Australia
Proposal for Weekly Call to Prayer at Major Sydney Mosque
April 8, 2025
Proposal for Weekly Call to Prayer at Major Sydney Mosque
The Masjid Ali Bin Abi Talib, commonly known as Lakemba Mosque, has submitted a proposal to the Canterbury-Bankstown Council to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba, Iqna reported. The mosque seeks approval…
New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community
April 7, 2025
New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community
A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families…
Flooding in Australia May Cut Off Communities for Weeks, Authorities Warn
April 1, 2025
Flooding in Australia May Cut Off Communities for Weeks, Authorities Warn
Authorities have reported that severe flooding caused by heavy rains could isolate communities in Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) for weeks, Anadolu Agency reported. Over the past 24 hours, Currarong, a small coastal village in New South Wales, received…
Muslim Groups Oppose New Islamophobia Definition in Australian Universities
March 28, 2025
Muslim Groups Oppose New Islamophobia Definition in Australian Universities
A coalition of Muslim and Palestinian organizations has rejected Australian universities’ proposal to adopt a new definition of Islamophobia, The Guardian reported. They argue that this move would create a “shield” for institutions against criticism of their recent antisemitism definition,…
Muslim educators call on Australian authorities to reschedule NAPLAN to support fasting students
March 17, 2025
Muslim educators call on Australian authorities to reschedule NAPLAN to support fasting students
Muslim educators in Australia have criticized the scheduling of NAPLAN exams during Ramadan, arguing it disadvantages fasting students and undermines inclusivity, Australian media network ABC News reported NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) is a standardized test in…
Ale-Yasin Hussainiya in Sydney Attacked by Extremist Sunnis
March 7, 2025
Ale-Yasin Hussainiya in Sydney Attacked by Extremist Sunnis
The Ale-Yasin Hussainiya, the most important Shia center in Sydney, Australia, was attacked by extremist Sunni groups. According to Sheikh Abu Rayhan, the director of Ale-Yasin Hussainiya, this incident occurred on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, as reported to Shia Waves…
Australian Premier Denounces Islamophobia Following Threat to Sydney Mosque
March 5, 2025
Australian Premier Denounces Islamophobia Following Threat to Sydney Mosque
In response to a threat made against a mosque in southwest Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Tuesday that “racism and Islamophobia will not be tolerated,” Anadolu Agency reported. He shared on Instagram that he had been alerted…
Australian PM Condemns Assault on Muslim Women Amid Community Concerns
February 19, 2025
Australian PM Condemns Assault on Muslim Women Amid Community Concerns
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a “reprehensible” attack on two Muslim women at a Melbourne shopping center, which occurred on February 13, Arab News reported. The incident has sparked outrage within the Islamic community, led by Test cricketer…
Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Risks
February 5, 2025
Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Risks
Australia announced on Tuesday a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from all government devices due to security concerns, Reuters reported. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a directive prohibiting the use, installation, and retention of…
Flooding in Northeast Australia Claims One Life, Thousands Urged to Evacuate
February 3, 2025
Flooding in Northeast Australia Claims One Life, Thousands Urged to Evacuate
Heavy flooding in northeast Australia has resulted in one death and prompted authorities to urge thousands of residents to evacuate to higher ground, Reuters reported. The flooding, primarily affecting Queensland’s Hinchinbrook Shire—home to around 11,000 people—was caused by torrential rains…