Australia

Australia Enforces Landmark Ban on Social Media for Under-16s as Global Interest Grows ………. Australia has introduced the world’s first nationwide ban preventing users under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, affecting millions of young people across the country,…

Australian Mosques Join Nationwide Campaign to Increase Blood Donations ————————————- Australian mosques and Islamic centres participated in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) annual drive in partnership with the Australian Red…

Australian Senate Erupts After Far-Right Senator Wears Burka in Renewed Call for Ban ————————– The Australian Senate descended into turmoil on Monday after far-right senator Pauline Hanson entered the chamber wearing a burka, reigniting controversy over her longstanding campaign to…

Report Finds Australia’s Mental Health System Failing to Meet Community Needs …………….. Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention system is failing to deliver adequate support, leaving about 500,000 people without access to specialist care, according to a government-commissioned inquiry reported…

Climate Change Fears Deter 40% of Australian Women Without Children, Survey Finds …………… About 40% of Australian women without children say they are hesitant to have kids due to climate change, according to a new national survey reported by The…

Australia to Offer Three Hours of Free Solar Power Daily for Households in Three States ———————————– Australian households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland, and South Australia will soon receive at least three hours of free solar power each day,…

Australia’s Hafiz Al-Quran Contest Elevates Standards and National Unity ——————————- The Hafiz Al-Quran Competition in Australia has been lauded as a successful model for strengthening the Islamic identity of Muslim youth by improving judging standards and expanding participation, IQNA reported.…

Sydney Shooting Leaves 20 Injured, Suspect Arrested ………….. A gunman opened fire on a crowded street in Sydney, injuring 20 people before being apprehended, Australian police said. The suspect allegedly fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, including police cars, with between…

Two Australian Women Linked to Daesh Return Home After Fleeing Syria ———————————————- Two Australian women formerly affiliated with Daesh and their four children have returned to Australia after escaping from northern Syria and being briefly detained in Lebanon, Arab News…

Australia Reports Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents ………….. Australia has recorded a significant increase in Islamophobia, with incidents of anti-Muslim hate rising by 150% as of November 2024, according to a government-commissioned report. The findings, released by Aftab Malik, the…