He says domestic and family violence happens not only to partners but also to other members of families.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He talks about types of domestic violence that people face on a daily basis. He says domestic and family violence happens not only to partners but also to other members of families.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:35</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 15:57:36 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 May 2024</title><description>AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine withdrawn from markets worldwide ; A western Sydney council bans a book from libraries containing same-sex parenting material ; And in sport, Four world-class Australian surfers selected for the Paris Olympics.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508144844-assyrian-080524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5674-dfff-adff-de7c2b720000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3634176"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5674-dfff-adff-de7c2b720000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-may-2024/wjld1uiha</link><itunes:subtitle>AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine withdrawn from markets worldwide ; A western Sydney council bans a book from libraries containing same-sex parenting material ; And in sport, Four world-class Australian surfers selected for the Paris Olympics.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine withdrawn from markets worldwide ; A western Sydney council bans a book from libraries containing same-sex parenting material ; And in sport, Four world-class Australian surfers selected for the Paris Olympics.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:17</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 14:30:55 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mushroom foraging in Australia: Is it safe?</title><description>In Australia, authorities strongly advise against eating mushrooms that have not been expertly identified or purchased from a supermarket or grocer, as some fungi can be toxic or deadly if consumed. In each State and Territory, rules and regulations vary, and mushroom foraging is not allowed in some areas.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240508140901-assyrian-67025317-0047-404f-9c04-fee8e1340b96.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-5635-dc33-afff-df7d39f80000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11311793"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-5635-dc33-afff-df7d39f80000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/mushroom-foraging-in-australia-is-it-safe/j58slyg0e</link><itunes:subtitle>In Australia, authorities strongly advise against eating mushrooms that have not been expertly identified or purchased from a supermarket or grocer, as some fungi can be toxic or deadly if consumed. In each State and Territory, rules and regulations vary, and mushroom foraging is not allowed in some areas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In Australia, authorities strongly advise against eating mushrooms that have not been expertly identified or purchased from a supermarket or grocer, as some fungi can be toxic or deadly if consumed. In each State and Territory, rules and regulations vary, and mushroom foraging is not allowed in some areas.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 13:51:16 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 6 May 2024</title><description>Perth's Muslim community is bracing for potential backlash following stabbing; Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation; and, in sport, Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore is under health review amid AFL drama.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240506114405-assyrian-060524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-4b7e-dfff-adff-df7e25af0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4036896"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-4b7e-dfff-adff-df7e25af0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/news-flash-6-may-2024/s17c67jfe</link><itunes:subtitle>Perth's Muslim community is bracing for potential backlash following stabbing; Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation; and, in sport, Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore is under health review amid AFL drama.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Perth's Muslim community is bracing for potential backlash following stabbing; Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation; and, in sport, Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore is under health review amid AFL drama.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:39</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:24:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 2 May 2024</title><description>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; violent clashes break out between pro-Palestinian student protesters and counter-demonstrators in the United States: and, in football, Borussia Dortmund seals a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240502103007-assyrian-020524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-36aa-d2ca-ab9f-b6ba870e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4053936"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-36aa-d2ca-ab9f-b6ba870e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-2-may-2024/k7vlnhxi9</link><itunes:subtitle>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; violent clashes break out between pro-Palestinian student protesters and counter-demonstrators in the United States: and, in football, Borussia Dortmund seals a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Candlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; violent clashes break out between pro-Palestinian student protesters and counter-demonstrators in the United States: and, in football, Borussia Dortmund seals a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:20:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you consider private health insurance?</title><description>Australians have access to a quality and affordable public healthcare system. 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There's also the option to pay for private health insurance, allowing shorter waiting times and more choices when visiting hospitals and specialists.