The Latest Breaking News from Lakemba

'Internet rabbit hole': why man sent threats to mosque

An isolated man who sent threatening letters to Australia's largest mosque spurred by alcohol and right-wing views will serve out his sentence in the community.

AAP · Apr 14

Strong winds overturn boats in Hobart – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21

Ramadan night markets bring thousands of visitors to Lakemba – a suburb where Pauline Hanson claims people ‘feel unwelcome’

More than one million people are expected to visit the month-long night markets in south-west Sydney, where ‘everyone is happy’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20

Lakemba Night Markets To Drop ‘Ramadan’ From Name & Increase Stallholder Fees As Part Of Shakeup

Really hope this doesn't drive away my fav jalebi stall.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 25, 2024

‘Labor doesn’t care what we think’: doctor to take on Tony Burke in safe western Sydney seat

Dr Ziad Basyouny is the first of several independents expected to challenge federal Labor seats amid the Israel-Gaza war

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024

A Ramadan ‘unlike any other’: Gaza grief casts a shadow over Sydney night markets

Failure of Australian public and politicians to acknowledge Muslim community’s deep concern for Gaza taking a toll on community

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024

Australian Jewish group condemns rallies supporting Hamas in south-west Sydney

Footage of green and red fireworks and Palestinian flags in Greenacre and a rally in Lakemba after attacks on Israel are ‘horrific’, Jewish leader says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

Imams and sheikhs to urge Australian Muslims to back voice during Friday prayers

Final referendum push from Australian National Imam’s Council comes with Anthony Albanese expected to attend Lakemba mosque on Friday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023

Car-free days: new push to open up Sydney’s high streets and let festival culture prosper

Exclusive: The Committee for Sydney wants the city to follow the lead of New York, Jakarta, Mexico City and Bogotá

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

‘It’s not ours any more’: the changing face of Lakemba’s Ramadan night markets

While businesses welcome the growing success of the annual food festival that takes over Haldon Street, others lament ‘it isn’t a Muslim event any more’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023