SBS Assyrian

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. The Greens are in a precarious position.

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.

Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.

The Labour Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority govrnment.

Trump blames Biden for the U-S economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.

Contents in this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia explained: Taking your child to Emergency department at your local hospital; SBS examines: the role of religion in elections; the fourth and final debate of the leaders

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, he NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.

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 opens in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine ;Anti-gambling advocates criticise major parties' progress on gambling reform; in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking I-P-L century.

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 May 3.

The Prime Minister says he is concerned about a rise in online misogyny ; the cost of a ketamine nasal spray to treat depression to become cheaper for Australians.; and, in football, a goal from Australian Caitlin Foord helps Arsenal reach the Champions League final.

U-S 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 Mr Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.

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, superstar Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. After 12 years of spiritual leadership over the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.

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.

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.

In this program, you will hear Mr 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.

The Assyrian Australian Association will proudly participate in the Anzac Day commemorative service at Canley Heights RSL on Friday, 25 April 2025. Speaking with SBS Assyrian, the Association’s Vice President, Mr. 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 I. Mr. 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.

Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian talks about organising the Meet the Candidates event. Three candidates are competing for the seats of Fowler and McMahen. Federal election: Who is the labor Party