Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again Israel’s latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia’s Lebanese community. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024
NSW joins Victorian government in cancelling iftar dinners after boycott announced by peak Muslim bodies Premiers say events won’t go ahead, with concern over those in the community grieving over the war in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
Starvation in Gaza accelerates without Australian funds Australia must clarify the conditions required to restore funding to the UN's Palestinian relief agency or the situation in Gaza will worsen, independents say. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
Victorian Islamic leader criticised over comments casting doubt on death toll from 7 October attack Adel Salman told ABC radio he denounced the killing of civilians but said people have contested ‘the full explanation of what actually happened on October 7’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
October 7 attack 'legitimate': Islamic Council rep A leading Islamic group won't attend the Victorian premier's Iftar dinner over Labor's response to the Gaza conflict, calling an attack on Israel "legitimate". AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Reviews under way after 13-year-old autistic boy with Islamic State fixation targeted in undercover operation Under questioning from David Shoebridge, AFP deputy commissioner says police didn’t intend to further radicalise boy known as Thomas Carrick The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024
‘Red-hot anger’: Why Labor is on a ‘tightrope’ over its response to the Israel-Hamas war Calls for ALP to support a ceasefire grow as rank and file members quit and migrant communities in heartland seats threaten to turn away The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
St.George Bank defends flagging payment of $30 that had 'Muslim' in transaction description A Bank of Melbourne customer is left confused after being told to contact the economic and trade sanctions team over a $30 transfer to a family member. ABC News · Mar 4, 2023
Why King Charles's support for Islam is important for Muslims and the world As a prince, King Charles supported Muslim people and promoted unity between the Islamic and Western worlds. But as a new era begins, what do those legacy views mean for Muslims. ABC News · Sep 20, 2022
‘What actually happened?’: victim of Anzac Day terrorist raids speaks about seven-year wait for justice Final legal case arising from Melbourne raids has been settled but done nothing to quell a sense of injustice for families The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022
Why some voters in Sydney's west are turning to Clive Palmer's United Australia Party this election The United Australia Party is looking to boost its share of the vote in parts of Sydney and Melbourne, thanks to the legacy of COVID-19 and a reported uptick in support from the Muslim community. ABC News · May 20, 2022
‘Taken for granted’: western Sydney’s Muslim community rethinks a fractured Labor relationship As the Australian election winds down, the cohort now views the opposition as a ‘lesser evil’ that has failed to address their major concerns The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022