Episodes

  • Assyrian Program 13 August 2025

    Assyrian Program 13 August 2025
    Aug 13 2025
    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
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    57 mins
  • Newsflash: 13 August 2025

    Newsflash: 13 August 2025
    Aug 13 2025
    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.
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    4 mins
  • Changes to immigration rules: With Valentine Aghajani

    Changes to immigration rules: With Valentine Aghajani
    Aug 12 2025
    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.
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    28 mins
  • Mr. Homer Abramian Challenges ‘Persia’ Label, Affirms Iran’s Cultural Cohesion

    Mr. Homer Abramian Challenges ‘Persia’ Label, Affirms Iran’s Cultural Cohesion
    Aug 12 2025
    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.
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    23 mins
  • News Bulletin: 12 August 2025

    News Bulletin: 12 August 2025
    Aug 12 2025
    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..
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    12 mins
  • Newsflash: 11 Ugust 2025

    Newsflash: 11 Ugust 2025
    Aug 11 2025
    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...
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    4 mins
  • Assyrian Program 9 August 2025

    Assyrian Program 9 August 2025
    Aug 10 2025
    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?
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    57 mins
  • SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

    SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap
    Aug 10 2025
    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.
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    12 mins