SBS Arabic
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Culture Connect
Islamic Women's Association of Queensland , creating acceptance and cultural tolerance ( art) project . The project will target young people from a wide range of cultures and religions across Logan City. The Arabic program interviewed...
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Medicine or Alternative Medicine?
In this talk back we compare ,discuss and argue about :Medicine or Alternative Medicine ???
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Debate with poet Shawki Moslemani
Listen to this debate with poet Shawki Moslemani .
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The Impossible Lebanese elections
Just one month to go to the parliamentary Lebanese Elections ,the Lebanese politicians failed to reach an urgent agreement about a new Election law ,throwing the whole country in a deep political crisis .In this talk back we ask :What's next ?
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Let's talk about :Cancer
Cancer is still considered the Forbidden word in many families from Arabic background .About the stigma caused by cancer we run this talk back....
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Coptic Orphans Nermien Riad In Australia
Nermien Riad founded Coptic Orphans in 1988 after a visit to Egypt, her childhood home. She found a country struggling with widespread poverty and decided to make a difference. More in this talk back with Nermien Riad and...
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Budget talk !
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced an 18-billion dollar deficit in this year's budget,In this talk back we try to find out who are the winners and the losers from it ...
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Libya Today
Dr Omar Al Mirhag, Lecturer at Sabha University in Lybia talks about the situation in Libya after his return from Australia.
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Cultural Diversity and Education
The Thirteen International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations is to be held in Darwin next month. Iraqi researcher Hazim Al Nuaimi talks about his participation.
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Coal Seam Gas and Environment
What is the coal seam gas (CSG) and what are the reservations unveiled against projects intending to produce CSG. .To know more about that, listen to Dr. Ali Abbas of University of Sydney while discussing that
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The Nakba : 65 yrs on.
The 15 th of May represents the day where the Israeli State was established 65 yrs ago ,but for the Palestinian people it represents their Nakba Day .What does this day truly mean in this talk back ....
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Iraqi Minister Sargon Lazar In Australia
The Iraqi Environment Minister Sargon Lazar visited Australia , heading an Agricultural delegation . Let's listen to this interview , exclusive to SBS.
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Chaldean Patriarch Sako : Patriarch Of All Iraqis
His Eminence Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael 1 Sako visited Australia . Let's listen to the interview his Eminence gave to the Arabic program.
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What makes a great MUM?
Following the celebration of Mother's Day ,Australia wide we ask in this talk back :what makes a great MUM?
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SA Reforms Allows Second Appeal on Verdicts
South Australia introduced legal reforms allowing convicts to a second appeal. Does that move represent a real change in the judicial system? Lawyer Maher Fadel answers...
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Asylum Seekers : "Need Work Rights "?
The federal government has confirmed that it will drop an age restriction on asylum seeker children allowed into the community on bridging visas. Refugee advocates applaud the changes, but say more support should be given once aslyum seeker fa...
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Ziad Barood: an average citizen
ِِA former Lebanese Minister Ziad Barood , who is visiting Australia spoke to the Arabic program about the current issues in Lebanon and the Middle East
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Ziad Barood: an average citizen
ِِA former Lebanese Minister Ziad Barood , who is visiting Australia spoke to the Arabic program about the current issues in Lebanon and the Middle East
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ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOLK POETRY IN...
This an initiative by Principal Solicitor Bahia (Betty) Abou-Hamad. Listen to this interview .
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Australian Egyptian Trade Relations
Interview with President of Egyptian Commercial Office in Sydney , minister plenipotentiary Mohsen M. Nesseem. Listen.
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Is the Arab Spring a Myth?
The continuous violence in Arab countries gives the impression of a long bloody winter, rather than a 'Spring'. Listen to what Arab Australians think about the so-called 'Arab Spring'.
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General Ashraf Rifi In Australia
Listen to this talk back with guest , General Ashraf Rifi, the former general director of the Lebanese Internal Security forces , who is visiting Australia.
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Capital Punishment : What do you think ???
Following a Report by Amnesty International showing an increase in capital punishments executed in many parts of the world ,we raise the Capital punishment issue in this talk back...
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Dr Emad Berro: The Silent Achiever
In this episode of Profile Marie Myssy Interviews Dr Emad Berro who works as a consultant for the water board in Sydney.
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Jiddi ya Jiddi
About the growing numbers of "Grand -Orphans "in Australia , due to conceiving Children at a later age ,we had this talk back ..Have a listen.
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Arab Legendary singer Kadim Al Sahir in Australia
Legendary singer Kadim Al Sahir is visiting Australia and New Zealand. Listen to this exclusive interview with the most popular Arab singer Mr Al Sahir.
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Children and Water:Be Carefull!
Children Drownings :How common is it ?Have a listen to this talk back...
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Syria,lebanon and Hizbollah???
Fears from the possible spreading of the Syrian fights to Lebanon are increasing following a speech by Hizbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah admitting the Party 's involvement in the fights in Syria ....All in this talk back.
