SBS Assyrian

Sussan Ley elected the new leader of the Liberal Party ; Turkey welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish P-K-K militant group; and, in sport: the Indian Premier League tournament set to resume this week after a suspension due to regional violence.

The 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 and about the Augustinia order and about his messages about peace, tolerance and love. Also he was asked about the participation of the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako in the conclave.

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. Alzimas Australia, the Assyrian Medical Association, and STARRTS proudly sponsor this important cultural event.

Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome; tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate; in sport, The NRL confident a new team franchise in Perth will be a success.

Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on May 7, 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 April 21 at age 88.

Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor 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 fourth manager in three years.

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.

Contents:Oliver Slewa talking about Sydney University's subsidy to Assyrian language teachers to obtain Master's degrees; ALC feature about the elections: SB Examines new episodes and a repeat of highlights of the Assyrian business awards.

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.

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 University of Sydney and Western Sydney University. The universities support and subsidise the program, making it more accessible for prospective students.

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.