Australia

The Victorian government’s decision to use firefighting foam to cull approximately 30,000 farmed ducks in response to a bird flu outbreak has sparked significant criticism, The Guardian reported yesterday. Animal welfare advocates, including Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell, have…

Muslim students at Swinburne University in Melbourne expressed their outrage after being locked out of prayer rooms on Friday, ABC News reported yesterday. The closure forced students to pray in the atrium of the Hawthorn campus, as the Swinburne Islamic…

The Shirazi-affiliated Sydney-based Ale Yasin Mosque and Hosseiniyeh hosted a three-night commemoration for the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her). During these ceremonies, dozens of Shia Muslims gathered to revive the remembrance of the injustices faced by…

Australia has announced plans to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on social media platforms that fail to curb misinformation, as part of a broader regulatory effort, Arab News reported yesterday. The legislation, set to be introduced…

Australia plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media use, likely between 14 and 16, citing concerns over mental and physical health, Reuters reported today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for children to engage in real-life…

In a historic event, Imam Hussein Day was celebrated for the first time in the Victorian Parliament of Australia, thanks to the efforts of Syed Abulqasim Razavi. This initiative, led by Syed Abulqasim Razavi, the President of the Council of…

A groundbreaking solar farm project in remote northern Australia has received environmental approval, paving the way for its construction and potential to transform Australia’s energy landscape, VOA reported yesterday. Sun Cable, an Australian company, plans to build a massive 12,400-hectare…

A recent study reveals that ocean temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef have reached their highest levels in 400 years, largely due to human-induced climate change, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. Researchers warn that this iconic ecosystem, spanning 2,400 km (1,500 miles),…

In a significant win for digital rights and free expression in Australia, the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) has prevailed in a landmark hate speech case against the social media platform X, TRTWorld reported. The historic ruling, handed down by…

Around 30,000 people had been ordered to evacuate parts of Australia’s southeastern Victoria state before midday Wednesday due to a massive bushfire, Anadolu Agency reported, adding that hot winds and a potential thunderstorm threaten to aggravate the situation. Hundreds of…