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A man has appeared in court over the attack on Indi MP Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car in the Victorian town of Wangaratta. The incident has revived debate about safety for parliamentarians, especially women. #sbsaudiopodcast

The Assyrian Registry is a voluntary initiative that documents and connects Assyrians worldwide. The founders claim its aim is to strengthen awareness of a shared national identity, encourage participation across generations, and build lasting connections among Assyrians wherever they live. Co-founder of the project, Namrood Shiba, describes the initiative as a unique and innovative step for Assyrians worldwide. He says the registry will provide a platform for sharing ideas, bringing people together, and working towards the benefit and future of Assyrian communities in the diaspora and around the world. Video of this interview will be published on the SBS Assyrian Facebook page soon.#sbsaudiopodcast

National and international news in a week presented in Assyrian. #sbsaudiopodcast

In this program: Interview with Namrood Shiba talking about the Assyrian Registry, an initiative by the Assyria United organisation. A feature about the fires in Canadian airbase that killed at least 4 and injured 39 soldiers and Episode 4 of How Australia Works. #sbsaudiopodcast

The latest national and international news in brief #sbsaudiopodcast

Political violence condemned as MP Helen Haines remains in hospital; Damaged businesses in France begin the process of recovery following violent protests and in Rugby League World Cup, Anticipation among fans ahead of the game between Lebanon and Tonga. #sbsaudiopodcast

At least four soldiers are dead after a fire broke out at a military base in Canada's Alberta province. Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil. #sbsaudiopodcast

The latest national and international news from SBS in brief #sbsaudiopodcast

Joint Select Committee on artificial intelligence begins hearings in Sydney today; Faith communities call for action on climate change in the Pacific, and in tennis, Coco Gauff pulls out a 7-5 6-1 win to advance to the round of 16 at the China Open #sbsaudiopodcast

The latest national and international SBS news in brief #sbsaudiopodcast

Latest briefing of the SBS national and international news #sbsaudiopodcast

In this program: Highlights from the Assyrian Play "Bayan Daran il Atri", Valentine Aghagani talks about the latest government changes on immigration and then an interview with Magdoline Shalalo about the Ashurbanipal Library Book Fair. #sbsaudiopodcast

The Ashurbanipal Library is organising a book exhibition featuring more than 19 Assyrian-Australian writers, showcasing their creative works across fiction, history, literature and language. Ms Magdoline Shalalo, a member of the Ashurbanipal Library committee, says the exhibition offers an opportunity for the Assyrian community in Sydney to meet the writers, explore their published works and discover the richness of their literary contributions. #sbsaudiopodcast

Migration Agent Valentine Aghajani talks to SBS Assyrian about the government's changes to Migration visas and laws, most of which came into effect on 10th October 2026. #sbsaudiopodcast

On 6 September 2026, the Assyrian Aid Society Australia premiered a theatrical drama titled Return to My Country. Details about the play and its production were covered in a previous interview, which you can listen to via the link below. In this podcast, Oliver Slewa meets with audience members to hear their views and reactions to the #sbsaudiopodcast