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:29</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 20:17:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 1 May 2024</title><description>The federal government to invest millions into a leaving domestic violence program following an emergency national cabinet meeting; Qantas investigates an issue with its app as several customers report having access to other people's data; and, in NRL, Daly Cherry-Evans narrowly avoids a three-match ban.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240501132930-assyrian-010524-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-3223-d2ca-ab9f-b633c92e0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="4288176"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-3223-d2ca-ab9f-b633c92e0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-1-may-2024/a401krmua</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal government to invest millions into a leaving domestic violence program following an emergency national cabinet meeting; Qantas investigates an issue with its app as several customers report having access to other people's data; and, in NRL, Daly Cherry-Evans narrowly avoids a three-match ban.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal government to invest millions into a leaving domestic violence program following an emergency national cabinet meeting; Qantas investigates an issue with its app as several customers report having access to other people's data; and, in NRL, Daly Cherry-Evans narrowly avoids a three-match ban.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:42</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:15:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Widow receives fraction of promised compensation after devastating floods</title><description>On 19 June, torrential rains inundated the city of Duhok, leading to extensive flooding and significant damage to residential and commercial properties. Mary Nisan, whose home was submerged and severely damaged, claims that despite a government promise of 10 million dinars in compensation, she had only received six million, which is around AUD$7,000.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240430200857-assyrian-b6dfe7f1-9ef5-4eb0-adab-85f28eb762a3.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-2e3e-d495-adbf-af7edd770000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="15678257"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-2e3e-d495-adbf-af7edd770000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/widow-receives-fraction-of-promised-compensation-after-devastating-floods/587zwj8w5</link><itunes:subtitle>On 19 June, torrential rains inundated the city of Duhok, leading to extensive flooding and significant damage to residential and commercial properties. Mary Nisan, whose home was submerged and severely damaged, claims that despite a government promise of 10 million dinars in compensation, she had only received six million, which is around AUD$7,000.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>On 19 June, torrential rains inundated the city of Duhok, leading to extensive flooding and significant damage to residential and commercial properties. Mary Nisan, whose home was submerged and severely damaged, claims that despite a government promise of 10 million dinars in compensation, she had only received six million, which is around AUD$7,000.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:16:20</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:55:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Negative portrayal': Peter Esho rejects media coverage following church unrest</title><description>Community leader, Peter Esho, proposed a meeting with NSW government representatives including Premier Chris Minns to discuss the aftermath of the assault on Bishop Mar Mari and subsequent unrest. During this meeting on 19 April 2024, Esho said the Assyrian community rejected outright the negative portrayal of them being presented by some in the mainstream media.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240430190850-assyrian-e2c24eba-f3f4-4287-b4fd-8d52ca7ee4ea.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-28c1-d2ca-ab9f-aef1046b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="12574001"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-28c1-d2ca-ab9f-aef1046b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/negative-portrayal-peter-esho-rejects-media-coverage-following-church-unrest/rokg2s16m</link><itunes:subtitle>Community leader, Peter Esho, proposed a meeting with NSW government representatives including Premier Chris Minns to discuss the aftermath of the assault on Bishop Mar Mari and subsequent unrest. During this meeting on 19 April 2024, Esho said the Assyrian community rejected outright the negative portrayal of them being presented by some in the mainstream media.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Community leader, Peter Esho, proposed a meeting with NSW government representatives including Premier Chris Minns to discuss the aftermath of the assault on Bishop Mar Mari and subsequent unrest. During this meeting on 19 April 2024, Esho said the Assyrian community rejected outright the negative portrayal of them being presented by some in the mainstream media.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:13:06</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:51 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Drug offers new hope for Australians with breast cancer</title><description>Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to the drug is considered an important step.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240430190847-assyrian-300424-alc-feature-breast-cancer.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-28f6-d495-adbf-affe93aa0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="6898448"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-28f6-d495-adbf-affe93aa0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/drug-offers-new-hope-for-australians-with-breast-cancer/aptjb1i7e</link><itunes:subtitle>Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to the drug is considered an important step.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to the drug is considered an important step.