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Between digital and paper BOOK
How does the digital book affect the paper book sale? Listen to this interview with Ibrahim Bossi organizer and manger of Arabic Book Fair in Australia.
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Syria :Chemicals or no Chemicals?
In this talk back we discuss the impact of the possible use of chemical weapons on the Syrian crisis.
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To marry your cousin
More than a billion people around the world are believed to be married to second cousins or closer relatives. And through migration, the incidence of consanguineous marriage in Western countries is believed to be increasing, de...
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Syria In Fire, Lebanon Is Boiling
As fierce clashes continue in the border villages of Al-Qusayr , there are growing fears that Lebanon is being drawn further into the Syrian conflict. Lebanon has adopted an official stance of neutrality in Syria's war, but many Lebanese factions...
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Morsi is wrong
and all he cares about is how to strengthen his grip on the country, says Egyptian Australian activist Wafaa Nabil Ezz. More in this interview.
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Morsi is right
in his reforms of the justice system and those opposing his bill were the first to call for reform, say Egyptian Australian activist Mohamad Abdul Ghani.
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Shane Delia on SBS
Australian-Maltese chef Shane Delia talks in this interview about his journey through the Middle East in his new show Spice Journey beginning 2 May on SBS.
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Iraqi Woman's Participation in Elections, is it a...
Many Iraqi women run for the 2013 local elections despite the security risks in that country. "Is that a challenge to take or a right to practice," was a question asked to Mrs. Widad Farhan, Editor of Panorama Newspaper. She says...
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Home -grown terrorism in...Australia?
The threat of home-grown terrorism has been highlighted in the USA with the recent Boston Marathon bombings.In this talk back we ask the listeners :Are you worried about home-grown terrorism here in Australia?
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security service
What you know about security guards and services ? Listen to this interview with Mark Gemayell director of Australian Operational security service .
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Clean Energy and Environment
There is a close relation between preserving our environment and the energy we use. To know why the clean energy is significant to our environment, listen to this interview with Dr. Ali Abbas from Sydney University..
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Dr Hegazy Organisation
مؤسسة "مصرنا القوية" أسسها المصريون المغتربون بجهودهم الذاتية لمساعدة ورعاية المصريين بالخارج ولكنها توسعت في خدماتها ومشروعاتها لتش�...
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The Kurds In Syria : Victims Or Beneficiaries?
Since the eruption of fighting in Syria between the Syrian army and the opposition armed brigadesnearly two years ago, the Kurds have effectively asserted control in large areas of the northeast of Syria where their community predominates. Arab f...
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Al-Nusra Front In Syria
Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani, the commander of Jabhat Al-Nusra pledged lately allegiance and obedience to Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri in a move that will most likely further embarrass and divide the Syrian opposition. During the Marrakech Friends...
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ASHRAF SADDIK PII
What do you know about Dementia? How to overcome it? An interview with DR Ashraf Saddik (GP) in Melbourne about memory loss, Alzheimer'and Dementia. Listen to Part Two
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ASHRAF SADDIK PI
What do you know about Dementia? How to overcome it? An interview with DR Ashraf Saddik (GP) in Melbourne about memory loss, Alzheimer'and Dementia.
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Too Late Gillard!
Columnist Joseph Wakim analyses Gillard's educational reforms and asks why now? Details in this interview.
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The Young Bishop
Listen to this first media interview given by the newly appointed Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy in Australia Reverend Father Antoine Tarabay.
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Official Hazard
By the Department of Immigration's own admission, the asylum seekers detention centre on Manus Island is a health and safety risk. What does refugees advocate Dr Mohamad Al Jabiri think? Listen to this interview.
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Lebanese Police in Sydney
Interview with Lieutenant Rony Baitar Ghanem, a member of a Lebanese police delegation training in Sydney wiht NSW Police.
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Donate an organ....Donate life.
This talk back is about Organ Donation in view of the pressing need to increase the Donors numbers ....
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Bravo Maha Abdo!
Muslim Women Activist maha Abdo among Five other people have been honoured by the New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell for their service to the state's multicultural communities. Here is Maha talking about it....
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On the brink of social strife
Chavez's ma, Nicolas Maudro has won the elections with a slim majority. The opposition has refused to concede unless a recount is done while the winners are refusing any other counting. In the meantime, the lack of food and other necessities is ge...
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Dr SEHAM MOSTAFA
Almost 80,000 Australian children are at risk of contracting deadly diseases because they are not fully immunised. National Health Performance Authority data shows the nation's poorest children are most likely to pick up measles and mumps because ...
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Hackers Attack Israel
A cuber attack by the activist group Anonymous targeting Israeli government websites failed to cause serious disruption, Israeli officials have said. The attacks followed warnings in the name of the group that it was launching a massive hacking a...
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Sami Tdaros Supplements!
