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Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people ;King Charles strips his brother Andrew of all his titles; and in cricket; Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.

New environment laws widely criticised after being introduced to parliament; Bodies line the streets in Rio de Janeiro ahead of climate talks ; and in AFL, a Richmond player denies being involved in a brawl in Victoria last year.

Social media giants to face a Senate inquiry on the under-16s ban; The UN demands safe passage for civilians fleeing Sudanese city of El-Fasher; and in tennis, Australian Aleksander Vukic through to the third round of the Paris Masters.

The death toll rises as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica ; Billionaire Bill Gates has called on world leaders to switch the focus from emission reduction; and in sport, funding boost to support aspiring First Nations netballers in regional Australia. f

Every year, the month of October is observed as National Mental Health Month in Australia to spread awareness about and offer support for mental health initiatives. Oliver Slewa talks about this event and the importance of observing any behaviours in our children, family members and friends and offer help.

In this program, Oliver Slewa talks about the National Mental Health Awareness. Part two of the journey of Deena Yako , from News feature, we have Russian Misinformation: how does it make its way to Australia?

US and EU sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies have left refineries in China and India assessing their implications. Some sell refined products to Australia. But will the latest measures be able to capture Russia's shadow fleet that exploit sanction loopholes? Exclusive data shared with SBS has shown vessels transporting Russian crude oil and previously sanctioned by the Federal government, still appear in the supply chains of Australian companies.

Shayna Humanitarian, Boundless Stories, and the Institute for Economics and Peace, with support from Multicultural NSW, conducted a two-month Youth Leadership Program for Assyrian youth. More than 20 participants took part in the program, which concluded with a graduation ceremony on Friday, 24 October 2025. The event was attended by parents, community members, and local leaders. This phase marks an important step in the ongoing journey of the group as they continue to develop their communication, confidence, and decision-making skills.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Japan's new prime minister; Hamas expands its search for bodies of hostages in Gaza ;and in golf, Australia wins the International Crown women's team event in South Korea.

The Assyrian Australian Association has outlined several major projects for the next two years. The Association’s Secretary, Joe Joseph told SBS Assyrian that the team is determined and focused on achieving its goals, which include hosting the Gilgamesh Festival at the University of Sydney, constructing a new cultural centre on the Association’s premises, and expanding the Ashurbanipal Library.

P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deal with Donald Trump; the U.S. to impose "substantial" sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in the Women's World Cup...

U-S to announce substantial Russia sanctions; Australian Defence official to be sent to Israel as part of US-led mission; and in cricket, Australia wins against England in Women's World Cup.

Sargon Warde, principal of Nissibin Language School—one of the six Assyrian language schools in Sydney participating in the first Assyrian Language Schools Seminar—spoke to SBS Assyrian about the importance of such gatherings in fostering discussion and finding practical solutions for improvement and development. This seminar was organised by Athree Assyrian Centre.

In this program: Interview with Alber Sleemon about Gala Fashion Show; interview with Oliver Slewa about graduation night for the Assyrian Future Leaders course organised by Shayna Humanitarian and Multicultural NSW. Interview with Sargon Warda about the Assyrian language schools' first seminar. NACA feature about the Hiest of Louvre Musium

P-M Albanese says there's more to come on the critical minerals deals with Donald Trump ; Australia criticises China for unsafe military conduct after another incident in the air over the South China Sea;and in sport, The Wallabies arrive in Tokyo ahead of rugby union test against this weekend.

The UK to send soldiers to Israel for a Gaza ceasefire monitoring mission; Australia's P-M says the U-S could still seek changes to AUKUS; and in sport, Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury sues his former manager.

French President Emmanuel Macron says everything is being done to catch the people behind a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the latest in a series of museum robberies. After the brazen theft of some of France's crown jewels in broad daylight, staff and union representatives say not enough has been done to guard the objects and people at one of the world's most famous galleries.

srael's military says it has 'resumed enforcement' of a Gaza ceasefire, after launching strikes in the enclave; AUKUS and trade tariffs on the agenda as Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; and in sport, Australia beat India in the O-D-I series opener in Perth.

Challenges reported in identifying bodies exchanged in hostage-detainee swap under Gaza truce deal; The national group representing Australia’s carers says the group is experiencing lower levels of wellbeing in the last 12 months; AND and in sport ,a team of female Indigenous footballers is preparing to make history when they compete at the First Nations Football Festival this week in Dubbo

Gaza's Health Ministry says more bodies received from Israel show signs of "torture and execution"; Investigations underway after shots are fired and a car torched in suburban Sydney; and in sport, R360 boss hits back at Australian Rugby League chief Peter V'Landys.