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:32</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:10 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawrence turned his life around after prison. Now he’s helping others start again</title><description>Getting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240430182850-assyrian-300424-alc-feature-smalbiz-ex-prisoners.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-28e8-d495-adbf-afe82c960000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="5101680"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-28e8-d495-adbf-afe82c960000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/lawrence-turned-his-life-around-after-prison-now-hes-helping-others-start-again/5pov2xkvp</link><itunes:subtitle>Getting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Getting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:06:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:18:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 30 April 2024</title><description>The latest homicide report shows the number of women killed by an intimate partner in Australia has risen sharply; Australia loses its top university ranking as international students consider cost of living; Rafael Nadal battles into the fourth round of the Madrid Open.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240430164917-assyrian-300424-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-2db1-d495-adbf-aff9c4f00000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9577464"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-2db1-d495-adbf-aff9c4f00000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-30-april-2024/vi7ngbaww</link><itunes:subtitle>The latest homicide report shows the number of women killed by an intimate partner in Australia has risen sharply; 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students at US college campuses vow to double down on demands; and, in golf, Australia's Hannah Green claims second consecutive win at the LA Championships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says she is prepared to make an official apology to First Nations people in Victoria; students at US college campuses vow to double down on demands; and, in golf, Australia's Hannah Green claims second consecutive win at the LA Championships.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:01</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:35:29 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>Police arrest seven in a counter-terrorism operation in Sydney; crowds gather for Anzac dawn service commemorations across the country; and calls for more awareness of the dangers of head injuries in sport.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240427182828-assyrian-270424-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-1451-d000-a1ff-5ef59a920000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10217232"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-1451-d000-a1ff-5ef59a920000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/mu9338dby</link><itunes:subtitle>Police arrest seven in a counter-terrorism operation in Sydney; crowds gather for Anzac dawn service commemorations across the country; and calls for more awareness of the dangers of head injuries in sport.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police arrest seven in a counter-terrorism operation in Sydney; crowds gather for Anzac dawn service commemorations across the country; and calls for more awareness of the dangers of head injuries in sport.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:18:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 26 April 2024</title><description>Australian Islamic community leaders once again condemn the response by authorities to the church stabbing attack; former Australian of the Year Rosie Battie calls for a Royal Commission into domestic violence in New South Wales; and, in sport, Australia welcomes the independent review into 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive to a banned substance.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240426150503-assyrian-260424-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018f-18ba-d000-a1ff-5afecb9b0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3195408"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018f-18ba-d000-a1ff-5afecb9b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-26-april-2024/b1hmzfi9g</link><itunes:subtitle>Australian Islamic community leaders once again condemn the response by authorities to the church stabbing attack; 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and, in sport, Barcelona's manager reverses his decision to step down at the end of the season.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:12</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:07:35 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>World Hemophilia Day commemorated in northern Iraq</title><description>On 18 April 2024, World Hemophilia Day was observed in the Kurdistan region at the GIN Blood Centre in Duhok, Iraq. 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She explains that exposure to violent news or events can trigger past traumas, especially for those who have previously recovered. Ms. Ishu offers advice on how to support individuals dealing with trauma and also advise people to contact STARTTS at (02) 9646 6700 or email: stts-startts@health.nsw.gov.au.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Lina Isho, the leader of the STARTTS Youth Program, discusses the recent violent events in Sydney and how they affect people, particularly refugees who have experienced trauma before. She explains that exposure to violent news or events can trigger past traumas, especially for those who have previously recovered. 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the bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his attacker; and, in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A candlelit vigil to be held at Bondi Beach this Sunday to honour the victims of the Westfield stabbing attack; the bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his attacker; and, in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:16</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:56:04 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 16 April 2024</title><description>Police declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; and in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240417105236-assyrian-160424-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-e977-d8b6-ad8f-edffe2700000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11131128"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-e977-d8b6-ad8f-edffe2700000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-16-april-2024/csretls9y</link><itunes:subtitle>Police declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; and in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Police declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; and in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:37:30 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two cruise missiles intercepted by US forces in Iraq</title><description>In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralised two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240416225147-assyrian-24f30f00-3699-4ae3-a06c-f2c4688b62fe.