Supplements! Do we use them right? the risks of too much intake of food supplements. How much is too much and who should we get advice from to stay healthy and avoid implications of overuse of Supplements.
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Hartcher in Mosque
NSW Resources and Energy Minister Chirs Hartcher led a Liberal Party delegation to pay visit to Masjid Arrahman in Kingsgrove and met with His Eminence Sheikh Yossef Nabha. For details listen to this segment
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Egypt: the Church & the State
ًWhat does Pope Tawadros seclusion mean? And what are the Egyptian authorities doing to reassure the Christians? Listen to interviews with Father Tadros Samaan and the Egyptian Consul General in Sydney Ayman Kamel.
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The Super debate
The federal government has outlined proposed changes to the superannuation system igniting a heated debate .In this interview we discuss the pros and the cons of these changes ....
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Remembering the fall of Saddam Hussein
It's ten years now since the world watched amazed ,the toppling of Saddam Hussein Statue in downtown Baghdad.What does this memory mean to iraqis ??/All in this talk back...
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A Nuclear War?
How serious is the Korean nuclear threat? It's all about a new area of Cold War, says military expert Ahmad Khaled Malikey. Click to listen.
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More Children in Detention
This is confirmed by a new report while the issue of boat people has strongly returned to the elections agenda. More in this interview with Dr Jamal Rifi, member of the Government's Advisory Council on Asylum Seekers.
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Safana AlFares Interview
Interview with Ms Safana AL Fares, Iraqi Women Federation Member on The International Women's Day.
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TAMER ABU SENNA
Tamer Abu Senna is a talented musician who wants to become a famous DJ. Tamer mixes his music and uploads it on the web. He also studies Vet Science at La Trove University.
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Rana Abu Senna Final
Rana Abu Senna a talented singer who studies for her doctorate degree in Psychology.
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A Road Map To Happiness?
Sam Makhoul is a lawyer and enterpreneur, who fled the civil war in Lebanon as a young boy in the 1970s and sought refuge in Australia with his family. His book "A Higher Branch" is a universal fable that takes the reader on a journey to discover...
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NSW Taekwondoo Tournament
More than 350 members of Taekwondoo clubs from NSW ,Vic, Qld and ACT participated 2013 tournament. Listen to the Arabic program coverage of this sport event .
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The life of Lieutenant General Al Shazili
Listen to this interview with Mr. Ramzi Mansour from Arabic Book Club at Marrickville Library.
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Palestine Cup 2013
Listen to Ahmad Mustaph member of Australian Palestinian Cultural Center speaks to the Arabic program a bout Palestine Cup 2013 in Australia.
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The communists in a religious Iraq
10 years since the war that toppled Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi are disappointed with the current system. More in this interview with former Iraqi IT and Science Minister, and communist leader Raed Fahmi.
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Do you really believe that...
...your savings in the Australian banks are safe? Think twice. Listen to this interview with economics expert Sleiman Yohannah.
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Sudanese Presidential Amnesty: a historic breakthrough...
... and a courageous initiative that should be accepted by all parties to save the country. This is what the Secretary of the Australian Sudanese Association Hashim El Hassan says. More in this interview.
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Sudanese Presidential Amnesty: Good step but...
... more initiatives are needed to rectify the situation. Listen to this interview with Australian Sudanese political activist Mutasem Abueissa.
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Edward Harb Honored in Sydney
The famous Lebanese Poet Edward Harb was honored in Sydney in the presence of his Son Bassam Harb who is visiting Australia with two pioneers of the Lebanese Zajal.
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Drink Driving killed my son.
Around the nation , twenty people died on the roads during the short Easter break. Griefing mother of three Yolla Shlala talks in this talk back how she is coping with the death of her own son Victor on the roads.Lets have a good listen ...
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Honoring the Egyptian High Achivers students
Listen to these interviews from the Australia Egyptian Council Forum annual event held at NSW parliament to honor HSC 2012 high achievers students .
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How can we make PEACE?
My Enemy My Friend is the theme of a seminar by conflict resolution practitioner, Council member of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies and co-founder of the Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue Group Abe Quadan. More in this interview.
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Obama's Visit To The Middle East : A Slap In The Face To...
US President Barack Obama made some good speeches during his brief visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories(March 2013). He has spoken about the need for a viable Palestinian state and shown some empathy with the feelings of a people under...
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Ocalan's Peace Initiative With Turkey: Farewell To Arms?
This week(late March 2013), jailed PKK leader Abdallah Ocalan made a historic call for the PKK to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkey. Politicians and observers alike have greeted the unprecedented appeal as a critical and positive first...
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Yvonne Malik Lay-lah Wazir: A Nightmare on High Street
Yvonne Malik Lay-lah Wazir: A Nightmare on High Street. Following the success of Pyramids & Pimms at the 2012 Comedy Festival, Yvonne Malik returns to the stage in her first solo show, playing the belly dancing Bo-gyptian Lay-lah Wazir....
