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The main events that made the news in last week

With final exams just weeks away, concerns are being raised about the impact stress is having on high school students across Australia. New research reveals stress is impacting the sleep and wellbeing of year 12 students, and the issue appears to be getting worse.

A growing number of ethnic Armenians leave Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia; he Disability Royal Commission addresses the marginalisation of First Nations people with disability;

In Baghdide, Iraq, a wedding celebration turned tragic due to a deadly fire, raising questions around safety and systemic failures.

Biblina Shamuel has been chosen as one of seven girls to represent Australia at the upcoming 2023 Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup event in Bulgaria. SBS Assyrian spoke to her mother, Eileen Shamuel, about Biblina's journey in the sport

When it’s time to farewell your used car, there’s more to do than just give it a good wash, hand over the service book and receive payment. Depending on where you live in Australia, requirements differ when selling a private vehicle. Understanding the necessary steps and recommendations throughout the process, from preparing your car to completing the sale, can ensure a smooth and legal transfer of ownership.

Daniel Andrews resigns as Victorian Premier; Leading No campaigner, Warren Mundine, addresses the National Press Club. In sport, a former Labor senator appointed as the A-League's first independent chair.

Peter Esho discusses Australia's housing crisis, highlighting labour shortages and escalating construction material costs as key factors driving soaring housing prices, particularly in major urban centres.

The Canberra National Leaders Forum in September 2023 was attended by over 130 participants from Australia and abroad, including two young Assyrian leaders. Barseen Oshana, president of the Assyrian Australian Students Association, used the event to enhance his leadership capabilities for his organisation's development and success.

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler says a Voice to Parliament would improve health outcomes for First Nations People; Police in Darwin charge a woman with aggravated assault over an attack on Chief Minister Natasha Fyles; Wallabies coach Eddie Jones apologises to supporters after Australia's loss to France in the Rugby World Cup.

Amid the ongoing employee salary crisis in the region, where government employees have not received their pay for three months, the Mar Narsai Health Centre in Dohuk is taking a compassionate step. They are offering discounted pathological tests every Saturday and Monday, easing the burden on citizens with limited incomes. We spoke to Atra Barkho, the centre's director, to understand more about this initiative.

Selected stories that made the news in a week

Fears of a civil war have been averted for now, with the announcement of a ceasefire between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan. The deal relating to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, ends a 24-hour surge in violence however the situation still remains volatile.

New QANTAS C-E-O apologises for the airline's misconduct; Mixed reactions to media mogul Rupert Murdoch's legacy and in sport, Brighton are defeated in their first ever official European game.

Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.

The Canberra National Leaders Forum, held from 14-17 September, 2023, welcomed more than 130 participants from Australia and overseas, including two young Assyrian men seeking leadership growth. Dennis Suro, a University of New South Wales first-year student, shared his enriching forum experience in an SBS Assyrian interview.

From 1 September 2023, patients with ongoing health issues will be able to obtain two months of medication for the price of one prescription.

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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is an important tax liability added to your taxable income for the financial year. It is not a separate tax. Read more to understand what it is and how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) enforces it.

Thousands of Australians have rallied nationwide on Sunday in support of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament; The Labor government orders dating app developers to address abuse on their platforms and Wallabies coach Eddie Jones insists Australia's World Cup dreams are not over.