India raises ‘offensive’ lamb advert with Australia
Source: BBC News India has lodged a diplomatic protest with Australia over an advert depicting the Hindu god Ganesha enjoying lamb. The TV advert, by a meat industry lobby group, […]
Australia same-sex marriage vote: PM comes out for Yes
Source: BBC News Australian political leaders, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, have come out in support of a campaign for same-sex marriage. More than 20,000 people gathered in Sydney to […]
National party votes against banning burqa in government buildings
Source: The Guardian North Queensland MP George Christensen, who brought the motion to the federal conference, argued it was needed for security reasons A motion to ban the burqa was […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslims invite ‘racist’ to dinner at mosque after he stuck a pig’s head on their gate
Islamophobic hate crime has risen sharply in the UK during the last five years. In addition to the general upward trend there has been spikes in the aftermath of […]
Why Australian universities have upset Chinese students
Source: BBC News By Gwyneth Ho In four prominent cases in recent months, Chinese students at Australian universities have complained about teaching materials being incorrect or insulting to China. The […]
Abbott insists marriage equality a threat to religious freedom after Brandis calls it a ‘trick’
Source: The Guardian BY Paul Karp Former PM rejects attorney general’s view and says Australians should vote no in postal survey if they’re ‘concerned about where our country is going’ Tony […]
Australian terror plan to hide plane bomb in Barbie revealed
Source: BBC Lebanon’s interior minister has claimed a terror cell attempted to blow up a flight from Australia with bombs hidden in a Barbie doll and a meat grinder.He said Amer Khayyat planned to detonate an improvised explosive device 20 minutes into an Abu-Dhabi bound flight with 400 passengers onboard.The […]
Melbourne archbishop says he’d rather go to jail than report child abuse heard in confession
Source: The Guardian By Melissa Davey and agencies The archbishop of the archdiocese of Melbourne, Denis Hart, said he would risk going to jail rather than report allegations of child sexual abuse raised […]
When I was 16, I went to confession. I wish the priest had reported what I’d told him
Source: The Guardian Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart has said he’ll risk going to jail rather than report what’s said to him in the sacrament of confession, even if what’s confessed […]
Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Australian Senate while calling for ban
Source: The Guardian BY Katharine MurphyPolitical editor Coalition and Labor Senate leaders sharply rebuke One Nation leader over her stunt and accuse her of ridiculing Muslims The leader of Australia’s […]
Australia church abuse: Priests ‘must report’ confessions
Source: BBC News Catholic clerics should face criminal charges if they do not report sexual abuse disclosed to them during confession, an Australian inquiry has recommended. It is among 85 […]
Australia church abuse: Priests ‘must report’ confessions
Source: BBC News Catholic clerics should face criminal charges if they do not report sexual abuse disclosed to them during confession, an Australian inquiry has recommended. It is among 85 […]
Barnaby Joyce: NZ confirms Australian deputy PM is dual citizen
Source: BBC News New Zealand’s government has confirmed that Australia’s deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, is a dual citizen. Dual citizens are not allowed to run for public office under […]
Sea bug attack: Why was a wading teenager left covered in blood?
Source: BBC What could leave a person’s ankles and feet covered in blood as they stood, unaware of what was happening, in shallow water on a popular beach? Images of 16-year-old Sam Kanizay’s injuries in Melbourne, Australia, have seized attention around the world. His father, Jarrod Kanizay, said his son […]
Australian terror suspect ‘planted plane bomb on brother’
Source: BBC News A terror suspect in Australia tried to smuggle a bomb on to a plane by planting it on his unsuspecting brother, say Australian police. The plan was […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community helps Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands volunteers plant a whopping 2000 trees on National Tree Day
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/friends-of-edithvale-seaford-wetlands-give-greenthumbs-up-to-national-tree-day/news-story/7b27bf3d825a5eb7e28ccccaa26a15cb | By Christian Tatman, Frankston Standard Leader GREENTHUMBS have given the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands a massive boost — restoring woodland habitat as part of National Tree Day. Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands volunteers, residents and members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community planted a whopping 2000 trees. Friends group member Rex […]
Australia: Planting trees a statement for the future for the Beverley-based Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/west-beaches/planting-trees-a-statement-for-the-future-for-the-beverleybased-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/news-story/468e4aa8fa0cf66f2b4880b6db4aaf5d | Michelle Etheridge, michelle.etheridge@news.com.au, CoastCity Messenger SALEEM Shaukat hopes his work planting hundreds of trees will help locals realise Muslims want to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with other Australians. The Woodcroft man was among about 60 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to plant shrubs and trees at Oaklands Wetland […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – A State finalist in Multicultural Awards
Source: http://www.jimboombatimes.com.au/story/4824553/committed-local-helpers-up-for-state-award/ THIS week’s Queensland Multicultural Awards have seen many Logan City groups and individuals honoured as finalists, including the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at Stockleigh, nominated for best local club or community group. The awards recognise the valuable contributions of Queenslanders who support and promote a united, harmonious and inclusive state community, celebrated during Queensland Multicultural Month […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Women SA to hold Interfaith Symposium titled ‘My Religion & Liberation of Women’
“Love for All, Hatred for None” is the unique banner upheld by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – The message we believe is the basis for lasting peace. Source: http://religionsforpeaceaustralia.org.au/2017/07/30/south-australia-interfaith-symposium-my-religion-and-liberation-of-women/ | by admin The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Auxiliary SA will present an Interfaith Symposium, My Religion and Liberation of Women at Flinders University on Sunday, 6 […]
Electric trucks and vans cut pollution faster than cars
Source: BBC News By Chris Baraniuk Technology of Business reporter Image copyrightSEAImage captionKings Transport in Melbourne now has an all-electric fleet The clock may be ticking for petrol and diesel-powered […]