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's opinion on local and ME...
Interview with Federal Opposition Leader Mr Tony Abbott about the recent changes in the Federal Government and his position regarding the situation in the Middle East in particular in Syria and Lebanon.
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ANOUJOUM MAGAZINE WOMEN AWARD
Listen to these interviews with a pioneer Arab women at ANOUJOUM magazine awards event .Listen to these interviews by Rama Salem .
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Africultures Festival
Experience and celebrate the rhythm, dance, arts,food and fashion of Africa. Listen to these interviews by Saleh Saqqaf /SBS Arabic program .
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The real Tanios Chahine
Journalist, academic and author Antoine Salameh tells the real story of one of the most important figures of the Lebanese popular history, Tanios Chahine. Listen to this interview.
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Iraq's Misery
10 years on since the war started and the situation in Iraq is still so miserable. Listen to this interview with the Iraqi Human Rights activist Hanaa Edwar.
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Rana Alhusseini :From Jordan to Australia
Jordanian born writer and journalist Rana Al Husseini took part in the Arab Women dialogue held in Australia.Here she is talking to SBS.
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Wafaa Abdel Rahman:The voice for "Filastiniyaat"
Palestinian born ,Wafaa Abdel Rahman is one ofeight Arab Women delegation who visited Australia to take part in the Arab Women Dialogue .Here she is talking to SBS.
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Again :Gillard or ...Rudd?
Julia Gillard remains Prime Minister after Kevin Rudd refused to challenge for the top job. But is it really Over????
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Change is coming for the Saudi woman
The Saudi woman is better off now but the way to the full reform is still long because there's a need to change the mentality of the society first. This is what Saudi journalist and columnist Samar Fatany said during a visit to Australia. More in ...
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Soft but Rebel
She is Egyptian, young and politically active and she is determined not to let one party steal the Revolution . Meet Minoush Abdel-Meguid, the managing Director and co-founder of Union Capital, and the social rebel who takes a soft approach to the...
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Harmony Day At Auburn North Public School
Listen to these interviews with Parents, teachers and officials in harmony day celebration at Auburn North Public School.
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's opinion on local and ME...
Interview with Federal Opposition Leader Mr Tony Abbott about the recent changes in the Federal Government and his position regarding the situation in the Middle East in particular in Syria and Lebanon.
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10th Anniversary Of US Invasion Of Iraq
A decade after US and western troops swept into Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power, Iraq still struggles with a stubborn insurgency, sectarian frictions and political instability.
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THE GOOD ,THE BAD &THE IN-BETWEEN
Exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre of both new and old work by two of the region's most celebrated and distinguished Aboriginal artists Danny Eastwood and Jake Soewardie. Listen to these interviews.
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Iraq anniversary
A decade after the invasion of Iraq by U-S led forces, we look at the role of Australia and local civil society in building the new nation. interview with researcher Ahmad Hassan from Deakin University
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Working with Eritrean Muslims
Looking at the work of the Australian Eritrean Islamic Association which is one of the organisations helping their community settling in Australia interview with Ahmed Harish
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Rafaa the Official View
Interview with the Iraqi ambassador in Australia Mouyad Saleh about the prisoners of Rafaa issue.
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No Mission
The US President Barack Obama visits Israel for the first time and will also go to Ramallah and Amman, but he is bringing nothing to the stalled peace process. More in this interview with Palestinian politician Dr Mustafa Barghouti.
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WORLD MODEL UN CONFERENCE
Bright young minds from around the world are in Melbourne for a week-long conference simulating a United Nations gathering. Almost two-thousand delegates from over 65 countries have travelled to Australia to make their voices he...
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The beautiful Lebanese Zajal.
About the Folkloric Lebanese sang poetry ,the Zajal, we talk to two visiting poets Antoine Saadeh and Bassam Harb.
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Shahrazade in Baabda ..on SBS
Ms Zeina Daccache is a clinical psychologist, drama therapist, and established comedian, as well as an award winning filmmaker in Lebanon. Ms Daccache developed a Drama Therapy/Theatre Program in prisons,have a listen to her experience in this...
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Rafaa Again
The former detainees of Rafaa are asking the Iraqi government for the right to be treated like ex prisoners. More in this interview with Raad Al Mashkour and Maher Al Hasany.
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Arab Council Australia's Women Group
Listen to to these interviews with women group at Arab Council Australia.
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Book Club At Marrickville Library
Listen to these interviews with members of the Arabic Book Club at Marrickville Library.
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Hertalands Refugee Art Prize 2013
Do you paint, draw, or take photographs ? we encouraged you to submit your art to the Heartlands Refugee Art Prize! Listen to this interview with Bassim Sulaiman from AMES explain all the information about this prize.
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JIHAD DIB Principle of Punchbowl Boys High
A charismatic and inspirational headmaster who has turned Punchbowl Boys High fortunes around. Listen to this Interview with Jihad Dib.