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-e075-d8b6-ad8f-e4fd80990000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10352945"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-e075-d8b6-ad8f-e4fd80990000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/two-cruise-missiles-intecepted-by-us-forces-in-iraq/bbvr5pgkv</link><itunes:subtitle>In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralised two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralised two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:38:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian book exhibition to be held in Sydney</title><description>Joni Odisho is the president of the Athri Assyrian Centre. 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He talks about future projects and activities including an Assyrian Book Exhibition to be held at Odessa Hall in mid-April this year.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:05:53</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:03:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Profound love of Assyrian art': One thousand and one verses of Raweh</title><description>Professor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he launched his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh", and discussed his profound love for Assyrian art.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240416202448-assyrian-67b8d998-683f-4bc5-959c-99a41842f670.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-e019-de9d-a9cf-ef99d77d0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="13779401"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-e019-de9d-a9cf-ef99d77d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/one-thousand-and-one-verses-of-raweh/x2i2van3r</link><itunes:subtitle>Professor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he launched his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh", and discussed his profound love for Assyrian art.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Professor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he launched his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh", and discussed his profound love for Assyrian art.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:14:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:17:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian leaders urge calm amid church stabbing investigation</title><description>Some Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspectives on the recent church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders conveyed their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies. Their message emphasises the importance of maintaining calm and allowing authorities to conduct their investigations unhindered.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240416180843-assyrian-47101451-8135-49af-9251-ff254fa09a86.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-e5ca-d1df-afae-ffeefe8d0000&amp;dur_cat=4" type="audio/mpeg" length="19553585"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-e5ca-d1df-afae-ffeefe8d0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/assyrian-leaders-urge-calm-amid-church-stabbing-investigation/32zdqvbj9</link><itunes:subtitle>Some Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspectives on the recent church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders conveyed their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies. Their message emphasises the importance of maintaining calm and allowing authorities to conduct their investigations unhindered.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Some Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspectives on the recent church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders conveyed their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies. Their message emphasises the importance of maintaining calm and allowing authorities to conduct their investigations unhindered.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:20:22</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:49:43 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 15 April 2024</title><description>An independent coronial inquiry is to be established into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as the state government considers additional measures for security guards; and Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240415130445-assyrian-150424-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-dfa7-de9d-a9cf-dfaf20030000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3431712"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-dfa7-de9d-a9cf-dfaf20030000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-15-april-2024/p7e7tqmm9</link><itunes:subtitle>An independent coronial inquiry is to be established into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as the state government considers additional measures for security guards; and Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>An independent coronial inquiry is to be established into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as the state government considers additional measures for security guards; and Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:23</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:50:44 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>U-S President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a mistake in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "Australia will make the economy's future ". Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson praises Hayley Raso's resilience after win against Mexico.