59 h. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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4 d. ago Sydney New Year’s Eve strikes more sombre tone as fireworks follow minute’s silence for Bondi

Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge ahead of traditional dazzling displayAustralia paused to show solidarity with the Jewish community as New Year’s Eve festivities rolled across the nation.Weeks on from the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, hundreds of thousands of people around the Sydney Harbour observed a minute’s silence and shone a collective, defiant light following the recent atrocity. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks draw large crowds as people asked to ‘show defiance’ after Bondi attack

More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve

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5 d. ago Bondi attack suspects not part of ‘broader terrorist cell’, Australian police say

The two men accused of the Bondi beach terror attack earlier this month were not part of a “broader terrorist cell”, Australian Police said.

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6 d. ago Emotional Zac Sapsford hit hard by Bondi Beach terror attack as Dundee United star pays his own mark of respect

The striker had friends who were involved in the terror attack near his home.

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6 d. ago Bondi Beach hero speaks about disarming gunman during terror attack

Ahmed Al-Ahmed was hospitalised after taking on one of the gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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6 d. ago Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman gives first interview since terror attack

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, has given his first interview since the deadly terror attack.

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6 d. ago Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more action on antisemitism and security

Victims’ families have penned an open letter demanding more action on antisemitism

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7 d. ago Anthony Albanese refuses to hold royal commission: PM hits back as he is grilled by journalists at press conference

The Prime Minister has staunchly defended his decision to call for a review despite demands from the victims' families to launch a national inquiry.

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7 d. ago Anthony Albanese defends decision to not launch a Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Anthony Albanese staunchly defended his decision to call for a review despite demands from the victims' families to launch a national inquiry.

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7 d. ago Powerful message families of Bondi Beach terror attack victims want Anthony Albanese to read as they pen blistering open letter to the PM: 'Owe us answers'

The loved ones of 11 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack have joined forces to write a blistering open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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8 d. ago In the battle against antisemitism we must accept that Zionism means different things to different people | David Slucki

Among Jews the meaning of the term has evolved – but there is still no consensus. And when people talk past one another there are real-world consequencesThe 14 December Bondi Beach attack targeting Jews at a Hanukah celebration has brought the issue of antisemitism into sharp national focus. In response, the New South Wales government announced measures to further curb hate speech and symbols, and, more controversially, new protest powers. This event and the government’s response have once again raised questions about the relationship between Jews, Israel, Zionism and anti-Zionism.Zionism is a Jewish national movement that sought to create a Jewish state, then to secure and sustain it. But “Zionism” is also a contested label: for many Jews it signifies safety, continuity and belonging; for Palestinians – and for many others – it denotes dispossession and ongoing domination. It’s clear that for different people, the word Zionism means very different things, which leads to people talk...

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1 week ago King Charles praises WWII values of 'courage and sacrifice' in Christmas Day speech

Charles praised the "spontaneous bravery" of those who put themselves in "harm's way to defend others" in the wake of the Bondi Beach shootings and the Manchester synagogue attack.

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1 week ago Bondi Beach Christmas tradition continues in defiance of twisted hate attack

Christmas was in full swing in Bondi Beach as Aussies returned to one of Sydney's most famous attractions just days after terrorists tried to tear apart the well-knit community

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1 week ago Michelle Obama recalls hitting breaking point and almost giving up parenting while husband Barack was away

Michelle revealed she hasn't always been the most patient parent with daughters Malia, 27, and Sasha, 24, recalling a moment she lost her temper and decided she was 'done with parenting.'

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1 week ago Cops allegedly make a disturbing discovery at the home of man accused of PRAISING the Bondi Beach terror attack

A Perth man will spend Christmas behind bars after an alleged antisemitic post on social media triggered a search of his home.

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1 week ago Retribution fears as Australian Muslims see surge in Islamophobic hate since Bondi terror attack

Security stepped up at mosques amid spate of targeted abuse as leaders mourn Bondi victims and say community will not ‘claim victimhood’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThreats and hate speech against Muslim Australians have surged in the wake of the Bondi beach attack, with one mosque receiving dozens of offensive phone calls and reports of people being targeted in the street.As Australia’s Jewish community deals with trauma from the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukah event, religious leaders say societal and political divisions has led to other groups being targeted by hatred. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Australia PM Albanese accuses opposition of ‘politicising’ Bondi Beach terror attack

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said he "regrets the politicisation" of the Bondi Beach terror attack amid rising tensions in parliament.

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1 week ago Bondi Beach gunmen used ‘tennis ball bomb’ and recorded videos of their training for attack, police say

Police say gunmen ‘meticulously’ planned attack for several months and visited Bondi two days beforehand for reconnaissance

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1 week ago New details of Bondi attack released by police including use of 'tennis ball bomb'

Pipe bombs thrown at the crowd celebrating the Jewish festival Hanukkah but fortunately they did not detonate

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