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Dual Citizenship ...Dual loyalty?
Dual Citizens :Where your loyalty lies?the answer in this talk back with Former Diplomat Hassan Moussa.
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Elections may be postponed
Hizbullah is refusing a newly proposed elections law that has been approved by the Lebanese Forces, Future Party and the Socialist Party. Listen to this interview with Lebanese MP Antoine Zahra during a visit to Australia.
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The New Pope
Interview with Vatican expert Father Jean Hachem about the newly elected Pope Francis the 1st.
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Missing in Syria
Interview with SOLIDE spokesman Ghazi Aad about the fate of the Lebanese in Syrian jails.
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Nothing justifies postponing the elections
Going to the elections with an outdated law is better than holding the democracy process altogether. Listen to this interview with former Lebanese MP Jawad Boulos during a visit to Australia.
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The worse is yet to come
The crisis between the unions and the government in Lebanon is worsening while compromise is not on the table. Listen to this interview with Lebanon's Union Chief Hanna Gharib.
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The Mufti among the top 50 powerful people in NSW
The Mufti ,Dr Ibrahim abou Mhammad was featured among the top 50 most powerful people in NSW .About POWER we talk to the Mufti ....
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Consulate Services for Dual Nationals
Recently, the issue of consulate services provided for Australians with dual nationalities has been raised. To know what services are offered you may listen to this interview with former Australian diplomat and current head of Australian Arab Trad...
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Violence On The Nile
Violence erupted in various Egyptian cities after a court backed Port Said football riot death sentences(9/3/2013). Fans of the two rival football teams, Port Said's Al-Masry and Cairo's Al-Ahaly responded angrily to the verdicts for different...
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A Real Leader
Interview with the Principal of Our Lady of Lebanon College in Harris Park Sister Marlene Chedid who has been nominated for the 2013 Women of the West Award.
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What's Next?
Now that President Hugo Chavez is gone, Venezuela is bracing for a new era. Listen to this interview with the President of the World Lebanese Union in Caracas Michel Assaf.
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Alexander Exhibition at The Australian Museum
"Alexander The Great Exhibition" continues at The Australian Museum until April 28th 2013. Listen to these interviews with the Arabic Program during the cultural event held the Egyptian Consulate in Sydney .
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Multicultural Media Awards
SBS had some outstanding achievements at the Inaugural nights Premiers Multicultural Media Awards in Sydney. Here is a full coverage for the night ...
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Arabic Women Day
Three Australian women from Arabic background share this talk back and talk about their own experiences and Challenges ...Happy International Women Day!
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The Australian Slang !!
Have you ever heard the Australian Slang ? Well sit back and have liste...
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Yes to a new government but...
The Lebanese up-coming elections, the differences between the Christian parties and the economic crisis are discussed in this interview with former Lebanese Minister and Marada figure Youssef Saadeh during a visit to Australia.
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Securiy FBI Style
Julia Gillard's National Anti-Gang Taskforce lacks important components. Listen to this interview with security expert Dhafir Al Shammery.
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Staying Healthy while overseas
Following an official report stating that 900 Australians died last year overseas, Health experts are calling for awareness for those who are planning a trip outside Australia. interview with GP AbdelHameed Mansour
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Iraq : The Political Crisis Escalates
Iraq's finance minister Fafeh Al-Issawi announced on Friday (1/3/13) he will resign from the government, further intensifying the country's political crisis nearly a decade sfter the US-led invasion. Al-Issawi's decision to leave marks the first res...
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Bayt Al Zakat High Achiever Awards 2012
Listen to the Arabic program coverage of Bayt Al Zakat Australia in celebration of Muslim High Achiever Awards 2012 at the Orion Function Centre .
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Welcome to Parramatta Public Libray
Many services provided by City of Parramtta Public library . Listen to Nada Antwan, the multicultural support officer at the library speaks to the Arabic program about the variety of services available at the library .
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Calls In Support " Legitmacy " In Egypt
Mohammad Abdel Ghani from the Egyptian "Al Damir Front" talks about the views of a numerous groups in Sydney regarding the ongoing tensions in Egypt.
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Arab Women In Emerging Democracies To Visit Australia
Fatima Ali, Project Manager, Australian-Arab Women Dialogue, talks about a new initiative to host nine women leaders from the "Arab Spring" countries, to share their experiences and talk about the role of women in these countries. Talks and se...
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Arab Women In Emerging Democracies To Visit Australia
Fatima Ali, Project Manager, Australian-Arab Women Dialogue, talks about a new initiative to host nine women leaders from the "Arab Spring" countries, to share their experiences and talk about the role of women in these countries. Talks and se...
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Calls In Support " Legitmacy " In Egypt
Mohammad Abdel Ghani from the Egyptian "Al Damir Front" talks about the views of a numerous groups in Sydney regarding the ongoing tensions in Egypt.
