7 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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16 h. ago Retiring Muslim Australia cricket star Usman Khawaja lashes out at his 'racist' critics in emotional press conference

Usman Khawaja's future has been a major talking point in the midst of the ongoing Ashes series - and he's now confirmed when he'll end his career

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19 h. ago Islamophobia has surged since the Bondi attack. Australia’s Muslim community should not have to endure this abuse | Aftab Malik

No Muslim leader wants to diminish the suffering of the Jewish community or be seen as engaging in competitive victimhood. We must stand in solidarity with each otherWhile many Australians remain in a state of anger, grief and reflection due to the devastating Bondi terror attack, Muslim community leaders are in a predicament. What is to be done about the ensuing rise of anti-Muslim sentiment, hatred and racism that their communities face?Following the 14 December mass shooting, community registers that document Islamophobia have largely been reluctant to speak publicly about the spike in Islamophobia, out of concern of being perceived to trivialise the killing of Jewish Australians, their suffering, or vying for sympathy from the public. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Usman Khawaja hits out at ‘racial stereotypes’ after announcing retirement

The fifth Ashes Test in Khawaja’s hometown of Sydney will be the final act of a 15-year career in the Baggy Green.

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59 h. ago Australian prime minister centres New Year’s message on Bondi victims

Anthony Albanese centred his New Year's message on the victims of the Bondi terror attack.

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60 h. 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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62 h. 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Bondi shooting hero recounts terrifying encounter with gunman for first time

Sydney shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed was shot four times after disarming gunman during deadly Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people on 14 December 2025 during a celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

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4 d. ago Bondi terror attack hero says he just wanted to ‘stop’ gunman

Fifteen people died and dozens more were injured when gunmen opened fire on a crowd of more than 1,000 celebrating Hanukkah.

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4 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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago Australia weighs deploying army to protect Jewish sites after Bondi attack

Premier Chris Minns says New South Wales deploying armed police for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney

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6 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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8 d. 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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