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240413204400-assyrian-130424-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-cd07-d207-a3ae-cdafef9b0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10594416"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-cd07-d207-a3ae-cdafef9b0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/qrisstz3x</link><itunes:subtitle>U-S President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a mistake in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "Australia will make the economy's future ". Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson praises Hayley Raso's resilience after win against Mexico.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>U-S President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a mistake in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "Australia will make the economy's future ". Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson praises Hayley Raso's resilience after win against Mexico.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:21</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:25:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Assyrian nations' 'voice' advocated at conference</title><description>Activist and media personality, Khlapieel Bnyameen, talks to SBS Assyrian about the speech he delivered at the Baghdad Deewan conference. 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He was invited by the office of Ammar Alhakeem, Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, along with many Iraqi-selected politicians, unionists and social experts.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Activist and media personality, Khlapieel Bnyameen, talks to SBS Assyrian about the speech he delivered at the Baghdad Deewan conference. He was invited by the office of Ammar Alhakeem, Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, along with many Iraqi-selected politicians, unionists and social experts.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:26:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:32:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Biography delves into the vibrant Baghdad neighbourhood of Gilani</title><description>The third book published in Assyrian by Sydney-based writer, Youel Hawil, explores the vibrant tapestry of Gilani, a suburb in Baghdad where he was born. Entitled "The Chronicles of an Armenian of Gilani Camp", this latest instalment delves deep into the Assyrian and Armenian neighbourhood and the fabric of life, characters and community spanning from the mid-1920s to modern times. 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Entitled "The Chronicles of an Armenian of Gilani Camp", this latest instalment delves deep into the Assyrian and Armenian neighbourhood and the fabric of life, characters and community spanning from the mid-1920s to modern times. Hawil tells the stories of the people who shaped Gilani, offering readers a rich journey through its history.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The third book published in Assyrian by Sydney-based writer, Youel Hawil, explores the vibrant tapestry of Gilani, a suburb in Baghdad where he was born. Entitled "The Chronicles of an Armenian of Gilani Camp", this latest instalment delves deep into the Assyrian and Armenian neighbourhood and the fabric of life, characters and community spanning from the mid-1920s to modern times. Hawil tells the stories of the people who shaped Gilani, offering readers a rich journey through its history.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:24:09</itunes:duration><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:34:00 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 11 April 2024</title><description>Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticises the federal government's Made in Australia Act; the Greens say emergency migration laws will undermine multicultural Australia; and, in golf, Rickie Fowler returns to the Masters after a three-year absence.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240411204400-assayrian-110424-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-cc9f-d1df-afae-feffd4dd0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="2574816"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-cc9f-d1df-afae-feffd4dd0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-11-april-2024/0ihwqtgki</link><itunes:subtitle>Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticises the federal government's Made in Australia Act; the Greens say emergency migration laws will undermine multicultural Australia; and, in golf, Rickie Fowler returns to the Masters after a three-year absence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticises the federal government's Made in Australia Act; the Greens say emergency migration laws will undermine multicultural Australia; and, in golf, Rickie Fowler returns to the Masters after a three-year absence.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:26</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:25:33 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn English - Talking about cooking</title><description>Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240410170424-assyrian-18f2191e-48c4-4228-adb8-7f601f76b2e7.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-c6bd-de9d-a9cf-cfbd61bc0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="11947697"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-c6bd-de9d-a9cf-cfbd61bc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/learn-english-talking-about-cooking/7651z1sbo</link><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:12:27</itunes:duration><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:50:45 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 9 April 2024</title><description>Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground invasion of Rafah; a total eclipse brings darkness to millions in Mexico, the US and Canada; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin advances to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240409180704-assyrian-090424-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-c1dc-daeb-adaf-efffcb7a0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9564720"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-c1dc-daeb-adaf-efffcb7a0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-news-bulletin-9-april-2024/uxdvan8zb</link><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground invasion of Rafah; a total eclipse brings darkness to millions in Mexico, the US and Canada; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin advances to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground invasion of Rafah; a total eclipse brings darkness to millions in Mexico, the US and Canada; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin advances to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:58</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:02:59 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fire rips through Duhok Market</title><description>In the early hours of 1 April, a brief electrical malfunction ignited a catastrophic fire within the Duhok Market. This blaze destroyed goods valued at over $1 million and caused major structural damage to local shops.