Moment Bondi shooter tackled and disarmed by man in civilian clothes caught on camera
In short: One of the Bondi shooters has been disarmed by a man who tackled him from behind. Other people rushed to assist, but one of them then appeared to […]
‘Hero’ who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
2 hours ago Emily Atkinson Contains upsetting scenes. 0:28 Contains upsetting scenes.Watch: Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3wkey5p33o#:~:text=%27Hero%27%20who%20wrestled,lives%2C%22%20he%20said. A “hero” bystander who was filmed wrestling a […]
How Australia’s first outback mosque was built 600 km north of Adelaide, 150 years ago
From 1860 to 1930, an estimated 3,000 people came to Australia from Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Punjab, Sindh and the northern part of Pakistan. Still more came from different parts of the […]
Sky News Australia admits editorial failure after guest insults Islam while wearing bacon-covered shirt
Host Freya Leach sat silently while Ryan Williams called Muslims terrorists and explained he ‘wore’ bacon to protect himself from alleged threats of beheading Amanda Meade Media correspondentMon 22 Sep 2025 Sky News Australia has admitted a failure of editorial process allowed a guest to deliver a highly offensive diatribe against […]
Press Conference Alert: Australia’s Largest Running Muslim Convention Draws Thousands to Western Sydney
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia Date: Friday, 26th September 2025, 1pm Address: 45 Hollinsworth Rd, Marsden Park NSW 2765 (Australia’s largest mosque) The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia will hold a press conference ahead […]
Threatened, harassed and spat on: envoy details rise in attacks and recommends Islamophobia be treated with urgency
Australian politics Aftab Malik cites bomb threats and assaults when releasing report containing 54 recommendations Krishani DhanjiFri 12 Sep 2025 07.21 Counter-terrorism laws should be reviewed, and the Racial Discrimination […]
Australia failing to combat persistent anti-Muslim hate: report finds
Previous Muslim worshippers leave Al-Bayt Al-Islami Mosque following Eid al-Adha special prayers in Sydney on June 6, 2025, as they celebrate religious festival. (FILE/AFP)Next Updated 55 sec ago AFP September […]
Muslim groups call for rethink of approach to terrorism ahead of Islamophobia report
By political reporter Sean Tarek Goodwin 7 hours ago In short: Muslim groups say rethinking religious discrimination and approaches to counterterrorism should be a top priority to address a spike in […]
Muslim community leaders alarmed by a rise in Islamophobia amid recent incidents in south-east Queensland
Link copiedShare article Muslim community leaders across southern Queensland say they’re alarmed by a rise in Islamophobia in recent weeks, including bomb threats and abuse directed at children. A mosque on […]
Premier condemns religious intolerance as Muslims in Queensland face heightened ‘fear and anxiety’
Community voices concern it is being targeted after alleged bomb threat and threatening email in recent days Andrew MessengerTue 9 Sep 2025 The Queensland premier, David Crissafuli, has condemned separate alleged threats against a Muslim school and a mosque in recent days as the community says it’s facing heightened “fear and anxiety”. […]
Minns unveils plan to fight anti-Muslim hate: ‘Naked racism and Islamophobia have no place in our state’
Exclusive: $1m grant comes after reports of rising Islamophobia and a huge turnout for the Sydney Harbour Bridge march Anne Davies NSW state correspondent Thu 14 Aug 2025 The Minns government will establish a $1m program to combat anti-Muslim hate, including establishing a support hotline for victims and a program to build […]
Islamophobia on the rise in Australia and majority of incidents are not reported, report says
Islamic Council of Victoria says many Muslims don’t report racist incidents because they fear not being taken seriously Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporterSat 16 Aug 2025 The Islamic Council of Victoria has […]
Minns unveils plan to fight anti-Muslim hate: ‘Naked racism and Islamophobia have no place in our state’
New South Wales Exclusive: $1m grant comes after reports of rising Islamophobia and a huge turnout for the Sydney Harbour Bridge march Anne Davies NSW state correspondentThu 14 Aug 2025 20.00 BSTShare The Minns government will establish a $1m program to combat anti-Muslim hate, including establishing a support hotline for victims and […]
NSW religious schools see 30% rise in enrolments in a decade – and not necessarily due to beliefs
Australian education The face of independent schools is changing, led by more affordable Christian, Islamic and Anglican schools Caitlin Cassidy Education reporter Wed 30 Jul 2025 When the Australian Christian College (ACC) in north-west Sydney began receiving a surge of enrolments after the pandemic lockdowns, its principal, Brendan Corr, was not surprised. ACC […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns Anti-Semitic Attacks in Melbourne
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Imam Kamran Tahir, the Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, has strongly condemned the recent anti-Semitic incidents in Melbourne, including the attempted arson at the East […]
Research explores a proposed legalization of polygamy in Australia
by Lara Pacillo, University of Adelaide Editors’ notes Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize […]
Muslim Australians are crying out to be heard. Will the major parties listen to us?
Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | May 2, 2025 | Syndicated Peter Drew’s poster depicting Monga Khan, an Afghan cameleer who helped connect Australia to the wider world by helping to build telegraph lines across the outback. Photograph: Peter Drew When I first arrived in Melbourne four years ago, my introduction to the country’s political landscape […]
Research explores a proposed legalization of polygamy in Australia
by Lara Pacillo, University of Adelaide Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize the practice […]
Small Community, Big Heart: Ahmadiyya Muslims Host Darwin’s Largest Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Charles Darwin University
Ahmadiyya Muslim Commuity Perth Darwin, NT [28/03/2025] – In a historic celebration of unity and shared humanity, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Darwin last night hosted the first-ever Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Charles […]
Muslim educators fear holding NAPLAN during Ramadan will disadvantage students
Mon 17 MarMonday 17 March In short: Educators say the decision to hold NAPLAN exams during the holy month of Ramadan will impact Muslim students. Students who fast during Ramadan […]