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Arab Women In Emerging Democracies To Visit Australia
Fatima Ali, Project Manager, Australian-Arab Women Dialogue, talks about a new initiative to host nine women leaders from the "Arab Spring" countries, to share their experiences and talk about the role of women in these countries. Talks and s...
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The Arab Spring : Is It A Spring After All ?
Talk Back canvassing the views of our listeners regarding the "Arab Spring" two years after its beginning.
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Ahdaf Soueif: the Revolutionary Moment is Long Lasting
The Egyptian Revolution must be extended to rebuilding the country and I'm happy with the way things are proceeding despite the numerous challenges including the issue of sexually harassing women. This is some of what the Egyptian novelist and wri...
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Ferial Youakim :A professional Image consultant and a...
Ferial Youakim's story is about Resilience and determination.How she was able to overcome the Refugee" stigma" to become a successful mother of tree and profrssional Etiquette teacher ,in this interview...
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The Lebanese Zajal with Elias Khalil .
Visiting poet Elias Khalil talks in this interview ,about the difficult journey to list the Lebanese popular art of "Zajal"on the Unesco Heritage List of Arts...
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Gillard?Rudd ?Abbott???
The latest poll by Newspoll in the Australian shows Opposition Leader Tony Abbott overtaking Julia Gillard as preferred prime minister.Why Labor is loosing popularity among voters :A question raised in this talk back...Have a listen.
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FGM INTERNATIONAL DAY
The World Health Organisation estimates that as many as three-million girls a year are at risk of having their genitals cut as part of a cultural tradition that dates back thousands of years and known as FGM. In this interview we...
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No To Extremism Yes To Elections On Time
The 'Orthodox Proposal' for the parliamentary elections in Lebanon creates extremism and there's a real concern about holding the elections as scheduled, says visiting MP Kazem Al-Khair. More in this interview with him.
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Where's People's Conscience?
No to violence and divisions in Egypt, says a group of Egyptian Australian organisations. More in this interview with Egyptian Australian activist Mohammed Abdel Ghani.
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Syrian National Dialogue: Mission Impossible?
Recently, Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib, leader of the opposition Syrian National Coalition threw rebel politics into turmopil by coming out in favour of dialogue with the Syrian regime. Exiles and their affiliated armed groups have long said they would n...
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ZYRUAB IBRAHIM and Digital Media
Listen to media personality Zyruab Ibrahim speaking to the Arabic program about digital media and job opportunities .
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Black Bloc in the Egyptian Revolution
She lives near Tahrir Square where history is penciling donw its newest lines. We spoke about the spread of the Black Bloc to the Egyptian streets. Listen to this interview with Egyptian activis Lamia Minawy.
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Education First
More Iraqi students are coming to do their university studies in Australia. More in this interview with the Director of Smart Structures Laboratory at Swinburne University of Technology Prof Riadh Al-Mahaidi.
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Alexander & Alexandria
The Australian Egyptian Council Forum is organising a talk on Alexander the Great and Ancient Alexandria. More in this interview with the Council's spokeman Amir Salem.
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Bahraini Revolution: is dialogue making sense?
Nothing useful would come out of the national dialogue in Bahrain, says Bahraini activist in Australia Abdul Elah Al Hubaishi. More in this interview.
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2 Years On: Is Libya Reallly Better?
The performance of the new authorities is not up to standard, says Libyan student in Australia Nabil Juily, and there are reports on wasting public money while the transactions to the Libyan students overseas are coming extremely late. The student...
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Clean Environment and Waste Recycling
It is really significant to understand the link between the waste, environment and climate in order to help reduce its impact on our life. To know more about this link, one may listen to this interview with activist Yassemin Mohammed.
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Debate about Egypt.
The situation in Egypt is far from calm and settled ,protests and rioting are still filling the streets. In this debate between Victor Bassily and Hussam Ibrahim we hear both sides of the story ....
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Torn between two cultures
The major challenges Middleastern migrants face in their daily lives in this western Australian society are discussed in this talk back...Have a listen.
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Visions of Exile and Return in Palestinian Novel
The novolist Nijmeh khalil Habib, graduated from Sydney University with PH degree. Her theses s titled " Visions of Exile and return in Palestinian Novel ". Listen to this interview .
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A Dark Cloud Over The National Dialogue In Bahrain
The unrest on the eve of the second anniversary of the uprising in Bahrain has caused concerns the bloody events would cast a dark cloud over the fragile national dialogue in its early stages. The dialogue, aiming to end months of deep suspici...
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AHMED SAAD
Ahmed Saad of ST Kilda is described as quick small forward who can kick goals on a lead and mark but also be a really good crumber.
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"Australiyat"by Hani Elturk
Listen to this interview with Journalist Hani Elturk speaks to the Arabic program about the story behind his daily column " Australiyat" at El-Telegraph Arabic newspaper .