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240409180704-assyrian-090424-naseem-on-fire-in-market.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-b70e-d02e-a7af-b77e4a750000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="8791080"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-b70e-d02e-a7af-b77e4a750000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/fire-rips-through-duhok-market/wf6tzpjrb</link><itunes:subtitle>In the early hours of 1 April, a brief electrical malfunction ignited a catastrophic fire within the Duhok Market. This blaze destroyed goods valued at over $1 million and caused major structural damage to local shops.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In the early hours of 1 April, a brief electrical malfunction ignited a catastrophic fire within the Duhok Market. This blaze destroyed goods valued at over $1 million and caused major structural damage to local shops.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:07:52</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:54:39 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>A significant step towards unity within the ADM movement.</title><description>The Assyrian Democratic Movement's 45th anniversary coincided with Assyrian New Year celebrations. ADM - Sydney leader Emmanuel Sada and Johnny Younadam, previously associated with Abna-Alnahrain and now aligned with ADM, both said this was a significant step towards unity within the movement.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240409180711-assyrian-450fd09a-f615-4a14-be83-6d5cbbff25f1.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-b725-da25-a3ae-bf2f39c70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="16996913"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-b725-da25-a3ae-bf2f39c70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/hopes-for-unity-within-the-australian-arm-of-the-adm/jbp0wt105</link><itunes:subtitle>The Assyrian Democratic Movement's 45th anniversary coincided with Assyrian New Year celebrations. 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The chance of running into trouble depends on where you’re protesting and how you behave.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240409180714-assyrian-a415009c-d342-4cfc-96ae-c57d1174d7d6.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-c1cf-d02e-a7af-e5ff3bb70000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10858673"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-c1cf-d02e-a7af-e5ff3bb70000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/navigating-the-implicit-right-to-protest-in-australia/43i2nigvi</link><itunes:subtitle>Every week, impassioned Australians take to the streets, raising their voices in protest on important issues. Protesting is not an offence, but protesters sometimes test the limits of the law with extreme and antisocial behaviour. The chance of running into trouble depends on where you’re protesting and how you behave.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Every week, impassioned Australians take to the streets, raising their voices in protest on important issues. Protesting is not an offence, but protesters sometimes test the limits of the law with extreme and antisocial behaviour. The chance of running into trouble depends on where you’re protesting and how you behave.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:19</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:52:18 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 8 April 2024</title><description>The federal Nationals say $10 million fines for "badly behaved" supermarkets have come too late; new special adviser, Mark Binskin, to find "proper answers" on Gaza aid worker deaths; and, in the EPL, Manchester United dent bitter rival Liverpool's title hopes.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240408133149-assyrian-080424-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-bbae-d02e-a7af-bffec2930000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3136488"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-bbae-d02e-a7af-bffec2930000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-8-april-2024/3e6qv979y</link><itunes:subtitle>The federal Nationals say $10 million fines for "badly behaved" supermarkets have come too late; new special adviser, Mark Binskin, to find "proper answers" on Gaza aid worker deaths; and, in the EPL, Manchester United dent bitter rival Liverpool's title hopes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The federal Nationals say $10 million fines for "badly behaved" supermarkets have come too late; new special adviser, Mark Binskin, to find "proper answers" on Gaza aid worker deaths; and, in the EPL, Manchester United dent bitter rival Liverpool's title hopes.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:41</itunes:duration><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:13:26 +1000</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap</title><description>World Central Kitchen founder accuses Israel of intentionally attacking its aid workers; Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake causes the buildings to collapse; And in sport, Perth Glory miss out on A-League Men's finals after 1-1 draw with Sydney F-C.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240405124520-assyrian-060424-news-bulletin.