‘How strange': Anthony Albanese leaves ‘You're the Voice' off his top ten Aussie rock songs
Mr Dean said he was 'disappointed' Anthony Albanese didn't find some songs with more 'pertinent political messages' to put into his top ten.
'How strange that Albo left the voice off his top ten hits.'
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SBS Australia
2 hours ago
- SBS Australia
Morning News Bulletin 6 July 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne. Israel says it is considering a response to a ceasefire proposal after Hamas says they are ready to engage in talks Matildas lose one-nil to Panama in the first of two friendly matches. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, when a man allegedly doused the front of the building in flammable liquid and set it alight on Friday night. Leaders of the Jewish community have also come out in solidarity after the attack. The temple's president Danny Segal, his wife Jenny and their families, including children, were among those inside enjoying Shabbat dinner. Luckily, no one was injured in the attack. Daniel Aghion, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry says its not just an attack on Australian Jews but on the Australian way of life. "This synagogue has been in place for 150 years. It was first founded six years after the creation of the Victorian colony. We're talking about a community that is part of the fabric of Melbourne and Victoria. This is not just an attack upon Jews or the Jewish community, it's an attack upon our way of life. The answer we give to that is: we're proud, we're Australians and we're Jewish and we're not going anywhere." The attack took place the same night as an angry demonstration took place outside of an Israeli restaurant, prompting Jewish leaders to express safety concerns. The winners of the annual National NAIDOC Awards have been revealed, recognising the individual excellence and achievements of First Nations people. Ahead of the 50th annual NAIDOC Week celebrations, the winners were announced at a ceremony in Perth, chosen from some 200 nominees. West Australian general practitioner and dentist Daniel Hunt was honoured as NAIDOC person of the year for his work in the health sector. Former AFL player Michael Long was recognised with a lifetime achievement award for his lifelong service to his people and country in speaking for Indigenous rights and fighting against racism in sport. Indigenous Affairs Minister Malarndirri McCarthy congratulated the winners, who were chosen from a field of 27 finalists. "Today's generation will keep our stories alive and will help all Australians to know that our people, our voices, our culture are worth celebrating. And that's what this year's NAIDOC Week theme is all about: the next generation, strength, vision, and legacy." Israel says it is considering a response to the US-brokered ceasefire deal, after Hamas responded positively and indicated a willingness to enter talks. The deal includes a 60-day ceasefire, a release of hostages from Gaza and negotiations on ending the 21-month-old conflict. In a sign of potential challenges still facing the sides, a Palestinian official says concerns remain over humanitarian aid, passage through the Rafah crossing to Egypt and clarity over a timetable of Israeli troop withdrawals. Israeli media says the cabinet would discuss sending a delegation to Doha for talks as early as Sunday. Mr Trump says he's optimistic that there could be a deal. "I think they're going to be positive about it. We have to get it over with. There could be a Gaza deal next week. I'm very optimistic. But it changes from day to day. We've gotten a lot of hostages out, as you know, from Gaza, a lot. But unfortunately, we came in and we inherited that situation." United States President Donald Trump says he will start talking to China about a possible TikTok deal. Last month, President Trump extended a deadline to September 17 for China-based company Byte Dance to divest the US assets of social media giant TikTok or be banned from the country. A deal had been in the works to spin off TikTok's US operations into a new company majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following the Trump administration's announcement of high tariffs on Chinese goods. Mr Trump says the United States is close to a deal on the sale of the app. "Yeah we pretty much have a deal. I think we're going to start Monday or Tuesday talking to China, perhaps President Xi or one of his representatives, but we pretty much have a deal. But we probably have to get it approved by China." In football, a freshly rebuilt Matildas squad have lost one-nil against Panama in the first of two friendly matches in Western Australia. While missing several star players to injuries and featuring four debutant Matildas, it remains a shock for new coach Joe Montemurro, who is now just three games into his tenure. The match saw both starting goalkeepers leave the pitch with suspected injuries, with Panama's Yenith Bailey stretchered off in the third minute of the match and Australia's Teagan Micah forced off in the 61st. And it was a goal from 19-year-old substitute Sherline King that gave the Central Americans the win. The two sides will face each other again on Tuesday night in Perth.
West Australian
4 hours ago
- West Australian
Sesame Street: Why ‘engaging' kids TV shows are more vital than ever
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Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Perth Now
Why ‘engaging' shows like Sesame Street more vital than ever
On Monday the 55th season of Sesame Street will hit Aussie TV screens. According to Sesame Workshop, the global non-profit organisation behind the award-winning series, the latest season will focus on emotional wellbeing, 'helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, light-hearted, relatable, and engaging stories.' Clinical child psychologist and founder of WA start-up Tedology, Dr Louise Mansell, thinks this emphasis is more vital than ever. 'Shows like Sesame Street are so important for children,' Dr Mansell said. 'But I'm particularly struck by how important they are for Australia, because there are a limited number of shows that support emotional development for children. 'We've got Bluey now, but Sesame Street does it in a much more direct way — they will openly talk about emotions and cover topics that might otherwise be difficult to talk about.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. You could argue this kind of quiet reassurance is more important than ever — especially for our little ones. But earlier this year Sesame Street's future seemed uncertain after its broadcast partner, HBO, did not renew its deal with the show. Netflix came to the rescue, ensuring the 50-plus year-old series will continue to be available not only to American children via the publicly-funded PBS Network, but also internationally via its enormous streaming service — episodes will continue to air on ABC in Australia. 'ABC and Sesame Workshop enjoy a longstanding partnership spanning 50 years and we look forward to continuing our collaboration,' a spokesperson for the network told The Sunday Times. WA-based Clinical Psychologist Dr Louise Mansell has created an interactive teddy bear for kids through her company Tedology. Credit: Jackson Flindell / Jackson Flindell / The West Aust 'Whether it's taking a volcano breath when angry, learning to give yourself a hug when frustrated, or wiggling it out when disappointed, we're empowering children with the strategies to help build resiliency and the foundational skills for emotional well-being,' he said. Helping children to navigate all this are the show's stable of much-loved characters. This season will see Elmo learn how to do 'volcano breaths' after he feels angry; puppet Abby learns what it means to be kind to yourself to overcome frustration, and Cookie Monster admits to feeling nervous about going to a new cooking school, enlisting his friends to help him prepare. 'That 'don't worry be happy' kind of motto is in so many shows, but you won't find that in Sesame Street,' Dr Mansell said. 'As a child psychologist, you are often trying to help children who don't believe that some emotions are OK... 'If they can see Big Bird have them, and Elmo is often saying how he feels, it just normalises the whole process and makes them realise that emotions happen on a daily basis in response to something else, and that's OK.' Sesame Street runs on ABC Kids. Credit: Supplied Helping the puppets to get the message across this season are special guests including actress and singer Renee Rapp, actor Michael B. Jordan, pop star SZA, and Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness. 'We are in this society that is really focused on children becoming addicted to screens,' Dr Mansell said. 'What they are really becoming addicted to is the dopamine and the high arousal they get from shows and screen time. It's quick, it's fast, and I hear that when I listen to my boys watching YouTube. 'Sesame Street doesn't do that: it's slow, it's calming, and there is predictability about it; you always know what is going to happen on the show at the beginning and end. 'That's so important for children, and for adults.'