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Food Vans At Parramatta
Listen to this interview with Mayor of parramatta John Chedid speaks to the Arabic program about Food Vans stationed at parramatta to attract visitors ,residents and encourage businesses.
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Operation Apollo against whom?
'Operation Apollo' is not targeting Middle Easterners but the gun crime. That's what the police say in these interviews with the NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Catherine Burn, Organised Crime Director Arthur Katsogiannis and Police Media Liaison O...
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A story of passion
Moving from Lebanon to Australia while starting a career after university is one of the biggest challenges a young lady from the Middle East could face. Yet she is determined to succeed as a media personality in her newly adopted country. Listen t...
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Like Father Like Son
'Man Up - Father & Son Conference' is a two days event organised by the Lebanese Muslim Association in Sydney. Find out more in this interview with Bilal El-Hayek the Youth Worker with the LMA.
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Anthony Khoury : OAM
On Australia Day, Mr Anthony Khoury Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Australia has received Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the community through his work with the multicultural organisations.
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Federal Politics In Focus
MLC Shawqatt Muslimani talks about the latest debate in federal politics in Australia.
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Love in the Air...
In this talk back we talk about Love ,Red Roses and Romance....It's Valentine's Day after all....
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Raped but not silenced ...
Rawiya Abdel Rahman Kifshah ,67old Doctor ,wife ,mother ,and grandmother and most importantly :An Egyptian active woman....Rawiya gives a chilling testimony of the barbaric sexual attack she was victim of in Tahrir Square in this interview...Have...
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Apollo & Middle Eastern
NSW Police launched Operation Apollo to tackle the issue of drive-by shooting, but they revived an old controversy around some terminologies used to fight crime such as "Middle Eastern". Security expert Dhafir Al Shammery talks about the issue.
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Syrian crisis: Dialogue is necessary
Moaz Al-Khatib's call to dialogue in Syria is important because no one can end the crisis militarily. That's what the Director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Rami Abdul Rahman says. More in this interview.
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looking after the health of Ethnic women
the health and wellbeing of Ethnic women are the core goals of the work and activities of the Multicultural Centre for women's health. what are the needs and challenges of delivering health care to this group of Australian women? ...
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Bassem Youssef : Egypt's Jon Stewart
Bassem Youssef is a doctor who shot to fame after winning a huge number of followers with his witty lampooning of public figures in amateur videos posted on the internet following the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule in 2011. He became s ...
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Community Legal Education
Interview with Maha Najareen , a lawyer from Legal Aid working with " Family Early Intervention unit " . Listen to the interview .
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Patriarch Younan: an eye on the East and another on...
It's not enough for some Muslim leaders to condemn the attacks on Christians in the Middle East, they should rather forbid such actions, says His Eminence Patriarch Agnace Joseph III Younan, Patriarch of the Catholic Syriac Church, during a visit ...
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Syria: Dialogue with whom?
Asks the Spokeswoman for Sydney's "Hands Off Syria" Hanadi Assoud, wondering who is Ahmad Muaz Al-Khatib to call the Syrian government to hold dialogue with him? Details in this interview.
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Syria: Dialogue is OK but...
... the opposition's coalition has no authority over the fighters on the ground, although they see promising signs in Ahmad Muaz Al-Khatib, says the Australian Syrian activist Walid Al Hamid.
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Civil Marriage: I do or I don't???
Should Civil Marriage become legal in Lebanon and other Arabic countries ???And why the issue is causing a big stir????The answers in this talk back....
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The Multicultural Media On A Cross Roads
Listen to this interview with member of Legislative Council in NSW , Shaoquett Moslemane, speaks to the Arabic Program about the Multicultural media conference at NSW parliament in 26t February 2013.
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Hayat House Project
Listen to this interview with Dani Mekati , a coordinator with Hayat House project, which provides care and rehabilitation for Muslim youth drug and alcohol addicts.
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Joe Wakim The Accidental Advocate
Joseph Wakim writer and musician, in the first discussion meeting for 2013 by " Conversation " shared with the audience his story : how he has taken up the pen as his sword against racism, and how shades of racism manifest themselves in so...
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Civil Marriage : The Forbidden Love In Lebanon
On January 20 the Lebanese President Michel Suleiman expressed support in his Facebook page for a law legalizing civil marriage in Lebanon, calling it"a very important step in eradicating sectarianism and solidifying national unity". A week later...
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Is there a catch?
Digital economy and cyber bullying are two priorities for the Federal Government's e-policies. But what is the catch? Listen to this interview with Digital Age Thinker Jonar Nader.
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Gillard vs Abbott
Now that we know the D-Day, what are Australians going to do on September 14? Listen to PM Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott at the launch of the Federal elections season.
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Egypt: A disorganised opposition
Imposing a curfew is a sign for weakness not strength, and the revolution has not achieved yet its aims. That's what the Australian Egyptian activist Wafaa Nabil Ezz says. More in this interview.