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-a791-d02e-a7af-a7fb10bc0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="10698024"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-a791-d02e-a7af-a7fb10bc0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weekly-news-wrap/fdcwtypw7</link><itunes:subtitle>World Central Kitchen founder accuses Israel of intentionally attacking its aid workers; Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake causes the buildings to collapse; And in sport, Perth Glory miss out on A-League Men's finals after 1-1 draw with Sydney F-C.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>World Central Kitchen founder accuses Israel of intentionally attacking its aid workers; Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake causes the buildings to collapse; And in sport, Perth Glory miss out on A-League Men's finals after 1-1 draw with Sydney F-C.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:11:11</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:38:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 5 April 2024</title><description>The US has delivered a warning to Israel to increase humanitarian aid routes within the next few hours; drivers in New South Wales have been warned to avoid non-essential travel as the state prepares for major rainfall; and, in sport, former tennis legend, Ash Barty, to become a children's literacy advocate in Queensland.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240405124517-assyrian-050424-newsflash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-abda-da25-a3ae-afdec0be0000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3765576"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-abda-da25-a3ae-afdec0be0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-5-april-2024/xv1mc9eyp</link><itunes:subtitle>The US has delivered a warning to Israel to increase humanitarian aid routes within the next few hours; drivers in New South Wales have been warned to avoid non-essential travel as the state prepares for major rainfall; and, in sport, former tennis legend, Ash Barty, to become a children's literacy advocate in Queensland.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The US has delivered a warning to Israel to increase humanitarian aid routes within the next few hours; drivers in New South Wales have been warned to avoid non-essential travel as the state prepares for major rainfall; and, in sport, former tennis legend, Ash Barty, to become a children's literacy advocate in Queensland.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:47</itunes:duration><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:33:19 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsflash: 4 April 2024</title><description>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlights importance of independent economy at the Small Business Summit; The United Nations says it is suspending its nightly aid missions in Gaza; And in sport, the second A-F-L Gather Round set to begin with fans converging in Adelaide.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240404141435-assyrian-290324-news-flash.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-a703-daeb-adaf-efb762660000&amp;dur_cat=2" type="audio/mpeg" length="3770184"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-a703-daeb-adaf-efb762660000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/newsflash-4-april-2024/0e501lla9</link><itunes:subtitle>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlights importance of independent economy at the Small Business Summit; The United Nations says it is suspending its nightly aid missions in Gaza; And in sport, the second A-F-L Gather Round set to begin with fans converging in Adelaide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlights importance of independent economy at the Small Business Summit; The United Nations says it is suspending its nightly aid missions in Gaza; And in sport, the second A-F-L Gather Round set to begin with fans converging in Adelaide.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:54:51 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>SBS Assyrian: Weeekly news wrap</title><description>The US Coast Guard says millions of litres of oil are onboard the ship that crashed in Baltimore; A survey finds almost one in six teenagers has experienced cyberbullying; And in sport, Sport Integrity Australia investigates claims of secret illicit drug tests.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240402182832-assyrian-290324-weekly-news-wrap.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-9d9d-d482-ab9f-ffdfb10f0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="8438712"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-9d9d-d482-ab9f-ffdfb10f0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/sbs-assyrian-weeekly-news-wrap/7hkm195m6</link><itunes:subtitle>The US Coast Guard says millions of litres of oil are onboard the ship that crashed in Baltimore; A survey finds almost one in six teenagers has experienced cyberbullying; And in sport, Sport Integrity Australia investigates claims of secret illicit drug tests.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The US Coast Guard says millions of litres of oil are onboard the ship that crashed in Baltimore; A survey finds almost one in six teenagers has experienced cyberbullying; And in sport, Sport Integrity Australia investigates claims of secret illicit drug tests.</itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>00:10:37</itunes:duration><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:07:24 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Australia’s precious water resources and unique climate</title><description>Australia is the driest of all inhabited continents with considerable variation in rainfall, temperature and weather patterns across its different climate zones. Here's why this vast land boasts one of the planet's most unique climates.</description><enclosure url="https://sbs-podcast.streamguys1.com/sbs-assyrian/20240402180919-assyrian-7e65c8ab-9c9d-40f4-9b1e-da08ef77cba2.mp3?awCollectionId=sbs-assyrian&amp;awGenre=News&amp;awEpisodeId=0000018e-9d8a-d5e7-a7de-dfca113c0000&amp;dur_cat=3" type="audio/mpeg" length="9759281"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0000018e-9d8a-d5e7-a7de-dfca113c0000</guid><link>https://www.sbs.com.au/language/assyrian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-australias-precious-water-resources-and-unique-climate/nw0f1sm2f</link><itunes:subtitle>Australia is the driest of all inhabited continents with considerable variation in rainfall, temperature and weather patterns across its different climate zones. 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