An illegal prayer hall frequented by controversial Sydney cleric Wissam Haddad has continued to operate despite a Council order to shut down immediately. An investigation by Council’s compliance team has revealed the operators of the Al Madina Dawah Centre at 54 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown have blatantly ignored the “cease use” directive. “Council has been conducting surveillance of the premises, and …

Australia Day has always held a special meaning for me. As a young boy arriving in this country, I saw the many opportunities afforded to me and my family and how fortunate we are to call Australia home. This week, I had the privilege of welcoming new Australian citizens at our Citizenship Ceremony. Watching families take this meaningful step, filled …

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, DC, on Friday, and Flashscore had reporters on the ground at the event to cover the spectacle as it unfolded. Find out how the groups were drawn below. Probably the closest the competition has to a ‘group of death’ comes in the form of Group I, comprising France, Erling …

As another fire season kicks off, the ACT has a new tool in its arsenal to fight the threat. It’s not a new giant “Elvis” helicopter, or a fresh batch of volunteers. It’s one state-of-the-art recruit — artificial intelligence (AI). At ACT Emergency Services Agency headquarters, fire tower operator Andrew Beer surveys the vast capital region ranges, via a remote …

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner of five years, Jodie Haydon, in a secret, private ceremony at The Lodge. Mr Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to get married in office, after proposing to Ms Haydon on Valentine’s Day last year. Anthony Albanese is the first prime minister to get married while in office. The prime minister …

Australia’s beautiful and elusive palm cockatoos, likened to Ringo Starr for their musical drumming behaviour, are expected to more than halve in number in the next 50 years, according to new research. The birds are only found near the tip of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland and the population is estimated at about 1,500. Australian National University (ANU) …

The first “tipping point” for the Earth has been reached, according to an international report from 160 scientists in 23 countries. Tipping points occur when environmental changes and impacts become difficult to reverse. The world’s warm water coral reefs are the first of 25 vulnerable Earth systems to have reached a tipping point, according to the Global Tipping Points Report. They’ve …

Last Saturday, Supplement Wholesalers proudly celebrated the grand opening of its second store, located in the heart of Blacktown. The event brought together an impressive gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, media representatives, and young sports enthusiasts — all there to mark this exciting milestone. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Stephen Louis Bali MP and his wife, Deputy Mayor Rachelle …

Mayor Bilal El-Hayek has been formally received by the President of Lebanon in a historic first for the City of Canterbury Bankstown, marking a significant moment in the City’s international and cultural relations. The meeting was held at the Presidential Palace in Baabda during Mayor El-Hayek’s visit to Lebanon following the recent lift on travel restrictions to the region. It …

The battle among billionaires for bragging rights as the world’s richest person got heated on Wednesday with the surprising surge of an old contender: Larry Ellison. In a stunning few minutes after markets opened, stock in Ellison’s Oracle Corporation rocketed more than a third, enough for him to temporarily wrest the title from its longtime holder Elon Musk and hand it to the software …