Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict Two peak Muslim bodies have rejected invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners in New South Wales and Victoria, as members of the community turn against state governments over their response to the war in Gaza. The Australian …

Aryna Sabalenka has become the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Opens in 11 years following a straight-sets victory over Qinwen Zheng in the final. Sabalenka, who did not drop a set during the tournament, overpowered the Chinese 12th seed to triumph 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 16 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. Follow all the action from the …

The Australian government has been “put on notice” by several human rights organisations following the top UN court ruling that South Africa’s accusation Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people is “plausible”. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has warned the Israeli government must do everything in its power to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. It was among several …

Nour Haydar, a political reporter in the ABC’s Parliament House bureau, has resigned over concerns relating to the national broadcaster’s coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as its treatment of culturally diverse staff. Haydar, who joined the ABC as a cadet in 2017, covered NSW state politics before moving to Canberra as a federal politics reporter …

Australian house and apartment values bounced back in 2023, increasing by 8.1 per cent nationally over 2023, according to new data. The CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index show a stark contrast to the 4.9 per cent drop in property values seen over 2022. Homes in Perth enjoyed the most significant increases with a 15.2 per cent surge in value. Dwellings in …

A suburb in Perth’s south has recorded the highest jump in property values across the country, with one resident selling his home for more than double what he paid for it five years ago. Tom Kelly purchased the modest three-bedroom Camillo property, located in the City of Armadale, for $210,000 in 2018. The same home recently sold for $510,000. CoreLogic …

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open preparations are up in the air after he experienced an injury scare in his upset three-set loss to Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International.Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open preparations are up in the air after he experienced an injury scare in his upset three-set loss to Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International.Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open preparations are …

World number one Iga Świątek has survived an early scare to clinch Poland’s spot in the United Cup final and a possible showdown with hosts Australia, as her team beat France in Sydney. Świątek was taken to three sets by former world number four Caroline Garcia, before prevailing 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 to wrap up the tie. Earlier, Hubert Hurkacz had given …

Women’s world number two Aryna Sabalenka has blasted her way into a blockbuster Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka said it would be “a great battle as always” against a woman she had two wins apiece with last year. The final is the same as last year’s Australian Open, which Sabalenka won in three sets, but …

A nursing home resident has been credited for fighting off an intruder during a violent sexual attack on New Year’s Day. The 76-year-old woman was in her room in a Coffs Harbour aged-care facility when an unknown man, wearing a stocking over his head, entered through a courtyard door about 2.20am. The man pinned his screaming victim to the bed …