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Egypt: the mistake of the Muslim Brotherhood
There are mysterious hands behind the disturbances and the old regime is not all gone, says Australian Egyptian activist Marwa Ali. More in this interview.
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Boutros Jabbour : OAM
Mr Boutros Jabbour has received Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through multicultural and charitable organisations. In this interview Mr Jabbour talks about his volunteer work and how he feels about being recognise...
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Is The Crisis In Iraq Sectarian Or Political ?
Talk back about the escalating situation in Iraq. Is the conflict sectarian or political? In this talk back we canvass the varying points of view about this topic.
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Beshara Taouk : OAM
Mr Beshara Taouk has received the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the Lebanese community in Victoria. In this interview Mr Taouk tells us what this means to him.
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An Eyewitness To The Unrest In Egypt
Adel Abdel Ghafar, PhD scholar | IR/Middle East Politics Lecturer at ANU, talks to us from Egypt researching the economic factors in the latest Egyptian revolution. He spoke to us as new clashes eruptued between demonstrators and security for...
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Raising Personal Aspirations For Disadvantaged Students
Matthew Altaei is involved in a special program at the UTS in Sydney to prepare students from disadvantage background for university studies. In this interview Matthew explains why he decided to volunteer his time and expertise to help those stude...
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Yousef Douaihi In Australia
Member of the General Secretariat of 14 March Alliance and lawyer Yousef Douaihi visited Australia recently. He addressed meetings within the Lebanese community in Sydney regarding elections laws for Lebanese abroad. We caught up...
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Egyptian Embassy celebrates 25 January Revolution
The Ambassador of Egypt DR Hassan El -Laythy speaks to us about the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution of 25 January 2011.
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Diet tips for teen girls
Listen to this interview with dietitian Sarah Adhami speaks to the Arabic program about healthy diet for teen girls .
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Nauru's Detention Centre Christmas Celebrations
DR Jamal Rifi had visited Nauru Detention Centre to examine the conditions of the detainees and report to Minister for Immigration Chris Bowen. In this interview Dr Rifi talks about his experience and what he saw there.
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The Arab Vote In The Israeli Elections
The Arab Member of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) Mohamed Baraka, who heads the parliamentary bloc of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality demystifies the myths around low participation within the Arab Israeli community.
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
In this interview Domestic Violence worker and member of the Australian Muslim Womens Centre for Human Rights, Ms Wafa Ibrahim highlights the effects of Domestic Violence on children.
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women
Women who experience domestic violence suffer from short and long term effects. They also exhibit symptoms that may not be known to people around them. In this interview with Domestic Violence worker and member of the Australian ...
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Bishop Issam Darwich Visiting Australia
Archbishop of Zahleh e Furzol of the Melkite Greek Church Issam Darwich returns to Australia on a visit to the community. In this interview he speaks about his work in Lebanon and the purpose of his visit to Australia.
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2 Years On ... Egypt WhereTo?
In this talk-back program we talk about the situation in Egypt two years after the revolution. Some listeners raise concerns about the democratic processes while others express their support of the new regime there.
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Father Majdi
He looks for the drug addicts to help them out of their woes. Meet Father Majdi Allawy who was on a visit to Autralia.
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An endless Hot Spring
Two Years on and the Arab Spring is still boiling. What has been achieved so far and where is the Syrian conflict heading?
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Call for tax on sugary soft drinks
Three of Australia's biggest health groups want the Government to follow the lead of some countries and introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Dietitian Nichole Hatem speaks to the Arabic program about sugary drinks and obesity .
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Where are the Iraqi Intellectuals?
While preparations are underway in Baghdad to host events as the 2013 Capital of the Arab Culture, Australian Iraqis are feeling that they have been left out. More in this interview with the Head of the Iraqi Australian University Graduates Forum ...
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Obama's new term deja vu
More focus on the national issues, especially the social and economic troubles, at the expense of the foreign policy. This is the main theme of Barak Obama's second term in office. More in this interview with the Head of the Department of Ethnic S...
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Tips to protect children in the hot weather
How many children drown in the pool? and how many left inside the the family car under the hot sun? Dr. Ziad Fashka (JP)& former president of Arab Doctors Alliance in Australia, gives some tips about protecting children in the hot weat...
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HORN OF AFRICA THROUGH AMERICAN EYES
Regimes which passed its expiry date, and oppositions feeding from the pain of its people, these are some of the views of writer and poilitical analyist Saleh Gadi Juher. more in this interview
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DR TADROS CHEMIST
How to keep medicine from the heat in summer. An interview with Dr Samy Tadros.
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Grass Fire Risk
The scorching heat and dry weather of summer cause high risks of grass fire and lead to loss of thousands of Bush and homes leaving many families homeless. In this interview with Ms Inaam Barakat, a spokeswoman for CFA (Country Fire Authority), V...
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