Episodes

  • SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

    SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap
    Sep 21 2024
    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.
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    12 mins
  • Understanding dementia: Insights from Dr Mariam Joseph

    Understanding dementia: Insights from Dr Mariam Joseph
    Sep 20 2024
    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.
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    21 mins
  • Tribute to Assyrian singing legend

    Tribute to Assyrian singing legend
    Sep 20 2024
    The passing of Assyrian singing legend Evin Agassi has left an emotional void in the hearts of Assyrians across the world. His music was not merely for entertainment; it was a lifeline, a call to resilience and survival for his people. Through hundreds songs, each one carried a message of hope, perseverance, and a 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. .
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    9 mins
  • Newsflash: 19 September 2024

    Newsflash: 19 September 2024
    Sep 19 2024
    Exploding walkie-talkies kill 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon. The U-S central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years. And in sports, One of Italy's greatest football stars, Totò Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.
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    4 mins
  • Understanding shared housing in Australia

    Understanding shared housing in Australia
    Sep 18 2024
    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?
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    9 mins
  • Only 30 per cent of Australians can retire comfortably, research says

    Only 30 per cent of Australians can retire comfortably, research says
    Sep 18 2024
    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.
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    6 mins
  • NATO leaders tread carefully after Putin threatens war

    NATO leaders tread carefully after Putin threatens war
    Sep 18 2024
    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.
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    8 mins
  • Newsflash: 18 September 2024

    Newsflash: 18 September 2024
    Sep 18 2024
    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.
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    3 mins